HB40 Alabama 2015 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy WoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2015

Title

Motor vehicles, National Guard tags, exemption applicable to other plates, insurance, evidence by electronic format, Revenue Department authorized to send notices in electronic format, Sec. 32-7A-26 added; Secs. 31-2-12, 32-6-110, 32-7A-6, 40-12-244 am'd.

Summary

HB40 broadens National Guard vehicle exemptions and allows electronic proof of insurance and notices for insurance verification.

What This Bill Does

It would remove the restriction that the one-vehicle registration fee exemption for active and retired members of the Alabama National Guard or Alabama State Guard must be tied to the distinctive National Guard plate. It would also allow evidence of motor vehicle liability insurance to be presented in electronic formats and authorize the Department of Revenue to send notices electronically to verify that a liability insurance policy exists on a motor vehicle.

Who It Affects

• Active and retired members of the Alabama National Guard or the Alabama State Guard, who would be able to apply the exemption to one passenger vehicle regardless of plate type and still obtain additional distinctive plates by paying regular taxes.
• Alabama drivers, insurers, and law enforcement, as electronic proof of insurance becomes acceptable and the Department of Revenue can issue electronic notices to verify insurance coverage.

Key Provisions

• Amends 31-2-12 (and related sections) to remove the limit that the one-vehicle exemption for National Guard/State Guard members must apply only to distinctive National Guard license plates.
• Adds authorization for electronic proof of insurance and electronic notices, including a new §32-7A-26 to govern electronic notices issued by the Department of Revenue.

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