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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) to issue special registered nurse license plates. The bill provides that the design of the registered nurse license plate is to display the caduceus symbol, along with the words "Registered Nurse." The chief administrator is to select the design and color scheme of the registered nurse license plates. In addition to all fees otherwise required by law for the registration of a motor vehicle, there is an application fee of $50 and an annual renewal fee of $10 for the registered nurse license plates. The chief administrator is required to annually certify the average cost of producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of the specialty license plates. If the average cost per plate exceeds $50 in two consecutive fiscal years, the chief administrator may discontinue the license plate program. The bill requires the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting (director) to determine the source of initial funding for the costs of the license plate program. The commission is not required to design, produce, issue, or publicize the availability of the license plates or make programming changes until the director specifies the initial funding source. The provisions of the bill will remain inoperative until the first day of the 13th month after the director specifies the funding source for the initial costs of the license plate program. The bill expires on the last day of the 12th month after enactment if the director does not specify a funding source.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, or commission, to create special license plates for registered nurses, which will feature the caduceus symbol and the words "Registered Nurse," with the design and colors to be chosen by the Chief Administrator. In addition to standard vehicle registration fees, there will be a one-time $50 application fee and a $10 annual renewal fee for these specialized plates. The program can be discontinued if the average cost of producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the plates exceeds the $50 application fee for two consecutive fiscal years, as certified by the Chief Administrator and approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee. The Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting must first identify a state funding source for the initial costs of the program, and the commission cannot proceed with creating or issuing the plates until this funding is specified. The bill will only become active on the first day of the 13th month after the funding source is identified, and it will expire if funding is not specified within 12 months of the bill becoming law.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2047 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2047_I1.HTM |
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