SB439 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Jerry L. Fielding

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Motor Vehicles, license plates, number of years a license plate design would be valid prescribed by Commissioner of Revenue, Sec. 32-6-62 am'd

Summary

SB439 allows the Commissioner of Revenue to set how long a motor vehicle license plate design remains valid, with a five-year minimum and the possibility of longer periods approved by a committee.

What This Bill Does

The bill keeps a minimum five-year validity for all plate designs but allows the Commissioner of Revenue to authorize longer periods. Any longer validity must be approved by the License Plates Legislative Oversight Committee. Permanent plate designs are not affected by this change, and the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Commissioner of Revenue and the License Plates Legislative Oversight Committee: gain authority and oversight to determine and approve how long a plate design stays valid.
• Motor vehicle owners and the general public in Alabama: plate designs may stay valid longer before needing a redesign, while permanent-design plates are unaffected.

Key Provisions

• Minimum five-year validity for all license plate designs; the Commissioner of Revenue, with approval from the License Plates Legislative Oversight Committee, may authorize longer validity periods.
• Permanent license plate designs are not affected by this amendment.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles