SB112 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Pilotage Commission, continued until October 1, 2016, pursuant to Sunset Law.
Summary: SB112 extends the State Pilotage Commission's existence and authority until October 1, 2016 under the Alabama Sunset Law.
What This Bill Does
It keeps the State Pilotage Commission in existence and able to perform its duties through Oct 1, 2016, and preserves the governing code sections (33-4-1 to 33-4-57) related to the Commission. The bill reflects the Sunset Committee's recommendation to extend the Commission's life, with no new changes to its powers beyond the extended sunset date. It becomes effective immediately upon governor's approval.

Who It Affects
State Pilotage Commission: continues to exist and operate through Oct 1, 2016
Alabama maritime industry and the public relying on pilotage regulation: gains ongoing regulatory oversight during the extension

Key Provisions
Section 1 — Sunset Committee recommends continuing the State Pilotage Commission until Oct 1, 2016
Section 2 — The Commission's existence and functioning, under Code 33-4-1 to 33-4-57, is continued until Oct 1, 2016 and those sections are preserved
Section 3 — Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendation
Section 4 — Effective immediately upon passage and governor's approval (or otherwise becoming law)

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Subjects: Sunset Law