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HB 1364

Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; revise criteria regarding issuance to supporters of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Earle Banks

Bill would authorize Mississippi to issue distinctive license plates supporting Jack and Jill of America, Inc., generating revenue while allowing public affiliation display.

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Bill Summary · HB 1364

Legislative bill overview

HB 1364 would allow Mississippi to issue distinctive motor vehicle license tags to supporters of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., a historically Black social organization. The bill revises the criteria for when the state can create special license plates tied to specific organizations or causes.

Why is this important

Special license plates generate revenue for the state and designated organizations while allowing drivers to publicly display affiliation with causes or groups. This bill specifically addresses whether Jack and Jill of America, Inc. meets the criteria for state-sponsored plate designation, which involves questions about organizational eligibility and equitable access to this program.

Potential points of contention

  • Eligibility criteria clarity: The bill's revision of "criteria regarding issuance" raises questions about what standards the organization must meet and whether those standards are applied uniformly to all organizations seeking distinctive plates
  • Revenue allocation: Determining how proceeds from these plates are distributed between the state and the organization, and whether comparable revenue-sharing applies to plates supporting other groups
  • Selection process transparency: Whether the process for approving special plates for particular organizations is sufficiently objective or subject to subjective decision-making that could favor certain groups over others

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

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