HB515 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul W. LeeRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Donnie ChesteenDexter GrimsleySteve Clouse

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Houston Co., judge of probate, co. commission authorized to levy additional insurance fee of $1 for all licenses and renewal

Summary

HB515 would let Houston County charge an extra $1 on licenses issued or renewed by the judge of probate, with the money used to fund the probate office.

What This Bill Does

The County Commission may levy a $1 issuance fee on licenses issued or renewed by the judge of probate, including motor vehicle licenses and registrations. All fee revenue goes into a special fund controlled by the judge of probate to operate the probate office. The provision becomes effective immediately after it is passed and approved by the Governor, or when it becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Houston County who obtain licenses from the judge of probate will pay the additional $1 per issuance or renewal.
• The Houston County judge of probate's office will receive funds into a dedicated special fund to cover operating costs.

Key Provisions

• The Houston County Commission may levy an additional $1 issuance fee on the issuance or renewal of any license issued or renewed by the judge of probate, including motor vehicle licenses and registration.
• All funds collected from the fee must be deposited into a special fund of the judge of probate earmarked for the operation of the probate office.
• The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon becoming law.

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

Subjects

Houston County