SB152 Alabama 2019 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the owner of a vessel is not required to obtain a certificate of title for the vessel.
This bill would adopt the Uniform Certificate of Title for Vessels Act.
This bill would require the owner of a vessel to obtain a certificate of title on the vessel and would provide a procedure for the owner of a vessel to make application with the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency.
This bill would provide for an issuance fee.
This bill would specify the process for perfecting a security interest on a vessel and provide for the maintenance of records and files regarding the security agreement.
Relating to vessels; to adopt the Uniform Certificate of Title for Vessels Act, to provide for the issuance by the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency of certificates of title on vessels; to require owners of vessels to obtain a certificate of title; to provide for the application process; to provide for the issuance of certificates of title; to provide an issuance fee; to provide for the perfecting of a security interest on a vessel; and to provide for the maintenance of records and files regarding security interests.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2019 | S | Further Consideration |
| April 3, 2019 | S | Beasley motion to Carry Over to the Call of the Chair adopted Voice Vote |
| April 3, 2019 | S | Third Reading Carried Over to Call of the Chair |
| April 2, 2019 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| March 20, 2019 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB152 Alabama 2019 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature