HB116 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Veterinary Medical Examiners, State Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Summary: HB116 keeps the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners in existence and operating until October 1, 2021 under the Sunset Law.
What This Bill Does
It continues the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners through October 1, 2021. It preserves the board’s authority and the related code sections (34-29-60 to 34-29-135) through that date. 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
The Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and its regulated veterinarians and veterinary practices will continue to operate under the board through October 1, 2021.
The general public and pet owners will continue to receive oversight and licensure regulation of veterinary services through the board through October 1, 2021.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends the continuance of the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners until October 1, 2021.
Section 2: The existence and functioning of the Board, created under Sections 34-29-60 to 34-29-135, are continued until October 1, 2021, and those code sections are preserved.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs in the Sunset Committee’s recommendations.
Section 4: The act takes effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor.

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