1. To assist motor carriers in certifying their motor vehicle financial responsibility as required pursuant to this chapter and chapter 622, the division of motor carrier and railroad safety within the state department of economic development shall provide by rule for the electronic filing by insurance companies of certificates of insurance required by section 390.126. The division may provide by rule for the confirmation of coverage by insurance companies authorized to do business in the state through national clearinghouses or private databases. The division may provide by rule for the acceptance of proof of insurance from insurance companies located outside of the state.

2. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010, that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536 and, if applicable, section 536.028. This section and chapter 536 are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536 to review, to delay the effective date or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2000, shall be invalid and void.