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SB117 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Paul Bussman
Paul Bussman
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Department of Insurance, continued until October 1, 2014, pursuant to Sunset Law
Summary

SB117 extends the Alabama Department of Insurance’s existence and operation until October 1, 2014 under the Sunset Law.

What This Bill Does

The bill keeps the Department of Insurance operating through Oct 1, 2014 and preserves the related statutes. It follows the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to continue the department, and it takes effect immediately upon approval or enactment.

Who It Affects
  • Department of Insurance and its staff, whose continued operation is authorized through Oct 1, 2014
  • The Alabama Legislature and Sunset Committee, whose recommendations are enacted into law
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuing the Department of Insurance until Oct 1, 2014
  • Section 2: The Department of Insurance’s existence and functions (as created under Section 27-2-1 and Title 27) are continued through Oct 1, 2014, with the applicable statutes expressly preserved
  • Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee’s recommendations
  • Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and governor approval
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Subjects
Sunset Law

Bill Actions

Delivered to Governor at 12:12 p.m. on March 22, 2012

Assigned Act No. 2012-104.

Signature Requested

Enrolled

Passed Second House

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 466

Third Reading Passed

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 278

Third Reading Passed

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 18, 2012 Senate Passed
Yes 34
Absent 1

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 22, 2012 House Passed
Yes 88
Absent 17

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature