HB387 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Hanes

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Motor vehicles, distinctive license plates, firefighters, annual fee of 25 cents for maintenance of Alabama Firefighters Memorial, authorized

Summary

The bill adds a 25-cent annual fee to distinctive firefighter license plates, with the funds used to expand and maintain the Alabama Firefighter Memorial in Tuscaloosa.

What This Bill Does

It increases the annual cost for obtaining or renewing distinctive firefighter motor vehicle license plates by 25 cents. All fees collected are deposited into a fund managed by the Alabama Joint Fire Council to expand and maintain the Alabama Firefighter Memorial in Tuscaloosa. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Drivers who hold or obtain distinctive firefighter license plates will pay an additional 25-cent annual fee.
• The Alabama Joint Fire Council and the Alabama Firefighter Memorial project will receive and manage the collected funds to support the memorial's expansion and maintenance.

Key Provisions

• Adds an additional annual fee of 25 cents to the cost of distinctive firefighter motor vehicle license plates issued under Sections 32-6-271 and 32-6-280.
• Requires all fees collected under this act to be deposited into a fund managed by the Alabama Joint Fire Council and used to expand and maintain the Alabama Firefighter Memorial in Tuscaloosa.
• Takes effect on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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