HB153 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Artis McCampbellRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

University of West Alabama, board of trustees authorized to conduct certain meetings by video or telephone conference, Sec. 16-53-4 am'd.

Summary

Allows The University of West Alabama Board of Trustees to hold certain meetings by video or telephone under specified conditions.

What This Bill Does

It lets board and committee meetings be held remotely by telephone or video. Remote participation counts toward meeting presence for quorum, but at least one member must be physically present at the noticed location. A majority of a quorum must be physically present to conduct business. Meetings must follow the Open Meetings Act, and the public must be able to listen or observe remote meetings. The annual and quarterly meeting schedule remains, and special meetings can be called by the Governor or by eight trustees with written notice. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Board of Trustees of The University of West Alabama and its committees — may participate in meetings remotely while meeting quorum rules.
• Members of the public and stakeholders — can listen to or observe remote meetings under Open Meetings Act requirements.
• Governor — can call special meetings with notice, or respond to trustees' written request for a special meeting.

Key Provisions

• Annual meeting must be held on the first Monday in June at the institution, with quarterly meetings on the first Monday of every third month unless changed by the board; special meetings may be called by the Governor with at least 10 days' written notice or by eight trustees with written notice, again with at least 10 days' notice.
• Board or committee members may participate by telephone, video, or similar means, and such participation counts as presence for quorum, provided at least one member is physically present at the noticed location; a majority of a quorum must be physically present to conduct business.
• Electronic participation must comply with the Alabama Open Meetings Act, and the public must have the ability to listen to or observe the meetings when remote participation is used (except in emergencies).
• Executive and other committee meetings shall be scheduled by the board as provided (times and dates).
• Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after 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

University of West Alabama