Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; revise distribution of fees collected from issuance of breast cancer awareness tags.
Impact
The bill establishes a framework for collecting an additional fee of thirty dollars for each distinctive license tag, contributing to various causes related to breast cancer awareness. A significant portion of this fee, specifically twenty-four dollars, will support the statewide programs under the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, enhancing efforts in early detection of breast and cervical cancer. Additionally, other fractions of the fee will be allocated to the Mississippi Burn Care Fund and the State Highway Fund, promoting cancer care as well as infrastructure improvements.
Summary
House Bill 949 aims to amend Section 27-19-56.93 of the Mississippi Code by revising the distribution of fees collected from the issuance of breast cancer awareness distinctive motor vehicle license tags. The bill stipulates that vehicle owners, who are residents of Mississippi, will receive these distinctive tags upon the payment of specific fees and taxes. This initiative seeks to promote breast cancer awareness while providing a financial contribution to relevant cancer detection programs.
Contention
Notable points of contention around HB 949 include the implications for state revenue and the adequacy of the allocated funds. Supporters of the bill argue that increasing awareness and funding for breast cancer early detection is paramount, while some critics may question the allocation of additional fees and whether they place an undue financial burden on vehicle owners. Moreover, this bill could raise concerns about how effectively these funds are administered and utilized in state programs addressing cancer detection.