HB606 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Victor Gaston

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Duwayne BridgesHoward SanderfordRichard J. LairdMike Hubbard

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Motor vehicles, distinctive license tags, Legion of Valor member authorized to receive license tag without cost, Secs. 32-6-250, 32-6-251 am'd.

Summary

The bill adds Legion of Valor members to the list of people who can get a free distinctive license plate for their private vehicle, alongside Medal of Honor recipients, MOH widows, Purple Heart recipients, and former prisoners of war.

What This Bill Does

It adds Legion of Valor members to the eligibility for a free distinctive license plate, as long as they can prove an eligible award (MOH, Army Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross) or former prisoner of war status. It keeps the existing rules that MOH recipients, MOH widows, Purple Heart recipients, and POWs are eligible for a free plate, with Purple Heart recipients paying ad valorem taxes. It allows one plate per vehicle per recipient, with additional plates for other vehicles only if all license taxes and fees are paid. The plates will be labeled MOH, PHM, LOV, or POW and have distinct color schemes or designs.

Who It Affects

• Residents who are Medal of Honor recipients or widows, Purple Heart recipients, Legion of Valor members, or former prisoners of war would be eligible to obtain a free distinctive license plate for their private vehicle.
• Purple Heart recipients would still be required to pay ad valorem taxes on vehicles that carry the distinctive license plates.

Key Provisions

• Adds Legion of Valor members with proof of an eligible award (MOH, Army Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Air Force Cross) or POW status to the list of people who may receive a free distinctive license plate.
• Maintains that there is no fee or tax for the license plate for most recipients, but Purple Heart recipients must pay ad valorem taxes on vehicles with the plates.
• Restricts one plate per recipient per vehicle, with additional plates for other vehicles available only if all license taxes and registration fees are paid.
• Defines plate designs as MOH, PHM, LOV, or POW with distinct color schemes, and assigns design responsibility to a committee appointed by the chief legislative sponsors.
• Amends Sections 32-6-250 and 32-6-251 of the Code of Alabama 1975.

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Subjects

Motor Vehicles