HB 127 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

Sunset Law; Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers continued with modification until October 1, 2029

HB 127 continues the existence and functioning of the Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers until October 1, 2029, ensuring it can continue to regulate professionals who sell and fit hearing instruments. The bill modifies the board's structure by requiring that, as terms expire starting June 1, 2025, one member must reside in and be appointed from each congressional district, with any remaining members appointed from the state at-large. This change affects how future members of the eight-person board are selected.

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 was finalized as an enrolled act, confirming its passage by both legislative chambers. The primary substantive change involves a shift in the Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers' membership structure, requiring one member to be appointed from each congressional district starting in 2025, alongside existing at-large members. This ensures geographic representation across the state while maintaining the board's overall composition and sunset timeline.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding the Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers was modified to include a new geographic representation requirement for board members based on congressional districts.

REQUIREMENT

The appointment process for the Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers was changed to require one member from each congressional district, in addition to at-large members, effective June 1, 2025.

TIMELINE

The bill was formally enrolled, confirming it passed both the House and Senate and is ready for the Governor's signature.

TECHNICAL

Minor formatting and page numbering adjustments were made to convert the document from the engrossed version to the enrolled version.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Committee

Amendments

Apr 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 694

upper

Mar 5, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Mar 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)

upper

Feb 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 48

lower

Feb 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 47

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