HB114 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Margie WilcoxRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Interpreters and Transliterators, Licensure Board for, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Summary: HB114 would extend the Alabama Licensure Board for Interpreters and Transliterators' existence through October 1, 2021.
What This Bill Does
The bill, as part of the Sunset Law process, keeps the Alabama Licensure Board for Interpreters and Transliterators in existence and allows it to continue functioning until October 1, 2021. It preserves the board's governing statutes (Code sections 34-16-1 to 34-16-16) so the board can operate under current rules during that period. It becomes effective immediately upon the Governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Interpreters and Translators in Alabama who hold or seek licensure, whose regulation by the board will continue through 2021.
People and organizations in Alabama who rely on interpreters and transliterators, who benefit from continued licensing oversight and standards.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Recommends continuance of the Alabama Licensure Board for Interpreters and Transliterators until October 1, 2021.
Section 2: Continues the existence and functioning of the Board under Sections 34-16-1 to 34-16-16 until October 1, 2021, with those code sections preserved.
Section 3: Legislature concurs in the Sunset Committee's recommendations as provided in Sections 1 and 2.
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