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HB51 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Morgan Co., license commissioner, boat registrations, collection of voluntary contribution for Morgan County Rescue Squad, Inc.
Summary

Allows Morgan County boat registrations to include a voluntary donation to the Morgan County Rescue Squad, with funds collected by the county and distributed to the squad.

What This Bill Does

The Morgan County Commissioner of Licenses will add a donation option on boat registrations and renewals to collect voluntary contributions for the Morgan County Rescue Squad, Inc. Contributions are distributed to the Rescue Squad on a regular basis. The Rescue Squad must report annually to the Morgan County Legislative Delegation on how the funds are used. The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after it is signed by the Governor.

Who It Affects
  • Boat owners in Morgan County who register or renew a boat can choose to make a voluntary contribution to the Morgan County Rescue Squad, Inc.
  • Morgan County Rescue Squad, Inc., which will receive the voluntary contributions and must report annually on fund use.
Key Provisions
  • Adds a donation line on each annual boat registration or renewal to allow voluntary contributions to the Morgan County Rescue Squad, Inc.
  • The Morgan County Commissioner of Licenses must regularly distribute any voluntary contributions to the Rescue Squad.
  • The Rescue Squad must annually report to the Morgan County Legislative Delegation on how the funds are used.
  • The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and the Governor's approval.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Morgan County

Bill Actions

Forwarded to Governor on March 20, 2012 at 2:09 p. m. on March 20, 2012.

Assigned Act No. 2012-165.

Clerk of the House Certification

Enrolled

Signature Requested

Passed Second House

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 315

Third Reading Passed

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation No. 1

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 35

Third Reading Passed

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 16, 2012 House Passed
Yes 44
Abstained 13
Absent 48

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 17, 2012 Senate Passed
Yes 23
Abstained 6
Absent 6

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature