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MS HB960

Bill

Status

Failed

3/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an optional eight-year driver's license in Mississippi as an alternative to the existing four-year license, effective July 1, 2010
  • Sets the fee for an eight-year regular driver's license at $36.00 plus the applicable photograph fee, compared to $18.00 plus photo fee for a four-year license
  • Allows both original and renewal licenses to be issued for either four-year or eight-year periods, with renewals permitted up to six months before expiration
  • Does not extend the eight-year option to commercial driver's licenses (Class A, B, C, or D), which remain limited to four-year terms
  • Brings forward without substantive changes numerous existing Mississippi code sections related to driver's license fees, identification cards, motor vehicle safety inspections, and window tint regulations

Legislative Description

Driver's license; make optional to have four-year or eight-year license.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/27/2010

Full Bill Text

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