Alabama SB38 authorizes the Governor to remove the executive director of occupational or professional licensing boards.

Alabama SB38 amends the Code of Alabama to allow the Governor to remove from office any individual serving as the executive officer of an occupational or professional licensing board. This change extends the Governor's existing authority to remove appointees from executive branch departments and agencies to include these specific board positions. The bill excludes individuals subject to the state Merit System from this removal authority. The amendment will take effect on October 1, 2026.

Alabama SB38 authorizes the Governor to remove the executive director of occupational or professional licensing boards.

Alabama SB38 amends the Code of Alabama to allow the Governor to remove from office any individual serving as the executive officer of an occupational or professional licensing board. This change extends the Governor's existing authority to remove appointees from executive branch departments and agencies to include these specific board positions. The bill excludes individuals subject to the state Merit System from this removal authority. The amendment will take effect on October 1, 2026.