HB41 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Historical Commission, Sunset Law review, continued
Summary: This bill renews the Alabama Historical Commission under the Sunset Law, keeping its existence and duties intact.
What This Bill Does
The act follows the Sunset Law process by having the Sunset Committee recommend continuation and the Legislature concur. It continues the Alabama Historical Commission's existence and its authority under Code sections 41-9-240 to 41-9-263, preserving those provisions. It takes effect immediately upon passage and the Governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Alabama Historical Commission — remains in existence and continues to operate under its current statutory authority.
Alabama residents and history-related organizations — continue to rely on the Commission for preservation and historical programs.

Key Provisions
The Alabama Historical Commission's existence and functioning are continued, and those code sections (41-9-240 to 41-9-263) are expressly preserved.
The act follows the Sunset Law process: the Sunset Committee recommends continuance, the Legislature concurs, and the measure becomes effective immediately upon passage and the Governor's approval.

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Subjects: Historical Commission