HB108 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Todd

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Jefferson County, motor vehicles, personal vehicle registration fee for Jefferson County increased.

Summary

HB108 would let Jefferson County charge an extra annual motor vehicle tag fee (up to 5% of the license fee) to fund public transportation projects, with an age-based exemption for seniors.

What This Bill Does

The Jefferson County Commission could impose an additional annual fee on each motor vehicle registered in the county, up to 5% of the license fee, due at the same time as the state license and registration. The money collected would go into a special fund for public transportation projects approved by the county commission. Residents aged 65 or older would be exempt from paying the additional fee for one motor vehicle. The act applies only in Jefferson County and would take effect after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Residents who own motor vehicles registered in Jefferson County would pay the new annual fee (up to 5% of the license fee) unless exempt.
• Seniors aged 65 and older would be exempt from paying the additional fee for one motor vehicle.

Key Provisions

• Allows the Jefferson County Commission to levy an additional annual motor vehicle tag fee on vehicles registered in the county, up to 5% of the license fee.
• Fees are due at the same time as the state license/registration and are limited to one charge per vehicle per 12 months.
• The fee can be removed at the discretion of the taxing authority if removal does not affect contractual obligations.
• An exemption is provided for residents 65 years or older for one motor vehicle.
• Funds collected go into a special fund to be used for public transportation projects approved by the county commission.
• Applies only in Jefferson County; motor vehicles are defined as in statute (excluding utility trailers); effective date is after governor approval.

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Subjects

Jefferson County