Alabama 2024 Regular Session

Alabama House Bill HB484

Introduced
4/23/24  
Introduced
4/23/24  
Report Pass
5/2/24  
Refer
4/23/24  
Refer
5/7/24  
Report Pass
5/2/24  
Report Pass
5/8/24  
Refer
5/7/24  

Caption

Wilcox County, further provides for mail order license decals and other mail order fees

Impact

Specifically, the bill allows the county commission to set a 'Mail Order Fee' that does not exceed three dollars for standard mailings, and up to ten dollars for priority mail requests. This could potentially increase revenue for the county’s general fund, as these fees will be collected at the time of license issuance. Furthermore, it also sets a cap on mailing fees for other probate documents at five dollars. The implications of these changes will affect how the probate office operates, particularly in its engagement with the county's residents and the efficiency of service delivery.

Summary

House Bill 484 aims to amend specific provisions related to the probate office in Wilcox County, Alabama. This bill seeks to provide a streamlined process for the mailing of motor vehicle license renewal applications and other probate documents, establishing mail order fees to offset the associated costs. The amendment specifies that the judge of probate may send renewal applications to individuals who have previously been issued a motor vehicle license, allowing for a more efficient renewal process.

Contention

Although the bill appears beneficial by promoting efficiency, certain points of contention may arise regarding the financial impact on residents who may be burdened by the additional fees. This could particularly affect lower-income individuals who may struggle to afford these costs at renewal time. Moreover, the power granted to the county commission for fee-setting raises concerns about accountability and the potential for fee increases that could disproportionately affect residents. Overall, while the intent of HB 484 is to streamline processes, the financial implications and governance of these new fees will be critical aspects to monitor.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AL HB504

Wilcox County; probate mail fees, further provided

AL HB1034

Increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.

AL HB1413

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, further provid ing for Office of Administrative Law Judge; in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for hearings upon refusal of licenses, renewals or transfers and appeals and for renewal of licenses and temporary provisions for licensees in armed service, providing for failure to maintain minimum requirements for licensure and further providing for revocation and suspension of licenses and fines, for applicants to provide State tax identification numbers and statement of State tax status, waiver of confidentiality of information in the possession of the Department of Revenue and other departments and review of State tax status and for rights of municipalities preserved; in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for appeals; and imposing penalties.

AL SB21

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, further provid ing for Office of Administrative Law Judge; in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for hearings upon refusal of licenses, renewals or transfers and appeals, for renewal of licenses and temporary provisions for licensees in armed service, providing for failure to maintain minimum requirements for licensure and further providing for revocation and suspension of licenses and fines, for applicants to provide State tax identification numbers and statement of State tax status, waiver of confidentiality of information in the possession of the Department of Revenue and other departments and review of State tax status and for rights of municipalities preserved; in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for appeals; and imposing penalties.

AL HB270

Alabama Department of Environmental Management; water well drillers, licenses and licensees, fees therefore, revised and further provides for; continuing education required

AL HB545

Escambia County, probate court fees further provided for

AL HB440

Escambia County; probate court fees further provided for

AL HB2584

Permitting a licensee to request that such licensee's mailing address be provided on a driver's license.

AL SB253

Massage Therapy Licensing Board temporarily under Board of Nursing; authorize Executive Director of the Board of Nursing, or designee to perform certain functions; define and provide for emergency order; clarify status of practice with a temporary permit; provide for annual meeting; require a majority vote to discipline licensee; provide further for the qualifications for licensing and the contents of an application; outcall massage therapy services and inspections of massage therapy establishments; to authorize the board, by rule, to establish and collect reasonable fees; to provide further for investigations, discipline, and fingerprinting of licensees and applicants for licensing; and to provide further for massage therapy schools.

AL HB1908

In protection from abuse, further providing for arrest for violation of order and for contempt for violation of order or agreement.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.