SB95 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Donnie ChesteenSenator

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Alabama Municipal Electric Authority; director compensation revised

Summary

SB95 changes AMEA director pay from per‑meeting compensation to capped monthly fees starting in 2026.

What This Bill Does

The bill allows board members to receive a monthly fee instead of pay based on meetings, with caps of $1,750 per month for each director and $2,000 per month for the chair. It still allows reimbursement of actual expenses. The change takes effect January 1, 2026, and applies if the board chooses to compensate directors under this new monthly structure.

Who It Affects

• Board members of the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (including the chair) who may now receive monthly fees instead of per-meeting pay, up to the stated caps.
• Municipalities that contract with AMEA indirectly through the authority, as the change could affect AMEA's budgeting for director compensation.

Key Provisions

• Directors may be paid a monthly fee in lieu of per-meeting compensation; caps are up to $1,750 per month for each director and up to $2,000 per month for the chair.
• Actual expenses incurred in performing duties may be reimbursed.
• 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