HB165 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: State Licensing Board for General Contractors, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2019
Summary: HB165 would extend the Alabama State Licensing Board for General Contractors to operate through October 1, 2019.
What This Bill Does
It continues the existence and functioning of the State Licensing Board for General Contractors and preserves the related Code sections (34-8-1 to 34-8-28) through October 1, 2019. The bill follows the Alabama Sunset Law and relies on the Sunset Committee's recommendation. It becomes effective immediately upon passage and the governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Licensed general contractors and license applicants in Alabama, whose licensing oversight and renewal processes will continue under the Board through October 1, 2019.
Consumers and the general public who hire contractors, who will continue to receive regulatory oversight and protection from the Board through October 1, 2019.

Key Provisions
Continues the State Licensing Board for General Contractors through October 1, 2019.
Preserves and continues Sections 34-8-1 to 34-8-28, Code of Alabama 1975, related to the Board.
Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendation to continue the Board.
Effective immediately upon passage and governor approval.

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Subjects: General Contractors, State Licensing Board for