Chambliss motion to Adopt Roll Call 333
Yes
29
Absent
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SB71 Alabama 2022 Session
Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Clyde ChamblissSenatorRepublican- Session
- Regular Session 2022
- Title
- Motor vehicles, license plates, county licensing official contract with a third party with county commission approval for print-on-demand validation decals, Sec. 32-6-64.2 added.
- Summary
SB71 allows counties to hire a third party to print validation decals, emblems, and registration forms for motor vehicles with county approval and state oversight.
What This Bill DoesThe bill adds a new section letting county licensing officials contract with a third party to provide print-on-demand validation decals, emblems, and registration receipt forms instead of being supplied directly by state agencies; the Department of Revenue must review these materials to ensure statewide uniformity; funds distributed to the Department of Corrections shall not be reduced by such contracts, and the contracts are not intended to apply to registrations under Title 33, Chapter 5. Contracts must follow the county's procurement rules, and the Department of Revenue may adopt rules to implement the section. The act takes effect immediately after governor approval.
Who It Affects- County licensing officials and county commissions, who may enter contracts with a third party to supply printed decals, emblems, and forms.
- Department of Corrections and Department of Revenue, with DOC funds protected from contract reductions and DOR overseeing uniformity and implementing rules.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Authorization for county licensing officials to contract with a third party, with county commission approval, to provide print-on-demand validation decals, emblems, and registration receipt forms, subject to Department of Revenue review for statewide uniformity.
- Protections for funds distributed to the Department of Corrections; contracts must follow county procurement rules; Department of Revenue may adopt implementing rules; and the contracts do not extend to registrations under Title 33, Chapter 5.
- Subjects
- Motor Vehicles
Bill Actions
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Assigned Act No. 2022-356.
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Signature Requested
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Enrolled
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Passed Second House
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Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 945
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Third Reading Passed
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Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
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Engrossed
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Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on County and Municipal Government
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Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 334
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Chambliss motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 333
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Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Amendment Offered
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Third Reading Passed
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Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment
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Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Bill Text
Votes
SBIR: Chambliss motion to Adopt Roll Call 332
Yes
29
Absent
6
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 334
Yes
29
Absent
6
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 945
Yes
95
Absent
7
Documents
Bill Text (Enrolled)
SB71 Alabama 2022 Session - Enrolled
Bill Text (Engrossed)
SB71 Alabama 2022 Session - Engrossed
Bill Text (Introduced)
SB71 Alabama 2022 Session - Introduced
Source: Alabama Legislature