SB52 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Mine Personnel, Board of Examiners of, Sunset Law review, remove board from sunset review process
Summary: SB52 keeps the Board of Examiners of Mine Personnel in operation but removes it from the Alabama Sunset Law review process.
What This Bill Does
It continues the Board of Examiners of Mine Personnel and preserves its governing statutes. Starting on the act’s effective date, the board will not be reviewed under the Alabama Sunset Law as an enumerated agency. The Legislature agrees with the Sunset Committee’s recommendations, and the act becomes effective immediately upon the governor’s signature.

Who It Affects
Board of Examiners of Mine Personnel — its existence and functions are continued and it is removed from Sunset Law review.
Mine personnel and mining employers regulated by the board — will continue to be regulated by the board, with no change to licensing/exam rules noted, but oversight by the Sunset process is removed.

Key Provisions
Section 2 preserves the Board of Examiners of Mine Personnel and its enabling code (25-9-1 to 25-9-18).
Section 3 states the Board is not subject to Sunset review as an enumerated agency under the Sunset Law.
Section 1 and 4 indicate the Sunset Committee’s recommendation for continuance and the Legislature’s concurrence.
Section 5 states the act becomes effective immediately 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