HB84 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Danny GarrettRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Alabama Trust Fund, virtual meetings, provided for, operation of board provided for, Sec. 36-17-21 added.
Summary: HB84 allows the Alabama Trust Fund Board of Trustees to hold meetings by virtual means and uses State Treasurer facilities for administration, including scheduling and notification.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes meetings by telephone or video conference, or similar equipment, so all participants can hear each other. It treats virtual participation as presence in person for quorum, deliberation, and action. It requires public access to listen to or observe meetings at the same time, to the extent required by Amendment 450. It requires the State Treasurer to provide facilities, schedule meetings, and issue notices following Amendment 450 and the Open Meetings Act.

Who It Affects
Board of Trustees of the Alabama Trust Fund – may meet virtually and have virtual attendance count toward quorum and actions.
State Treasurer and staff – must provide facilities, handle scheduling and notices for meetings.
The general public – must be allowed to listen to or observe meetings in real time.

Key Provisions
Adds Section 36-17-21 authorizing board meetings by telephone conference, video conference, or similar equipment.
Virtual attendance counts as presence in person for quorum and for deliberation and action.
Public access requirement: equipment must allow the public to listen to or observe meetings concurrently.
State Treasurer facilities to be used for administration, including scheduling and notifying meetings.
Meeting notices must follow Amendment 450 and the Open Meetings Act.
Effective immediately upon 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: Alabama Trust Fund