HB150 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Richard J. Laird

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Motor vehicles, disabled veterans distinctive license tag, veteran with service-connected disability of 100 percent exempt from license fees and ad valorem tax, Sec. 32-6-130 am'd.

Summary

HB150 would exempt from all license fees and ad valorem taxes the Disabled Veteran distinctive license plate for Alabama veterans who are 100% permanently and totally disabled due to service-connected disability.

What This Bill Does

The bill changes current law that allows a disabled veteran with over 50% disability or special vehicle needs to get a distinctive plate for a $5 fee. It would make eligible for a full exemption from all license fees and ad valorem taxes for one motor vehicle when applying for the disabled veteran plate, if the veteran is VA-determined 100% permanently and totally disabled from a service-connected disability. The plate remains a distinctive 'Disabled Veteran' plate showing service branch and identifying number, and is non-transferable; eligibility must be proven to the probate judge or license issuing official. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Veterans determined by the VA to be 100% permanently and totally disabled based on a service-connected disability, who apply for the disabled veteran plate; they would pay no license fees or ad valorem taxes on one motor vehicle.
• Other veterans and residents with disabilities, who do not meet the 100% disability criterion or who are subject to existing rules, would continue under current license plate rules and fees.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 32-6-130 to exempt from all license fees and ad valorem taxes the distinctive disabled veteran license plate for a veteran who is 100% permanently and totally disabled based on a service-connected disability, for one motor vehicle.
• Exemption applies upon proof of eligibility to the probate judge or other license issuing official and is in addition to other benefits provided by law.
• The plate is a distinctive 'Disabled Veteran' plate that identifies the service branch and number, is non-transferable, and replaces the usual license fee for the vehicle for eligible individuals.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Motor Vehicles