Transportation (Vehicle Registration)

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2109: License plates; prohibit equipping of device that hides or obscures.

SB 2109 prohibits the use of any manual, electronic, or mechanical device that hides or obscures a license plate on vehicles in Mississippi. It directly affects all drivers and vehicle owners who might use such devices, including stickers, covers, or brackets that block plate visibility. The bill amends existing law to explicitly ban these devices, stating that license plates must remain fully visible at all times without obstruction. Violations would be punishable as misdemeanors with a maximum fine of $25.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits devices obscuring license plates to enhance vehicle identification and road safety, directly strengthening transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 2834: Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance for various purposes.

SB 2834 authorizes Mississippi vehicle owners to obtain distinctive license tags supporting "Shower Power" (listed as item "an" in the bill) by paying a $30 annual fee. This fee is split: $24 goes directly to Shower Power, $1 funds the Mississippi Burn Care Fund, $2 supports highway maintenance, and $1 goes to another state fund. The tags must be displayed alongside the regular license plate, and owners must surrender the regular tag when obtaining the distinctive one. This bill affects any Mississippi resident who owns a vehicle and chooses to pay the additional fee to display support for Shower Power.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates $30 annual fee with funds allocated to specific state programs (Burn Care Fund, highway maintenance), directly advancing budget allocations.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $2 annually per tag to highway maintenance, directly funding transportation infrastructure as part of the fee structure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

died · Mississippi · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 1533: Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; reauthorize issuance to supporters of Kossuth High School.

HB 1533 would have allowed Mississippi vehicle owners to pay a $30 annual fee for a special license tag supporting Kossuth High School, with funds distributed as follows: $24 to the school, $1 to the Mississippi Burn Care Fund, $2 to highway maintenance, and $1 to another state fund. It required the tag to be displayed alongside a regular license plate and mandated surrender of the regular tag upon issuance. The bill, which died in committee in February 2026, would have taken effect July 1, 2026, and applied only to residents registering vehicles in the state. This is a funding mechanism for a school-specific license tag program, not a substantive policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates $30 annual tax via special license tag, allocates $24 to Kossuth High School and $2 to highway maintenance, directly funding public services through new revenue stream.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $24 annual fee directly to Kossuth High School for general use, creating dedicated funding for K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $2 annually to highway maintenance from license tag fees, directly funding transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 1167: Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; reauthorize issuance to supporters of D'Iberville High School.

HB 1167 would reauthorize a special license tag for Mississippi vehicle owners who pay a $30 annual fee, displaying "D'Iberville High School" to show support. The fee directly affects residents who choose this tag option, with funds distributed as $24 to the school's PTA, $1 to the Mississippi Burn Care Fund, $2 to highway maintenance, and $1 to another state fund. The bill, which died in committee in February 2026, would have allowed tags starting July 2026 but required surrendering regular tags and paying fees at registration. It does not change vehicle registration requirements but creates a voluntary fundraising mechanism for the school and state funds.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $24 annually per tag to D'Iberville High School PTA, directly funding school activities as part of its fee structure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $2 annually to highway maintenance from tag fees, directly funding transportation infrastructure as part of its funding distribution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2829: Motor vehicles; require proof of liability insurance before license tag or decal may be issued or renewed.

SB 2829 requires Mississippi vehicle owners to provide proof of liability insurance before receiving or renewing license tags or decals. This applies to all drivers seeking to register or renew vehicle registration in the state. The bill amends existing law to mandate that proof of insurance must be presented to the tax collector or state department before any tag or decal is issued. The requirement would have taken effect on July 1, 2026, but the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and is not currently law.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates liability insurance for vehicle registration, enhancing road safety standards under transportation regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 449: Regulation on nonconsensual towing; revise to include private motor vehicles.

HB 449 expands Mississippi's towing regulations to cover both commercial and private motor vehicles. It revises definitions in existing law to explicitly include "private motor vehicles" (personal cars used for non-business purposes) under the same nonconsensual towing rules previously limited to commercial vehicles. The bill ensures regulations governing towing fees, immobilization devices, and police-initiated towing apply uniformly to all vehicle types. It also renames the "Commercial Vehicle Towing Advisory Committee" to "Vehicle Towing Advisory Committee" while keeping oversight under the Department of Public Safety's Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division. This change directly affects private vehicle owners by extending protections and fee transparency requirements currently applied to commercial vehicles.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands towing regulations to cover private vehicles, standardizing fees and safety rules for all vehicles under transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 686: Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; reauthorize issuance to supporters of Ronald McDonald House of Charities of Mississippi, Inc.

HB 686 would have allowed Mississippi residents to purchase special license tags supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mississippi, Inc., for a $30 annual fee. Owners paying this fee would receive distinctive tags (with color/design specified by the Department of Revenue and the charity), while the fee would be distributed as follows: $24 to the charity, $1 to the Mississippi Burn Care Fund, $2 to highway maintenance, and $1 to a special fund. The bill, which died in committee in February 2026, aimed to reauthorize this program for vehicles registered in the owner's name. It did not change existing vehicle registration requirements but created a new revenue stream for specific causes through license tag sales.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $30 annual fee with $24 to charity, $1 to Burn Care Fund, $2 to highways, directly funding public services via tax allocation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $2 per tag to highway maintenance, directly funding transportation infrastructure as part of its fee distribution.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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