SB313 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Holtzclaw

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Bryan TaylorGerald O. DialTom WhatleyPhillip W. Williams

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Motor Vehicles, distinctive license plates, Bronze Star plate, additional fee, distrib. to Veterans' Assistance Fund

Summary

SB313 would create a Bronze Star distinctive license plate, charge a $25 annual fee for it, and dedicate the proceeds to Alabama's Veterans' Assistance Fund.

What This Bill Does

It establishes a new Bronze Star license plate category for Alabama residents who have earned the Bronze Star and requires proof (DD Form 214). The plate carries an annual $25 fee for private passenger or pleasure vehicles and is valid for five years. The plate is designed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and approved by the Department of Revenue, and is issued like other distinctive plates. Net proceeds after administrative costs go to the Alabama Veterans' Assistance Fund in the State Treasury, distributed by the judge of probate or license commissioner to the state Comptroller.

Who It Affects

• Bronze Star recipients who are Alabama residents, who can obtain the Bronze Star plate by paying the fee and providing proof of eligibility.
• The Alabama Veterans' Assistance Fund in the State Treasury, which will receive and be allocated the net proceeds from the plate fees via the distribution chain (probate judge/license commissioner to Comptroller).

Key Provisions

• Creates a Bronze Star distinctive license plate category for Alabama residents who are Bronze Star recipients.
• Imposes an annual $25 additional fee for private passenger or pleasure vehicles for the Bronze Star plate.
• Plate is valid for five years and may be replaced with conventional or other distinctive plates.
• Eligibility requires proof of Bronze Star by DD Form 214; plate designed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and approved by the Department of Revenue.
• Net proceeds (after administrative costs) go to the Alabama Veterans' Assistance Fund; distribution handled by probate judges or license commissioners to the Comptroller.
• The Comptroller distributes the proceeds to the Alabama Veterans' Assistance Fund in the State Treasury.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage (or as otherwise provided).

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