SB84 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rodger SmithermanSenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

Tom Butler

Session

Regular Session 2021

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

The bill expands the Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission by adding one senator and one representative from the minority caucus as members, appointed by the Lt. Governor and the Speaker respectively.

What This Bill Does

It changes the commission’s membership to include two additional appointees from the minority caucus. These new members are one senator and one representative chosen by the Lt. Governor and the Speaker, respectively. The rest of the commission’s leadership and other members remain in place, and the bill sets term lengths, meeting rules, and reporting requirements. The changes take effect on the first day of the third month after the Governor signs the act.

Who It Affects

• Members of Alabama’s minority caucus in the Senate and House of Representatives, who may become commissioned members through the new appointment process.
• Alabama residents and communities around major military facilities (e.g., Redstone Arsenal, Anniston Army Depot, Maxwell Air Force Base, Fort Rucker) whose economic and stability planning may be influenced by the commission’s work on military resources and relocations.

Key Provisions

• Adds 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 to the Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission.
• Preserves the existing structure of the commission, including the chair (Lieutenant Governor), two vice chairs, and other listed members such as the Adjutant General, secretaries of various agencies, and four major facility representatives.
• Members serve four-year terms with the possibility of unlimited reappointments and remain on the commission until a replacement is appointed.
• The commission may meet via teleconference or similar methods, with notice given under open meetings rules, and can receive gifts or donations to support its work through the Military Stability Foundation.

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