SB51 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Historical Commission, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2019.
Summary: SB51 would extend the Alabama Historical Commission's existence and functions until October 1, 2019 under the Sunset Law.
What This Bill Does
The bill continues the Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) in existence and operating through October 1, 2019. It preserves the current statutes that create and govern the AHC (Sections 41-9-240 to 41-9-263). The Legislature agrees with the Sunset Committee's recommendation to continue the agency, and the act becomes effective immediately once signed by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Alabama Historical Commission — its existence and ongoing duties are extended through October 1, 2019.
State government/Legislature — must concur with the Sunset Committee's recommendation and enact the continuation; the law takes effect as soon as the Governor signs it.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Sunset Committee recommends continuing the Alabama Historical Commission until October 1, 2019.
Section 2: The Alabama Historical Commission's existence and functioning, created under Sections 41-9-240 to 41-9-263, is continued until October 1, 2019, and those sections are preserved.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs in the Sunset Committee's recommendations.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon 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