The bill aims to extend the existence of the Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers in Alabama until October 1, 2029, as recommended by the Sunset Committee. It amends Section 34-14-30 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to ensure that board members are appointed from each congressional district in the state, with any remaining members appointed at-large. This change is set to take effect on June 1, 2025, as the terms of current board members expire. The bill also preserves the existing code sections related to the board.

Additionally, the bill modifies the composition and appointment process of the board. It specifies that the board will consist of eight members, including five licensees, one physician, one audiologist, and one consumer member, with the consumer member having limited voting powers. The language also removes the requirement for board members to reflect "urban/rural" diversity, replacing it with a focus on "rural" diversity. Furthermore, it introduces new provisions regarding the qualifications and appointment process for board members, including restrictions on members being from the same business or immediate family of another board member.

Statutes affected:
Engrossed: 34-14-30
Enrolled: 34-14-30