The bill aims to extend the existence of the Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers in Alabama until October 1, 2029, while implementing specific modifications to its membership structure. It amends Section 34-14-30 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to require that board members be 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 members expire. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for board membership to reflect "urban/rural" diversity, replacing it with a focus on "rural" diversity.

The bill also outlines the composition of the board, which will consist of eight members, including five licensees, one physician specializing in ear diseases, one audiologist, and one consumer member. The consumer member will have the same powers as other board members, except for voting on licensing matters. The bill stipulates that no board member may be from the same business or firm as another member, nor may they be related to another member. Furthermore, it establishes the per diem compensation for board members and the conditions under which the Governor may remove a member from the board.

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