SB302 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: Relating to Jefferson County; to amend Section 45-37-90.03 of the Code of Alabama 1975, as last amended by Act 2015-213, establishing the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority, to provide for two additional members on the board of directors and to further provide for vacancies on the board of directors under certain conditions.
Summary: SB302 expands the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority board by adding two new members, and updates how vacancies are filled and how terms and representation work.
What This Bill Does
It increases the board from 9 to 11 members by adding two new seats: one filled by a Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau member and one elected Jefferson County resident chosen through a Senate/House delegation process with alternating appointments. The bill sets four-year terms for seven elected seats and limits them to three consecutive full terms, outlines how vacancies are filled (including deadlines and replacement process), designates certain residency requirements, and requires the board to elect a chair and operate with expense reimbursement for members. It also outlines how initial and future appointments are to be made and recorded, with an immediate effective date after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Jefferson County residents, including residents of the largest municipality and those in areas served by the county's branch courthouse, who gain or continue representation on the Civic Center Authority board.
Local government and organizations involved in appointments (the mayor or county chief executive, the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the state Senate/House delegations) who will appoint or elect board members and oversee the new structure.

Key Provisions
Two new board members are added, increasing the board size to 11: one from the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau and one elected Jefferson County resident, with appointment by Senate/House delegations and alternating process going forward.
Seven elected seats have four-year terms with a limit of three consecutive full terms; vacancies can be filled by the appointing body or, if not filled within 60 days, by the remaining board members; terms begin October 1 and have specific seat designations and residency requirements.

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Subjects: Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority, additional members provided, filling of vacancies, Section 45-37-90.3 amended