# Mississippi SB 2834: Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance for various purposes.

Mississippi SB 2834, Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance for various purposes., is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by J. Walter Michel (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-04-08 (Approved by Governor) (as of 2026-10-27).

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## Facts
- Bill: Mississippi SB 2834
- State: Mississippi
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance for various purposes.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-19
- Last action: 2026-04-08, Approved by Governor
- Sponsor: J. Walter Michel (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Ways and Means, Finance
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 4 (343 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 5

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Surviving spouses can use similar plates: benefit, low. Beginning July 1, 2026, a surviving spouse can receive the same type of distinctive plate or tag issued to their deceased spouse. Regular vehicle registration requirements still apply.
- Gold Star families get plate tax relief: mixed, low. Specified relatives can get a Gold Star tag if the service member lived in Mississippi and died on active duty during hostile activities or a time of war. Applicants generally must prove the relationship and qualifying death. The tag adds $30 each year, with $24 supporting veterans homes and cemete…
- New tags support Mississippi causes: mixed, low. Mississippi residents with qualifying vehicles can get tags supporting the State Department of Health, LeFleur's Bluff Conservancy, and Forrest Health. New options also support Ronald McDonald House Charities, Shower Power, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, several schools and churches, and other named gr…
- Some school and wildlife tags start later: mixed, low. The D'Iberville High School, Kossuth High School, and Wildlife Mississippi tags start with registration years beginning July 1, 2026, replacing earlier start dates. Wildlife Mississippi also offers a black design with a white pinstripe border starting then. The requirements for these tags must be m…
- Veterans get new plates, pay annual fees: mixed, low. Veterans can get specialty tags for service, awards, combat, or qualifying motorcycles. Options include Vietnam, Bronze Star, Iraq and Afghanistan service, Navy and Marine Corps Medal, combat, and Space Force tags. Applicants must show required proof; some tags cannot transfer to another owner. Sev…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: J. Walter Michel (Republican), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-31 | Senate | Conference Report Adopted | pass | 52 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-31 | House | Conference Report Adopted | pass | 119 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-05 | House | Passed As Amended | pass | 120 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-04 | Senate | Passed | pass | 52 | 0 |   |

## Actions (20)

- 2026-04-08: Approved by Governor (legislature)
- 2026-04-02: Enrolled Bill Signed (House)
- 2026-04-02: Enrolled Bill Signed (Senate)
- 2026-03-31: Conference Report Adopted (House)
- 2026-03-31: Conference Report Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-03-30: Conference Report Filed (House)
- 2026-03-30: Conference Report Filed (Senate)
- 2026-03-25: Conferees Named Lamar,Steverson,Bell (65th) (House)
- 2026-03-24: Conferees Named Harkins,Michel,Brumfield (Senate)
- 2026-03-10: Decline to Concur/Invite Conf (Senate)
- 2026-03-06: Returned For Concurrence (House)
- 2026-03-05: Passed As Amended (House)
- 2026-03-05: Amended (House)
- 2026-03-03: Title Suff Do Pass As Amended (House)
- 2026-02-06: Referred To Ways and Means (House)
- 2026-02-05: Transmitted To House (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: Passed (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: Committee Substitute Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-01-29: Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub (Senate)
- 2026-01-19: Referred To Finance (Senate)

## Bill text

- As Introduced: [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834IN.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2834IN.pdf)
- As Passed: [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834PS.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2834PS.pdf)
- Committee Amendment No 1 (Adopted): [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/ham/SB2834_H_Cmte_Amend_01.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/ham/SB2834_H_Cmte_Amend_01.pdf)
- Committee Substitute: [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834CS.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2834CS.pdf)
- Enrolled: [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1653: Local Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certain projects funded with monies from. (signed)
- HB 1924: Appropriation; Attorney General. (signed)
- SB 3051: Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of. (signed)
- SB 3110: Tax credits; authorize for contributions by certain taxpayers to certain hospitals. (signed)
- SB 2917: Budget; provide for various transfers of funds, and create various special funds. (signed)
- SB 3071: Appropriation; Gulf Coast Restoration Funds to the Mississippi Development Authority. (signed)

## Sources
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834IN.htm)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2834IN.pdf)
- [As Passed (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834PS.htm)
- [As Passed (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2834PS.pdf)
- [Committee Amendment No 1 (Adopted) (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/ham/SB2834_H_Cmte_Amend_01.htm)
- [Committee Amendment No 1 (Adopted) (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/ham/SB2834_H_Cmte_Amend_01.pdf)
- [Committee Substitute (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834CS.htm)
- [Committee Substitute (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2834CS.pdf)
- [Enrolled (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.htm)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2834SG.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1653: Local Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certa…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-HB1653-2026)
- [HB 1924: Appropriation; Attorney General.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-HB1924-2026)
- [SB 3051: Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB3051-2026)
- [SB 3110: Tax credits; authorize for contributions by certain taxpayers to certain hospit…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB3110-2026)
- [SB 2917: Budget; provide for various transfers of funds, and create various special fund…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB2917-2026)
- [SB 3071: Appropriation; Gulf Coast Restoration Funds to the Mississippi Development Auth…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB3071-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB2834-2026 (as of 2026-10-27).