HB329 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chad RobertsonRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Jacksonville State University, membership of board of trustees revised

Summary

The bill expands Jacksonville State University’s Board of Trustees at-large seats from two to four, with two in-state and two out-of-state members.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the board would have four at-large trustees instead of two, with two residing in Alabama and two residing outside Alabama. The rest of the board’s structure remains (two members from the local congressional district and one from each other district, plus the Governor as ex officio president). The bill does not specify additional changes to how district seats are filled beyond the at-large expansion, and it retains the Governor’s ex officio presidency.

Who It Affects

• Jacksonville State University and its Board of Trustees, which will gain two additional at-large seats (bringing total to four) and adjust the residency mix of those seats.
• Alabama residents and potential trustees (as well as residents outside Alabama) who may become eligible for the new in-state and out-of-state at-large seats, expanding who can serve on the board.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 16-52-3 to increase at-large trustees from two to four.
• Outlines that the four at-large seats include two trustees who reside within Alabama and two who reside outside Alabama.
• Maintains existing structure of two district-based members from the local congressional district and one from each other congressional district, with the Governor as ex officio president.
• Trustees appointed for six-year terms, limited to three full terms; no JSU employee may serve.
• Act becomes effective immediately.

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

Subjects

Education