SECOND REGULAR SESSION
House Concurrent Resolution No. 23
92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Whereas, the United States has no integrated nationwide automated system for monitoring the safety history or violation records of Mexican companies and drivers, or a system to verify driver's licenses or drug testing for drivers, and it is therefore difficult for Missouri law enforcement personnel to obtain essential safety data; and
Whereas, if trucks from Mexico are allowed access to the State of Missouri, verification of foreign insurance policies and access to foreign judicial systems will be very difficult when accidents occur, possibly resulting in the delay of settlements and payments to the injured citizens of the State of Missouri; and
Whereas, Mexico does not have labeling of hazardous or toxic cargo which poses a clear and present danger to the security of the State of Missouri if trucks transporting such cargo enter territory of the state without prior inspection at the border of the United States; and
Whereas, large quantities of illegal drugs are smuggled into Missouri from foreign nations, including Mexico:
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the members of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-second General Assembly, Second Regular Session, the Senate concurring therein, hereby urge the Governor of the State of Missouri, the President of the United States, and the members of the United States Congress to oppose any effort to allow trucks to enter the State of Missouri without first being inspected at the border of the United States and Mexico; and
Be it further resolved that the members of the Missouri General Assembly memorializes the Missouri Congressional Delegation to restrict trucks from Mexico and other foreign nations from entering the United States until there is full compliance by the owners and drivers of those trucks with all highway safety, environmental, and drug enforcement laws; and
Be it further resolved that the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives be instructed to prepare properly inscribed copies of this resolution for Governor Bob Holden, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and each member of the Missouri Congressional Delegation.