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SB101 • 2026

Sunset law; Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors continued until October 1, 2028

Sunset law; Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors continued until October 1, 2028

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Kelley
Last action
2026-02-26
Official status
Enacted
Effective date
2026-06-01

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on whether the law preserves specific sections of the Code of Alabama or if it follows a recommendation from the Sunset Committee explicitly. These points were removed as they are not directly supported by the provided text.

Continuing the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors

This law keeps the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors running until October 1, 2028.

What This Bill Does

  • Keeps the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors in operation until October 1, 2028.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors
  • Electricians and contractors who need licenses or certifications

Terms To Know

Sunset Law
A law that sets a specific date when an agency will end unless it is renewed.
Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors
An organization in Alabama that oversees and regulates electrical contractors and their licenses.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The law only continues the board until October 1, 2028.
  • It does not change how the board operates or its responsibilities.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-26 Senate

    Enacted

  2. 2026-02-24 House

    Signature Requested

  3. 2026-02-24 Senate

    Delivered to Governor

  4. 2026-02-20 Senate

    Enrolled

  5. 2026-02-19 House

    Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 485 (Yeas 103, Nays 0)

  6. 2026-02-19 House

    Third Reading in Second House (Yeas 101, Nays 0)

  7. 2026-02-19 Senate

    Ready to Enroll

  8. 2026-01-29 House

    Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

  9. 2026-01-28 House

    Reported Out of Committee Second House

  10. 2026-01-22 House

    Pending Committee Action in Second House

  11. 2026-01-22 House

    Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions

  12. 2026-01-21 Senate

    Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 73 (Yeas 29, Nays 0)

  13. 2026-01-21 Senate

    Third Reading in House of Origin (Yeas 29, Nays 0)

  14. 2026-01-14 Senate

    Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

  15. 2026-01-14 Senate

    Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

  16. 2026-01-13 Senate

    Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

  17. 2026-01-13 Senate

    Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Official Summary Text

This act continues the existence and functioning of the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors pursuant to the Alabama Sunset Law until October 1, 2028.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
SB101 ENROLLED
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SB101
3PWBIEV-2
By Senator Kelley
RFD: Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
First Read: 13-Jan-26
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SB101 Enrolled
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First Read: 13-Jan-26
Enrolled, An Act,
Relating to the Alabama Sunset Law; to continue the
existence and functioning of the Alabama Board of Electrical
Contractors until October 1, 2028.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. Pursuant to the Alabama Sunset Law, the
Sunset Committee recommends the continuance of the Alabama
Board of Electrical Contractors until October 1, 2028.
Section 2. The existence and functioning of the Alabama
Board of Electrical Contractors, created and functioning
pursuant to Sections 34-36-1 to 34-36-18, inclusive, Code of
Alabama 1975, is continued until October 1, 2028, and those
code sections are expressly preserved.
Section 3. The Legislature concurs in the
recommendations of the Sunset Committee as provided in
Sections 1 and 2.
Section 4. This act shall become effective June 1,
2026.
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SB101 Enrolled
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President and Presiding Officer of the Senate
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Speaker of the House of Representatives
SB101
Senate 21-Jan-26
I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and passed
the Senate.
Patrick Harris,
Secretary.
House of Representatives
Passed: 19-Feb-26
By: Senator Kelley
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