HJR31 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris PringleRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Driver's license, federal requirement, expressing opposition to a state passing a law requiring revocation or suspension of an individual's driver's license

Summary

HJR31 is a resolution opposing a federal rule that would force driver’s license revocation or suspension for drug offenses and urging Alabama to maintain its policy that such suspensions aren’t required if the offense didn’t involve a motor vehicle.

What This Bill Does

It states opposition to the federal mandate (23 U.S.C. §159) that would require license revocation or suspension after drug offenses. It asserts Alabama intends to enforce its own law, removing the requirement for drug offenses not involving a motor vehicle. It urges the Governor to submit a written certification opposing the federal requirement to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. It directs that copies of the resolution be provided to the Governor and to the Secretary of Transportation.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents convicted of drug-related offenses, particularly those where the offense did not involve a motor vehicle, in terms of how their driver’s license could be treated under state policy
• The Governor of Alabama and the United States Secretary of Transportation, as recipients of the certification and conveyed opposition

Key Provisions

• Expresses opposition to a federal law mandating universal revocation or suspension of driver's licenses for drug offenses
• Declares Alabama's intent to enforce its own law that would not suspend a driver's license for drug offenses unless the offense involved a motor vehicle
• Urges the Governor to submit a written certification opposing enforcement of the federal requirement to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation
• Requires a copy of the resolution to be delivered to the Governor and to the Secretary of Transportation

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative