Senate Bill 122 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Robert L. StewartSenator

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Sunset law; State Board of Registration for Foresters continued until October 1, 2030

Summary

This act continues the State Board of Registration for Foresters in Alabama and its regulatory functions through October 1, 2030.

What This Bill Does

It extends the board’s existence and authority for foresters until Oct. 1, 2030. It preserves the existing statutes that create and govern the board (Sections 34-12-1 to 34-12-37). The Legislature agrees with the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to continue the board. The measure takes effect on June 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Licensed/registered foresters in Alabama, whose regulation and licensing oversight will continue through Oct. 1, 2030.
• The State Board of Registration for Foresters, whose existence and functions are continued and preserved.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Sunset Committee recommends continued existence of the State Board of Registration for Foresters until Oct. 1, 2030.
• Section 2: The board’s existence and functioning, created under Sections 34-12-1 to 34-12-37, are continued until Oct. 1, 2030 and those code sections are preserved.
• Section 3: The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee’s recommendations in Sections 1 and 2.
• Section 4: The act becomes effective June 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 19, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Occupational Licensing Boards