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AL HB48
Bill
Status
4/21/2011
Primary Sponsor
Howard Sanderford
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AI Summary
HB48 Summary
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Continues the existence and functioning of the Board of Examiners on Admission to the State Bar under Alabama's Sunset Law.
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Requires each member of the Board of Examiners on Admission to the State Bar to be a citizen of Alabama and mandates board membership reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity of the state.
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Establishes that only United States citizens or individuals legally present in the United States with appropriate federal documentation may be licensed to practice law in Alabama.
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Amends Code of Alabama 1975 Sections 34-3-2 and 34-3-6 to incorporate these citizenship and residency requirements.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
State Bar, Board of Examiners on Admission to the, Sunset Law review, continued with modifications, board members required to be citizens of this state, applicants for licensure to practice law in this state required to be a United States citizen or legally present in the United States, Secs. 34-3-2, 34-3-6 am'd. (2011-20327)
Bar Examiners, Board of
Last Action
Forwarded to Governor on April 21, 2011 at 1:35 p.m. on April 21, 2011.
4/21/2011