SB37 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Real Estate Commission, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2020.
Summary: The bill keeps the Alabama Real Estate Commission in existence and operating through October 1, 2020 under the Sunset Law.
What This Bill Does
The Sunset Committee recommends prolonging the Alabama Real Estate Commission’s existence until October 1, 2020. The Commission’s existence and its governing statutes (34-27-1 to 34-27-101) are preserved during that period. The Legislature agrees with the recommendation. The bill takes effect immediately upon being passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Alabama Real Estate Commission and its staff/board, which will continue to function as the licensing and regulatory body for real estate professionals.
Real estate licensees and applicants who are regulated by the Commission, and Alabama consumers who rely on licensed real estate services.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuing the Alabama Real Estate Commission until October 1, 2020.
Section 2: The Commission’s existence and functions, created under Sections 34-27-1 to 34-27-101, are continued until October 1, 2020, with those provisions preserved.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee’s recommendations.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and the 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