HB379 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Howard

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission, membership, to include one senator appointed by Lt. Governor from the minority caucus, and one representative from minority caucus appointed by the Speaker of the House, Sec. 31-14-3 am'd.

Summary

HB379 would add two members from Alabama's minority caucus to the Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission.

What This Bill Does

It would amend Section 31-14-3 to include one senator from the minority caucus appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and one representative from the minority caucus appointed by the Speaker of the House as members of the Commission. The rest of the Commission's current structure—including the chair, vice chairs, and other members—would remain the same. The change is intended to promote inclusive and diverse representation on the Commission as it carries out its duties.

Who It Affects

• Senators from Alabama's minority caucus would gain a seat on the Commission, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor.
• Representatives from Alabama's minority caucus would gain a seat on the Commission, appointed by the Speaker of the House.

Key Provisions

• Adds one senator from the minority caucus to the Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor.
• Adds one representative from the minority caucus to the Commission, appointed by the Speaker of the House, and amends Section 31-14-3 accordingly (with the act becoming effective on the first day of the third month after passage).

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Subjects

Boards and Commissions