HB251 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jerry StarnesRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to motor vehicle registrations; to amend Sections 32-6-350 and 32-6-350.1, Code of Alabama 1975, to authorize the issuance of a distinctive motor vehicle license plate for veterans of Operation Inherent Resolve

Summary

HB251 would create a new distinctive Alabama veteran license plate for Operation Inherent Resolve veterans and set up personalized veteran plates with specific fees and funding rules.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes a distinctive veteran plate for Operation Inherent Resolve veterans and lists other veteran groups that can receive distinctive plates. It establishes initial issuance fees and annual renewal fees (including special provisions for Vietnam veterans) and directs how those funds are distributed, including support for Vietnam veterans and the Alabama Veterans' Assistance Fund. It also creates a personalized veteran plate option with a $50 annual fee and design rules, with funds governed and distributed through state agencies and veteran organizations. The act specifies design responsibilities, eligibility certification, and oversight, and takes effect January 1, 2024.

Who It Affects

• Eligible veterans who want a distinctive or personalized veteran license plate (including Operation Inherent Resolve veterans) by applying, paying fees, and meeting eligibility rules
• Vietnam veterans and the Vietnam Veterans of America, Alabama State Council, plus the Alabama Veterans' Affairs ecosystem, which receive specified fee distributions and oversee eligibility and design of the plates

Key Provisions

• Authorizes a new distinctive license plate for Operation Inherent Resolve veterans and lists other veteran groups eligible for distinctive plates; plates are non-transferable
• Imposes initial issuance fees ($3 for most distinctive tags; $6 for Vietnam-tag initial issuance) and $3 annual renewal for Vietnam-tag; funds are distributed to designated groups and; non-Vietnam tags follow standard fee structures and transfers
• Creates a personalized veteran plate option under 32-6-350.1 with a $50 annual fee, allowing special inscriptions; funds are handled as charitable contributions and allocated after costs to the Alabama Veterans' Assistance Fund and, for Vietnam plates, a portion to Vietnam Veterans of America Alabama State Council
• Requires design by the Vietnam Veterans of America Alabama State Council for Vietnam plates and by the Department of Veterans' Affairs for other veteran tags; eligibility certified by local veterans affairs officers and the Department of Veterans' Affairs; regulated under legislative oversight; effective January 1, 2024

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

Subjects

Motor Vehicle Registration; Alabama Veteran tag program; Operation Inherent Resolve