The bill amends Sections 32-6-350 and 32-6-350.1 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to authorize the issuance of a distinctive motor vehicle license plate for veterans of Operation Inherent Resolve. The amendments include the insertion of language recognizing veterans of Operation Inherent Resolve as eligible for the Alabama Veteran Tag Program, alongside other veteran categories such as those from World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Korean War. Additionally, the bill modifies the existing language by deleting references to the Cold War veterans, thereby updating the list of eligible veterans for the distinctive tags.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the process for obtaining these distinctive license plates, which includes an application to the judge of probate or commissioner of licenses, compliance with state motor vehicle laws, and the payment of a regular license fee along with an additional fee of three dollars for the initial issuance of the tag. The bill also specifies that personalized license tags can be issued to eligible veterans for an annual fee of fifty dollars, with provisions for the distribution of fees collected to support veteran assistance programs. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2024, following approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 32-6-350, 32-6-350
Enrolled: 32-6-350, 32-6-350