HB199 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris EnglandRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Pardons and Paroles; increased members on board

Summary

HB199 would expand the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles from 3 to 5 members and change how the board is appointed and governed.

What This Bill Does

The bill increases the board size to five and aims to ensure diverse representation across demographics and regions. It requires at least one member to be a current or former law enforcement officer with 10 years of relevant experience. When a vacancy arises, the Governor would appoint from a list of five nominees chosen by a nominating committee chaired by the Lt. Governor, the Speaker of the House, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; the Governor must appoint within 10 days, and the appointment is subject to Senate confirmation (if not voted on before sine die it is deemed confirmed). Members would serve six-year terms starting July 1, with a designated chair, oath of office, and impeachment and incapacity provisions. The bill also sets a quorum requirement and spells out compensation for board members.

Who It Affects

• Board of Pardons and Paroles members who would serve on a five-person board with new diversity and experience requirements.
• Governor and legislative leaders who manage the appointment process and oversight, plus nominees who would be considered by the nominating committee and confirmed by the Senate.

Key Provisions

• Increase board size from three to five members.
• Include a diversity requirement reflecting Alabama's demographics and geography.
• Require at least one member to be an experienced law enforcement officer with 10+ years in related duties.
• Create a five-name nominating list for vacancies and require the Governor to appoint from that list within 10 days, with Senate confirmation rules.
• Establish a board nominating committee led by the Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
• Set six-year terms starting July 1 and allow interim appointments when needed.
• Designate a chair chosen by the Governor and require oath and impeachment procedures; provide incapacity process.
• Specify a quorum requirement for board business (text indicates two to three members).
• Provide compensation for the chair and members and outline payment from the State Treasury.
• Effective date: October 1, 2024.

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

Subjects

Incarceration