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SB121 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Hank Sanders
Hank Sanders
Democrat
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Lowndes Co., co. board of education, compensation
Summary

The bill lets the Lowndes County Board of Education pay its members up to $1,000 a month for their work, starting with the next term.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, board members could receive compensation for their service. The monthly amount cannot exceed $1,000 and is determined by a majority vote of the board. The measure takes effect shortly after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
  • Lowndes County Board of Education members — could be paid up to $1,000 per month for their service, as decided by the board majority.
  • Lowndes County residents/taxpayers — potential public cost or budget impact from paying board members.
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: Beginning the next term of office, board members may receive reasonable compensation not to exceed $1,000 per month, as set by a majority vote of the board.
  • Section 2: The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Lowndes County

Bill Actions

S

Assigned Act No. 2017-68.

S

Enrolled

H

Signature Requested

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 186

H

Third Reading Passed

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 138

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Singleton motion to Carry Over to the Call of the Chair adopted Voice Vote

S

Third Reading Carried Over to Call of the Chair

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 28, 2017 Senate Passed
Yes 20
Abstained 3
Absent 12

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 9, 2017 House Passed
Yes 22
Abstained 72
Absent 9

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature