HB160 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul W. LeeRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Alabama Municipal Electric Authority; director compensation revised

Summary

HB160 changes AMEA directors' pay from per-meeting wages to fixed monthly stipends (directors up to $1,750; chair up to $2,000) starting January 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

The bill replaces the previous per-meeting pay rule with a monthly fee structure for AMEA board members and the chair. Directors could receive up to $1,750 each month, while the chair could receive up to $2,000 each month, with the option to reimburse actual expenses. The new pay framework takes effect on January 1, 2026 and applies to compensation decisions made by the board.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority board of directors and the chair, who would be paid fixed monthly amounts under the new caps and may still be reimbursed for actual expenses.
• Municipalities that contract with the AMEA and their representatives, who participate in the AMEA governance but are not directly compensated by this bill; potential indirect effects through changes in board compensation and governance.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 11-50A-6 to replace the prior per-meeting compensation (not to exceed $600) with a monthly fee structure: directors up to $1,750 per month and the chair up to $2,000 per month.
• Allows reimbursement of actual expenses for board members and the chair as part of performing duties.
• Effective date: January 1, 2026.

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

Subjects

Authorities, Boards, & Commissions