Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1691: Allows for farm vehicles and other vehicles of a certain weight to be permanently registered
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 301, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to permanent vehicle registration. Section A. Chapter 301, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 301.155, to read as follows: 301.155. 1. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, farm vehicles, as defined in section 302.700, and any motor vehicle registered with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or greater, that are eligible for registration under this chapter may, at the option of the registrant, be registered permanently upon the payment of seven times.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 301, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to permanent vehicle registration. Section A. Chapter 301, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 301.155, to read as follows: 301.155. 1. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, farm vehicles, as defined in section 302.700, and any motor vehicle registered with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or greater, that are eligible for registration under this chapter may, at the option of the registrant, be registered permanently upon the payment of seven times the applicable fees required to register the vehicle annually and presentation of all documentation otherwise required by law to register the vehicle annually. 2. The permanent plate or plates and registration fees are vehicle specific. The plate or plates and the registration fees paid are nontransferable and nonrefundable, except those covered under the provisions of section 301.442. Upon the transfer of the title to any vehicle registered in accordance with this section, the registration shall be canceled and the license plates issued therefor shall be returned to the director of revenue. 3. As used in this section, the term "fees" shall (2) Emblem use authorization fees, contributions, or donations as specified in this chapter for the issuance of special license plates, which shall …