HB370 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jay Love

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Motor vehicles, distinctive license tags, out-of-state colleges and universities, legislative oversight committee authorized to approve applications, Sec. 32-6-67 am'd.

Summary

This bill would let a legislative oversight committee approve distinctive license plates for out-of-state colleges or universities, changing current law that bans such plates.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 32-6-67 to let the legislative oversight committee consider and approve distinctive license plates for out-of-state colleges or universities. It creates a committee with specific members, meeting rules, and a two-thirds vote requirement to approve, disapprove, or postpone new plate categories. It sets eligibility rules that exclude many groups from sponsorship, with an exception allowing Class 2 plates for out-of-state colleges or universities under Section 32-6-64. It also provides clerical support, compensation for members, and an effective date for the changes.

Who It Affects

• Out-of-state colleges or universities: may apply for and potentially receive distinctive license plates through the new committee approval process.
• State agencies and legislators involved in oversight: Department of Revenue, Department of Corrections, and House/Senate members will participate in administration, oversight, and compensation related to the new process.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 32-6-67 to authorize the legislative oversight committee to consider and approve distinctive license plates for out-of-state colleges or universities.
• Creates a legislative committee with defined membership, meeting frequency (at least every six months), attendance requirements, and a two-thirds vote to approve or disapprove new plate categories.
• Establishes eligibility guidelines and prohibits several types of organizations from applying (e.g., private businesses, unions, political and religious groups, and most public schools), with an exception allowing Class 2 plates for out-of-state colleges or universities upon application under Section 32-6-64.
• Provides clerical assistance, compensation for committee members, and states the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Motor Vehicles