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SB138 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Paul Bussman
Paul Bussman
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2014
Title
Prosthetists and Orthostists, State Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2015
Summary

SB138 continues the Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists’ existence and regulatory functions through October 1, 2015.

What This Bill Does

It extends the board’s existence and its ability to regulate prosthetists and orthotists until October 1, 2015. It preserves the governing statutes for the board (Sections 34-25A-1 to 34-25A-14). It takes effect immediately upon passage and the Governor’s approval.

Who It Affects
  • Licensed prosthetists and orthotists in Alabama, whose licensure and regulation are maintained by the board
  • Alabama patients and residents who rely on prosthetic or orthotic services from licensed professionals
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: Sunset Committee recommends continuing the Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists until October 1, 2015.
  • Section 2: The board’s existence and functioning, under Code Sections 34-25A-1 to 34-25A-14, is continued until October 1, 2015, with those sections preserved.
  • Section 3: Legislature concurs with 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. 2014-68.

H

Signature Requested

S

Enrolled

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 324

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 269

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 28
Absent 7

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 18, 2014 House Passed
Yes 98
Absent 6

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature