SB188 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Mark Slade BlackwellHank SandersPriscilla DunnCam WardGreg J. ReedHarri Anne SmithVivian Davis FiguresDick BrewbakerBobby D. SingletonTammy Irons

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Motor vehicle registrations, counties authorized to offer two-year registrations, payment of fees and taxes

Summary

Counties can offer an optional two-year motor vehicle registration, with upfront payments covering both years.

What This Bill Does

The county commission, with the probate judge or license plate official, may authorize a two-year renewal for registrations. If a two-year option is chosen, the registrant pays the local issuance fee for the first year (no extra fee for the second year) and pays license taxes, ad valorem taxes, and registration fees for each year at the time of the election. The change becomes effective January 1, 2015.

Who It Affects

• Vehicle owners and registrants who choose to renew for two years, paying all required taxes and fees upfront for both years.
• County officials who issue registrations (county commissions in consultation with the probate judge or other license plate issuing official) responsible for authorizing and administering the two-year option.

Key Provisions

• Allows an optional two-year registration renewal for motor vehicles operated on Alabama public highways.
• If chosen, the registrant pays the local issuance fee for the first year and no additional local issuance fee for the second year; license taxes, ad valorem taxes, and registration fees are paid for each year at the time of election to renew two years.
• The option can be authorized by a county commission in consultation with the probate judge or other license plate issuing official.
• Effective date: January 1, 2015.

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