HB303 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Napoleon BracyRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Education, Alabama State University, provides for electronic meetings of the board of trustees, Sec. 16-50-26 am'd.

Summary

HB303 would allow the Alabama State University Board of Trustees to hold meetings by phone or video conference and treat electronic participation as being present, with public access required.

What This Bill Does

It amends the law to let the Alabama State University Board of Trustees and its committees hold meetings by telephone, video conference, or similar means under certain conditions. Electronic participation counts as presence, and a majority of a quorum does not need to be physically present to conduct business, so long as the Open Meetings Act and public access rules are followed. The bill keeps the regular May and November meeting schedule and sets rules for special and emergency meetings, including notice requirements. It becomes law on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Board of Trustees members and committees of Alabama State University: may participate remotely by telephone or video conference and count toward meeting presence and quorum, rather than requiring everyone to be physically in the same room.
• The general public and media in Alabama: must be able to listen to or observe these meetings remotely, ensuring transparency and public access as required by law.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes meetings of the Board of Trustees and its committees by telephone, video conference, or similar means under conditions.
• Electronic participation counts as presence; a majority of a quorum does not need to be physically present to conduct business.
• Meetings must comply with the Alabama Open Meetings Act and provide public access, including remote listening/observing.
• Regular May and November meetings are maintained; special and emergency meeting rules are outlined, including notice requirements (special meetings by the president or four-member request; emergency meetings with at least 72 hours notice).
• Effective date: becomes law 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

Education