HB332 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Yvonne Kennedy
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: James E. Buskey Randy Davis Victor Gaston Chad Fincher Jamie Ison Jim Barton Napoleon Bracy
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: University of South Alabama, board of trustees, authorized to participate in meetings by telephone or video conference under certain conditions
Summary: HB332 lets the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees join meetings by telephone or video conference, with public access, under specified conditions.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes remote participation by board members and committees via telephone or video, provided all participants can hear each other. Remote participation counts as being present for all purposes, including establishing a quorum, but a majority of the quorum must be physically present at the noticed location to conduct business. Meetings must follow the Open Meetings Act, and the public must have the opportunity to listen to or observe remotely. Notices must be given under the Open Meetings Act, and remote participation must preserve public access.

Who It Affects
Board of Trustees of the University of South Alabama and its committees, who may participate remotely but must have a majority physically present to conduct business.
Members of the Alabama public and university community who wish to observe or listen to meetings, who must be afforded simultaneous remote access (through telephone or video) as part of meeting notices.

Key Provisions
Allows board/committee meetings to be held by telephone conference, video conference, or similar equipment with all participants able to hear each other.
Remote participation counts as presence in person for all purposes, including quorum, but a majority of the quorum must be physically present at the noticed location to conduct business.
Electronic communications must comply with the Alabama Open Meetings Act and meetings must provide the public with an opportunity to listen or observe remotely.
Effective date: immediate upon passage and governor's approval (or as otherwise provided by law).

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Subjects: University of South Alabama