SB 281 — Relating to Motor Vehicle Registrations and to the USS Alabama Battleship Commission; to amend Section 32-6-55, Code of Alabama 1975; to allow former and current chairs of the USS Alabama Battleship Commission to use the USS Alabama Battleship Commission distinctive license tag; to require that the commission annually certify to the Department of Revenue a list of those individuals eligible for the distinctive license tag.
Last action — Enacted as 2023-405
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 02, 2023. Enacted.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Motor Vehicle Registrations; USS Alabama Battleship Commission distinctive license tag for former and current Commission chair
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
75 added · 71 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended version of Bill SB 281 now allows both former and current chairs of the USS Alabama Battleship Commission to use a special distinctive license tag for their vehicles. Previously, only the current chair had this entitlement. Additionally, the commission is required to provide an annual list of eligible individuals to the Department of Revenue. This change ensures that all past and present chairs can celebrate their connection to the USS Alabama while also maintaining accountability in issuing these distinctive tags.
SB281 INTRODUCEDENROLLED JZUHNN-1JZUHNN-2 By Senators Albritton, Sessions, Figures RFD:
02-May-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 JZUHNN-1SB281 05/01/2023Enrolled MAPEnrolled, (L)MAPAn 2023-1844Act, 23 4Relating SYNOPSIS:to Motor Vehicle Registrations and to the USS Alabama Battleship Commission;
Under existing law, the chair of the USS Alabama Battleship Commission is entitled to use on both his or her official and private automobile a distinctive license tag bearing the insignia "BB-60," which were the call letters of the battleship USS Alabama during its proud service throughout World War II.
This bill would entitle each former and current chair of the USS Alabama Battleship Commission to use the USS Alabama Battleship Commission distinctive license tag on both his or her official and private automobiles.
This bill would require the USS Alabama Battleship Commission to annually certify to the Department of Revenue a list of those individuals eligible for the distinctive license tag.
This bill also would make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update existing code language to current style.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Page 1 SB281 INTRODUCED Relating to Motor Vehicle Registrations and to the USS Alabama Battleship Commission;
Upon compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, and upon the payment of the regular license fee for tags, as provided by law, the former or current chairmanchair shall be issued receipts which shall authorizeentitle him or her to causerequest a special plate or Page 1 SB281 Enrolled tag to be made bearing the battleship call letters along with a unique individual identifier to be used by him or her in lieu of any other license number.
Page 2 SB281 INTRODUCED (b) The USS Alabama Battleship Commission shall annually certify to the Department of Revenue, on a form prescribed by the department, a numerical list of each former and current chair eligible for the distinctive license tag under this section.
Page 32 SB281 Enrolled ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives SB281 Senate 16-May-23 I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and passed the Senate.
Patrick Harris, Secretary.
House of Representatives Passed:
31-May-23 By:
Senator Albritton Page 3
Action History
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Sponsors
- Greg Albritton · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (139)
139 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 70 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 101 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 99% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (102)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Greg J. Reed | — | Yea |
| Bobby D. Singleton | D | Yea |
| Kirk Hatcher | D | Yea |
| Linda Coleman-Madison | D | Yea |
| Merika Coleman | D | Yea |
| Robert Stewart | D | Yea |
| Rodger M. Smitherman | D | Yea |
| Vivian Davis Figures | D | Yea |
| William M. Beasley | D | Yea |
| Andrew Jones | R | Yea |
| April Weaver | R | Yea |
| Arthur Orr | R | Yea |
| Chris Elliott | R | Yea |
| Clyde Chambliss | R | Yea |
| Dan Roberts | R | Yea |
| David Sessions | R | Yea |
| Donnie Chesteen | R | Yea |
| Garlan Gudger | R | Yea |
| Gerald H. Allen | R | Yea |
| Greg Albritton | R | Yea |
| J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner | R | Yea |
| Jack W. Williams | R | Yea |
| Jay Hovey | R | Yea |
| Josh Carnley | R | Yea |
| Keith Kelley | R | Yea |
| Lance Bell | R | Yea |
| Larry Stutts | R | Yea |
| Randy Price | R | Yea |
| Sam Givhan | R | Yea |
| Shay Shelnutt | R | Not Voting |
| Steve Livingston | R | Yea |
| Tim Melson | R | Yea |
| Tom Butler | R | Yea |
| Will Barfoot | R | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 281 do?
- Motor Vehicle Registrations; USS Alabama Battleship Commission distinctive license tag for former and current Commission chair
- Who sponsors SB 281?
- SB 281 is sponsored by Greg Albritton (R).
- What is the current status of SB 281?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 02, 2023. Enacted.
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