Mississippi House Bill HB441

Mississippi 2022 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/5/22
• Refer: 1/5/22
• Failed: 2/1/22

Caption

Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of the Mississippi Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Impact

The bill requires vehicle owners to pay a thirty-dollar fee in addition to standard registration fees when applying for these distinctive tags. This fee is recurring, as it must be paid annually as long as the vehicle owner retains the distinctive tag. While the funding generated from this initiative primarily supports the Mississippi Academy of Nurse Practitioners, it also allocates a portion to other health and infrastructure programs, hence impacting state funding distribution.

Summary

House Bill 441 aims to authorize the issuance of distinctive motor vehicle license tags to supporters of the Mississippi Academy of Nurse Practitioners. This bill lays out the framework for vehicle owners in Mississippi to obtain special license tags that signify their support for this professional organization. It establishes an additional fee for the issuance of these license tags, which will contribute to various funds, including support for the academy itself, the Mississippi Burn Care Fund, and improvements to the state's highway infrastructure.

Contention

Discussions around the bill might feature differing opinions on the necessity and equity of creating specialized license tags. Supporters of HB441 argue that it not only raises awareness for the Illinois Academy of Nurse Practitioners but also provides a steady funding stream to enhance healthcare initiatives. Conversely, critics may see it as a trivial expenditure for a specific profession, questioning if these funds could serve broader needs across the state, or if such fees are justified for special recognitions in vehicle licensing.