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AL SB117

Counties and municipalities, provides for memorandums of understanding related to traffic enforcement


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Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
04/24/2025
Passed
Dead
05/14/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Counties and municipalities, provides for memorandums of understanding related to traffic enforcement

AI Summary

This bill allows municipalities classified as Class 1, 2, or 3 to enter into memorandums of understanding (MOU) with their county sheriff and county commission specifically related to traffic enforcement. Under these MOUs, municipalities can establish additional fees for traffic violations within their jurisdiction and distribute those extra fees to the sheriff's office, with the stipulation that the funds can only be used for law enforcement purposes. The bill provides flexibility for local governments to collaborate on traffic enforcement strategies and potentially generate additional revenue for law enforcement activities. The legislation is set to become effective on June 1, 2025, giving municipalities and county authorities time to prepare and potentially negotiate these memorandums of understanding. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate with 30 votes in favor and no opposition, suggesting broad support for this inter-governmental cooperation mechanism.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (on 05/01/2025)

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