AlabamaAppointing leaders may remove and replace many state board members
Beginning October 1, 2026, several Alabama leaders could remove and replace members of many state boards they are authorized to appoint, with exceptions.
What it does
After October 1, 2026, several state appointing leaders may remove and replace members of many state boards, subject to qualifications and listed exceptions.
Argument forThis authority could let appointing leaders respond more quickly when a board member no longer fits the leader's priorities or needs.
Argument againstAllowing removal at any time without following a specific removal process may reduce board members' independence and continuity.
More detail
The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, legislative leaders, and certain minority leaders may remove and replace board members whom they appointed. This covers members of state boards, authorities, and commissions whose members are appointed under state law. A replacement must follow existing law and meet the qualifications for that board. The measure does not cover the Alabama State Port Authority, the State Ethics Commission, or governing boards of public two-year and four-year colleges. The Governor may not use this authority to remove someone the Governor appointed to fill a vacancy in an elected office. The provision would take effect on October 1, 2026, and allows removal at any time after it takes effect.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 17EnactedBecame Law
- Apr 8Third Reading in Second House
- Vote recorded Third Reading in Second House. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1251. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Hovey motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1249. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Hovey motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1250. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Pringle Motion to Concur In and Adopt Senate Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1326. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 8Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development 1st Substitute Offered (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)Minor
- Apr 8Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development 1st Amendment Offered (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)Minor
- Apr 8Hovey motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1249Major
- Apr 8Hovey motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1250Major
- Apr 8Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1251Passed Senate
- Apr 8Pringle Motion to Concur In and Adopt Senate Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1326Major
- Apr 8Ready to Enroll
- Apr 8EnrolledTo Governor
- Apr 8Signature Requested
- Apr 8Delivered to GovernorMinor
- Feb 19Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)Minor
- Feb 18Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development 1st Substitute (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)
- Feb 18Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development 1st Amendment (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)
- Feb 18Reported Out of Committee Second House
- Feb 10Third Reading in House of Origin
- Vote recorded Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 329. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 330. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Third Reading in House of Origin. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 331. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 10State Government Engrossed Substitute Offered (State Government)Minor
- Feb 10Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 329Major
- Feb 10Oliver 1st Amendment OfferedMinor
- Feb 10Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 330Major
- Feb 10Hendrix intended to vote "Abstain"
- Feb 10Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 331Passed House
- Feb 10Engrossed
- Feb 10Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic DevelopmentMinor
- Feb 10Pending Committee Action in Second House (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)
- Feb 5Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (State Government)Minor
- Feb 4Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (State Government)
- Jan 14Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on State GovernmentMinor
- Jan 14Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (State Government)Introduced
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