SB36 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bussman

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Respiratory Therapy, State Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2020.

Summary

SB36 would keep the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy in existence and operating until October 1, 2020.

What This Bill Does

It continues the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy under the Sunset Law, preserving the current governing code sections. The Legislature is agreeing with the Sunset Committee to keep the board functioning through October 1, 2020. The act becomes effective immediately once signed into law.

Who It Affects

• Licensed respiratory therapists and the Board staff who regulate and oversee licensure and standards, continuing their regulatory duties through Oct 1, 2020
• Alabama residents who receive respiratory therapy services, who continue to be protected by regulatory oversight through Oct 1, 2020

Key Provisions

• Continuation of the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy until October 1, 2020
• Preservation of the board's governing code sections (34-27B-1 to 34-27B-14) to maintain authority and functions
• The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendation to continue the board
• Immediate effectiveness upon passage and governor's approval

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