Bill Summary
Relating to the Alabama Sunset Law; to continue the existence and functioning of the State Pilotage Commission until October 1, 2020, with certain modifications; to amend Section 33-4-1, Code of Alabama 1975, so as to increase the membership of the commission and to provide for qualifications.
Bill Text
Section 1
Pursuant to the Alabama Sunset Law, the Sunset Committee recommends the continuance of the State Pilotage Commission until October 1, 2020, with the additional recommendation for statutory change as set out in Section 3.
Section 2
The existence and functioning of the State Pilotage Commission, created and functioning pursuant to Sections 33-4-1 to 33-4-57, inclusive, Code of Alabama 1975, is continued until October 1, 2020, and those code sections are expressly preserved.
Section 3
Section 33-4-1 of the Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: "§33-4-1. "There shall be a board of pilotage commissioners, to be known as the State Pilotage Commission, which shall consist of three four members, one to be an official of a steamship company which maintains an office in Mobile, one to be an active bar pilot, licensed and branched by such State Pilotage Commission, and one to be a business man or in a professional occupation licensed by the State of Alabama, and one to be a retiree from active duty in the Navy or the Coast Guard of the United States, or any reserve or National Guard component thereof, or to have extensive experience in the maritime industry, excluding experience working with a steamboat company or as a bar pilot. The membership of the commission shall be inclusive and reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity of the state. Such State Pilotage Commission shall have such powers and duties as are prescribed in this chapter and as may hereafter be prescribed by law."
Section 4
The Legislature concurs in the recommendations of the Sunset Committee as provided in Sections 1, 2, and 3.
Section 5
This act shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law. Senate Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development....................................... 0.9-JAN-18Read for the second time and placed on the calen- dar............................................... 1.1-JAN-18 Read for the third time and passed as amended .... 3.0-JAN-18 Patrick Harris, Secretary.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2018 | S | Concurrence Requested |
| February 20, 2018 | H | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 394 |
| February 20, 2018 | H | Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 393 |
| February 20, 2018 | H | Boards, Agencies and Commissions Amendment Offered |
| February 20, 2018 | H | Third Reading Passed |
| February 8, 2018 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| January 30, 2018 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions |
| January 30, 2018 | S | Engrossed |
| January 30, 2018 | S | Pittman motion to Reconsider and Table adopted Voice Vote |
| January 30, 2018 | S | Pittman motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 180 |
| January 30, 2018 | S | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 181 |
| January 30, 2018 | S | Pittman Amendment Offered |
| January 30, 2018 | S | Third Reading Passed |
| January 16, 2018 | S | Pittman motion to Carry Over adopted Voice Vote |
| January 16, 2018 | S | Third Reading Carried Over |
| January 11, 2018 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| January 9, 2018 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development |