Mississippi 2022 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 2188 — Driver's license fees; waive for applicants in MDCPS custody.

Last action — Died In Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

22 added · 21 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill SB 2188, language was added to ensure that applicants in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Children and Family Services (MDCPS) are not required to pay fees for obtaining a driver's license. This change is important because it aims to reduce financial barriers for young people in foster care, helping them gain independence and mobility when they may already face numerous challenges. The removal of the previous repeal date also ensures the waiver remains in effect longer.

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Class R original or renewal four-year license authorized in Section 63-1-5 ................................$18.00 Class R original or renewal eight-year license authorized in Section 63-1-5 ................................$36.00 Class D original or renewal four-year license authorized in Section 63-1-47 ...............................$23.00 Class D original or renewal eight-year license S.
Class R original or renewal four-year license authorized in Section 63-1-5................................$18.00 Class R original or renewal eight-year license authorized in Section 63-1-5................................$36.00 Class D original or renewal four-year license authorized in Section 63-1-47...............................$23.00 Class D original or renewal eight-year license S.
2188 *SS26/R643CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G3/5 22/SS26/R643CS PAGE 1 authorized in Section 63-1-47 ...............................$46.00 Four-year Identification Card authorized in Section 45-35-7 .............................................$11.00 Eight-year Identification Card authorized in Section 45-35-7 .............................................$22.00 Eight-year Identification Card for the blind authorized in Section 45-35-7 ...............................$11.00 Four-year Disability Identification Card authorized in Section 45-35-53 ............................................$11.00 Learner's Permit authorized in Section 63-1-21 .............................................$ 1.00 Duplicate Identification Card or Disability Identification Card .........................................$ 5.00 Duplicate Class R or Class D license authorized in Section 63-1-37 ...............................$ 5.00 Class A, B or C Commercial driver's license authorized in Section 63-1-208 ..............................$48.00 CDL Learner's Permit authorized in Section 63-1-208....$10.00 Duplicate CDL or CDL learner's permit..................$ 5.00 Ignition-Interlock-Restricted License authorized in Section 63-11-31 ..............................$50.00 (b) Driver services fees to which the card stock fee authorized in Section 45-1-21 is not added:
2188 *SS26/R643CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G3/5 22/SS26/R643CS PAGE 1 authorized in Section 63-1-47...............................$46.00 Four-year Identification Card authorized in Section 45-35-7.............................................$11.00 Eight-year Identification Card authorized in Section 45-35-7.............................................$22.00 Eight-year Identification Card for the blind authorized in Section 45-35-7...............................$11.00 Four-year Disability Identification Card authorized in Section 45-35-53............................................$11.00 Learner's Permit authorized in Section 63-1-21.............................................$ 1.00 Duplicate Identification Card or Disability Identification Card.........................................$ 5.00 Duplicate Class R or Class D license authorized in Section 63-1-37...............................$ 5.00 Class A, B or C Commercial driver's license authorized in Section 63-1-208..............................$48.00 CDL Learner's Permit authorized in Section 63-1-208....$10.00 Duplicate CDL or CDL learner's permit..................$ 5.00 Ignition-Interlock-Restricted License authorized in Section 63-11-31..............................$50.00 (b) Driver services fees to which the card stock fee authorized in Section 45-1-21 is not added:
Temporary Motorcycle Permit ............................$ 1.00 Four-year or eight-year Motorcycle Endorsement.........$ 5.00 S.
Temporary Motorcycle Permit............................$ 1.00 Four-year or eight-year Motorcycle Endorsement.........$ 5.00 S.
2188 *SS26/R643CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 22/SS26/R643CS PAGE 2 Late Renewal Fee .......................................$ 1.00 Four-year Identification Card upon medical reason for surrender of a driver's license as authorized in Section 45-35-7 (one (1) time only).........................No fee Hazardous Materials Background Check (federal).........$63.00 Hazardous Materials Background Check (state)...........$37.00 CDL Application Fee ....................................$25.00 CDL Endorsements:
2188 *SS26/R643CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 22/SS26/R643CS PAGE 2 Late Renewal Fee.......................................$ 1.00 Four-year Identification Card upon medical reason for surrender of a driver's license as authorized in Section 45-35-7 (one (1) time only).........................No fee Hazardous Materials Background Check (federal).........$63.00 Hazardous Materials Background Check (state)...........$37.00 CDL Application Fee....................................$25.00 CDL Endorsements:
Tanker Endorsement .....................................$ 5.00 Doubles/Triples Endorsement ............................$ 5.00 Passenger Endorsement ..................................$ 5.00 Hazardous Materials Endorsement........................$ 5.00 School Bus Endorsement .................................$ 5.00 (c) In addition to the fees required in this section, an applicant may contribute an additional One Dollar ($1.00) which shall be deposited into the Statewide Litter Prevention Fund.
Tanker Endorsement.....................................$ 5.00 Doubles/Triples Endorsement............................$ 5.00 Passenger Endorsement..................................$ 5.00 Hazardous Materials Endorsement........................$ 5.00 School Bus Endorsement.................................$ 5.00 (c) In addition to the fees required in this section, an applicant may contribute an additional One Dollar ($1.00) which shall be deposited into the Statewide Litter Prevention Fund.
2188 *SS26/R643CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 22/SS26/R643CS PAGE 6 in MDCPS custody.ense fees;
2188 *SS26/R643CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 22/SS26/R643CS ST:
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Action History

  1. Died In Committee

  2. Referred To Ways and Means

  3. Transmitted To House

  4. Passed

  5. Committee Substitute Adopted

  6. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

  7. Referred To Finance

Sponsors

  • Simmons · Primary
  • Branning · Cosponsor
  • Albert Butler · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Simmons

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (172)

172 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passage

Passed 52 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 17000
Republican 26000
Democrat 9000
Total 52000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (52)
Member Party Vote
Barnett — Yea
Blackmon — Yea
Boyd — Yea
Branning — Yea
Butler A. (36th) — Yea
Butler K. (38th) — Yea
Caughman — Yea
Horhn — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Jordan — Yea
McDaniel — Yea
Moran — Yea
Parker — Yea
Polk — Yea
Sojourner — Yea
Thompson — Yea
Turner-Ford — Yea
David Blount Democrat Yea
Derrick T. Simmons Democrat Yea
Hillman Terome Frazier Democrat Yea
Hob Bryan Democrat Yea
Joseph Thomas Democrat Yea
Reginald Jackson Democrat Yea
Rod Hickman Democrat Yea
Sarita Simmons Democrat Yea
Sollie B. Norwood Democrat Yea
Angela Burks Hill Republican Yea
Bart Williams Republican Yea
Benjamin Suber Republican Yea
Brice Wiggins Republican Yea
Briggs Hopson Republican Yea
Chad McMahan Republican Yea
Chuck Younger Republican Yea
Daniel H. Sparks Republican Yea
Dean Kirby Republican Yea
Dennis DeBar, Jr. Republican Yea
J. Walter Michel Republican Yea
Jason Barrett Republican Yea
Jeff Tate Republican Yea
Jeremy England Republican Yea
Joel R. Carter, Jr. Republican Yea
Joey Fillingane Republican Yea
Joseph M. Seymour Republican Yea
Josh Harkins Republican Yea
Kathy L. Chism Republican Yea
Kevin Blackwell Republican Yea
Lydia Graves Chassaniol Republican Yea
Michael McLendon Republican Yea
Neil S. Whaley Republican Yea
Rita Potts Parks Republican Yea
Scott DeLano Republican Yea
Tyler McCaughn Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 2188?
SB 2188 is sponsored by Simmons, Branning, and Albert Butler (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 2188?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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