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AL HB33
Bill
Status
4/21/2011
Primary Sponsor
Howard Sanderford
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AI Summary
HB33 Summary
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Continues existence and functioning of the Alabama Athletic Commission until October 1, 2013, pursuant to the Alabama Sunset Law.
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Requires all Alabama Athletic Commission board members to be citizens of Alabama and no two members from the same congressional district.
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Expands commission authority to regulate amateur and professional mixed martial arts matches, contests, and exhibitions to the same extent as professional boxing.
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Mandates that applicants for licensure as promoters, participants, or sanctioning organizations be United States citizens or legally present in the United States with appropriate federal documentation.
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Repeals Sections 41-9-90.1 and 41-9-96 relating to the inactive State Athletic Commission.
Legislative Description
Alabama Athletic Commission, Sunset Law review, continued with modifications until October 1, 2013, amateur and professional mixed martial arts regulated, board members required to be citizens of this state, applicants for licensure required to be United States citizens or legally present in the United States, Secs. 41-9-1021, 41-9-1023, 41-9-1024, 41-9-1029, 41-9-1030 am'd., Secs. 41-9-90.1, 41-9-96, relating to State Athletic Commission, repealed; Act 2010-222, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd. (2011-20581)
Athletic Commission
Last Action
Forwarded to Governor on April 21, 2011 at 1:35 p.m. on April 21, 2011.
4/21/2011