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HB62 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Howard Sanderford
Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2013
Title
Public Service Commission, Sunset Law Review, continued until October 1, 2014
Summary

HB62 extends the Alabama Public Service Commission’s existence and operations through October 1, 2014 under the Sunset Law.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Public Service Commission would continue to exist and function through Oct 1, 2014. It keeps the PSC operating under the current law, specifically Sections 37-1-1 to 37-1-157 of the Code of Alabama, 1975. The act becomes effective immediately upon the governor's approval.

Who It Affects
  • Public Service Commission staff and leadership, whose agency operations would continue uninterrupted.
  • Alabama utility customers and residents who rely on PSC oversight for regulation and consumer protections.
Key Provisions
  • Continuance of the Public Service Commission through October 1, 2014.
  • Preservation of the PSC’s enabling code sections (Sections 37-1-1 to 37-1-157) and immediate effectiveness upon passage and approval.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Sunset Law

Bill Actions

H

Delivered to Governor at 5:22 p.m. on April 2, 2013.

H

Assigned Act No. 2013-76.

H

Clerk of the House Certification

S

Signature Requested

H

Enrolled

H

Passed Second House

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 269

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Children, Youth Affairs, and Human Resources

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 82

H

Third Reading Passed

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

H

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

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 27, 2013 House Passed
Yes 98
Absent 5

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

April 3, 2013 Senate Passed
Yes 30
No 1
Absent 4

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature