HJR21 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack Williams

Republican

Session

Second Special Session 2015

Title

University of Alabama at Birmingham Liaison Commission, created

Summary

Establishes the University of Alabama at Birmingham Liaison Commission to improve communication and trust between UAB, Birmingham, Jefferson County, and the University of Alabama System.

What This Bill Does

Creates a new commission with specified members from state government, local government, UAB leadership, and five appointed members from both the Senate and House. It requires diverse representation, aims to strengthen ties between the UA System and Birmingham/Jefferson County, and directs the commission to meet, elect a chair, and report its activities regularly. It also provides clerical support and authorizes per diem and travel payments for members.

Who It Affects

• Members of the commission (state senators and representatives, Birmingham mayor and city council president, Jefferson County Commission chair and county manager, UAB faculty senate president, UAB student body president, and five appointed members from both the Senate and House) who will participate and be compensated for meetings.
• The City of Birmingham, Jefferson County, and the broader UAB community, who are expected to benefit from improved communication and trust with the University of Alabama System.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the University of Alabama at Birmingham Liaison Commission with specific membership slots (Senate, House, city and county officials, UAB leaders, and appointed members).
• Requires inclusive membership that reflects racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity.
• States the commission's goal is to work with the UA System Board of Trustees UAB Liaison Committee to strengthen the relationship with Birmingham and Jefferson County and foster trust with these communities.
• Duties include scheduling an initial meeting within 30 days to elect a chair and plan actions, and publishing findings to the Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore of the Senate by the first day of the 2016 Regular Session and in every regular session thereafter.
• Provides clerical assistance upon request and allows commission members to receive regular legislative pay, per diem, and travel expenses for meetings, paid from funds appropriated to the Legislature.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative