HB446 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kerry Rich

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Richard J. LairdAlan BakerDavid StandridgeK.L. BrownJoe FaustEd HenryGreg BurdineMack N. ButlerMike MillicanRichard BaughnDan WilliamsBecky NordgrenPaul W. Lee

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Cosmetology and Barbering, Alabama Board of, name changed to State Board of Cosmetology, barbers removed from licensure and regulation by the board, board membership revised, Sec. 34-7B-17 repealed; Secs. 34-7B-1, 34-7B-2, 34-7B-6, 34-7B-7, 34-7B-13, 34-7B-26, 34-7B-27, 34-7B-29 am'd.

Summary

HB446 would rename the cosmetology and barber board, remove barbers from licensing/regulation by the board, and adjust board membership to include more cosmetologists and estheticians.

What This Bill Does

It changes the board's name to the State Board of Cosmetology. It exempts barbers from licensing and regulation by the board. It changes who sits on the board, adding more cosmetologists and estheticians while removing barber members as their terms end. It repeals the barber-specific qualifications and updates several sections of the law to reflect these changes and transitional rules; it also notes local funding implications under Amendment 621 and that the bill is exempt from those requirements.

Who It Affects

• Barbers in Alabama: they would no longer be licensed or regulated by the Alabama State Board of Cosmetology (board).
• Cosmetology and esthetics professionals: the board would have more cosmetologist and esthetician members, which could influence how licensing and regulation are overseen.

Key Provisions

• Rename the board from the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering to the State Board of Cosmetology and adjust related sections accordingly.
• Exclude barbers from licensing and regulation by the board and remove barber members from the board as their terms expire; increase the number of cosmetologist and esthetician members on the board (cosmetologists from 2 to 3; estheticians from 1 to 2).
• Repeal Section 34-7B-17 (barber qualifications) and amend multiple sections (34-7B-1, -2, -6, -7, -13, -26, -27, -29) to reflect the new board structure and definitions; establish transitional provisions for the updated board.

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Subjects

Cosmetology and Barbering, Board of