SB93 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Quinton Ross
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College, named changed to H. Councill Trenholm State Community College
Summary: The bill renames H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College to H. Councill Trenholm State Community College and preserves all current rights and functions.
What This Bill Does
It changes the college's name to the new title. All existing rights, privileges, benefits, interests, and titles stay with the institution; powers and functions are not reduced. References in the Alabama Constitution and laws to the college by any of its names will be treated as referring to the new name. The change takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or once it becomes law by other means).

Who It Affects
The H. Councill Trenholm State Community College, which will operate under its new name while retaining all current rights and functions.
The State Board of Education, responsible for implementing and ensuring the name change is carried out correctly.
The Alabama Constitution and state laws that refer to the college, which will be interpreted to refer to the new name.

Key Provisions
Renames H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College to H. Councill Trenholm State Community College, with continuity of rights, privileges, benefits, interests, and titles.
Only the institution's name changes; its powers, authority, and functions remain intact and are not impaired.
Any references in the Alabama Constitution or laws to the college by any of its names will be considered references to the new name.
The State Board of Education is directed to comply with and implement this section.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval (or its 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: Colleges and Universities