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HB123 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Victor Gaston
Victor Gaston
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Podiatry, Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Summary

HB123 would extend the State Board of Podiatry's existence in Alabama through October 1, 2021 under the Sunset Law.

What This Bill Does

The bill continues the State Board of Podiatry and its functions through October 1, 2021. It preserves the board's enabling statutes (34-24-230 to 34-24-276) during that period. The Sunset Committee recommended continuation and the Legislature agrees, with the act taking effect immediately upon governor's approval.

Who It Affects
  • State Board of Podiatry – its continued existence and authority to regulate podiatrists in Alabama through October 1, 2021.
  • Alabama residents/patients receiving podiatry care – ongoing regulatory oversight by the board affects licensing, discipline, and professional standards for podiatrists.
Key Provisions
  • Continuance of the State Board of Podiatry until October 1, 2021.
  • Preservation and continuation of the enabling statutes, Sections 34-24-230 to 34-24-276, through October 1, 2021.
  • Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendation and the act becomes effective immediately upon the Governor's signature.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Podiatry, State Board of

Bill Actions

H

Delivered to Governor at 2:19 p.m. on March 7, 2017.

H

Assigned Act No. 2017-79.

H

Clerk of the House Certification

H

Enrolled

S

Signature Requested

H

Passed Second House

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 194

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 61

H

Third Reading Passed

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

H

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

February 16, 2017 House Passed
Yes 97
Absent 6

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 2, 2017 Senate Passed
Yes 25
Absent 10

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature