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AL HB380
Bill
Status
2/23/2010
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Hurst
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AI Summary
HB380 Summary
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Amends Section 32-6-58 to remove the specific 33,000-pound gross weight reference and require applicants to furnish proof of payment for any federal heavy vehicle excise tax imposed under Title 26, United States Code §4481 before licensing officials can issue, renew, or transfer motor vehicle registrations and license plates.
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Aligns state law with current federal requirements, which impose the federal heavy vehicle excise tax on vehicles with a gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more.
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Requires proof of payment in the form prescribed by the Secretary of the United States Treasury.
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Repeals Section 40-12-267, Code of Alabama 1975, which is superseded by Section 32-6-61 and is no longer applicable for commercial motor vehicle registration expiration dates.
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Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles, heavy vehicles required to pay federal heavy vehicle excise tax, proof of payment required for registration, statute clarified to delete outdated weight, commercial motor vehicles, superseded statute regarding registration deadline repealed, Sec. 32-6-58 am'd.; Sec. 40-12-267 repealed
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities
3/11/2010