HJR419 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy WoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Curbstoning, task force to combat, established

Summary

Establishes a state task force to study curbstoning and recommend changes to Alabama law.

What This Bill Does

Creates the Alabama Task Force to Combat Curbstoning, chaired by the Director of the Motor Vehicle Division, with representatives from car dealers, banks, credit unions, tax administrators, the Attorney General, consumers, and state lawmakers. The task force will research the issue, gather information, and draft recommendations, including possible changes to Alabama laws and licensing rules, informed by other states. It must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2017, after which the task force is dissolved.

Who It Affects

• Consumers in Alabama, who may be better protected from illegal used-car sales and unsafe vehicles.
• Licensed motor vehicle dealers and related financial institutions, who may be affected by potential regulatory or licensing changes.
• State and local governments, which may see impacts on enforcement and revenue collection.
• Appointing authorities and organizations representing industry, consumers, and government, which will participate in the task force.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the Alabama Task Force to Combat Curbstoning.
• Task force composition includes a chair (Director of the Motor Vehicle Division) and 8 additional appointees from various associations, plus a consumer representative and a legislative appointee.
• No compensation for task force members.
• Task force duties: research, compile information, draft recommendations to combat curbstoning; examine licensing laws in other states; draft a report with proposed measures and reforms.
• Mandatory report to the Legislature by December 1, 2017; task force dissolves after delivering the report.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative