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SB136 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor
Paul Bussman
Paul Bussman
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2014
Title
Foresters, State Board of Registration for, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2018
Summary

The bill extends the Board of Registration for Foresters and its governing statutes through October 1, 2018.

What This Bill Does

It continues the existence and functions of the Board of Registration for Foresters (under Code sections 34-12-1 to 34-12-37) until October 1, 2018, and preserves those provisions. It follows the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to continue the board. The act becomes effective immediately upon governor’s signature (or as otherwise provided by law).

Who It Affects
  • Licensed foresters and the Board of Registration for Foresters, who will continue to operate under the existing regulatory framework through October 1, 2018.
  • The public and forestry industry stakeholders who rely on licensed foresters and regulatory oversight, who will maintain continued oversight and standards through October 1, 2018.
Key Provisions
  • Continuation of the Board of Registration for Foresters until October 1, 2018.
  • Preservation of the governing code sections, 34-12-1 to 34-12-37, through the same period.
  • The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee’s recommendations.
  • Effective date: immediate upon passage and governor's approval (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

Bill Actions

H

Assigned Act No. 2014-66.

H

Signature Requested

S

Enrolled

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 320

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 265

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 6, 2014 Senate Passed
Yes 27
Absent 8

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 18, 2014 House Passed
Yes 100
Absent 4

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature