SB 2188 — Driver's license fees; waive for applicants in MDCPS custody.
Last action — Died In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 removedPlain-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.
Class R original or renewal four-year license authorized in Section 63-1-563-1-5................................$18.00 ................................$18.00 Class R original or renewal eight-year license authorized in Section 63-1-563-1-5................................$36.00 ................................$36.00 Class D original or renewal four-year license authorized in Section 63-1-4763-1-47...............................$23.00 ...............................$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 63-1-4763-1-47...............................$46.00 ...............................$46.00 Four-year Identification Card authorized in Section 45-35-745-35-7.............................................$11.00 .............................................$11.00 Eight-year Identification Card authorized in Section 45-35-745-35-7.............................................$22.00 .............................................$22.00 Eight-year Identification Card for the blind authorized in Section 45-35-745-35-7...............................$11.00 ...............................$11.00 Four-year Disability Identification Card authorized in Section 45-35-5345-35-53............................................$11.00 ............................................$11.00 Learner's Permit authorized in Section 63-1-2163-1-21.............................................$ .............................................$ 1.00 Duplicate Identification Card or Disability Identification CardCard.........................................$ .........................................$ 5.00 Duplicate Class R or Class D license authorized in Section 63-1-3763-1-37...............................$ ...............................$ 5.00 Class A, B or C Commercial driver's license authorized in Section 63-1-20863-1-208..............................$48.00 ..............................$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 63-11-3163-11-31..............................$50.00 ..............................$50.00 (b) Driver services fees to which the card stock fee authorized in Section 45-1-21 is not added:
Temporary Motorcycle PermitPermit............................$ ............................$ 1.00 Four-year or eight-year Motorcycle Endorsement.........$ 5.00 S.
2188 *SS26/R643CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 22/SS26/R643CS PAGE 2 Late Renewal FeeFee.......................................$ .......................................$ 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 FeeFee....................................$25.00 ....................................$25.00 CDL Endorsements:
Tanker EndorsementEndorsement.....................................$ .....................................$ 5.00 Doubles/Triples EndorsementEndorsement............................$ ............................$ 5.00 Passenger EndorsementEndorsement..................................$ ..................................$ 5.00 Hazardous Materials Endorsement........................$ 5.00 School Bus EndorsementEndorsement.................................$ .................................$ 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.
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Action History
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Died In Committee
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Referred To Ways and Means
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Transmitted To House
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Passed
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Committee Substitute Adopted
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Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
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Referred To Finance
Sponsors
- Simmons · Primary
- Branning · Cosponsor
- Albert Butler · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Simmons
Co-sponsors (2)
- Branning
- Albert Butler Democrat
Not signed on (172)
172 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % 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 |
Subjects
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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