SB134 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Public Service Commission, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2016
Summary: SB134 extends the Alabama Public Service Commission's existence and functions through October 1, 2016.
What This Bill Does
It keeps the Public Service Commission in existence and operating through October 1, 2016. It preserves the existing PSC-related laws (Sections 37-1-1 to 37-1-157). It reflects the Sunset Committee's recommendation and the Legislature's agreement, and it becomes law immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Public Service Commission and its staff, whose existence and authority are extended through October 1, 2016
Alabama residents and the utility companies and industries overseen by the Public Service Commission, who remain under PSC oversight through October 1, 2016

Key Provisions
Section 1: Sunset Committee recommends continuance of the Public Service Commission until October 1, 2016.
Section 2: The PSC's existence and functioning are continued until October 1, 2016, and the related code sections (37-1-1 to 37-1-157) 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, 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