SB160 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ben H. Brooks
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Rusty Glover Vivian Davis Figures
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: University of South Alabama, board of trustees, authorized to participate in meetings by telephone or video conference under certain conditions
Summary: Allows the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees to participate in meetings by teleconference or video, while preserving public access and requiring physical presence for decision-making.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the board and its committees may join meetings remotely via telephone or video so all participants can hear each other. Remote participation counts as being present in person for all purposes. However, a majority of a quorum must be physically present at the noticed location to conduct any business or deliberations. The meetings must comply with the Alabama Open Meetings Act, and the public must be able to listen to or observe the meetings remotely.

Who It Affects
Board of Trustees of the University of South Alabama (and its committees): may participate remotely, with remote attendance counting as presence, subject to physical presence requirements for conducting business.
Members of the public and other observers: retain access to listen to or observe meetings remotely when meetings are conducted under the Open Meetings Act.

Key Provisions
Allows board/committee members to participate by telephone conference or video conference so all participants can hear each other.
Remote participation counts as present in person for all purposes.
A majority of a quorum must be physically present at the noticed location to conduct business or deliberations.
Electronic communications must be used in compliance with the Alabama Open Meetings Act, and the public must have the opportunity to listen to or observe the meetings remotely.
Effective immediately following passage and governor's 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: University of South Alabama