SJR82 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Legislature, Task Force on Outdated Boards and Commissions, created, review of existing boards and commissions that are not active
Summary: SJR82 creates a temporary task force to review Alabama's boards and commissions and recommend eliminating those that are outdated or expired.
What This Bill Does
It establishes the Alabama Task Force on Outdated Boards and Commissions with a diverse mix of government leaders and experts. The task force will examine existing boards and commissions to identify ones that are outdated or expired and may be eliminated. It must meet after the 2015 session and report its findings and proposed changes by the fifth day of the 2016 Regular Session, at which point the task force will be dissolved; it also provides for staff support and compensation for legislative members involved in meetings.

Who It Affects
State boards and commissions in Alabama may be reviewed and potentially eliminated if found outdated or expired.
Legislators and other participants on the task force (including the Governor's appointee and staff) will receive compensation, per diem, and travel expenses for task force activities.

Key Provisions
Establishment and composition of the Alabama Task Force on Outdated Boards and Commissions, including specific members (Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, co-chairs of Rules Committees, minority party members, Governor appointee, Secretary of State, Senate Sunset Committee chair, House Boards/Agencies/Commissions chair, and other experts) and a requirement for diversity.
Duties and timeline: the task force will review existing boards and commissions to identify outdated or expired ones, organize an initial meeting after the 2015 session, report findings and proposed legislation by the fifth day of the 2016 Regular Session, and then be dissolved; it will have access to staff and funding for its work, and legislative members will receive compensation and travel expenses.

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