The bill aims to extend the existence of the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy until October 1, 2027, in accordance with the Alabama Sunset Law. It includes amendments to Section 34-17A-6 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which now stipulates that board members must be residents of the state and that no two members can reside in the same congressional district starting June 1, 2025. The Governor is tasked with ensuring that the board's membership reflects the racial, gender, geographic, urban, rural, and economic diversity of Alabama.

Additionally, the bill modifies the appointment process for board members, requiring the Alabama Association for Marriage and Family Therapy to submit two qualified candidates for each position to be vacated. The Governor will appoint one member from these candidates for a five-year term. The bill also outlines the conditions under which a board member may be removed and emphasizes that members cannot participate in matters where they have a conflict of interest. The act will take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34-17A-1, 34-17A-26
Engrossed: 34-17A-6, 34-17A-1, 34-17A-26
Enrolled: 34-17A-6, 34-17A-1, 34-17A-26