Mississippi House Bill HB804

Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/16/25
• Refer: 1/16/25
• Failed: 2/26/25

Caption

Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; reauthorize issuance to supporters of Pascagoula High School.

Impact

If passed, HB804 would impact state laws governing the issuance of distinctive license plates by streamlining the approval process for supporters of educational institutions. The funds collected from these distinctive tags will be allocated to the Pascagoula Athletic Foundation, the Mississippi Burn Care Fund, and the State Highway Fund for various purposes. These allocations could enhance public safety and support local schools, demonstrating a positive community impact.

Summary

House Bill 804 aims to amend the Mississippi Code of 1972 to reauthorize the issuance of distinctive motor vehicle license tags for supporters of Pascagoula High School. This legislation seeks to simplify the process of obtaining these tags by exempting them from the presale requirement and the typical three-year reauthorization expiration that applies if no distinctive tags are sold for the high school over that period. The bill outlines the fee structure, which includes a $30 additional fee for each license tag issued.

Contention

The main points of contention surrounding HB804 may include discussions related to the financial implications of issuing these distinctive tags versus the tangible benefits they provide to local schools and communities. There may also be debate on whether the exemption from common regulations related to distinctive license tags sets a precedent that could be perceived as favoritism towards specific organizations, thus raising questions about equity in state funding and resource allocation.