HB305 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Marcus ParamoreRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Gas districts formed by two or more municipalities, board of directors, fee for board meetings increased

Summary

The bill raises how gas district boards funded by multiple municipalities are compensated for each meeting, increasing director and chair fees.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would raise the director's meeting fee from $1,000 to $1,750 and the chair's meeting fee from $1,250 to $2,000, for each meeting attended. The limit of one meeting per calendar month remains. It continues to allow reimbursement of actual expenses and keeps the existing board structure and appointment rules, with the changes taking effect October 1, 2024.

Who It Affects

• Municipal gas districts formed by two or more municipalities, whose boards would pay higher per-meeting fees to directors and the chair
• Governments of the member municipalities that appoint board members, which would be responsible for those increased expenditures

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 11-50-393 to increase director per-meeting fee to $1,750 and chair per-meeting fee to $2,000
• Fees remain subject to a limit of one meeting per calendar month and are paid at the board's discretion
• Directors may be reimbursed for actual expenses; the chair may also be reimbursed for expenses
• 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

Counties & Municipalities