The bill in question is an act related to the Alabama Sunset Law, specifically concerning the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling. The bill proposes to continue the existence and functioning of the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling until October 1, 2026. The bill has been enrolled and is set to become effective on June 1, 2024.
The bill includes a recommendation from the Sunset Committee to extend the life of the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling, which operates under Chapter 8A of Title 34, Code of Alabama 1975. The Legislature has concurred with the Sunset Committee's recommendations, ensuring that the code sections that establish and govern the Board are expressly preserved. The bill has passed both the Senate and the House of Representatives, with Senator Coleman-Madison being noted for passing the act in the Senate.