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AL HB349
Bill
Status
4/24/2013
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Hurst
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 32-6-58 to remove the specific 33,000-pound weight threshold and instead require proof of payment of any applicable federal heavy vehicle excise tax under Title 26, United States Code §4481 prior to motor vehicle registration, renewal, or transfer.
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Requires judges of probate, license commissioners, and other licensing officials to refuse registration and license plates unless applicants furnish proof of federal heavy vehicle excise tax payment in the form prescribed by the Secretary of the United States Treasury.
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Repeals Section 40-12-267 as obsolete, which previously provided expiration dates for commercial vehicle registrations, as this function is now covered by Section 32-6-61.
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Authorizes the Department of Revenue to adopt rules and regulations necessary for administering the federal heavy vehicle excise tax payment verification process.
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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to pay federal heavy vehicle excise tax, proof of payment required for registration, statute clarified to delete outdated weight, commercial motor vehicles, superseded statute regarding registration deadline repealed, Sec. 32-6-58 am'd.; Sec. 40-12-267 repealed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 30 Favorable from Governmental Affairs
5/9/2013