SB47 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Auctioneers, State Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2020.
Summary: SB47 continues the State Board of Auctioneers in Alabama until October 1, 2020 under the Sunset Law.
What This Bill Does
It keeps the State Board of Auctioneers in existence and able to operate through October 1, 2020. The decision is based on the Sunset Committee's recommendation, and the board's related provisions in the Code are preserved during this period. The Legislature agrees with the Sunset Committee’s recommendation, and the act becomes effective immediately upon the Governor's approval or otherwise becoming law.

Who It Affects
Licensed auctioneers and the State Board of Auctioneers will continue regulatory oversight and licensing duties through October 1, 2020.
The general public and consumers who rely on the board to oversee auction practices will maintain regulatory protections and oversight during this period.

Key Provisions
Pursuant to the Sunset Law, the Sunset Committee recommends the continuance of the State Board of Auctioneers until October 1, 2020.
The existence and functioning of the State Board of Auctioneers, created and governed by the relevant code sections, are continued through October 1, 2020, with those code sections expressly preserved.
The Legislature concurs in the Sunset Committee's recommendations as stated in Sections 1 and 2 of the act.
The act becomes effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

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Subjects: Sunset Law