SB 122 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Sunset law; State Board of Registration for Foresters continued until October 1, 2030

SB 122 extends the operation of Alabama's State Board of Registration for Foresters until October 1, 2030, under the state's Sunset Law. This procedural bill does not change the Board's current functions or regulations but ensures its continued existence without modification. The Board, which oversees forestry licensing under Alabama Code sections 34-12-1 to 34-12-37, will maintain its existing authority until the specified date. The bill preserves the Board's current legal framework and requires no new policy changes.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Feb 26, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Enrolled · 4 edits · Feb 26, 2026
MODERATE
The document has transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled, final version of the bill. The substantive policy content remains identical, continuing the State Board of Registration for Foresters until October 1, 2030. The primary changes are technical, including the removal of the bill synopsis, the addition of official certification signatures from legislative leaders, and minor formatting adjustments to the header.
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TECHNICAL

The bill title and header were updated from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' to reflect its final status.

The 'Synopsis' section, which provided a summary of the bill's purpose, was removed from the final text.

Official certification blocks were added, including signatures for the Senate President and House Speaker, along with passage dates.

The internal document tracking number was updated from JPUCVFY-1 to JPUCVFY-2.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
6
Committee
4
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 492
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Boards, Agencies and Commissions)
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 20
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
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Rob Stewart
DDemocratic
AL
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