2026 Alabama
B · Chamber: H → S
Original Chamber
1st Reading
Referral to Cmte
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Opposite Chamber
1st Reading
Referral to Cmte
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Passed Both Chambers
Review in Original
Conf. Cmte
To Governor
Current chamber: Senate
Category: Motor Vehicles & Traffic
Pass Likelihood: 93%
Status date: 2026-01-15
Last action: 2026-02-12
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Official Title: Distinctive license plates; volunteer and professional firefighters plate fee increased, distribution of funds provided for
AI Summary (PhRMA/Group Specific)
This bill distinctive license plates; volunteer and professional firefighters plate fee increased, distribution of funds provided for. It applies to Alabama and currently sits at the "Introduced" stage.
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Primary: Ritchie Whorton (R-HD-022)
GOP: 77% · DEM: 23%
Bill Committee:
Senate: Finance and Taxation General Fund · Avg GOP: 45% · DEM: 60%
2026-01-15 · House · major
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means General Fund
2026-01-15 · House
Pending House Ways and Means General Fund
2026-02-04 · House · major
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
2026-02-05 · House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2026-02-12 · House
Third Reading in House of Origin
2026-02-12 · House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 419
2026-02-12 · Senate · major
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation General Fund
2026-02-12 · Senate
Pending Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
| Date | Chamber | Description | Y | N | NV | Abs | Passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | H | HBIR: Passed by House of Origin | 97 | 2 | 5 | 0 | ✓ |
| 2026-02-12 | H | Third Reading in House of Origin | 97 | 2 | 5 | 0 | ✓ |
| 2026-02-12 | H | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 419 | 91 | 3 | 8 | 2 | ✓ |
Predictive sample (per-member)
| Party | District | Name | Yea | Nay | NV | GOP% | Dem% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 019 | Laura Hall | ✓ | 77% | 23% | ||
| D | 071 | Artis McCampbell | ✓ | 100% | 0% | ||
| D | 032 | Barbara Boyd | ✓ | 23% | 77% | ||
| D | 082 | Pebblin Warren | ✓ | 72% | 28% |
No amendments filed.
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Hearing
2026-02-04 13:30 · Room 617
House Ways and Means General Fund Hearing
Hearing
2026-03-18 11:00 · Finance and Taxation
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Hearing
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