SB30 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Department of Insurance, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2020.
Summary: Extends the Department of Insurance's existence and ongoing operations in Alabama through October 1, 2020.
What This Bill Does
The bill continues the Department of Insurance under the Alabama Sunset Law through October 1, 2020. It preserves the department’s existence and its related regulatory authorities. The Legislature agrees with the Sunset Committee’s recommendations, and the act takes effect immediately upon passage and the governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Department of Insurance (state government) — its existence and regulatory functions are extended through October 1, 2020.
Alabama residents and insurance market participants (consumers, insurers, and agents) — they will continue to be regulated by the Department of Insurance through October 1, 2020.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Sunset Committee recommends continuance of the Department of Insurance until October 1, 2020.
Section 2: The existence and functioning of the Department of Insurance, created under Section 27-2-1 and Title 27, is continued until October 1, 2020, and those code sections are expressly preserved.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs in the Sunset Committee's recommendations as provided in Sections 1 and 2.
Section 4: This act becomes effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming 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: Sunset Law