SB115 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors, continued, applicants for licensure be United States citizens or legally present in US, Sec. 34-36-7 am'd (2012-20361)
Summary: This act keeps the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors operating and adds a citizenship or legal presence requirement for licensure applicants.
What This Bill Does
It continues the existence of the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors and updates how licensure works. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legally present in the United States with proper documentation to receive a license. The board can use national or third-party exams and may adopt the National Electrical Code, and it may recognize licenses from other states with equal or higher standards. It also includes transitional rules for those who previously passed certain exams and clarifies that only individuals (not firms) can be licensed; reciprocity with other states is encouraged.

Who It Affects
Individuals applying for an Alabama electrical contractor license; they must be U.S. citizens or legally present and must meet exam and other qualification requirements.
Out-of-state license holders and others seeking reciprocity; the board may recognize licenses from states with equal or higher standards and actively seek to maintain such agreements.

Key Provisions
Continuance of the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors under the Sunset Law with modifications stated in the act.
Amendment to Section 34-36-7 requiring licensure applicants to be United States citizens or legally present in the United States with proper documentation.
Board may administer national or third-party examinations, set passing norms, and may adopt the National Electrical Code for examinations.
Licenses may be recognized or issued by reciprocity with other states whose standards are equal to or higher than Alabama's, with active efforts to maintain these agreements.
Only individuals can be licensed; firms, partnerships, associations, or corporations cannot be licensed.
Transitional provisions for those who passed certain exams before or after 2010, deeming them compliant with testing requirements if they meet other qualifications, with deadlines noted (e.g., July 1, 2011 for certain exam-free licensure).
Effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Sunset Law