HB146 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Joe Hubbard

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Motor Vehicles, "Heart of Dixie" replaced with "State of Champions", authorized on certain license plates, Sec. 32-6-54, 32-6-54.1 am'd

Summary

HB146 would replace 'Heart of Dixie' with 'State of Champions' on Alabama license plates and allow vanity plate sponsors to opt out of the language.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends two sections to change the standard license plate design from including 'Heart of Dixie' to including 'State of Champions' with a heart image, under the design approved by the Commissioner of Revenue. It also lets organizations purchasing vanity or personalized plates request that the language not be placed on their plate. The change would take effect on January 1 following passage and approval.

Who It Affects

• All Alabama residents who receive state-issued license plates would see a design change from 'Heart of Dixie' to 'State of Champions' with a heart symbol.
• Organizations buying vanity/personalized license plates would have the option to request not to include the language on their plates.

Key Provisions

• Amends Sections 32-6-54 and 32-6-54.1 to replace 'Heart of Dixie' with 'State of Champions' on state motor vehicle license tags.
• Standard license tags must feature a heart image and the phrase 'State of Champions' (design approved by the Commissioner of Revenue).
• Organizations purchasing vanity/personalized plates may request that the language not be placed on their plate.
• The act becomes effective January 1 after it passes and is approved.

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Subjects

Motor Vehicles