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S 585 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Authorizes creation of Mental Health Awareness license plates.

New Jersey's S 585 allows residents to apply for special "Mental Health Awareness" license plates for $50 upfront and $10 annually. The fees fund a dedicated "Mental Health Awareness License Plate Fund," which deposits money after covering administrative costs. This fund, managed by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, directly supports mental health research and programs statewide through annual appropriations. The Motor Vehicle Commission designs the plates in consultation with mental health services, with the program requiring public promotion via the commission's website.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates dedicated fund from license plate fees to directly support mental health programs through annual appropriations, advancing state funding priorities.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill S 585 establishes a dedicated fund from license plate fees to support mental health research and programs, directly funding a key aspect of healthcare.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jun 3, 2024
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Jun 3, 2024
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Jun 3, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jon Bramnick
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