HB610 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jody Letson

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Winston Co., judge of probate, motor vehicle, boat, and business licenses, issuance by mail or electronic means, fee, referendum

Summary

HB610 would let Winston County optionally allow renewal of motor vehicle, boat, and business licenses by mail or electronic means, with a possible $3 fee, contingent on voter approval in a county referendum.

What This Bill Does

The bill would let the judge of probate and revenue commissioner send renewal forms by mail or electronically to people who already have a license. Renewal would require the license holder's signature and a remittance, and the license would be issued and returned by mail or electronically. The county could charge up to $3 for these renewals to cover administrative costs, with the fee going to the county general fund. A county referendum would be held to approve or reject the program; if approved by a majority, the program would take effect on October 1 after the election; if rejected, the program would have no effect.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Winston County who hold motor vehicle, boat, or business licenses and would renew by mail or electronic means.
• Winston County officials (judge of probate and revenue commissioner) who administer renewals and collect the renewal fees, with the funds going to the county general fund.

Key Provisions

• Allows the judge of probate to transmit renewal applications by mail or electronic means to licensees; the form may be determined by the judge of probate and revenue commissioner and must collect enough information to identify and process the renewal; the license is issued and returned by mail or electronic means once the licensee signs and remits.
• Establishes a renewal fee of up to $3 for mail/electronic renewals to cover administrative costs; the fee is collected at issuance and deposited into the county general fund.
• Requires a local referendum to authorize the program; the election must follow standard county election procedures; if a majority votes yes, the act takes effect on October 1 following the election; if no, the act has no effect; results are certified to the Secretary of State.
• Effective date depends on governor’s approval and becomes immediately effective otherwise, as provided in the act.

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Subjects

Winston County