State Democrats have a plan that would change who profits from the local DMV. Tim Carnahan has more from the state Capitol.
Lincoln County Democratic Representative Wayne Henke's bill would send profits from fee offices to local school districts.
The bill would also remove the Governor's power to appoint fee officers.
The law would allow for competitive bidding for those posts.
House Speaker Rod Jetton says the current system keeps the governor accountable.
Fee offices collect money for driver's licenses, motor vehicle titles and registrations, and tax payments.
Current law allows fee officers to keep any profits from fee collections.
From the state Capitol, I'm Tim Carnahan.
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State Democrats say that long line at the DMV should mean more money for local schools. Tim Carnahan has more from the state Capitol.
House Democrats have proposed a bill that would send all profits made from fee offices to local schools.
The bill would also end the Governor's power to appoint fee officers, opening the posts to competitive bidding.
Democrats, like House Minority Leader Jeff Harris, say the offices have been used to reward campaign contributors, and are out-of-step with modern times.
Current law allows appointed fee officers to keep any profits from fee collections.
Fee offices collect money for driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, and tax payments.
From the state Capitol, I'm Tim Carnahan.
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