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HB190 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
James O. Gordon
James O. Gordon
Democrat
Session
Regular Session 2010
Title
Class 2 municipalities (Mobile), library board, number of members the same as number of members of city council
Summary

The size of a Class 2 municipality's public library board will be the same as the municipality's city council size.

What This Bill Does

In Class 2 municipalities, the public library board members appointed by the governing body must equal the number of members on the municipality's city council. This bill also repeals laws that conflict with this change. It becomes effective immediately after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
  • Public library boards in Class 2 municipalities; their size will be set to match the number of members on the municipality's city council.
  • Governing bodies (city councils) of Class 2 municipalities; they will determine and appoint the library board so its size equals their own council size.
Key Provisions
  • In Class 2 municipalities, the number of members on a public library board appointed by the governing body shall equal the number of members of the municipality's governing body.
  • All laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act are repealed.
  • The act takes effect immediately following passage and approval by the Governor.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Municipalities

Bill Actions

Delivered to Governor at 12:55 p.m. on March 25, 2010.

Assigned Act No. 2010-267.

Clerk of the House Certification

Enrolled

Signature Requested

Passed Second House

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 571

Third Reading Passed

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation No. 3

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 205

Third Reading Passed

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Mobile County Legislation

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 9, 2010 House Passed
Yes 48
Abstained 24
Absent 31

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 23, 2010 Senate Passed
Yes 23
Abstained 2
Absent 10

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature