HB203 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris PringleRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to the Alabama Sunset Law; to continue the existence and functioning of the Board of Examiners on Admission to the State Bar until October 1, 2027.

Summary

HB203 keeps the Board of Examiners on Admission to the State Bar active in Alabama through October 1, 2027.

What This Bill Does

The Sunset Committee recommended continuing the Board, and the bill makes the Board's existence and work permanent until October 1, 2027 while preserving the governing statute. It also states that the Legislature agrees with the Sunset Committee and that the act takes effect immediately upon governor approval.

Who It Affects

• The Board of Examiners on Admission to the State Bar: will continue to exist and operate through Oct 1, 2027.
• People seeking admission to the Alabama State Bar: will be processed by the continued Board during that period.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: The Sunset Committee recommends continuing the Board until Oct 1, 2027.
• Section 2: The Board's existence and functioning are continued until Oct 1, 2027, and the related code section (34-3-2) is preserved.
• Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendations.
• Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and governor's approval (or when it becomes law).

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

Subjects

Sunset Law, Board of Examiners on Admission to the State Bar continued until October 1, 2027