HB543 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rod Scott

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Motor vehicle, distinctive license plates, professional firefighters, add'l fee, distribution to Ala. Firefighter Annuity and Benefit Fund, Sec. 32-6-280 am'd.

Summary

HB543 would add a new $5 annual fee to professional firefighter distinctive license plates, with the money used to grow the Alabama Firefighter Annuity and Benefit Fund to enhance benefits.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 32-6-280 to require an additional $5 annual fee for the professional firefighter distinctive license plate. The $5 is deposited into the Alabama Firefighter Annuity and Benefit Fund and used to invest for growth to enhance benefits. It also maintains the existing 25-cent annual memorial fee for both retired and professional firefighter plates to support the Alabama Firefighter Memorial. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage.

Who It Affects

• Active professional firefighters who hold or renew the professional firefighter distinctive license plate will pay an extra $5 per year, with the funds helping to grow the annuity and benefit fund.
• The Alabama Firefighter Annuity and Benefit Fund and its beneficiaries (current and future firefighters and retirees) will benefit from the new revenue used to invest and improve benefits.

Key Provisions

• Adds a $5 annual fee to the cost of the professional firefighter distinctive license plate.
• The $5 fee is deposited into the Alabama Firefighter Annuity and Benefit Fund to invest for growth and enhance benefits.
• Maintains a 25-cent annual memorial fee for retired and professional firefighter plates to fund the Alabama Firefighter Memorial (managed by the Alabama Joint Fire Council).
• Amends Section 32-6-280 and provides for the effective date as the first day of the third month after passage.

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Subjects

Motor Vehicles