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MO HB740

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes driver's license suspension for failure to appear on traffic violations from mandatory to discretionary, allowing courts to choose whether to order suspension rather than requiring it
  • Requires the prosecutor with original jurisdiction to request the license suspension, adding a layer of prosecutorial discretion before suspension can occur
  • Courts must mail notice to defendants within 10 days of non-compliance, giving 30 days to resolve charges before any suspension request can be made
  • Shifts authority for suspension decisions from the centralized violations bureau to the prosecutor, who determines whether to suspend licenses under section 302.341
  • Maintains the 30% cap on municipal revenue from traffic fines, with excess funds going to county schools and non-compliant municipalities losing traffic court jurisdiction

Legislative Description

Prohibits the fine collection center from taking an individual's drivers' license for failure to appear for a traffic violation

Last Action

Public Hearing Held (S)

4/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety4/8/2015
Select Committee on Rules3/16/2015
Civil and Criminal Proceedings2/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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