HB327 allows the Alabama State Board of Registered Foresters to relax or suspend the continuing education requirement for licensees on a case-by-case basis due to extenuating circumstances.
It amends Section 34-12-8 to give the board authority to relax or suspend the continuing annual education requirement for forester licenses when extenuating circumstances apply. The board can use this discretion for retirees and for licensees facing health issues, hardship, or other extenuating reasons. The general renewal framework (license expiration, renewal timing, and renewal fee structure) remains in place; exemptions would be granted only at the board’s discretion and based on the licensee’s specific case.
Forwarded to Governor on May 6, 2021 at 11:21 p.m. on May 6, 2021.
Assigned Act No. 2021-436.
Clerk of the House Certification
Enrolled
Signature Requested
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1402
Third Reading Passed
Whatley motion to Carry Over to the Call of the Chair adopted Voice Vote
Third Reading Carried Over to Call of the Chair
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 665
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government
Source: Alabama Legislature