SB27 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Social Work Examiners, State Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2020.
Summary: The bill extends the life of the State Board of Social Work Examiners and its governing statutes until October 1, 2020.
What This Bill Does
It keeps the State Board of Social Work Examiners in existence and continues its regulatory functions for social workers until Oct 1, 2020. It preserves the related Alabama Code sections (34-30-1 to 34-30-58) and follows the Sunset Committee's recommendation to continue the board. It becomes effective immediately upon governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Licensed social workers and applicants in Alabama who are regulated by the State Board of Social Work Examiners, ensuring continued licensing and regulation through Oct 1, 2020.
The State Board of Social Work Examiners and Alabama state government, which will maintain the board's regulatory structure until Oct 1, 2020.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Sunset Committee recommends continuance of the State Board of Social Work Examiners until October 1, 2020.
Section 2: The existence and functioning of the State Board of Social Work Examiners, created under Code Sections 34-30-1 to 34-30-58, are continued until October 1, 2020, and those code sections are expressly preserved.

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