Alabama officials would appoint members of the state archives board

The governor would appoint eight members. The House speaker and Senate president pro tempore, a Senate leader, would each appoint four. The board would include seven district residents, nine residents chosen from anywhere in Alabama, and the governor or a representative. District boundaries would be those in place on January 1, 2025. For one statewide seat each, the House speaker and Senate leader would choose from three candidates nominated by their chamber's minority leader. Appointing officials would coordinate their choices so the board reflects Alabama's diversity, including race, gender, location, and economic background. Seats would have staggered six-year terms starting January 1 in designated years from 2025 through 2030. If enacted, the act would take effect immediately and apply retroactively to January 1, 2025.

Appointing officials could remove their board members. The Senate Committee on Confirmations could review and reject appointments made by the governor. Removal would apply to every appointed archives board member. The stated committee review process would apply to the governor's appointments. A governor's appointee would serve from the appointment date unless the committee chose to review and then rejected the appointment. After a rejection, the Senate secretary would notify the governor and request a different appointee. Someone filling a vacancy caused by death, resignation, or removal would finish the remaining term. If enacted, the act would take effect immediately and apply retroactively to January 1, 2025.