HB33 Alabama 2015 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Lynn Greer

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2015

Title

University of North Alabama, Board of Trustees, reference to seventh and eighth congressional district residency requirement for four members of board changed to fifth congressional district, Sec. 16-51-3 am'd.

Summary

This bill changes the UNA Board of Trustees residency requirement from the seventh and eighth congressional districts to the fifth district to align with the university's location.

What This Bill Does

It rewrites the law so six board members must come from the fifth congressional district, instead of the seventh and eighth. Of those six, at least two must be residents of the county where the university is located. The rest of the board structure, including three members from the state at large and the Governor and State Superintendent of Education as ex officio members, plus the appointment process and terms, stays the same. The measure becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• University of North Alabama and its governance, by changing the district-based composition of its Board of Trustees to the fifth district and ensuring two members come from the university's county.
• Residents of the fifth congressional district who may be eligible or interested in serving on UNA's Board of Trustees, including at least two residents from the university's county.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 16-51-3 to use the fifth congressional district reference for the Board of Trustees six district-based seats (instead of the seventh and eighth districts).
• Requires at least two of the six district-based trustees to be residents of the county where the university is located.
• Keeps the existing overall board structure and appointment rules (three at-large members, State Superintendent of Education, Governor as ex officio president, appointment by Governor with Senate consent, and 12-year terms for most trustees).
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month following its passage and 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

Colleges and Universities