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SB172 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Hank Sanders
Hank Sanders
Democrat
Session
Regular Session 2016
Title
Law Enforcement Agency, drivers' license office, operational in each county a minimum of two days each week
Summary

The bill would require a driver’s license office in every Alabama county, open at least two days a week.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency must operate a driver’s license office in each county. Each office must be open for a minimum of two days per week during regular business hours. This would give residents in every county more consistent access to obtaining or renewing driver’s licenses.

Who It Affects
  • Residents of every Alabama county who need to obtain or renew a driver’s license, who would have access to an office at least two days per week in their county
  • The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, which would be responsible for running and maintaining these county offices
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency must operate a driver's license office in every county.
  • Section 1: Each office must be open during regular business hours for a minimum of two days each week.
  • Section 2: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor approval, or otherwise 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
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency

Bill Actions

H

State Government first Amendment Offered

S

Forwarded to Governor on May 4, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. on May 4, 2016

S

Enrolled

H

Signature Requested

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 899

H

McCampbell motion to Table adopted Roll Call 898

H

State Government Amendment Offered

H

Third Reading Passed

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 374

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Finance and Taxation General Fund

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 15, 2016 Senate Passed
Yes 24
No 3
Absent 8

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

May 4, 2016 House Passed
Yes 99
No 1
Abstained 1
Absent 4

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature