SB29 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Larry MeansMayor

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Military, deployed outside United States in combat zone, driver's license, expiration, automatic renewal for one year by Public Safety Department, orders to be forwarded to department, Sec. 32-6-1.1 am'd.

Summary

SB29 would automatically renew the driver's license of Alabama military members deployed in combat zones outside the U.S. for one year after expiration, when they send their military orders to the Department of Public Safety.

What This Bill Does

It amends the state's driver license law to automatically renew a deployed service member's license for one year from the expiration date upon forwarding military orders to the Department of Public Safety. The license remains valid as long as the member has valid orders, and the Department may set procedures to allow renewals up to one year before expiration. The renewal would occur without additional costs, and orders can be provided electronically or by other means.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces who are deployed outside the United States in a combat zone and have an expired driver’s license, as their license would automatically renew for one year upon receipt of orders.
• The Alabama Department of Public Safety, which would administer the automatic renewal process and may establish procedures for renewals (including renewals up to one year before expiration).

Key Provisions

• Automatic one-year renewal of an expired Alabama driver's license for members deployed in a combat zone outside the United States, triggered by forwarding a copy of valid military orders (with amendments) to the Department of Public Safety, at no additional cost, for a period starting from the date of expiration.
• License remains valid as long as the member holds valid military orders; the Department may develop procedures to allow renewals up to one year prior to license expiration.

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Subjects

Military