HB398 Alabama 2012 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, for a person under the age of 19 to obtain a driver's license or learner's license for the operation of a motor vehicle, he or she must show proof of enrollment in school or employment
This bill would require that the employment be for a minimum of 30 hours per week
This bill would also require that a summary of the requirements for obtaining a driver's license or learner's license, and a form for notifying the department of the withdrawal of a student from school, be annually provided by the Department of Public Safety to students through the local superintendent of education
To amend Section 16-28-40, Code of Alabama 1975, conditioning driving privileges on school attendance; to require proof of employment for a minimum of 30 hours a week if not enrolled in school; and to require the Department of Public Safety to annually provide notice of the requirements for driving, and a form for notifying the department of the withdrawal of a student from school, to high school students through the local superintendent of education.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2012 | Pending third reading on day 24 Favorable from Judiciary | |
| April 26, 2012 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar | |
| April 17, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary | |
| April 17, 2012 | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 860 | |
| April 17, 2012 | Third Reading Passed | |
| March 8, 2012 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar | |
| February 23, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB398 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |