SB343 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Jan 14, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: Relating to Jefferson County; to amend Section 45-37-91.04 of the Code of Alabama 1975, providing for the board of directors of the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitor's Bureau, to provide for the appointment of an additional member of the board of directors.
Summary: SB343 adds the mayor (or designee) of the county's second-largest city to the Greater Birmingham CVB board and allows potential two more members if another metro county joins the area.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitor's Bureau board will include an additional member—the mayor or designee of the county's second-largest city—who will participate in appointing the at-large directors. The existing board structure (eight designated positions plus four at-large) remains in place, with the new member added to participate in at-large director appointments. If another county in the metro area joins by providing funding, the board can be expanded by two more members (appointed by that county) who serve at the pleasure of the appointing body; other terms and vacancy rules remain the same, and members are currently not paid but may be reimbursed for expenses.

Who It Affects
The mayor (or designee) of the county's second-largest city gains a seat on the Greater Birmingham CVB board and will help appoint the at-large directors.
Jefferson County and any additional metro-area counties could see changes in board size and appointment authority if another county joins the metro area; those counties' commissions would have power to appoint the two additional directors (if funding qualifies) who serve at the pleasure of the appointing body.

Key Provisions
Adds the mayor (or designee) of the county's second-largest city as a board member who participates in appointing the at-large directors.
Retains the existing structure of eight designated members plus four at-large members on the CVB board, with the new member joining these roles.
Provides that if another metro-area county joins by funding, the board can be expanded by two additional members, appointed by that county and serving at the pleasure of the appointing body.
Specifies terms for elected officials and at-large members follow current rules, with vacancies filled by the appointing body and compensation limited to expense reimbursement.
Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage.

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Subjects: Jefferson County, Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitor's Bureau, adds member appointed by second largest city in county