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SB131 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Paul Bussman
Paul Bussman
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2014
Title
Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2018
Summary

The bill extends the Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission’s existence and operation in Alabama through October 1, 2018 under the Sunset Law.

What This Bill Does

It keeps the Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission in existence and able to operate until October 1, 2018. It preserves the commission’s enabling code sections 22-10B-1 to 22-10B-7, keeping the current framework in place. It takes effect immediately upon passage and governor's approval, with the Legislature concurring in the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to continue the commission.

Who It Affects
  • Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission: continues to exist and function through October 1, 2018.
  • Alabama state government and lawmakers involved in the Sunset process: preserves the commission’s statutory framework and continues oversight.
  • Alabama residents who rely on sickle cell oversight: benefits from continued regulatory oversight during the extended period.
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: Sunset Committee recommends continuance of the Commission until October 1, 2018.
  • Section 2: The Commission’s existence and functioning is continued until October 1, 2018, and the related code sections (22-10B-1 to 22-10B-7) are expressly preserved.
  • Section 3: Legislature concurs in 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

Bill Actions

H

Assigned Act No. 2014-76.

H

Signature Requested

S

Enrolled

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 362

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

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 316

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 Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 12, 2014 Senate Passed
Yes 31
Absent 4

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 20, 2014 House Passed
Yes 96
Absent 8

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature