HB333 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Cynthia Lee AlmondAlabama Public Service Commission
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Justice Information Commission, membership further provided for judges of probate and municipal court judges, Sec. 41-9-592 am'd.
Summary: HB333 expands the Alabama Justice Information Commission’s voting membership to include probate and municipal court judges and adds a governor-appointed citizen to the advisory group.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 41-9-592 to add the Presidents of the Alabama Probate Judges Association and the Alabama Municipal Court Judges Association as voting members. It adds a citizen of Alabama, appointed by the Governor, to the advisory section and allows most members to designate a designee to maintain continuity. It requires members to leave the Commission if they no longer hold the position they represent. It becomes law on the first day of the third month after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Probate judges and municipal court judges (represented by their associations) gain voting seats on the Commission.
A citizen of Alabama appointed by the Governor will participate in the advisory section for public input.
All current members can designate a designee in writing (except the citizen appointee) to maintain continuity and attendance.

Key Provisions
Adds the Presidents of the Alabama Probate Judges Association and the Alabama Municipal Court Judges Association to the voting section of the Commission.
Adds a citizen of Alabama, appointed by the Governor, to the Advisory Section.
Allows members (except the citizen appointee) to designate a designee to maintain representation and attendance at meetings.
Requires removal from the Commission if a member no longer holds the position they represent.
Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month following its passage and Governor's 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: Boards and Commissions