HB371 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Reed IngramRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Elmore County, to create motor vehicle and watercraft registration fees and provide for distribution of funds.

Summary

Elmore County will impose an annual $25 motor vehicle registration fee (trailers excluded) with funds dedicated to infrastructure and economic development and an automatic $1 annual increase starting in 2026.

What This Bill Does

The Elmore County Revenue Commissioner will collect a $25 fee on motor vehicle registrations, transfers, or renewals. This fee is in addition to all other fees, taxes, and charges. All proceeds go into the Enhance Elmore Fund, with 95% allocated for infrastructure and 5% for economic development. Starting January 1, 2026, the fee increases by $1 each year, with the adjustments certified and published.

Who It Affects

• Motor vehicle owners in Elmore County who will pay the additional $25 fee on registrations, transfers, or renewals
• Elmore County government, which collects and allocates the funds for infrastructure and economic development
• Trailers, which are not charged this fee

Key Provisions

• Imposes a $25 annual motor vehicle registration fee on each motor vehicle registered in Elmore County; trailers are excluded
• Fee is in addition to other fees and is collected by the Elmore County Revenue Commissioner in the same manner as other motor vehicle fees
• Proceeds go into the Enhance Elmore Fund; 95% must be used for infrastructure and 5% for economic development by the county commission
• Starting January 1, 2026, the fee increases by $1 each year; the Revenue Commissioner certifies and publishes adjustments
• The act applies only to Elmore County and becomes effective January 1, 2026

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 Vehicles & Traffic; Waters & Boating; Elmore County