HB 201 — Relating to the Alabama Sunset Law; to continue the existence and functioning of the State Board for Registration of Architects until October 1, 2027.
Last action — Enacted as 2023-47
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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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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Sunset Law, State Board for Registration of Architects continued until October 1, 2027
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
55 added · 40 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill HB 201 now specifies that the State Board for Registration of Architects will continue to operate until October 1, 2027, based on recommendations from the Alabama Sunset Committee. This change is important because it ensures that the board, which oversees the licensing of architects, will remain in place and can continue its duties without interruption. This stability is crucial for the architectural profession and public safety as it helps maintain standards in the industry.
HB201 INTRODUCEDENROLLED OQHVMJ-1OQHVMJ-2 By Representative Underwood RFD:
23-Mar-23 Page 0 OQHVMJ-1HB201 01/18/2023Enrolled KMS2 (L)Enrolled, crAn 2022-5260Act, 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 State Board for Registration of Architects.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to the Alabama Sunset Law;
Page 1 HB201 INTRODUCED Section 2.
Page 21 HB201 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
- Kerry (Bubba) Underwood · 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| R | 68 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (102)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 201 do?
- Sunset Law, State Board for Registration of Architects continued until October 1, 2027
- Who sponsors HB 201?
- HB 201 is sponsored by Kerry (Bubba) Underwood (R).
- What is the current status of HB 201?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 23, 2023. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 201?
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