COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. No.:5658H.01I Bill No.:HB 2737 Subject:Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Councils; Highway Patrol; Motor
Vehicles
Type:Original Date:April 15, 2024Bill Summary:This proposal establishes the "Auto Theft Prevention Commission".
FISCAL SUMMARY
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON GENERAL REVENUE FUNDFUND AFFECTEDFY 2025FY 2026FY 2027General Revenue($334,757)$0$0Total Estimated Net
Effect on General
Revenue($334,757)$0$0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON OTHER STATE FUNDSFUND AFFECTEDFY 2025FY 2026FY 2027Highway*UnknownUnknownUnknownAuto Theft Prevention
Commission
Revolving** $0$0$0
Total Estimated Net
Effect on Other State
Funds UnknownUnknownUnknown
* Oversight assumes unknown savings would be greater than $250,000 annually.
** Income, gifts, donations, Federal Grants, expenditures and local law enforcement grants could
exceed $7.6 million annually and net to $0.
Numbers within parentheses: () indicate costs or losses. L.R. No. 5658H.01I
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ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDSFUND AFFECTEDFY 2025FY 2026FY 2027Total Estimated Net
Effect on All Federal
Funds $0$0$0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE)FUND AFFECTEDFY 2025FY 2026FY 2027Auto Theft Prevention
Commission
Revolving
Up to 10 FTEUp to 10 FTEUp to 10 FTE
Total Estimated Net
Effect on FTEUp to 10 FTEUp to 10 FTEUp to 10 FTE
☒ Estimated Net Effect (expenditures or reduced revenues) expected to exceed $250,000 in any
of the three fiscal years after implementation of the act or at full implementation of the act.
☒ Estimated Net Effect (savings or increased revenues) expected to exceed $250,000 in any of
the three fiscal years after implementation of the act or at full implementation of the act.
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDSFUND AFFECTEDFY 2025FY 2026FY 2027Local Government*$0$0$0
* Grants and expenditures net to $0
FISCAL ANALYSIS L.R. No. 5658H.01I
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ASSUMPTION
§§43.282, 43.284, 43.286, and 301.190 – Auto Theft Prevention Commission
Officials from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) - Missouri Highway Patrol (MHP)
state §43.282.7 mandates the MHP provide all technical, clerical, and other support services to
the Auto Theft Prevention Commission, as created in §43.282. In tasked with providing the
necessary support services for a statewide task force the Patrol anticipates the need for criminal
investigators (troopers) in the following areas: Troop A (2), Troop C (2), Troop D (2), and Troop
E (1). In addition, the Patrol anticipates needing one (1) Computer Information Technologist III
FTE to coordinate and support the information technology function needs of task force
personnel. Along with this is the need to purchase one (1) storage node for virtual information
storage. Finally, to assist with the support role the MHP anticipates the need to add two (2) Clerk
Typist III FTE.
Funding for these positions would either come from the created Auto Theft Prevention
Commission Revolving Fund, as outlined in §§43.286.1 through 43.286.3, or through General
Revenue (0101). The expense and equipment costs for the requested trooper (member) FTE are
shown in the "Other Costs or Savings" section as it allows the Patrol to differentiate between the
one time and ongoing costs. In addition to the expense indicated for the seven (7) trooper
positions that would be transferring to either the Auto Theft Prevention Commission Revolving
Fund or General Revenue (0101), it is assumed there will be an unknown savings to the Highway
Fund (0644), as those tenured troopers would be replaced with Highway funded probationary
troopers.
Oversight is not certain if an additional ten (10) MHP FTE would be needed to assist the new
commission. Therefore, Oversight will reflect “Up to” the costs noted by the MHP. In addition,
Oversight assumes replacing experienced troopers with probationary troopers would result in an
unknown saving greater than $250,000 annually to the Highway Fund.
