HB72 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: Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Board of Examiners for, Sunset Law Review, Continued until October 1, 2017
Summary: This bill extends the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology under the Sunset Law until October 1, 2017.
What This Bill Does
It keeps the board and its regulatory functions in place and preserves the related Alabama statutes (34-28A-1 to 34-28A-44). The extension follows a Sunset Committee recommendation and becomes effective immediately upon passage and the governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Licensed speech-language pathologists and audiologists in Alabama, whose licensing and regulatory oversight continue under the board.
Alabama residents who use speech-language pathology or audiology services, who benefit from ongoing professional regulation and oversight.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuing the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology until October 1, 2017.
Section 2: The board's existence and functions are continued, and the related code sections (34-28A-1 to 34-28A-44) are preserved.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendations.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon 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