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AL HB621
Bill
Status
4/26/2012
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Hurst
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AI Summary
HB621 Summary
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Amends Section 32-6-58 to require applicants to furnish proof of payment of federal heavy vehicle excise tax imposed by Title 26, United States Code §4481, before licensing officials can issue, renew, or transfer motor vehicle registrations and license plates.
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Removes the specific 33,000-pound gross weight threshold from state law, aligning Alabama's requirement with the federal threshold that applies to vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more.
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Repeals Section 40-12-267, Code of Alabama 1975, which is superseded by Section 32-6-61 regarding commercial vehicle registration expiration dates.
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Authorizes the Department of Revenue to adopt rules and regulations for administering the federal heavy vehicle excise tax proof requirement.
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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to pay federal heavy vehicle excise tax, proof of payment required for registration, statute clarified to delete outdated weight, commercial motor vehicles, superseded statute regarding registration deadline repealed, Sec. 32-6-58 am'd.; Sec. 40-12-267 repealed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
Pending third reading on day 29 Favorable from Finance and Taxation General Fund
5/9/2012