HB626 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Alan Boothe
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Troy University, standing committees of board allowed to meet via teleconference pursuant to Open Meetings Act, Sec. 16-56-5 am'd
Summary: HB626 lets Troy University’s standing committees that only make recommendations to the board meet electronically, with required notice and Open Meetings Act compliance (excluding the executive committee).
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 16-56-5 to permit standing committees (except the executive committee) to meet by telephone, video, or other electronic means where all participants and the public can hear each other. The committee must have no authority beyond making recommendations to the full board. Meetings must be properly noticed and comply with the Alabama Open Meetings Act. The act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Standing committees of the Troy University Board of Trustees (excluding the executive committee) that only make recommendations to the full board, who can now meet electronically.
The public and board members who participate in or observe these committee meetings, who must be able to hear the proceedings and receive proper notice under the Open Meetings Act.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 16-56-5 to authorize standing committees that only make recommendations to meet via telephone conference, video conference, or other electronic means where all participants and the public may hear each other.
Excludes the executive committee from this electronic-meeting allowance.
Requires these meetings to be properly noticed and to comply with the Alabama Open Meetings Act.
Effective immediately upon the Governor's approval.

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Subjects: Troy University