AL SB145

Amends Section 13A-12-291 of the Alabama Code to remove the mandatory driver's license suspension requirement for most drug offenses, retaining suspension only for trafficking in specified substances.

Eliminates the six-month suspension requirement for convictions of criminal solicitation, attempt, and conspiracy to commit controlled substance crimes, as well as unlawful distribution, possession, or receipt of controlled substances and marijuana possession offenses.

Maintains driver's license suspension for trafficking in specified substances under Section 13A-12-231 and for driving under the influence of controlled substances or combined controlled substance and alcohol influence.

Directs the Governor to certify this act to the United States Secretary of Transportation to express Alabama's opposition to federal mandates requiring suspension of driving privileges for drug offenses, asserting that driving privilege regulation is a state prerogative.

Makes the bill effective immediately upon passage and Governor approval, with the substantive license suspension changes contingent on acceptance by the United States Department of Transportation.