SB249 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tim MelsonSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Advisory Board to the State Health Officer, authorize to meet by electronic means and establish rules of procedures for meetings, Sec. 22-21-27 am'd.
Summary: SB 249 allows the Advisory Board to the State Health Officer to meet by electronic means and requires it to adopt rules of procedure for its meetings.
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes the advisory board to hold meetings electronically. It requires the board to establish and adopt written rules of procedure for its meetings. Electronic meetings must comply with the Open Meeting Act. The board, which is a 17-member panel advising the State Health Officer on hospitals and health care facilities, would continue to meet at least twice a year.

Who It Affects
Advisory Board members (17 positions) – can participate in meetings electronically and must follow new rules of procedure.
Hospitals, healthcare providers, and related professionals represented on the board (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, administrators, nursing home operators, hospice, assisted living) – input and participation may be facilitated by electronic meetings.
The general public/state health interests – meetings remain subject to the Open Meeting Act, ensuring transparency.

Key Provisions
Authorizes the advisory board to meet by electronic means.
Requires the advisory board to establish rules of procedure for its meetings.
Electronic meetings must comply with the Open Meeting Act.
Maintains board composition of 17 members drawn from hospitals, medical professionals, nursing, pharmacy, human resources, nursing home associations, hospice, assisted living, and a consumer representative.
Board must meet at least twice a year and on the call of the State Health Officer; members serve five-year terms and are reimbursed for expenses but not compensated.

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