SB126 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rusty Glover

Republican

Co-Sponsors

George M. “Marc” KeaheyBill HightowerVivian Davis FiguresTrip Pittman

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

University of South Alabama, board of trustees, members, term decreased, chair pro tempore authorized to call special meetings, Secs. 16-55-2, 16-55-5, 16-55-6 am'd.

Summary

SB126 overhauls the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees by changing who serves, shortening terms, realigning districts, and giving the chair pro tempore authority to call special meetings.

What This Bill Does

The bill changes board membership to include five state-at-large members and two United States-at-large members, and removes the State Superintendent of Education from the board, with district realignment based on a 1963 configuration. It shortens trustee terms from 12 years to six years, with current trustees retaining their existing terms until expiration. It also authorizes the chair pro tempore to call special meetings of the board in the same way as the Governor, while the Governor remains ex officio president and appointments continue to require Senate advice and consent.

Who It Affects

• Current and prospective trustees of the University of South Alabama board, who will see more state-at-large and U.S.-at-large seats and shorter six-year terms.
• State education leadership and Alabama residents, due to the removal of the State Superintendent of Education from the board and the realignment of the districts from which trustees are appointed.

Key Provisions

• Board composition to include five state-at-large members and two United States-at-large members; the State Superintendent of Education is removed as a member; three members from Mobile County remain.
• Appointments continue to be made by the Governor with the advice and consent of the State Senate; terms change from 12 years to six years for new appointees, with existing 12-year terms continuing until expiration.
• The senatorial districts from which trustees are appointed are realigned to the configuration that existed in 1963.
• The chair pro tempore of the board is authorized to call special meetings in the same manner as the Governor.

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

Subjects

University of South Alabama