HB105 Alabama 2017 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Howard SanderfordRepublican- Session
- Regular Session 2017
- Title
- Nursing, Board of, Sunset law review, continued with modification until October 1, 2021, Sec. 34-21-2 am'd.
- Summary
HB105 would extend the Board of Nursing’s existence to October 1, 2021 and change who can nominate Licensed Practical Nurse seats on the board.
What This Bill DoesIt keeps the Board of Nursing operating through October 1, 2021 and preserves the existing sections. It amends Section 34-21-2 so professional nurse seats are filled from nominees provided by the Alabama State Nurses’ Association or its successor, and four Licensed Practical Nurse seats are filled from lists supplied by the Licensed Practical Nurses Association of Alabama (two seats) and the Alabama Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (two seats), with each list containing at least twice the number of nominees needed.
Who It Affects- Licensed practical nurses in Alabama, whose associations will nominate candidates for two board seats (via the LPN Association of Alabama and the Alabama Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses or their successor organizations).
- Registered professional nurses in Alabama, whose board seats are filled from nominees provided by the Alabama State Nurses' Association or its successor organization.
- The Alabama Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, the Alabama State Nurses' Association, and the Licensed Practical Nurses Association of Alabama (and their successor organizations), which provide the nomination lists for board appointments.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Continuation of the Board of Nursing through October 1, 2021 and preservation of the existing code sections governing the board.
- Amendment to Section 34-21-2 allowing successor organizations to nominate candidates for Licensed Practical Nurse seats on the board and detailing the nomination process and seat distribution.
- Subjects
- Sunset Law
Bill Actions
Delivered to Governor at 5:35 p.m. on February 28, 2017.
Assigned Act No. 2017-46.
Clerk of the House Certification
Enrolled
Signature Requested
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 155
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 25
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Bill Text
Votes
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature