HJR359 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack Williams

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Ethics Commission, urged to communicate the need to file Economic Interests statements with appointed members of Boards and Commissions

Summary

The bill urges the State Ethics Commission to improve communication about the Economic Interests filing requirement to appointed, non-compensated board and commission members.

What This Bill Does

This House Joint Resolution asks the Ethics Commission to tell executive directors and chairs of boards with non-compensated appointees that those members must file Statements of Economic Interests, and to set up a system so those directors communicate the filing rules to their board members. It does not create new laws or penalties; it expresses legislative support for better notification and compliance.

Who It Affects

• Appointed, non-compensated board and commission members who must file Statements of Economic Interests and may need clearer guidance about the requirement
• Executive directors and chairs of boards (where applicable) who would be responsible for communicating and enforcing the filing requirements to their members

Key Provisions

• Urges the State Ethics Commission to communicate the need for filing Statements of Economic Interests to executive directors and chairs of such boards and to ensure communication to board members
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to the Executive Director of the State Ethics Commission as a formal expression of the Legislature's intent

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative