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SB73 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Paul Bussman
Paul Bussman
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2018
Title
Prosthetists and Orthotists, Alabama State Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2022.
Summary

This bill extends the Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists, renewing its existence and regulatory authority through October 1, 2022.

What This Bill Does

It keeps the board in existence and operating through Oct. 1, 2022 under the Alabama Sunset Law. It preserves the board's governing code sections (34-25A-1 to 34-25A-14). It follows the Sunset Committee’s recommendation and makes the extension effective immediately after the governor signs it. It does not change the board’s duties, only the sunset date.

Who It Affects
  • Licensed prosthetists and orthotists in Alabama, whose licensure and regulatory oversight are extended through Oct. 1, 2022.
  • Alabama residents who receive prosthetic or orthotic services, who continue to benefit from ongoing professional regulation and standards enforced by the board.
Key Provisions
  • Continues the Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists until October 1, 2022.
  • Preserves Sections 34-25A-1 to 34-25A-14 of the Alabama Code.
  • Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendation.
  • 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
Prosthetists and Orthotists, State Board of

Bill Actions

S

Assigned Act No. 2018-73.

S

Enrolled

H

Signature Requested

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 152

H

Third Reading Passed

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 23

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

January 16, 2018 Senate Passed
Yes 26
Absent 8

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 1, 2018 House Passed
Yes 98
Absent 4

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature