HB 109 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

Sunset Law; State Board of Podiatry continued with modification until October 1, 2029

HB 109 continues the existence and functioning of the State Board of Podiatry until October 1, 2029. This board is responsible for regulating the practice of podiatry in the state of Alabama. The bill modifies the board's structure by requiring that, starting June 1, 2025, one member must be appointed from and reside in each congressional district in the state.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

Apr 2025

Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Signed Apr 17, 2025

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 17, 2025

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an 'Engrossed' draft to the final 'Enrolled' version ready for the Governor's signature. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new requirement in Section 3(b) that, starting June 1, 2025, one member of the State Board of Podiatry must reside in and be appointed from each congressional district in Alabama. This ensures geographic representation across the state, replacing the previous text that focused solely on racial and gender diversity.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include a mandatory geographic representation requirement for board members, ensuring each congressional district has a representative on the State Board of Podiatry.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new requirement that commencing June 1, 2025, one board member must be appointed from each congressional district to ensure statewide geographic representation.

TIMELINE

The bill was finalized as 'Enrolled' with updated page headers and certification language indicating it passed both the House and Senate.

TECHNICAL

Removed draft-specific headers, page numbers, and legislative history notes associated with the 'Engrossed' version.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 8, 2025

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 544

upper

Mar 5, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Mar 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Healthcare)

upper

Feb 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 18

lower

Feb 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 17

lower

Feb 6, 2025

Introduced

Boards, Agencies and Commissions 1st Substitute Offered (Boards, Agencies and Commissions)

lower

Feb 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Feb 4, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Boards, Agencies and Commissions)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors