Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; reauthorize issuance of tags displaying the emblems of public community/junior colleges in this state.

HB 264 reauthorizes a program allowing Mississippi vehicle owners to pay a $50 annual fee for special license tags displaying the emblem of a chosen public community or junior college. The bill specifies that $32.50 of each fee goes directly to the selected college for its use, $1 funds the Mississippi Burn Care Fund, and the remainder supports highway maintenance and repairs. This program directly affects vehicle owners who opt for these tags, the participating colleges, and state transportation and health funds. The reauthorization extends the existing structure through 2028, requiring colleges to meet eligibility criteria by July 2028.