HB160 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim Barton

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Mark TuggleAlan BakerChad FincherVictor GastonJoe FaustRandy DavisHarry ShiverNapoleon BracyDavid SessionsSteve McMillan

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Motor vehicles, distinctive license tags, out-of-state colleges and universities, legislative oversight committee authorized to approve applications, Sec. 32-6-67 am'd.

Summary

HB160 would let the Legislature approve distinctive license plates for out-of-state colleges or universities and direct some of the plate fees to the State General Fund.

What This Bill Does

The bill changes the current prohibition by authorizing the legislative oversight committee to consider and approve applications for distinctive license plates for out-of-state colleges or universities. It creates a formal committee with specific members and rules for eligibility and action, and it excludes certain organizations from applying. It also changes how the $50 annual plate fee is distributed, directing the remainder to the State General Fund for plates honoring out-of-state colleges/universities and outlining distributions to sponsoring organizations and state agencies for other plates.

Who It Affects

• Out-of-state colleges and universities: may apply for and, if approved by the legislative oversight committee, obtain a distinctive license plate.
• Sponsoring organizations for approved plates (the groups backing the plate): receive a portion of the annual license plate fee revenue as described in the bill, with any remaining funds allocated to the State General Fund if the plate is for an out-of-state college or university.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Amends 32-6-67 to create a legislative oversight committee with specified membership, duties, meeting rules, eligibility guidelines, and a list of ineligible applicants, and to oversee the approval of distinctive plate categories for out-of-state colleges or universities.
• Provision 2: Amends 32-6-68 to require a $50 annual fee for new distinctive plates and to specify how the revenue is distributed (including portions to DoC, Revenue, Penny Trust Fund, sponsoring organizations, and the General Fund for out-of-state college/university plates), with an effective date on the first day of the third month after enactment.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles