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SB36 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Session
Regular Session 2020
Title
Respiratory Therapy, State Board of, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.
Summary

The bill extends the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy’s existence and regulatory authority through October 1, 2024, under the Alabama Sunset Law.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the board and its regulatory functions would stay in place for another period ending October 1, 2024. It preserves the related statutes that create and govern the board (34-27B-1 to 34-27B-14). The Sunset Committee recommended this continuance, and the Legislature agrees. It takes effect immediately when signed into law.

Who It Affects
  • Respiratory therapists and licensees regulated by the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy, whose licensure oversight continues through October 1, 2024.
  • The general public who receive respiratory therapy services and rely on board regulation for safety and professional standards.
Key Provisions
  • Continues the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy through October 1, 2024.
  • Preserves the statutes 34-27B-1 to 34-27B-14 that create and govern the board.
  • Reflects the Sunset Committee's recommendation and legislative concurrence to extend the board's existence.
  • Effective immediately upon passage and governor's approval (or when it becomes law).
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Respiratory Therapy, State Board of

Bill Actions

S

Assigned Act No. 2020-60.

H

Signature Requested

S

Enrolled

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 344

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 180

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 Governmental Affairs

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 25, 2020 Senate Passed
Yes 31
Absent 4

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 12, 2020 House Passed
Yes 100
Abstained 1
Absent 4

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature