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HB 2647

Establishes a special license plate for persons recognized as consular officers by the U.S. Department of State

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Travis Wilson

Missouri would create a specialty license plate recognizing U.S. consular officers, detailing eligibility, design, issuance, and related fees and administration.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 2647

Overview

HB 2647 proposes the creation of a special license plate recognizing individuals who are consular officers of the United States Department of State. The bill designates the new plate, outlines eligibility, and describes administrative steps for issuance and display.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a specialty license plate to honor and identify persons recognized as consular officers by the U.S. Department of State.
  • Provide an official, visible designation on Missouri vehicle license plates that signals the status of consular officers.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Creation of a new Missouri license plate type specifically for consular officers recognized by the U.S. Department of State.
  • Eligibility: The plate is available to individuals who hold or are recognized as consular officers by the U.S. Department of State. (The bill text would specify required documentation or proof of status; this summary notes eligibility is tied to official State Department recognition.)
  • Design and Display: Establishes the design framework, including how the plate will be rendered and how it will be displayed on vehicles.
  • Fees and Revenue: The bill would specify any associated fees for issuance, renewal, and potential revenue allocation. (Details such as amount, exemptions, or allocations would be stated in the bill.)
  • Production and Issuance: Sets administrative responsibilities for the Department of Revenue or relevant state agency to process applications, issue plates, and manage renewals.
  • Compliance and Transfers: Outlines rules for plate transferability if the vehicle changes ownership or if the plate is reclaimed.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Individuals who are recognized consular officers by the U.S. Department of State and reside in Missouri or operate vehicles registered in Missouri.
  • Secondary: Missouri Department of Revenue or the agency responsible for vehicle registration, which would administer applications, plate production, and annual renewals.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Prefiled on January 2, 2026.
  • Read First Time on January 7, 2026.
  • Read Second Time on January 8, 2026.
  • Referred to Emerging Issues (H) on May 15, 2026.
  • The bill’s progression depends on committee consideration and potential floor action, following standard Missouri legislative procedure for advancing a license plate bill.

Potential Impacts

  • Recognition: Provides a formal, separate plate option for consular officers, potentially aiding identification and visibility.
  • Administrative: Requires configuration within existing plate issuance systems and enrollment processes; may involve upfront design and production costs.
  • Revenue: Depending on fee structure, could generate dedicated revenue for plate issuance/renewals or related programs, subject to appropriation and statutory limits.
  • Public Visibility: Signals state-level acknowledgment of international service and diplomacy.

If you’d like, I can augment this with a comparison to other Missouri specialty plates or outline typical fee ranges and administrative steps based on similar past bills.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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