SB50 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Public Service Commission, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2020.
Summary: The bill extends the Public Service Commission's existence and operations through October 1, 2020.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the Public Service Commission would continue to exist and operate through October 1, 2020. The statutes that create and govern the Commission would be preserved. The Legislature agrees with the Sunset Committee's recommendation to continue the agency. The measure becomes effective immediately upon passage and the Governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Public Service Commission and its staff will continue to exist and operate through October 1, 2020
Alabama residents and businesses regulated by the Public Service Commission will continue to be regulated by the PSC through October 1, 2020

Key Provisions
Section 2: The existence and functioning of the Public Service Commission is continued until October 1, 2020, and the related code sections are preserved.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

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Subjects: Sunset Law