5/16/08-A bill has died that was intended to encourage people to obtain proof of vehicle insurance.
Sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, SB260 didn’t gain favor from the full Senate and was indefinitely postponed, effectively killing it for the year.
The bill sought to require proof of liability coverage before vehicle license tags could be distributed. Insurance companies also would have been required to share information electronically about the insurance with the state’s Department of Revenue.

4/14/08-The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee unanimously approved a bill that is intended to encourage people to obtain proof of vehicle insurance.
Sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, SB260 would require proof of liability coverage before vehicle license tags could be distributed.
Insurance companies also would be required to share information electronically about the insurance with the state’s Department of Revenue.
The bill is awaiting further consideration on the Senate floor.
For Senate bill status, call (334) 242-7825. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3051.

3/17/08-A bill in the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee is intended to encourage people to obtain proof of vehicle insurance.
Sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, SB260 would require proof of liability coverage before vehicle license tags could be distributed.
Insurance companies also would be required to share information electronically about the insurance with the state’s Department of Revenue.
For Senate bill status, call (334) 242-7825. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3051.