SB94 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Jul 24, 2021

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Sanford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: J.F. Drake State Technical College, name changed to J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Summary: The bill renames J. F. Drake State Technical College to J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College, with no change to its status or duties.
What This Bill Does
It changes the official name of the institution. All of the college's powers, rights, obligations, liabilities, and benefits remain the same. Laws and constitutional references that mention the college will continue to refer to the same institution using either name. The change takes effect on the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and the governor approves it.

Who It Affects
The renamed institution: J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College will operate under the new name but keep all its current powers and obligations.
State laws and constitutional provisions: references to the college in laws will continue to refer to the institution, under either name.

Key Provisions
Name change: The institution's name becomes J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College, with all existing powers and duties unchanged.
Effective date and legal references: The act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval; references in laws and regulations to the college will refer to the renamed institution (the two names refer to the same entity).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Colleges and Universities