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AL SB543

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/19/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Holley

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

  • Requires attorneys practicing immigration law in Alabama to complete a minimum of 50 hours of approved continuing legal education in immigration law each calendar year.

  • All immigration law continuing education courses must be approved by the Alabama State Bar and comply with all State Bar rules and regulations.

  • Immigration law education requirements are in addition to any other continuing legal education requirements established by the Alabama State Bar.

  • Attorneys subject to this requirement remain subject to all Alabama State Bar rules and regulations regarding continuing legal education, including penalties for non-compliance.

  • Effective date: January 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Attorneys practicing immigration law, required to complete continuing education courses in immigration law

Attorneys

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary

4/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/19/2012

Full Bill Text

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