HB393 Summary

• Amends Alabama Code Section 34-24-192 to modify the Board of Physical Therapy membership composition and appointment procedures.

• Changes the board authority language from "shall have the authority to" to "may" when regulating meeting dates, nomination methods, and voting procedures.

• Modifies the geographic representation requirement to prohibit two physical therapists from representing the same congressional district, replacing the prior restriction on general board member residency.

• Removes references to the April 19, 2001 effective date and the provision for two additional members appointed by the Governor after that date.

• Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.