SB162 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tom ButlerSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: Relating to the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; to amend Section 34-29-67, Code of Alabama 1975, to increase the daily stipend for board members; and to authorize the board to increase the amount of the daily stipend at its discretion by rule.
Summary: SB162 increases the daily stipend for members of the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners from $200 to $600 per day and lets the board raise it further by rule.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the bill raises how much board members are paid for each day they work. It also empowers the board to set higher amounts in the future through rulemaking. Stipends and related board expenses would be paid from state funds and follow budgeting and appropriation rules, with payments authorized by the State Treasurer and approved by the Governor. The change becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the Governor approves the bill.

Who It Affects
Board members of the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (receive a higher daily stipend and may see future increases by rule).
Alabama state finances/taxpayers (funding for stipends comes from the state treasury and is subject to budgeting and appropriation).

Key Provisions
Amends Section 34-29-67 to set the daily stipend for board members at $600 per day (up from $200).
Authorizes the board to increase the daily stipend amount at its discretion by rule.
Keeps the requirement that board expenses be paid from state treasury funds, with payments made by warrant and approved by the Governor, within the usual budget process.
Effective date: the first day of the third month after the 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: Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; increase daily stipend for board members