HB247 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randall Shedd

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Driver's license, examination fee, abstract of the operating record of a person fee, increased, distribution of fees, Secs. 32-6-21, 32-7-4, am'd.

Summary

HB247 would raise the driver’s license exam fee to $10, increase the driving record abstract fee to up to $15, and specify how the collected money is split between the Public Safety Fund and the General Fund.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill increases the examination fee for an original driver license or permit from $5 to $10. It also raises the fee to furnish a driving record abstract from $5.75 to a maximum of $15. The money collected from these fees would be deposited to the State Treasury, with 50% going to the Public Safety Fund and 50% to the State General Fund for the exam fee; for abstracts, $5.75 would go to the General Fund and the remaining amount to the Public Safety Fund. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Applicants for original driver licenses, temporary instruction, learner's permits, or motor driven cycle licenses who would pay a higher exam fee ($10).
• Individuals requesting an abstract of their operating record who would pay a higher fee (up to $15).
• Alabama Department of Public Safety, which collects these fees and distributes the funds.
• State General Fund and Public Safety Fund, which receive portions of the collected fees.

Key Provisions

• Examination fee for an original driver license or permit increases from $5 to $10.
• Fee to furnish a copy of a driving record increases from $5.75 to an amount not to exceed $15.
• Fee distribution for exam fees: 50% to the Public Safety Fund and 50% to the State General Fund.
• Fee distribution for abstract of operating record: $5.75 deposited to the State General Fund; the remainder deposited to the Public Safety Fund.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Drivers' Licenses