Plain English Breakdown
The official summary states the bill 'provides for an effective date' but does not list what that date is.
Special License Plates for Jackson State University
This bill creates a new specialty license plate to honor Jackson State University and sets rules that require proceeds from the plates to be shared between the state general fund and the university.
What This Bill Does
- Establishes a specialty license plate honoring Jackson State University.
- Amends Code Section 40-2-86 regarding license plates for agencies, funds, or nonprofits where money goes to both the general fund and the supported group.
- Provides for compliance with constitutional requirements.
- Repeals any existing laws that conflict with this bill.
Who It Names or Affects
- Drivers who choose to buy or display the Jackson State University license plate.
- Jackson State University, which receives a share of the proceeds from the plates.
- The state general fund, which also receives a portion of the money collected.
Terms To Know
- Specialty License Plate
- A vehicle registration plate that displays a specific design or message to support an organization or cause.
- General Fund
- The main account where the state keeps money for public services and operations, which receives part of the license plate fees.
Limits and Unknowns
- The provided text does not specify how much each plate costs or exactly what percentage of fees goes to Jackson State University versus the general fund.
- No specific effective date is listed in the summary, so it is unknown when this law will officially start.