SB81 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Apr 18, 2022

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Donnie ChesteenSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Tom Butler Clyde Chambliss Steve Livingston Clay Scofield David Sessions Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Alabama Trust Fund, virtual meetings, provided for, operation of board provided for, Sec. 36-17-21 added.
Summary: SB81 allows the Alabama Trust Fund board to hold meetings virtually and updates how the board operates.
What This Bill Does
It lets board members participate in meetings by telephone or video conference, and such participation counts as being present, including for quorum and decisions. It requires the public to be able to listen to or observe the meetings at the same time. It designates the State Treasurer’s office to handle meeting administration, scheduling, and notices, with notice procedures aligned with Amendment 450 and the Open Meetings Act.

Who It Affects
Members of the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Trust Fund - may participate via virtual means and have such participation count toward presence and quorum.
State Treasurer and its office - responsible for administering meetings, scheduling, and notices.
Public/Interested citizens - can listen to or observe meetings held under these provisions.

Key Provisions
Authorization of participation by telephone conference, video conference, or similar communications equipment for board or committee meetings.
Virtual participation constitutes presence in person for quorum, deliberation, and action.
Public access by virtual means to listen or observe meetings to the same extent required by Amendment 450.
State Treasurer facilities used for administration, scheduling, and notification of meetings.
Notice of meetings issued in the same manner as Amendment 450 and in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.
Effective immediately after passage and approval.

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Subjects: Alabama Trust Fund