SB23 Alabama 2017 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Hank SandersDemocrat- Session
- Regular Session 2017
- Title
- Law Enforcement Agency, drivers' license office, operational in each county a minimum of one day each week
- Summary
SB23 would require the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to operate a driver's license office in every county, open at least one day a week during regular business hours.
What This Bill DoesIt would require a driver's license office in each county, operated by the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, with at least one day of operation per week during normal business hours. This would expand access to licensing services for residents who live in rural or distant areas. The act would take effect immediately after it is passed and approved by the Governor, or otherwise becomes law.
Who It Affects- Residents of Alabama in every county who need to obtain or renew a driver's license will have closer access to a local office open at least one day per week.
- The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency and its staff responsible for operating the driver's license offices will be required to establish and maintain offices in each county and ensure weekly operation.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Section 1: The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency shall operate a driver's license office in each county; the office must be open during regular business hours a minimum of one day each week.
- Section 2: This act shall become effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.
- Subjects
- Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Bill Actions
Public Safety and Homeland Security first Amendment Offered
Pending third reading on day 18 Favorable from Public Safety and Homeland Security with 1 amendment
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 310
Third Reading Passed
Reported from Governmental Affairs as Favorable
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs
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Source: Alabama Legislature