SB81 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Tom Butler

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Armory Commission, membership increased from nine to 15 members, Secs. 31-4-1, 31-4-3 am'd.

Summary

SB81 would expand the Armory Commission of Alabama from nine to 15 members, adding three members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and three by the Speaker of the House, and require the commission to meet at least twice a year.

What This Bill Does

The bill increases the Armory Commission's size to 15 members and adds three LG-appointed and three Speaker-appointed members. The Governor and other current top officials remain on the commission, with all members serving six-year terms and future appointments subject to Senate confirmation. The Governor remains the chair, and the commission is required to meet at least twice per year and manage its duties and finances as before, including a diversity requirement for appointments.

Who It Affects

• Armory Commission members and potential appointees (new LG- and Speaker-appointed members, along with existing members) will participate in a larger, 15-member body and follow six-year terms with Senate confirmation for future appointments.
• Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House (appointing authorities) gain increased appointment responsibility, adding three members each to the Armory Commission and influencing its composition and diversity.

Key Provisions

• Increase Armory Commission membership from nine to 15 members, adding three members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and three appointed by the Speaker of the House.
• Require the commission to meet at least twice per year and set six-year terms for all members, with future appointments subject to Senate confirmation and the Governor as chair.

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Subjects

Armory Commission