SB146 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

T.D. “Ted” Little

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Lowell BarronLarry DixonVivian Davis Figures

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Dental Examiners of Alabama, Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2012

Summary

This bill extends the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners' existence and authority through October 1, 2012 under the Alabama Sunset Law.

What This Bill Does

It keeps the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama operating and regulatory authority in place through Oct 1, 2012, instead of allowing it to sunset. It also preserves the board’s enabling statutes (the laws that create and govern the board) through that date. The change reflects the Sunset Committee's recommendation and the Legislature's agreement, and it takes effect immediately upon signing into law.

Who It Affects

• Dentists, dental hygienists, and other professionals licensed or regulated by the Board: their licensing and regulatory oversight continues through Oct 1, 2012.
• Alabama residents and patients: continued regulatory oversight by the Board helps ensure licensed practitioners and dental care standards through Oct 1, 2012.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuing the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama until October 1, 2012.
• Section 2: The Board's existence and its enabling statutes (Sections 34-9-1 to 34-9-90 and 34-38-1 to 34-38-8) are continued and preserved until October 1, 2012.
• Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendations.
• Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval.

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Subjects

Dental Examiners of Alabama, Board of