HB326 Alabama 2021 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Chris PringleRepresentativeRepublican- Co-Sponsor
- Danny Crawford
- Session
- Regular Session 2021
- Title
- Foresters, Alabama Board of Registration for, board authorized to call special meetings in accordance with its bylaws, Sec. 34-12-34 am'd.
- Summary
HB326 allows the Alabama Board of Registration for Foresters to call special meetings in accordance with its bylaws.
What This Bill DoesHB326 amends Section 34-12-34 to explicitly authorize the board to call special meetings as provided by its bylaws. Special meetings would be held at times and places set by the bylaws, with a limit of not more than one meeting per calendar month, and notice must be given according to the bylaws. The bill keeps the board's requirements to hold at least two regular meetings each year and to annually elect or appoint a chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary who are board members, with a quorum of at least three voting members. It becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.
Who It Affects- Board members of the Alabama Board of Registration for Foresters: gain authority to call special meetings and must follow notice, quorum, and officer-election rules.
- Licensed foresters and forestry professionals in Alabama: potentially affected by board decisions and actions that occur during regular or special meetings.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Amends Section 34-12-34 to authorize the board to call special meetings in accordance with its bylaws.
- Special meetings shall be held at times and places set by the board's bylaws, with not more than one meeting per calendar month.
- Notice of all meetings shall be given in the manner provided by the bylaws.
- The board shall annually elect or appoint a chairman, vice-chairman, and a secretary, who are all members of the board.
- A quorum shall consist of not less than three voting members.
- The board must hold at least two regular meetings each year.
- The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.
- Subjects
- Foresters, State Board of Registration for
Bill Actions
Forwarded to Governor on May 6, 2021 at 11:21 p.m. on May 6, 2021.
Assigned Act No. 2021-435.
Clerk of the House Certification
Enrolled
Signature Requested
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1400
Third Reading Passed
Whatley motion to Carry Over to the Call of the Chair adopted Voice Vote
Third Reading Carried Over to Call of the Chair
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 663
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government
Bill Text
Votes
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 663
SBIR: Whatley motion to Adopt Roll Call 1391
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 1400
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature