HB71 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: April WeaverSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Interpreters and Transliterators, Licensure Board for, Sunset Law Review, continued until October 1, 2017
Summary: HB71 keeps the Alabama Licensure Board for Interpreters and Translators operating and its licensing rules in place through October 1, 2017.
What This Bill Does
The bill continues the existence and functioning of the Licensure Board for Interpreters and Translators. It preserves the governing code sections (34-16-1 to 34-16-16) that establish the board. It reflects the Sunset Committee's recommendation and makes the act effective immediately upon passage and the governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Licensed interpreters and translators in Alabama, whose licensing process and board oversight continue through 2017.
People and organizations that hire interpreters and transliterators, who will continue to receive services from licensed professionals overseen by the board.
The Alabama Licensure Board for Interpreters and Translators and its staff, whose existence and duties are formally continued.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuing the Licensure Board until October 1, 2017.
Section 2: The board's existence and functioning, under Code Sections 34-16-1 to 34-16-16, are continued and those code sections are preserved.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendations.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor.

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