Code of Alabama
Chapter 20 - Continuation or Termination of State Agencies.
Section 41-20-1 - Short Title.

This chapter shall be known as the Alabama Sunset Law of 1981.

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Code of Alabama

Title 41 - State Government.

Chapter 20 - Continuation or Termination of State Agencies.

Section 41-20-1 - Short Title.

Section 41-20-2 - Definitions.

Section 41-20-3 - Specification of Termination Dates for Certain Agencies; Date and Procedure Generally for Termination of Agencies Not Designated; Committee's Right to Review and Make Recommendations.

Section 41-20-4 - Creation of Select Joint Committee for Review and Evaluation of Agencies; Composition; Selection of Members; Chairman; Duties Generally; Submission of Data and Report of Recommendations as to Continuation or Termination of Agencies;...

Section 41-20-5 - Procedure for Review and Evaluation of Agencies - Commencement and Conclusion.

Section 41-20-6 - Procedure for Review and Evaluation of Agencies - Public Hearings and Receipt of Testimony Generally; Burden of Establishing Public Need for Continuation of Agencies; Information to Be Provided by Agencies Under Review.

Section 41-20-7 - Procedure for Review and Evaluation of Agencies - Factors to Be Considered in Determining Public Need for Continuation of Agencies Generally.

Section 41-20-8 - Procedure for Review and Evaluation of Agencies - Zero-Based Review and Evaluation.

Section 41-20-9 - Procedure for Review and Evaluation of Agencies - Furnishing of Information by Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; Legislative Reference Service; and Legislative Fiscal Office.

Section 41-20-10 - Debate and Voting Upon Recommendations as to Continuance or Termination of Agencies.

Section 41-20-11 - Requirement as to Bill Continuing, Modifying or Reestablishing Agencies.

Section 41-20-12 - Cessation of Affairs of Agencies Terminated; Abolition of Personnel Positions and Reversion to State of Unexpended Funds; Expiration of Licenses; Penalties Unenforceable.

Section 41-20-14 - Effect of Termination of Agency Upon Claims or Rights Against Said Agency; Payment of Unsettled Accounts.

Section 41-20-15 - Utilization of Principles of Zero-Based Review and Evaluation by Governor in Preparation of Budget.

Section 41-20-16 - Construction of Chapter.