HB108 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve ClouseRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Houston County, Houston County Health Care Authority, board members to be appointed by county commission

Summary

HB108 would amend the Alabama Constitution to let the Houston County Commission appoint members to the Houston County Health Care Authority Board and require prompt replacement of six-year term directors.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the Houston County Commission would have the authority to appoint board members to the Houston County Health Care Authority, without requiring board nominations. Appointees must have good moral character and no felony or moral turpitude convictions. Directors who have completed a six-year term as of ratification must vacate and be replaced within 30 days; those who have not completed six years may finish their term. The board must amend its governing documents to reflect these new requirements.

Who It Affects

• Houston County residents: governance of the local health care authority would be controlled by the county commission through appointment of board members.
• Houston County Commission and the Houston County Health Care Authority Board: the commission would handle appointments and replacements, and the board would update its governing documents accordingly.

Key Provisions

• Constitutional amendment authorizing the Houston County Commission to appoint members to the Houston County Health Care Authority Board, with appointment discretion and without regard to board nominations.
• Replacement rule: any director who has completed a six-year term as of ratification must vacate and be replaced by the county commission within 30 days; directors who have not completed six years may finish their term.
• Appointee requirements: new directors must have good moral character and no felony or offense involving moral turpitude.
• Board governance: the Houston County Health Care Authority Board must amend its governing documents to reflect the amendment’s requirements.

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

Subjects

Houston County