House Bill 220 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris PringleRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Multi-member boards; Governor, Speaker, and President Pro Tempore authorized to replace any board member whom Governor, Speaker, or President Pro Tempore has appointing authority over

Summary

HB220 would let Alabama's Governor, Speaker, and President Pro Tempore remove and replace any board member they appoint at any time, subject to existing qualifications, with higher-education governing boards exempt, effective October 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes removal and replacement of board members appointed by the Governor, the Speaker, or the President Pro Tempore at any time. The replacement must meet the applicable qualifications set by state law and follow existing removal processes. It does not apply to the governing boards of two-year or four-year public higher education institutions. The measure becomes effective October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Board members appointed by the Governor, the Speaker, or the President Pro Tempore: may be removed and replaced at any time by the appointing authority.
• Two-year or four-year public higher education governing boards: exempt from these removal provisions and not subject to these changes.

Key Provisions

• Section 1(c): The Governor, the Speaker, and the President Pro Tempore may remove and replace any board member they appoint at any time, provided the new member meets the applicable qualifications and follows existing law.
• Section 1(d): The authority does not apply to the governing boards of any two-year or four-year public higher education institutions.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 11, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Authorities, Boards, & Commissions