HB111 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ron Johnson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

State Health Planning and Development Agency, appointment of new board, board may adopt rules regarding termination of members for cause, Sec. 22-21-260 am'd.

Summary

HB111 would abolish the current State Health Planning and Development Board, create a new three-consumer/three-provider/three-governor-rep board to govern a new State Health Planning and Development Agency, and allow removal of board members for cause under board rules.

What This Bill Does

It replaces the existing board with a new SHPDA board appointed by the Governor, sets staggered initial terms (2, 3, and 4 years) for each group, and imposes a two-term consecutive limit. It designates SHPDA as the sole state health planning agency and requires the Governor to appoint new members (with current members potentially reappointed). It also authorizes removal for cause as defined by board rules and requires the Statewide Health Coordinating Council to annually review the State Health Plan; if the council fails to meet, certain fee requirements for certificate-of-need applications are paused until review resumes, with the overall goal of ensuring quality, accessible, and affordable health services.

Who It Affects

• Governor-appointed board members (consumers, providers, and governor representatives): their appointment, terms, ability to be removed for cause, residency requirements, and need to reflect statewide diversity.
• Health care facilities and COneed applicants/planners: they are affected by the governance of SHPDA and the State Health Plan, including how planning and review of health services and needed resources are carried out.

Key Provisions

• Abolition of the existing State Health Planning and Development Board and establishment of a new State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) governed by a reconstituted board.
• Board composition: 3 consumer members, 3 provider members, and 3 Governor representatives, all appointed by the Governor, with four-year staggered terms and a limit of two consecutive terms.
• Initial terms are set to 2, 3, and 4 years for different groups with ongoing terms at four years, including residency and diversity requirements for all members.
• Authority for removal for cause of board members, with the definition of cause to be determined by board rules under the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.
• The Governor may appoint new board members and can reappoint current members under the new structure; SHPDA is designated as the sole state health planning agency.
• Statewide Health Coordinating Council must meet annually to review or revise the State Health Plan; if it fails to meet, fees for certificate-of-need applications are temporarily waived until review resumes.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

State Health Planning and Development Agency