SB118 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Examiners in Psychology, Board of, continued until October 1, 2016, pursuant to Sunset Law
Summary: SB118 continues the Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology to operate until October 1, 2016 under the Sunset Law.
What This Bill Does
It keeps the Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology in existence and able to regulate licensing through October 1, 2016. It preserves the current governing statutes that create and regulate the board (Sections 34-26-1 to 34-26-66). It takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Licensed psychologists and applicants, who will continue to be regulated and licensed by the board through October 1, 2016
Alabama residents and consumers of psychology services, who benefit from continued regulatory oversight through October 1, 2016

Key Provisions
Section 1: Sunset Committee recommends continuance of the Board until October 1, 2016
Section 2: The Board's existence and functions are continued until October 1, 2016, and the governing code sections are preserved
Section 3: Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendations
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (or otherwise becoming law)

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Subjects: Sunset Law