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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
02/05/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Passed
Dead
05/14/2025
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)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search |
Fiscal Note - Passed First Chamber | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2025RS/FiscalNotes/FN-84W7EF2-3.pdf |
BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2025RS/SB117-eng.pdf |
Fiscal Note - Reported by First Chamber Committee | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2025RS/FiscalNotes/FN-84W7EF2-2.pdf |
Senate Judiciary Judiciary 1st Amendment RBG7XNN-1 | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2025RS/RBG7XNN-1.pdf |
Fiscal Note - Introduced | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2025RS/FiscalNotes/FN-84W7EF2-1.pdf |
BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2025RS/SB117-int.pdf |
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