SB261 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rodger SmithermanSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

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

Summary

SB261 would add two minority caucus members to the Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission—one senator and one representative—appointed by the Lt. Governor.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 31-14-3 to include two additional members from the minority caucus. These members are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and join the existing mix of the Lieutenant Governor, six legislators, four retired service members per major military facility, one civic leader, and various agency heads. The leadership structure and terms remain the same, with four-year terms and the possibility of reappointment; the commission is tasked with studying DoD resources, economic impact, and related policies to support military stability and job creation.

Who It Affects

• Members of the minority caucus (one senator and one representative) would be appointed to the commission by the Lieutenant Governor.
• The Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission would gain two additional members, potentially changing its deliberations and recommendations due to greater minority representation.

Key Provisions

• Adds two seats to the Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission: one senator from the minority caucus and one representative from the minority caucus, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor.
• These minority caucus members join the existing commission membership (Lieutenant Governor, six legislators, four retired service members per major facility, one civic leader, and the agency heads).
• Keeps the leadership structure: chair is the Lieutenant Governor; vice chairs are the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House (or their designees).
• Members serve four-year terms and may be reappointed; they remain on the commission until a replacement is appointed.
• Effective date: the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Boards and Commissions