SB311 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Clay Scofield

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Manufactured Housing Commission Advisory Board, further provided for, Sec. 24-6-3 am'd.

Summary

SB311 restructures the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission advisory board with new nomination, term, meeting, and ethics rules, and expands who can serve on it.

What This Bill Does

Creates a nine-member advisory board with six governor-appointed members (three from the manufactured housing industry chosen from AMHI nominees—two manufacturers and one retailer—and three consumer representatives) and three government representatives (local government, House member, and Senate member). Sets specific term lengths, adds conflict-of-interest and disclosure requirements, mandates diversity, sets compensation, and requires meetings at least four times per year with a five-member quorum; also specifies appointment timelines, vacancy procedures, and that the bill becomes effective a few months after passage.

Who It Affects

• Alabama manufacturing housing industry participants (manufacturers and retailers) who would gain representation on the advisory board and are limited to nominees from AMHI; AMHI employees are prohibited from serving.
• Consumers and general public in Alabama, including residents living in manufactured homes, who would serve as consumer representatives on the advisory board and are subject to ethics, disclosure, and eligibility rules.

Key Provisions

• Nine advisory board members: six governor-appointed (three industry representatives from AMHI nominees: two manufacturers and one retailer; three consumer representatives) and three government representatives (local government, House member, Senate member).
• Industry nominees must come from the Alabama Manufactured Housing Institute Association; no AMHI AMHA employee may serve.
• Consumer representatives include one appointee living in a manufactured home; district-based eligibility: one from districts 4 or 5, one from districts 3 or 6, and one from districts 1, 2, or 7.
• Government appointees: President Pro Tempore appoints a local government representative for an initial two-year term; the Speaker appoints a House member; the Lieutenant Governor appoints a Senate member.
• Appointments, vacancies, and terms: eligible for reappointment; vacancies filled by the appointing authority; successors serve five-year terms; government appointees have terms tied to their elected offices and may be reappointed.
• Conflict of interest: administrator must be free of conflicts; any pecuniary interest by a board member must be disclosed and the member must recuse from related actions; the Alabama Ethics Commission can investigate and removal can occur for conflicts.
• Diversity: board membership must reflect the state’s geographic, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity without regard to party affiliation.
• Chair and meetings: board selects a chair from its members (limited to two consecutive two-year terms); meets at least four times per year with five members constituting a quorum; notices and vacancies handled per rules.
• Compensation: non-legislative board members receive $100 per meeting day plus standard state per diem; legislative members receive their regular legislative compensation.
• Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage.

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

Subjects

Manufactured Housing Commission