SB10 Alabama 2017 Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, boat trailers are not required to be registered or have a license plate within the State of Alabama. Manufacturers and dealers of boats within the state that sell and transport boats out of the state run the risk of fines and traffic citations without proper documentation
This bill would allow manufacturers and dealers of boats located within the State of Alabama to make application to the Department of Revenue for the authority to issue temporary license plates and registration certificates for boat trailers when sold out of state. This would also include the manufacturers and dealers of other types of trailers to include semi-trailers and utility trailers, to issue temporary license plates and registration certificates when conducting out of state sales
In addition, it would standardize the bond requirements for all manufacturers and dealers of trailers needing to issue temporary license plates and registration certificates
To amend Section 32-6-212, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to temporary license plates and registration certificates; to provide for additional authorization for manufacturers and dealers of boats; to provide for temporary license plates and registration certificates for boat trailers when sold out of state; and to revise the bond requirements of manufacturers and dealers.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2017 | H | Pending third reading on day 13 Favorable from Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure |
| March 15, 2017 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| March 7, 2017 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure |
| March 7, 2017 | S | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 203 |
| March 7, 2017 | S | Third Reading Passed |
| February 23, 2017 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 7, 2017 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Transportation and Energy |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | March 15, 2017 | Room 410 at 09:00 | House TU&I Hearing |
| Hearing | February 22, 2017 | Rm. 727 at 08:30 | Senate T&E Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB10 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |