HB423 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Martin

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

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of Cosmetology, barbers removed from licensure and regulation by the board, board membership revised, Sec. 34-7B-17 repealed; Secs. 34-7B-1, 34-7B-2, 34-7B-6, 34-7B-7, 34-7B-13 amended by Act 2014-168, 34-7B-26, 34-7B-27, 34-7B-29 am'd.

Summary

HB423 renames the state cosmetology board, removes barber licensing from the board, and changes board membership to add more cosmetologists and estheticians while removing barber members.

What This Bill Does

It changes the board's name to the State Board of Cosmetology. It exempts all barbers from licensing and regulation by the board. It reshapes the board by adding three cosmetologists and two estheticians, removing barber members, and keeping one manicurist and one consumer seat. It repeals the barber qualification provisions and aligns related rules with the new board, with the act taking effect a few months after passage and governor approval, and it notes a constitutional exception for local-funding requirements.

Who It Affects

• Barbers: will no longer need licensing or regulation by the board.
• Cosmetology professionals and the public: cosmetologists and estheticians gain more representation on the board (3 cosmetologists, 2 estheticians), barber seats are removed, and a consumer seat remains to represent the public.

Key Provisions

• Rename the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering to the State Board of Cosmetology.
• Exempt all barbers from licensing and regulation by the board.
• Revise board membership to 3 active cosmetologists, 2 active estheticians, 1 active manicurist, and 1 consumer, with barber members removed when their terms expire.
• Repeal Section 34-7B-17 (barber qualifications) and amend related sections to reflect the new board structure.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.
• Constitutional/local-funding note: the bill is exempt from Amendment 621 local-funding requirements due to specified exceptions.
• Board funding and duties: the board maintains a special fund and handles licensing-related fees.

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Subjects

Cosmetology and Barbering, Board of