2020 State House of Representatives Transportation Legislation

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BILL NAMESTATUSCOMMITTEESPONSORSUMMARY
HB101st ReadingHouse Financial ServicesNordgrenRequires disclosure of portion of finance charge received by car dealer from financial institution
HB111st ReadingHouse Ways and Means EducationLipscombCreates an income tax credit for in-state automobile manufacturers and in-state aviation manufacturers equal to the cost of purchase for tires manufactured in Alabama
HB16; Cash Edwin Jordan Act1st ReadingHouse Children and Senior AdvocacyWood (R)To decrease hot car deaths, requires day care centers to call parents of children that have not arrived by 9:30 AM
HB191st ReadingHouse Transportation, Utilities and InfrastructurePringleWould amend the appointment process for the director of ALDOT by creating a State Transportation Commission composed of 5 members with 1 coming from each ADLOT region who are appointed by the Govenor. The Commission will appoint the director of ALDOT.
HB251st ReadingHouse JudiciaryStadthagenIncreases the crime of attempting to elude a law enforcement officer from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C felony.
HB341st Reading in SenateHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecurityStadthagenProvides for the removal of a person operating a motor vehicle and for the impoundment of the vehicle if the person has not procured a drivers’ license as required under Section 32-6-1
HB362nd ReadingHouse Transportation, Utilities and InfrastructureBrown (C)Makes it the crime of unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure when operating an unmanned aircraft system, or drone, to conduct surveillence of, gather evidence or collect information about a critical infrastructure
HB461st Reading in SenateHouse HealthHollisProhibits the smoking of tobacco products and vape or vaping in a motor vehicle when a child aged 14 years or under is present in the vehicle
HB551st ReadingHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecurityHallRequires the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to include information on how to respond to law enforcement stops in the Alabama Driver’s Manual and other licensing examination materials
HB631st ReadingHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecurityPringleRequires a person to complete a motorcycle riders course in addition to the current requirement of completing a written motorcycle test in order to obtain a Class M license to operate a motorcycle
HB742nd ReadingHouse Safety and Homeland SecurityBrown (K)Would prohibit a person from using or physically holding a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle, subject to certain exemptions
HB1061st Reading in SenateHouse State GovernmentLedbetterWould provide that a manufacturer of motor vehicles who has a manufacturing, constructing, or assembling plant in AL may make an application to the department for authority to issue temporary license plates and temporary registration certificates
HB1241st ReadingHouse County and Municipal GovernmentSorrellWould prohibit the use of automated enforcement systems and would repeal all local laws authorizing the use of automated traffic enforcement for red light or speeding violations
HB1331st ReadingHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecuritySorrellWould prohibit the transporting of animals in a flatbed truck while traveling on a public highway subject to exceptions
HB1362nd ReadingHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecurityMooneyWould prevent the current requirement from lapsing that a person charged with driving under the influence and approved for any pretrial diversion program is required to install an approved ignition interlock device for a minimum of 6 months
HB1601st ReadingHouse JudiciaryHillWould provide for the elimination of driver’s license suspension under certain circumstances including minor in possession of alcohol, failure to pay child support, and failure to appear in court.
HB1801st Reading in SenateHouse State GovernmentMcMillanWould authorize the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue to temporarily waive the requirements associated with the International Fuel Tax Agreement and the International Registration Plan during a declared state of emergency
HB2101st ReadingHouse Transportation, Utilities and InfrastructureHanesWould propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama to prohibit any toll from being fixed, charged, or collected for the construction, renovation, or use of a public road, bridge, tunnel, or interstate jighway, unless approved by a vote of the qualified electors in the county where the tolled project will be constructed, renovated, or used
HB2443rd ReadingHouse State GovernmentWood (R)Would provide a licensed motor vehicle wholesale auction the ability to purchase up to 25 auction transit license plates to transport vehicles to and from auction in lieu of temporary 7 day auction transit plates. Would also require a licensed motor vehicle wholesale auction to obtain a supplemental license for each additional location and would require the purchase of blanket motor vehicle liability insurance coverage on vehicles by the auction
HB2471st ReadingHouse Urban and Rural DevelopmentSheddWould increase the examination fee for an original driver’s license/permit from $5 to $10 and would increase the fee for a copy of a person’s driving record from $5.75 to $15
HB2731st Reading in SenateHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecurityGrayWould provide for the operation of electric bicycles in Alabama
HB2792nd ReadingHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecurityPettusWould prohibit a nonresident from operating a motor vehicle in the State of Alabama unless the nonresident maintains insurance requirements of the state in which the vehicle is registered
HB2842nd ReadingHouse JudiciaryShaverWould provide that if a person is convicted of boating under the influence, the person’s boating license and driver’s license will be suspended and if a person is convicted of driving under the influence, a person’s driver’s license and boating license will be suspended
HB3051st ReadingHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecurityColemanWould require county and municipal police departments and the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to adopt written policies to prohibit racial profiling; would require the adoption of formas to be used for statistics of traffic stops; and would provide for the reporting and collection of data on injuries to state and local law enforcement officers
HB316EnactedHouse Jefferson County LegislationTreadwayWould provide that in Class 1 municipalities, in addition to law enforcement officers, parking enforcement officers and traffic enforcement officers who are not required to be certified by the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission may cause a motor vehicle to be towed under certain conditions
HB3281st ReadingHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecuritySellsWould prohibit the use of a photographic speeding enforcement system or automated speed enforcement system within a reduced speed school zone while the school for which the school zone is designated is not in session
HB3561st ReadingHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecuritySorrellWould prohibit individuals from transporting cats or dogs in a flatbed truck while traveling on a public highway. Subject to exceptions.
HB3611st ReadingHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecurityLovvornWould further provide for the operation of automated commercial motor vehicles and commercial motor vehicles with teleoperation systems. Would also require routes that a vehicle uses to be approved by ALDOT
HB3832nd ReadingHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecurityGreerWould further provide for violations in construction speed zones to include all moving violations committed in the zone while workers are present
HB4092nd ReadingHouse County and Municipal GovernmentMcMillanWould prohibit a public works contract or subcontract for roads and bridges from containing a provision requiring a party to indemnify another entity for damages caused by the conduct of the other party
HB4101st ReadingHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecurityFaulknerWould expand the reduced speed school zone to every public and private school in the state
HB4161st ReadingHouse Economic Development and TourismRaffertyWould permit food trucks a license to sell alcoholic beverages for public consumption in Class 1 municipalities, Sec. 28-3A-17.1 added.
HB4221st ReadingHouse JudiciaryColemanHuman trafficking, crimes and penalties further provided, Secs. 13A-6-151, 13A-6-152, 13A-6-157.1, 13A-6-170, 13A-12-122, 15-27-5 am’d.
HB4311st ReadingHouse Local LegislationOliverTallapoosa Co., Willow Point Estates, platted subdivisions, local laws authorized to establish road maint. districts, referendums, assessments for road maint, const. amend.
HB4321st ReadingHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecurityMooneyLodging establishments, human trafficking training for employees required, posting of signs at establishments, enforcement by Attorney General, civil fines, limitation of liability for reporting and lodging establishments
HB4511st ReadingHouse State GovernmentEasterbrookWould authorize an individual with a disability or parent/legal guardian of an individual with a disability to receive special access or a disability access sticker to be placed on the license plate to enable the applicant to park the motor vehicle in an area reserved for handicapped parking
HB4531st ReadingHouse County and Municipal GovernmentMeadowsWould require the county commission to allow an individual to renew his/her registration up to 90 days prior to the month assigned for renewal. Would also require the county commission give the option to renew a registration for a 2 year period