Officials from the Department of Revenue (DOR) state among other provisions §43.284.1
provides that the commission shall:
(1) Establish a grant program for the provision of funds to local law enforcement agencies and
multi-jurisdictional task forces for the following:
(a) Prevention, reduction, and investigation of motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts
theft;
(b) Prevention, reduction, and investigation of motor vehicle related crime;
(c) Establishment of multi-jurisdictional task forces upon request of the local law
enforcement agencies;
(d) Investigation of fraud related motor vehicle insurance, motor vehicle dealer
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relating to motor vehicles;
(e) Hiring of personnel by local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of prevention,
reduction, and investigating motor vehicle related crimes;
(f) Purchase of equipment and technology for support in motor vehicle related crime
prevention, reduction, and investigation;
(g) Provision of training to local law enforcement agencies and multi-jurisdiction task
forces relative to motor vehicle related crime prevention, reduction, and investigation;
and
(h) Production of public awareness materials and programs relating to motor vehicle
related crime prevention;
(2) Promote statewide planning and coordination of the investigation and prosecution of
crimes relating to the motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts theft;
(3) Provide support to local prosecutors handling motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts
theft related prosecution; and
(4) Provide support to multi-jurisdiction task forces established by local law enforcement
agencies for the purpose of preventing, reducing, and investigating motor vehicle related
crime.
§43.284.2 provides that any grant awarded under the provision of this section shall be upon
recommendation from and after consideration by the commission. Each grant application shall
describe the type of motor vehicle related crime prevention, reduction, investigation,
enforcement, prosecution, or offender rehabilitation program to be implemented. Such programs
may include, but shall not be limited to:
(1) Multi-jurisdiction task forces and programs utilizing the National Insurance Crime
Bureau task force that reduce motor vehicle related crime and increase the apprehension
of motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts thieves and persons who attempt to defraud
insurance companies;
(2) Motor vehicle related crime prevention efforts, activities, and public awareness
campaigns intended to reduce victimization by motor vehicle parts thieves and person
who attempt to defraud insurance companies;
(3) The provision of specialized training motor vehicle related crime investigation
personnel including, but not limited to, law enforcement personnel, local motor vehicle
registration agents and title clerks, and port facility employees, to enhance knowledge,
skills, procedures, and systems to detect, prevent, and combat motor vehicle related crime
and fraud;
(4) The provision of support and maintenance by one or more dedicated prosecutors who
have the specific mission and expertise to provide legal guidance and prosecutorial
continuity to complex criminal cases arising from the activities from the activities of a
multi-jurisdiction task force; and
(5) The prevention of future criminal behavior by first-time offenders who have been
charged, convicted, or adjudicated for a motor vehicle related crime. L.R. No. 5658H.01I
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§43.284.3 provides to the extent possible, grants awarded under this section shall be awarded to
local law enforcement agencies, multi-jurisdiction task forces, or other qualified applicants in a
variety of geographic areas of the state. The ability to contribute additional moneys or match
funding for a program shall not be required as a condition of receipt of a grant under this section.
§43.284.4 provides the commission shall prepare an annual report relative to activities and
programs of the commission and any funds received and grants awarded under this section. Such
report may include recommendations for changes in state programs, statutes, policies, budgets,
and standards relating to improving and supporting the motor vehicle related crime prevention
initiatives of local law enforcement agencies and multi-jurisdiction task forces. Such report shall
be submitted annually to the general assembly and the governor by December first.
§43.286.1 provides there is hereby created in the state treasury the “Auto Theft Prevention
Commission Revolving Fund”, which shall consist of moneys collected under subdivision (2) of
subsection 5 of section 301.190 RSMo.
§43.286.2 states for purposes of this section, the commission may accept and use federal funds
granted by Congress or by Executive Order, as well as gifts and donations from individuals,
private organizations, or foundations. The acceptance and use of federal funds shall not require
state matching funds nor shall such acceptance place an obligation on the general assembly to
continue the purposes for which the federal funds are made available.
§43.286.3 states the state treasurer shall be custodian of the fund. In accordance with sections
30.170 and 30.180, the state treasurer may approve disbursements. The funds shall be a
dedicated fund and, upon appropriation, moneys shall be used solely as provided in sections
43.280 to 43.286. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33.080 to the contrary, any moneys
remaining in the fund at the end of the biennium shall not revert to the credit of the general
revenue fund. The state treasurers shall invest moneys in the fund the same manner as other
funds are invested. Any interest and moneys earned on such investments be credited to the fund.
§301.190.5.(1) changes the original certificate of title fee from eight ($8.50) to thirteen dollars
and fifty cents ($13.50).
§301.190.5.(2) adds in new language and a new subsection stating the five dollar sum from each
original certificate fee submitted as provided under subdivision (1) of this subsection shall be
transferred to the auto theft prevention commission fund in accordance with section 43.286.
DOR’s response to this proposal was based off the methodology that only major and essential
component parts will be tracked. Accessories and other parts, not considered major or essential,
lack vital identification numbers that would be required for tracking purposes.
It is assumed that the DOR will provide support to Missouri Highway Patrol (MHP) and other
local law enforcement agencies on investigations related to motor vehicle and motor vehicle
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created by MHP to enhance knowledge and skills in detecting, preventing, and combating motor
vehicle related crime and fraud. Additional FTE will assist with reporting and tracking
requirements suggested by this bill.
Administrative Impact
To implement the proposed changes, the DOR will be required to:
• Ensure cooperation and coordination with the Auto Theft and Prevention Commission.
• The DOR may require additional FTE through the appropriation process, if necessary.
The fiscal impact estimated above is based on changes in the current DOR’s Motor Vehicle and
Driver Licensing system environment. The implementation of this legislation will be coordinated
with the integration of the DOR’s Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing software system
approved and passed by the general assembly in 2020 (Senate Bill 176). To avoid duplicative
technology development and associated costs to the state, it is recommended a delayed effective
date be added to this bill to correlate with the installation of the new system.
Revenue Impact
In FY2023, there were 1,523,102 original titles issued.
1,523,102 x $5 = $7,615,510 deposited into the Auto Theft Prevention Commission Revolving
Fund.
ITSD-DOR impact
Information Technology Services Division/DOR state this proposal will require 2,656.80 hours
of IT consultant time at $105 per hour to create the new system as well as make modification to
TRIPS to increase the motor vehicle title fee from $8.50 to $13.50. One-time costs to the General
Revenue Fund of $334,757 is estimated for FY 2025.
Oversight has no information to the contrary. Therefore, Oversight will present the fiscal
impact of this proposal as provided by DOR and ITSD.
Officials from the Office of the Governor (GOV) state this bill adds to the Governor’s current
load of appointment duties. Individually, additional requirements should not fiscally impact the
GOV. However, the cumulative impact of additional appointment duties across all enacted
legislation may require additional resources for the Office of the Governor.
Officials from the Department of Commerce and Insurance, the Department of Public
Safety – Director’s Office and the Office of the State Treasurer each assume the proposal will
have no fiscal impact on their respective organizations. Oversight does not have any information
to the contrary. Therefore, Oversight will reflect a zero impact in the fiscal note for these
agencies. L.R. No. 5658H.01I
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Officials from the Office of Administration - Budget and Planning defer to the Department of
Revenue for response relating to the fiscal impact of this proposal on their organization.
FISCAL IMPACT – State GovernmentFY 2025
(10 Mo.)
FY 2026FY 2027GENERAL REVENUE FUNDCosts – ITSD-DOR – System changes
(§43.284) p. 6($334,757)$0$0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON
THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND($334,757)$0$0
HIGHWAY FUND (0644)Savings – DPS-MHP (§43.282) -
reduction in salaries and fringe benefits
p. 3UnknownUnknownUnknown
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON
THE HIGHWAY FUNDUnknownUnknownUnknown L.R. No. 5658H.01I
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FISCAL IMPACT – State GovernmentFY 2025
(10 Mo.)
FY 2026FY 2027AUTO THEFT PREVENTION
COMMISSION REVOLVING
FUND
Income – DOR - increase in title fees
(§301.190) p.6$6,346,258$7,615,510$7,615,510
Income – Auto Theft Prevention
Commission – Gifts, Donations &
Federal Grants (§43.286)UnknownUnknownUnknown
Costs – DPS-MHP (§43.282) p. 3Up to..Up to..Up to.. Personal service($702,520)($859,884)($877,082) Fringe benefits($616,110)($754,119)($769,201) Equipment and expense – including
vehicles, virtual server, & training($807,434)($149,413)($149,413)
Total Costs – MHP($2,126,064)($1,763,416)($1,795,696) FTE Change – MHPUp to 10 FTEUp to 10 FTEUp to 10 FTECosts – Auto Theft Prevention
Commission – Grants to local law
enforcement & multi-jurisdiction task
forces (§43.284)
(Could exceed
$4,220,194)
(Could exceed
$5,852,094)
(Could exceed
$5,819,814)
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON
THE AUTO THEFT PREVENTION
COMMISSION REVOLVING
FUND $0$0$0
Estimated Net FTE Change on the Auto
Theft Prevention Commission
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FISCAL IMPACT – Local GovernmentFY 2025
(10 Mo.)
FY 2026FY 2027LOCAL GOVERNMENT – LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
Income – grants from the state’s Auto
Theft Prevention Commission p. 3-6
Could exceed
$4,220,194
Could exceed
$5,852,094
Could exceed
$5,819,814
Costs - Local law enforcement agencies
– expenditure of grants p. 3-6
(Could exceed
$4,220,194)
(Could exceed
$5,852,094)
(Could exceed
$5,819,814)
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON
LOCAL GOVERNMENT – LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES*$0$0$0
* Grants and expenditures net to $0
FISCAL IMPACT – Small Business
No direct fiscal impact to small businesses would be expected as a result of this proposal.
FISCAL DESCRIPTION
This bill establishes the "Auto Theft Prevention Commission", which is assigned to the
Department of Public Safety, though the Director of Public Safety will have no supervision,
authority, or control over the actions or decisions of the Commission. The Commission will have
11 members, including, among others, the Superintendent of the State Highway Patrol or his or
her designee; the Attorney General or his or her designee; and various members to be appointed
by the Governor. The bill specifies provisions for those members appointed by the Governor.
Some of the duties of the Commission include establishing a grant program for the provisions of
funds to local law enforcement agencies and multi-jurisdiction task forces for: preventing,
reducing, and investigating motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts theft; investigating fraud
related to motor vehicle insurance, motor vehicle dealer purchases, and motor vehicle rental
transactions; and purchasing equipment and technology for support in motor vehicle-related
crime prevention, reduction, and investigation. The Commission will also provide support to
local prosecutors handling motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts theft.
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prevention, reduction, investigation, enforcement, prosecution, or offender rehabilitation
program to be implemented. The types of programs are described in the bill.
The Commission must prepare an annual report and submit it to the General Assembly and the
Governor by December 1.
The bill creates the "Auto Theft Prevention Commission Revolving Fund", which will be used
solely to implement the provisions related to the Commission. There will be $5 added to the fee
to register a motor vehicle or trailer, increasing the total fee to $13. The additional $5 will be
transferred to the Fund.
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other program and would not
require additional capital improvements or rental space.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Office of Administration - Budget and Planning
Department of Commerce and Insurance
Department of Revenue
Department of Public Safety –
Director’s Office
Missouri Highway Patrol
Office of the Governor
Office of the State Treasurer
Julie MorffRoss StropeDirectorAssistant DirectorApril 15, 2024April 15, 2024