SB449 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Larry DixonTom ButlerMyron PennBobby D. SingletonArthur OrrPriscilla DunnLinda Coleman-MadisonHenry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr.Hinton MitchemRoger Bedford, Jr.Quinton RossHank SandersRusty GloverZeb LittleRodger SmithermanVivian Davis Figures

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Motor vehicles, motorcycles, distinctive license tags, established for Breast Cancer Research, personalized, additional fee, portion distrib. to Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama, duties to Revenue Department

Summary

SB449 would create a special 'Breast Cancer Research' motorcycle license plate in Alabama, with a $50 annual fee to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama, including plate design and numbering/personalization.

What This Bill Does

It allows the issuance of distinctive motorcycle license plates for breast cancer research, as long as the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama qualifies for that plate category. Motorcycle owners who are Alabama residents would apply, pay the regular license fees, and also pay a $50 annual fee; the proceeds are distributed under state law and the foundation designs the plate with approval from the Revenue Department. The plate would be valid for five years and may later be replaced with conventional, personalized, or a new Breast Cancer Research plate. The act would repeal conflicting laws and become effective on January 1, 2011.

Who It Affects

• Alabama motorcycle owners who are residents and apply for the Breast Cancer Research plate would pay the regular motorcycle fees plus a $50 annual fee.
• The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama would receive a portion of the annual fee and be responsible for the plate design (subject to approval and laws).
• The Alabama Department of Revenue and other issuing officials would administer the plate issuance, fees, and any rules needed to implement the bill.

Key Provisions

• Distinctive 'Breast Cancer Research' motorcycle plates may be issued as long as the Foundation qualifies for the plate category under existing law.
• Owners must apply, comply with motorcycle registration/licensing laws, pay regular fees, and pay an additional $50 annual fee.
• Plate is valid for five years and may be replaced with conventional, personalized, or new Breast Cancer Research plate.
• The Foundation designs the plate; the design must be approved by the Commissioner of Revenue and comply with laws.
• The annual $50 fee is distributed under the state's distribution rules; the Foundation's share is used in the same manner as the sponsoring organization for other plates.
• Plates can be numbered or personalized.
• The Department of Revenue may issue rules to implement the act.
• Conflicting laws are repealed; the act takes effect January 1, 2011.

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Subjects

Motor Vehicles