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HB 109

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cory Chun

House Bill 109 continues Alabama's State Board of Podiatry until 2029, ensuring diverse representation and effective regulation of the podiatry profession.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 109

Summary of House Bill 109

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: HB 109
  • Title: Sunset Law; State Board of Podiatry continued with modification until October 1, 2029
  • Status: Enacted
  • Introduced: February 3, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subject: Occupational Licensing Boards

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 109 aims to continue the existence and operations of the State Board of Podiatry in Alabama until October 1, 2029. This continuation is in accordance with the Alabama Sunset Law, which mandates periodic reviews of state agencies to determine their necessity and effectiveness.

Key Provisions

  1. Continuation of the Board:

    • The State Board of Podiatry will remain operational until October 1, 2029.
    • The relevant sections of the Code of Alabama (Sections 34-24-230 to 34-24-276) are preserved.

  2. Modification of Board Composition:

    • The bill amends Section 34-24-250 of the Code of Alabama to require that each member of the State Board of Podiatry must reside in and be appointed from each congressional district in Alabama. This change aims to enhance geographic representation on the board.

  3. Appointment Process:

    • The Governor will appoint seven members to the board, each of whom must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Alabama, and have practiced podiatry in the state for at least five years prior to their appointment.
    • The appointment process includes stipulations for diversity and representation, ensuring that the board reflects the state's racial, gender, geographic, and economic diversity.

Impact

  • Who is Affected:

    • The bill primarily affects the members of the State Board of Podiatry and the podiatry profession in Alabama. It ensures that the board is representative of the state's demographics and maintains its regulatory functions.

  • Financial Implications:

    • According to the fiscal notes, the enactment of HB 109 will not have any significant impact on state or local funding.

Procedural Timeline

  • February 3, 2025: Bill filed.
  • February 4, 2025: First reading and referral to the House Committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions.
  • February 6, 2025: Passed in the House with amendments.
  • March 5, 2025: Read for the second time and placed on the calendar in the Senate.
  • April 9, 2025: Delivered to the Governor for signature.
  • April 17, 2025: Enacted into law.

Effective Date

  • The provisions of HB 109 will take effect on June 1, 2025.

This summary provides an overview of House Bill 109, detailing its purpose, key provisions, and the implications for the State Board of Podiatry and its stakeholders in Alabama.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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