HB104 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Geologist, Board of Licensure for Professional, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Summary: HB104 continues the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists for a set period, until October 1, 2021, under the Sunset Law.
What This Bill Does
The bill renews the board's authority to regulate and license geologists through October 1, 2021. It preserves the board’s governing code sections (34-41-1 to 34-41-24). The Legislature agrees with the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to continue the board. It becomes effective immediately upon the governor’s signature.

Who It Affects
Licensed geologists in Alabama, whose licenses and regulatory oversight are continued by the board.
The public and consumers who rely on licensed geologists and board oversight for professional standards and safety.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Recommends continuance of the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists until October 1, 2021.
Section 2: The existence and functioning of the Board are continued until October 1, 2021, and the related code sections (34-41-1 to 34-41-24) are preserved.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee’s recommendations as provided in Sections 1 and 2.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor (or upon becoming law otherwise).

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