HB49 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Athletic Trainers, Board of, Sunset Law review, continued with modifications until October 1, 2013, notice to licensees of meeting for election of new board members, clarification of expiration of licenses annually, Secs. 34-40-3, 34-40-8 am'd.

Summary

HB49 continues the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers under the Sunset Law until October 1, 2013 and makes changes to licensure rules and board elections.

What This Bill Does

This bill would keep the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers in existence under the Sunset Law until October 1, 2013, with modifications. It would require the board, rather than the Alabama Athletic Trainers Association, to notify licensees about the meeting to elect new board members. It would clarify that athletic trainer licenses expire annually. It would also set the board’s structure and duties, including who appoints members, how terms work, meeting rules, and continuing education and licensing processes.

Who It Affects

• Licensed athletic trainers in Alabama — licenses renew annually and they will receive direct notice about board elections and must complete continuing education to renew.
• Alabama Athletic Trainers Association and physicians — they define and participate in board governance, with six athletic trainers appointed by the AATA and three physicians appointed by the Medical Association; the AATA President serves as an ex officio board member.

Key Provisions

• Continuation of the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers until October 1, 2013 under the Sunset Law with the changes described in the act.
• Board composition: nine members total; six athletic trainers appointed by the Alabama Athletic Trainers Association; three physicians appointed by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama; the President of the AATA serves as an ex officio member.
• Terms and appointments: four-year terms; no more than three consecutive terms; initial appointment terms designated to stagger terms (1994-1997).
• Election process and notice: the six athletic trainers are chosen by the AATA, and the AATA must hold an annual meeting where licensees can attend, nominate, and vote; notices must be mailed to licensees at least 30 days before the meeting.
• Licensing and governance: the board issues licenses and renewals, sets fees, and adopts forms; it may adopt rules with joint approval from the State Board of Medical Examiners and the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers; it may establish a seal and license certificate.
• Compensation and duties: board members receive $50 per day for work plus travel reimbursement; the board is responsible for continuing education requirements and annual renewals.
• Licenses expiration and renewal: licenses expire on December 31 of each year and renewals require a fee, completion of continuing education, and current license information; a continuing education program must be adopted.

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Subjects

Athletic Trainers, Board of