HB359 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Millican
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Marion Co., judge of probate, compensation on salary basis, one-stop issuance of motor vehicle plates, duties of revenue commissioner transferred, fees paid to probate court
Summary: HB359 would move the Marion County Judge of Probate to a county salary and give the judge authority to issue motor vehicle license plates and collect vehicle taxes, transferring these duties from the revenue commissioner starting in 2019.
What This Bill Does
Starting with the January 2019 term, the Marion County Judge of Probate will be paid a fixed salary from the county general fund equal to 80% of what a state district court judge earns. The judge will take over all motor vehicle license plate issuance and ad valorem tax assessment/collection, duties previously handled by the revenue commissioner. The related fees and commissions for these duties will be remitted to the county general fund, and the county will provide staff and office resources to support the probate office’s new, one-stop tax/plate functions.

Who It Affects
Marion County Judge of Probate: gains new, state-like duties (license plates and vehicle tax tasks) and will be paid a county salary set at 80% of a district court judge's pay, with support staff provided by the county.
Marion County Revenue Commissioner: loses the motor vehicle tax assessment/collection duties and the associated fees/commissions, which will now go to the county general fund and be handled by the judge of probate.

Key Provisions
Compensation: Beginning with the January 2019 term, the Judge of Probate in Marion County will receive a salary paid from the county general fund equal to 80% of the annual compensation of a state district court judge, in equal monthly installments.
Duties and funding: The judge of probate will perform all duties related to issuing motor vehicle license plates and collecting ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles (duties formerly done by the revenue commissioner). The revenue commissioner is relieved of these duties. Fees and commissions for these functions will be paid into the county general fund, and the county must provide staff, space, and supplies for the probate office to operate the one-stop tax/plate office.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Marion County