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AL SB171
Bill
AI Summary
SB171 Summary
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Transfers appointment authority for the State Health Officer from the State Committee of Public Health to the Governor, with the officer serving at the Governor's pleasure.
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Requires emergency rules, orders, or directives issued by the State Health Officer that restrict, limit, or burden private citizens or businesses to be approved by the Governor and filed with the Secretary of State before taking effect.
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Allows the State Health Officer to continue issuing individualized directives to private citizens and businesses for violations of state law without Governor approval.
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The Governor's appointment power becomes effective upon the earlier of a vacancy in the State Health Officer position or the next Governor taking office; other provisions become effective the first day of the third month following passage.
Legislative Description
Relating to the State Health Officer; to amend Section 22-2-8, Code of Alabama 1975, to revise appointment of the State Health Officer; to require certain emergency rules, orders, or directives issued by the State Health Officer to be approved by the Governor and a copy filed with the Secretary of State before the emergency rule, order, or other directive has the full force and effect of law; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.
State Health Officer, appointed by Governor; order issued in response to outbreak of a disease, Governor approval required
Last Action
Indefinitely Postpone
5/31/2023