SJR6 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

April WeaverSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Linda Coleman-MadisonJ.T. Waggoner

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Dentists, joint interim commission to study feasibility of establishing a second school of dentistry, extended, Act 2021-528, 2021 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Summary

SJR6 extends the deadline for the Joint Interim Commission on a second dental school and rural dental services and sets its dissolution after the new reporting date.

What This Bill Does

It amends Act 2021-528 to require the commission to report its findings to the Legislature, with proposed legislation, no later than January 1, 2023, and then dissolve. It also notes the measure is retroactive to ensure the commission's continuing existence. This keeps the commission active longer to study feasibility and potential improvements in dental services.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Joint Interim Commission, who must complete and report the study by January 1, 2023 and then see the commission dissolved.
• The Alabama Legislature and rural communities, who will receive the commission's findings and any proposed legislation by January 1, 2023, potentially affecting dental school availability and rural dental access.

Key Provisions

• Amends subdivision (g) of Act 2021-528 to require a report to the Legislature and proposed legislation by January 1, 2023.
• Provides that, upon delivering the report, the commission shall stand dissolved.
• States that the extension and dissolution are retroactive/curative to ensure the commission's continuing existence.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative