SB148 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tom ButlerSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Veterinary Examiners, State Board of, daily stipend increased for board members, board authorized to increase stipend by rule, Sec. 34-29-67 am'd.
Summary: SB148 raises the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Examiners’ daily stipend for members and lets the board raise it further by rule.
What This Bill Does
This bill increases the daily stipend for board members from $200 to $600 per day (or portion of a day) they are working. It also authorizes the board to increase that stipend further at its discretion through rulemaking. The stipend payments come from the State Treasury and follow budget and appropriation rules, with warrants approved by the Governor. The act takes effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Board members of the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Examiners: will receive a higher daily stipend ($600 per day) and may have the amount increased further via rule.
State government and taxpayers: funding for the higher stipend and board expenses will come from the State Treasury and require budget appropriations and Governor approval for payment warrants.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 34-29-67 to set the board members' daily stipend at $600 per day (for each day or portion thereof) they are engaged in board work.
Authorizes the board to increase the daily stipend amount at its discretion by rule.
Maintains that legal expenses of the board are paid from the State Treasury funds, subject to budget and appropriation, with warrants approved by the Governor.
Effective date: the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Veterinary Examiners, State Board of