SB229 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Keith KelleySenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Jacksonville State University, membership of board of trustees revised
Summary: SB229 would change Jacksonville State University's Board of Trustees to have four at-large members, with two living in Alabama and two living outside Alabama.
What This Bill Does
It increases the number of at-large trustees from two to four, specifying that two of these new at-large seats reside in-state and two reside outside the state. The appointment process, term length (six years), and term limit (up to three full terms) remain, and the Governor would still appoint trustees with Senate consent and serve as ex officio president. Other rules about compensation ( expenses only), age-related provisions, emeritus status, and employee eligibility on the board remain in place.

Who It Affects
Jacksonville State University and its Board of Trustees will see a revised composition, adding two more at-large seats and redefining residency requirements for those seats.
Alabama residents (in-state and out-of-state) who are potential candidates for at-large trustee positions in the future, since the pool and distribution of at-large seats are expanded.

Key Provisions
Increases at-large trustees from two to four, with two residing in Alabama and two residing outside Alabama.
Trustees are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, for six-year terms and may serve no more than three full terms.
No trustee may be paid beyond reimbursement of actual expenses incurred in duties.
A trustee aged 75 or older may continue to serve until the term ends; a departed trustee aged 70 or older may be designated Trustee Emeritus with honorary privileges.
No Jacksonville State University employee may serve on its board of trustees.
The 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