HB557 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Lynn Greer

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

University of North Alabama, Board of Trustees revised to replace State Superintendent of Ed with at-large member, congressional districts amended to reflect current districts, Sec. 16-51-3 am'd.

Summary

HB557 would change the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees by removing the State Superintendent of Education as a member and adding an additional at-large member from inside or outside Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 16-51-3 to revise the board’s membership. Specifically, the State Superintendent of Education would be replaced on the board by an at-large member appointed from within or outside the state. The Governor would continue to appoint trustees with Senate confirmation, and the Governor would remain the ex officio president of the board.

Who It Affects

• State Superintendent of Education (loses a seat on the UNA Board of Trustees).
• University of North Alabama and Alabama public governance (the board’s composition changes to include a different at-large member, potentially altering board perspectives and decisions)

Key Provisions

• Replace the State Superintendent of Education as a member of the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees with an at-large member appointed from within or outside the state.
• Maintain the Governor’s role as the appointing authority with Senate confirmation and keep the Governor as ex officio president of the board.
• Preserve the general framework of board composition (district residents and at-large members) while implementing the replacement, with the act becoming effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor 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

University of North Alabama