SB265 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Pardons and Paroles Board, membership increased, pay scale adjusted, Sec. 15-22-20 am'd.

Summary

SB265 would expand the Board of Pardons and Paroles to five members, set their pay at $60,000, remove outdated language, and speed up nominating process for new members.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the board would have five members instead of three. Each member would be paid $60,000 per year. The bill removes obsolete language and clarifies that nominations must be submitted for consideration within the first five days of the next regular legislative session. The Governor would appoint members from five nominees put forward by a nominating board that includes top state officials, with the Senate's advice and consent required.

Who It Affects

• Board of Pardons and Paroles members and eligible nominees will increase to five, with a $60,000 annual salary for each (plus existing diversity requirements).
• Governor and Senate, who run and confirm board appointments, with a formal process that must occur within the first five legislative days of the next regular session.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 15-22-20 to increase Board of Pardons and Paroles membership from three to five and requires the board to reflect state diversity.
• Sets annual compensation for the board's chair and associate members at $60,000, paid from the State Treasury.
• Removes obsolete language from current law.
• Requires the Governor to consider nominations submitted within the first five legislative days of the next regular session, with a nominating board (Chief Justice, presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker, and President Pro Tempore) providing five nominees for appointment, subject to Senate advice and consent.

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

Subjects

Pardons and Paroles Board