Law capping charges for Revenue Dept. records overturned

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 | 11:35 a.m. CST
BY The Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY — A judge tossed out a Missouri law capping what the Revenue Department can charge for driver's license and motor vehicle records.

Lawmakers added the price cap to property tax legislation this year after the Department of Revenue began charging $7 per record. Previously, it cost a fraction of a cent.

The legislation was challenged in court by BearingPoint, a Virginia company that got a state contract worth up to $50 million to replace the computer system for driver's license and motor vehicle records.

Judge Patricia Joyce ruled Monday that the fee limit violated Missouri's constitution. She said its addition to the property tax legislation changed the bill's purpose, wasn't mentioned in the bill's title and wasn't connected to the other provisions.

 

Show Me the Errors (What's this?)

Report corrections or additions here. Leave comments below here.

You must be logged in to participate in the Show Me the Errors contest.

Comments

Leave a comment

Speak up and join the conversation! Make sure to follow the guidelines outlined below and register with our site. You must be logged in to comment. (Our full comment policy is here.)

  • Don't use obscene, profane or vulgar language.
  • Don't use language that makes personal attacks on fellow commenters or discriminates based on race, religion, gender or ethnicity.
  • Use your real first and last name when registering on the website. It will be published with every comment. (Read why we ask for that here.)
  • Don’t solicit or promote businesses.

We are not able to monitor every comment that comes through. If you see something objectionable, please click the "Report comment" link.

You must be logged in to comment.

Forget your password?

Don't have an account? Register here.

Like the Missourian?
Support us with Kachingle!

advertisements