Alabama 2023 Regular Session

Alabama House Bill HB487

Introduced
5/17/23  

Caption

Relating to Motor Vehicle Registrations and to the USS Alabama Battleship Commission; to amend Section 32-6-55, Code of Alabama 1975; to allow former and current chairs of the USS Alabama Battleship Commission to use the USS Alabama Battleship Commission distinctive license tag; to require that the commission annually certify to the Department of Revenue a list of those individuals eligible for the distinctive license tag.

Impact

The bill modifies Section 32-6-55 of the Code of Alabama 1975, formalizing the entitlement for Commission chairs to use this special license tag on both their official and private vehicles. This change will necessitate the USS Alabama Battleship Commission to certify eligible individuals to the Department of Revenue, thus establishing a formal process for maintaining the issuance of these distinct plates. By doing so, the law aligns administrative duties with the recognition of service to the Commission.

Summary

House Bill 487 proposes changes to motor vehicle registration laws in Alabama relating specifically to the USS Alabama Battleship Commission. The bill allows both former and current chairs of the Commission to utilize a distinctive license tag featuring the insignia 'BB-60', which refers to the USS Alabama battleship that served during World War II. This measure aims to honor these individuals while recognizing their leadership in managing the battleship commission.

Contention

While the bill is largely straightforward and ceremonial, potential concerns could arise regarding the administrative workload put on the USS Alabama Battleship Commission to maintain the certification list. Stakeholders may also debate the implications of this bill on similar recognitions for other historical figures within the state. However, no significant opposition has been recorded against the bill, suggesting general support for the initiative among lawmakers.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AL HB442

Legislature; codification of 2024 Regular Session Acts and Code Commissioner technical revisions into the Code of Alabama 1975

AL SB242

Legislature; codification of 2024 Regular Session Acts and Code Commissioner technical revisions into the Code of Alabama 1975

AL HB618

Corrections Department; authorize Commissioner of Department of Corrections to contract with foreign nations to confine Alabama inmates.

AL SB11

Motor vehicles; additional license tax and registration fee; distribution of proceeds to the Alabama Public Transportation Trust Fund

AL SB104

Composition of Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission

AL HB260

Composition of Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission

AL HB271

Alabama Commission on Higher Education and ReEngage Alabama Grant Program, minimum age of an adult learner decreased from 25 to 22; definition of eligible student expanded

AL SB184

Alabama Commission on Higher Education; authorized to award loan assistance to athletic trainers under Alabama Math and Science Teacher Education Program

AL HB288

Alabama Commission on Higher Education; authorized to award loan assistance to athletic trainers under Alabama Math and Science Teacher Education Program

AL HB297

Cash transactions; report certain cash transactions to Alabama Securities Commission required

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