SB168 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jimmy Holley
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Motor vehicles, distinctive license tags, license taxes and registration fees, retired U. S. Armed Forces and retired reservists exempt under certain conditions, Sec. 40-12-244 am'd.
Summary: SB168 would extend Alabama's vehicle tax/fee exemption to U.S. Armed Forces retirees and reserve members for one passenger vehicle, limited to distinctive United States Armed Forces Retired license plates.
What This Bill Does
Adds U.S. Armed Forces retirees and reserve members to the list of people eligible for an exemption from state privilege or license taxes and registration fees for one passenger vehicle, limited to the distinctive United States Armed Forces Retired license plate. Retired members can obtain additional distinctive license plates for other vehicles, but must pay the regular privilege or license taxes and registration fees. The exemption is claimed by presenting proper identification, with residency requirements and forms prescribed by the appropriate state officials, and the act takes effect January 1 following passage and approval by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Alabama residents who are retired from the United States Armed Forces or from any United States Armed Forces reserve organization; they would be eligible for an exemption on one passenger vehicle when using a distinctive United States Armed Forces Retired license plate.
Retired military members who want additional distinctive license plates for other passenger vehicles; they would be able to obtain those plates but must pay the regular privilege or license taxes and registration fees and provide proper identification and proof of residence.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 40-12-244 to include retirees of the United States Armed Forces and any United States Armed Forces reserve organization in the exemption from privilege/license tax and registration fees for one passenger vehicle, limited to distinctive United States Armed Forces Retired license tags.
The exemption applies only to one vehicle; additional distinctive license tags for other vehicles may be obtained upon payment of the regular taxes and fees and presentation of proper identification and residence proof.
Initial exemption claimed using forms prescribed by the Adjutant General; additional plates require identification, residence proof, and payment of taxes/fees as provided by law.
Effective date: January 1 following passage and Governor's approval.

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Subjects: Motor Vehicles