Mo. House votes to block Revenue Dept. fee increases

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- House members have voted overwhelmingly to block a large state fee increase charged to businesses seeking vehicle and driver's license records.

A provision rejecting the fee increase was added Tuesday to a popular bill intended to protect homeowners from large property tax increases.

The combined bill passed the House 147-6. The Senate had passed a different version in February.

The Department of Revenue this month began charging the public $7 for each driver's license and motor vehicle record. That's up from $1.25.

The department also did away with the discount it had provided to bulk purchasers, such as companies that track vehicle histories or provide insurance. The House voted to restore that bulk discount.