HB119 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rex ReynoldsRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Bar Examiners, Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2023.
Summary: HB 119 keeps the Board of Examiners on Admission to the State Bar in Alabama operating until October 1, 2023.
What This Bill Does
The bill extends the board’s existence and its role in admitting lawyers to the State Bar. It preserves the board’s enabling statute (Section 34-3-2) so the board can continue to function. It follows the Sunset Committee’s recommendation and becomes effective immediately upon the governor’s approval.

Who It Affects
The Board of Examiners on Admission to the State Bar, whose continued existence and duties are authorized through October 1, 2023.
People seeking admission to the Alabama State Bar, whose admission process remains governed by the Board during this extension.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuance of the Board until October 1, 2023.
Section 2: The Board’s existence and functioning under Section 34-3-2 is continued to October 1, 2023, and that code section is preserved.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee’s recommendations.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon the 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: Sunset Law