This bill, titled "Motor Vehicle Registration - Distinctive Permanent License Plates - Air Medal," aims to amend Sections 32-6-250 and 32-6-251 of the Code of Alabama 1975. The bill proposes adding the Air Medal to the list of military awards eligible to be commemorated on a distinctive permanent license plate. It also includes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update existing language to current style.

Under the proposed amendment, residents of Alabama who are recipients of the Air Medal, along with other military awards such as the Medal of Honor, Purple Heart Medal, and Distinguished Flying Cross, would be eligible to receive a distinctive permanent license plate for their private motor vehicles. The bill specifies that there shall be no fee or tax for the license plate, except for certain recipients who would need to pay ad valorem taxes and an annual additional fee of $25. The bill also allows eligible individuals to receive additional distinctive license plates for multiple vehicles upon payment of all necessary fees. The special plates would be of the same size as regular motor vehicle license plates but would have a different color scheme and design. The net proceeds from the sales of these distinctive military plates would be distributed to the Alabama Veterans' Assistance Fund. The bill is set to become effective on January 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 32-6-250, 32-6-251
Enrolled: 32-6-250, 32-6-251