SB137 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Oil and Gas Board, State, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2018
Summary: This bill extends the Alabama State Oil and Gas Board's existence and authority until October 1, 2018 under the Sunset Law.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the bill keeps the State Oil and Gas Board in existence and functioning through October 1, 2018 and preserves the related code sections (9-17-1 to 9-17-88 and 9-17-130 to 9-17-157). The Sunset Committee recommended this extension, and the Legislature agrees. It becomes effective immediately upon the governor's approval (or otherwise becoming law).

Who It Affects
State Oil and Gas Board: continues to exist and operate through October 1, 2018
Businesses and individuals involved with oil and gas activities in Alabama: ongoing regulatory oversight and governance by the Board through October 1, 2018

Key Provisions
Section 1: Sunset Committee recommends continuance of the State Oil and Gas Board until October 1, 2018
Section 2: The Board's existence and functions are continued until October 1, 2018, and the specified code sections are preserved
Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendations
Section 4: The act takes effect immediately upon passage and governor's approval, or becomes law otherwise

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