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SB135 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Paul Bussman
Paul Bussman
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2014
Title
Podiatry, State Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2017
Summary

SB135 extends the State Board of Podiatry's existence in Alabama until October 1, 2017.

What This Bill Does

The bill keeps the State Board of Podiatry operating through October 1, 2017 and preserves the related statutes (34-24-230 to 34-24-276). It follows the Sunset Law process by adopting the Sunset Committee's recommendation to continue the board. It becomes effective immediately upon the Governor's approval, or otherwise when it becomes law.

Who It Affects
  • Podiatrists and other professionals regulated by the State Board of Podiatry in Alabama, as the board's licensing and regulatory activities are continued through Oct 1, 2017.
  • Alabama patients and the general public who receive podiatry services, who will continue to be protected by ongoing board oversight and standards through the extension.
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuing the State Board of Podiatry until October 1, 2017.
  • Section 2: The board's existence and functioning, created under Sections 34-24-230 to 34-24-276, is continued until October 1, 2017, and those code sections are preserved.
  • Section 3: The Legislature concurs in the Sunset Committee's recommendations.
  • Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and governor's approval, or otherwise becomes 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

Bill Actions

H

Assigned Act No. 2014-65.

H

Signature Requested

S

Enrolled

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 318

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 256

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 4, 2014 Senate Passed
Yes 29
No 1
Absent 5

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 18, 2014 House Passed
Yes 93
Absent 11

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature