SB37 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Clyde ChamblissSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2020
Title: Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.
Summary: SB 37 would extend the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board’s existence and operation until October 1, 2024.
What This Bill Does
The bill renews the board’s existence and functioning through October 1, 2024. It preserves the applicable code sections and follows the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to continue the board. It becomes effective immediately upon the governor’s signature (or otherwise becoming law).

Who It Affects
Licensed plumbers and gas fitters in Alabama (and individuals seeking licensure or related approvals); the board will continue to regulate them through October 1, 2024.
The general public in Alabama, who rely on the board’s regulatory oversight for safety and standards in plumbing and gas fitting; this oversight continues through October 1, 2024.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Recommends continuing the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board until October 1, 2024.
Section 2: Continues the board’s existence and functioning through October 1, 2024, under the code provisions 34-37-1 to 34-37-18, which are expressly preserved.
Section 3: The Legislature concurs in the Sunset Committee’s recommendations to continue the board.
Section 4: Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming 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: Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board