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S 2672

Authorizes special Ancient Order of Hibernians license plate.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Diegnan and 2 co-sponsors

New Jersey may issue an Ancient Order of Hibernians license plate with a $50 initial fee, $10 yearly renewal, funding to the AOH after MVC costs, and annual cost checks.

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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Bill Summary · S 2672

Summary — S.2672: Ancient Order of Hibernians Special License Plate (New Jersey)

Purpose / Intent

S.2672 authorizes a New Jersey specialty motor vehicle license plate honoring the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH). The bill creates a funding mechanism to direct additional plate fees to the AOH New Jersey State Board, establishes issuance rules, and sets administrative and financial conditions under which the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) may implement and continue the plate program.

Key provisions

  • Authorization and design

    • The MVC Chief Administrator may issue Ancient Order of Hibernians license plates for vehicles registered in New Jersey.
    • The Chief Administrator selects the plate design (emblem and color scheme) in consultation with the AOH, New Jersey State Board.

  • Fees and fund

    • A $50 application fee (one-time at issuance) and a $10 annual renewal fee are required in addition to regular registration fees.
    • Additional fees are deposited into a special, non‑lapsing "Ancient Order of Hibernians License Plate Fund" in the Treasury.
    • After reimbursing MVC administrative costs for producing, issuing, renewing, publicizing plates, and initial programming (reimbursement cap for initial programming changes: up to $150,000), remaining funds are appropriated annually to the AOH New Jersey State Board.

  • Initial-cost and application prerequisites

    • No State or public funds may be used by MVC to cover the initial costs of producing, issuing, publicizing, or performing programming for the plate.
    • The AOH (or its designee) must contribute monies (amount set by the Chief Administrator, not to exceed $25,000 total) to offset initial MVC costs. Other donors may also contribute.
    • MVC may not begin design, production, issuance, publicity, or programming until (1) required initial monies are provided and (2) the AOH liaison supplies at least 500 completed plate applications.

  • Oversight and discontinuation

    • The Chief Administrator must annually certify the average MVC cost per plate. If the certified average cost exceeds $50 in two consecutive fiscal years, the Chief Administrator may discontinue issuance.
    • MVC must publicize plate availability on its website; the AOH may also publicize as desired.
    • The AOH must appoint a liaison to coordinate with MVC and enter into a memorandum of agreement with MVC on procedures.

  • Timing and expiration

    • The bill’s provisions remain inoperative until the first day of the seventh month after MVC receives the required applications and fees to offset initial costs.
    • If sufficient applications/fees are not received within 12 months after enactment, the bill expires on the last day of that 12‑month period.

Who is affected

  • New Jersey motorists who wish to display an AOH specialty plate (must meet application threshold).
  • Ancient Order of Hibernians, New Jersey State Board (recipient of net proceeds; required to provide initial funding and applications; appoint liaison).
  • New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (administration, production, programming, certification duties).
  • State Treasury (manages the special fund and annual appropriations).

Procedural status (as provided)

  • Introduced: August 1, 2025 (per bill header).
  • Reported favorably by Senate Transportation Committee: May 12, 2025.
  • Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (status noted).
  • Other listed legislative actions include readings, committee referrals, and related companion A.509.

Note: source documents include multiple dated entries and some unrelated text fragments from other jurisdictions; the summary above reflects the substantive provisions specific to the New Jersey specialty plate bill described in the provided MVC committee statement and introduced text.

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

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