HB 197 — Relating to the Alabama Sunset Law; to continue the existence and functioning of the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy until October 1, 2027.
Last action — Enacted as 2023-44
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 23, 2023. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Sunset Law, Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy continued until October 1, 2027
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
55 added · 41 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill HB 197 now explicitly states that the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy will continue its operations until October 1, 2027. This is an important change because it ensures that the board, which oversees occupational therapy standards and practices, will remain active and legally recognized for an additional four years. This measure helps maintain professional oversight and support for occupational therapy services in Alabama.
HB197 INTRODUCEDENROLLED DGV0TH-1DGV0TH-2 By Representative Shedd RFD:
23-Mar-23 Page 0 DGV0TH-1HB197 01/18/2023Enrolled KMSEnrolled, (L)An crAct, 2022-52573 2Relating 4to SYNOPSIS:the Alabama Sunset Law;
Under existing law, termination dates are established for enumerated state agencies.
The agencies are periodically reviewed by the Alabama Sunset Committee.
After the review process is completed, the committee prepares its recommendation for the agencies to the Legislature in the form of sunset bills which either continue, terminate, or continue with modification each agency reviewed.
This bill would provide for the continuance of the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to the Alabama Sunset Law;
Page 1 HB197 INTRODUCED Section 2.
Page 21 HB197 Enrolled ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate House of Representatives I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and was passed by the House 06-Apr-23.
John Treadwell Clerk Senate 18-Apr-23 Passed Page 2
Action History
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Enrolled
Sponsors
- Randall Shedd · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (139)
139 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 6% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Greg J. Reed | — | Yea |
| Bobby D. Singleton | D | Not Voting |
| Kirk Hatcher | D | Nay |
| Linda Coleman-Madison | D | Yea |
| Merika Coleman | D | Nay |
| Robert Stewart | D | Yea |
| Rodger M. Smitherman | D | Yea |
| Vivian Davis Figures | D | Not Voting |
| William M. Beasley | D | Yea |
| Andrew Jones | R | Yea |
| April Weaver | R | Yea |
| Arthur Orr | R | Yea |
| Chris Elliott | R | Yea |
| Clyde Chambliss | R | Yea |
| Dan Roberts | R | Yea |
| David Sessions | R | Yea |
| Donnie Chesteen | R | Yea |
| Garlan Gudger | R | Yea |
| Gerald H. Allen | R | Yea |
| Greg Albritton | R | Yea |
| J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner | R | Yea |
| Jack W. Williams | R | Yea |
| Jay Hovey | R | Yea |
| Josh Carnley | R | Yea |
| Keith Kelley | R | Yea |
| Lance Bell | R | Yea |
| Larry Stutts | R | Yea |
| Randy Price | R | Yea |
| Sam Givhan | R | Yea |
| Shay Shelnutt | R | Yea |
| Steve Livingston | R | Yea |
| Tim Melson | R | Yea |
| Tom Butler | R | Yea |
| Will Barfoot | R | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R | 66 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| D | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 96 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 0% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (102)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 197 do?
- Sunset Law, Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy continued until October 1, 2027
- Who sponsors HB 197?
- HB 197 is sponsored by Randall Shedd.
- What is the current status of HB 197?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 23, 2023. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 197?
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