HB64 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Phillip PettusRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: University of North Alabama, technical correction removing reference to State Superintendent of Edu., at-large member from within or without state added, Secs. 16-51-1, 16-51-3 am'd.
Summary: HB 64 would remove the State Superintendent of Education from the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees and add one more at-large member from inside or outside Alabama.
What This Bill Does
The bill changes the UNA Board of Trustees by amending Sections 16-51-1 and 16-51-3. It removes the State Superintendent of Education from the board and adds an additional at-large trustee who can come from within or outside the state. The Governor remains the ex officio president of the board. It becomes law and takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects
University of North Alabama Board of Trustees: composition is changed by removing the State Superintendent of Education and adding an additional at-large member.
State Superintendent of Education: no longer serves as a member of the UNA Board of Trustees.
Potential and current candidates for at-large seats: the pool is affected by the addition of an extra at-large seat from within or outside the state.
Governor: continues to serve as ex officio president of the board.

Key Provisions
Remove the State Superintendent of Education from membership of the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees and add an additional at-large member from within or outside the state (affecting Section 16-51-3(a)).
Establish the act’s effective date as the first day of the third month after its 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