HB513 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: K.L. Brown
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Jacksonville State University, board of trustees, authorized to participate in meetings by telephone or video conference under certain conditions
Summary: HB513 lets the Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees join meetings remotely by phone or video while ensuring the public can watch or listen, and it sets physical presence rules for decision-making.
What This Bill Does
It allows board members to participate in meetings via telephone or video conference if the notice and public access requirements of the Open Meetings Act are met. Remote participation counts as being present in person for all purposes. A majority of the quorum must still be physically present at the noticed location to conduct business, and any electronic communications must comply with the Open Meetings Act; the law becomes effective immediately after the governor approves it.

Who It Affects
Members of the Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees and its committees, who may participate remotely but must have a physical majority present to conduct business.
Members of the public, who must be able to listen to or observe meetings remotely when remote participation is used.

Key Provisions
Board members may participate in meetings by telephone conference, video conference, or similar equipment, as long as all participants can hear each other at the same time.
Remote participation counts as presence in person for all purposes.
A majority of a quorum must be physically present at the location noticed to conduct any business or deliberation.
Electronic communications must be used in compliance with the Alabama Open Meetings Act, and notices must be provided under the Act with equipment that allows the public to listen to or observe simultaneously.
Effective date: the act becomes effective immediately after governor's approval.

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