HB78 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Laura HallRepresentative
Democrat
Co-Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Geologists, Board of Licensure for Professional, Sunset Law Review, continued until October 1, 2017
Summary: The bill renews the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists and keeps its regulatory function active until October 1, 2017.
What This Bill Does
It continues the existence and operation of the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists. It preserves the governing code sections that establish and regulate the Board (34-41-1 to 34-41-24). The Legislature agrees with the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to keep the Board in place, and the act takes effect immediately upon passage and approval (or otherwise becoming law).

Who It Affects
Licensed or aspiring professional geologists in Alabama: their licensing and regulation will continue under the Board through October 1, 2017.
The Alabama public and users of geological services: ongoing regulatory oversight and standards are maintained by the Board.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuing the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists until October 1, 2017.
Section 2: The Board’s existence and functions are continued, and the relevant code sections (34-41-1 to 34-41-24) are preserved.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the recommendations to continue the Board as described in Sections 1 and 2.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

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