SB332 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg AlbrittonSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Baldwin Co., judge of probate, employment of Chief Admin. of Motor Vehicle Tags and Licenses, appt, duties, compensation

Summary

The bill would let Baldwin County's judge of probate hire a County Administrator of Motor Vehicle Tags and Licenses to run the tag and license office, with defined appointment, duties, and pay rules.

What This Bill Does

It creates a new position called the Administrator of Motor Vehicle Tags and Licenses in Baldwin County, appointed by the judge of probate and serving at the judge's pleasure. The administrator would supervise the motor vehicle tag and licenses office and perform duties as assigned by the judge. Salary would be set by the judge of probate with approval from the Baldwin County Commission, and the administrator would receive the same pay and benefits as other county employees. The act would take effect immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• Baldwin County Judge of Probate: gains authority to appoint and oversee the Administrator of Motor Vehicle Tags and Licenses.
• Administrator of Motor Vehicle Tags and Licenses: new position with specific duties and benefits.
• Baldwin County Commission: must approve the administrator's salary.
• Other county employees: will receive the same pay and benefits as other county employees.
• Baldwin County residents/customers of the MV tag office: may see changes in how the office is run and serviced since it will be supervised by the new administrator.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the County Administrator of Motor Vehicle Tags and Licenses to be appointed by the Baldwin County Judge of Probate and to serve at the judge's pleasure.
• Salary for the administrator is set by the judge of probate and subject to approval by the Baldwin County Commission; administrator is paid in the same manner and receives the same benefits as other county employees.
• The administrator will generally supervise the operation of the motor vehicle tag and licenses office and perform other duties as assigned by the judge of probate.
• The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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

Subjects

Baldwin County