The bill, known as SB145, seeks to extend the existence and operations of the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling until October 1, 2026, in accordance with the Alabama Sunset Law. The legislation includes the insertion of the phrase Enrolled, at the beginning of the act, indicating its formal status. It affirms the recommendations made by the Sunset Committee regarding the continuation of the Board, which was established under Chapter 8A of Title 34 of the Code of Alabama 1975, and explicitly preserves the relevant code sections.
Additionally, the bill outlines that the Legislature agrees with the Sunset Committee's recommendations and stipulates that the act will take effect on June 1, 2024. There are no deletions from current law noted in the text of the bill. The passage of this bill ensures that the Board of Examiners in Counseling can continue its important work in regulating the counseling profession in Alabama.