HB104 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan BakerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; to amend Section 34-7B-2, Code of Alabama 1975, to remove the prohibition against any individual who is affiliated with or owns a school regulated by the board from serving on the board; and to increase the membership of the board by two members who are affiliated with or own a school regulated by the board.

Summary

The bill would allow people affiliated with or who own a regulated cosmetology or barber school to serve on the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering and adds two such members to the board.

What This Bill Does

It removes the prohibition that currently prevents individuals affiliated with or owning a regulated school from serving on the board and adds two new seats specifically for such individuals, increasing the board size. It retains the board’s existing structure for licensing professionals and the four-year terms with a two-term limit, and it requires the Governor to ensure the appointments reflect state diversity.

Who It Affects

• Individuals affiliated with or owning a school regulated by the board: they would become eligible to serve on the board, with two new seats filled by such individuals.
• The public and regulated licensees (consumers and professionals) in Alabama: they may experience changes in board representation and governance due to the larger, more school-affiliated board and the Governor’s diversity requirements.

Key Provisions

• Amend Section 34-7B-2 to remove the prohibition on serving on the board by individuals affiliated with or owning a school regulated by the board and to add two members who are affiliated with or own such a school, increasing total membership.
• Maintain governance rules: Governor appointments must ensure diverse representation; terms are four years with a maximum of two terms; other existing board structure and eligibility provisions remain in place.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.