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S 4942

Authorizes creation of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. license plates.

2024-2025 Regular Session

Authorizes creation of a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. specialty license plate through the DMV program.

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Bill Summary · S 4942

Summary of Senate Bill S 4942 — Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. License Plates

Overview

  • Bill Number: S 4942
  • Title: Authorizes creation of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. license plates
  • Subject: MV Regulation (Motor Vehicle Regulation)
  • Purpose: To authorize the creation of a specialty license plate recognizing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a historically Black sorority.

What the bill would do

  • Create authorization for the state to issue a specialty license plate bearing the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. designation/design and to participate in the standard DMV specialty plate program.
  • By authorizing the plate, the bill enables the Department of Motor Vehicles (or the applicable agency) to approve the plate design, set any accompanying fees, and establish the process for applicants to obtain the plate, consistent with existing specialty plate procedures.

Note: The available information does not include specific design details, fee amounts, funding allocations, or distribution of any revenues. Such provisions are typically defined either in the bill text or in implementing regulations once the plate is authorized.

Provisions and details (as available)

  • Authorization: The bill would authorize the creation and issuance of a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. license plate.
  • Implementation: While not detailed in the provided summary, the standard process would involve DMV approval of the design, adherence to existing specialty plate guidelines, and any applicable fee structure.
  • Funding/Revenue: No specific dollar figures or allocations are provided in the summary. Revenue implications would generally depend on the plate’s fee structure and any statutory allocations specified in the bill or subsequent regulations.

Who would be affected

  • Vehicle owners who choose to obtain the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. plate.
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. as the beneficiary/recognized organization (subject to any statutory designation).
  • The DMV and related state revenue/registration processes handling specialty plates.

Legislative actions and status

  • Introduced: February 14, 2025
  • Committee action: Referred to Transportation on February 14, 2025 (listed twice in the provided actions)
  • Sponsorship: Leroy Comrie (primary sponsor)
  • Related bills (companions and prior-session options):
    • Assembly companion: A 6011 and A 445
    • Other related Senate bills from prior sessions: S 7958, S 2770, S 5833, S 8193
  • Status: Not specified beyond initial referral; no voting or enacted status provided in the summary.

Context and next steps

  • Companion Assembly bills suggest cross-chamber interest in recognizing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. through a specialized plate.
  • To assess full scope (design, fees, fundraising allocations, and beneficiaries), review the full bill text, accompanying fiscal notes, and any subsequent amendments or sponsor statements.
  • Monitor for committee votes, potential amendments, and passage in either chamber, followed by any required gubernatorial action.

If you want, I can compare S 4942 to its Assembly counterparts (A 6011, A 445) or summarize the related prior-session bills for additional context.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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