HB26 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matt SimpsonRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Licensing boards, commissions required to notify new members of potential violation for receiving more than one compensation, Sec. 41-9A-3 added.

Summary

HB26 would require Alabama occupational licensing boards to inform new appointees about the rule that a person cannot receive more than one state salary, and to require annual certification of board members' eligibility to be paid for serving.

What This Bill Does

Adds a new requirement that each occupational licensing board notify newly appointed members about the restriction on receiving more than one state salary. Requires all board members to sign an annual statement confirming they are eligible to receive salary or compensation for serving on the board. The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Newly appointed members of Alabama occupational licensing boards, agencies, or commissions: must be notified of the salary restriction.
• All current and future members of Alabama occupational licensing boards, agencies, or commissions: must sign an annual certification of eligibility to receive compensation for serving on the board.

Key Provisions

• Boards must notify each newly appointed board member of the restriction on receiving more than one salary or compensation from the state, under Section 36-6-3.
• Each board member must sign an annual statement confirming eligibility to receive salary or compensation for serving on the board, under Section 36-6-3.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Licenses and Licensing