SB505 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve French

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Charles BishopJimmy HolleyVivian Davis FiguresScott BeasonLarry DixonTom ButlerArthur OrrHenry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr.Roger Bedford, Jr.Bobby DentonRusty GloverPaul SanfordTrip PittmanBen H. BrooksDel MarshHarri Anne Smith

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Legislative record, Secretary of the Senate to establish procedure to record and archive videos of session of Senate

Summary

SB505 would require the Secretary of the Senate to establish procedures to record and archive video of Senate sessions and to charge a fee to help cover the costs.

What This Bill Does

It would require the Secretary of the Senate to establish procedures to record on video all Senate sessions and to archive those videos. A reasonable fee may be charged for the videos, with the proceeds used to defray the costs of recording and archiving. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• The Secretary of the Senate and Senate staff, who would implement and maintain the video recording and archiving system and manage any related costs.
• The public, researchers, media, and other interested parties who may access or purchase archived Senate video recordings, with fees charged to cover costs.

Key Provisions

• The Secretary of the Senate shall establish procedures to implement and maintain a system to record on video all sessions of the Senate and to archive those recordings.
• A reasonable fee may be charged for the videos, with the proceeds used to defray the costs of recording and archiving; the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Legislature