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 lets Alabama’s top leaders remove and replace board members they appoint at any time, with qualifications and some exceptions.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes the Governor, the Speaker of the House, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to remove and replace any board member they appoint at any time, following existing law. The new member must meet the board’s qualifications as defined by state law. The provisions do not apply to governing boards of two-year or four-year public higher education institutions. The act takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Individuals appointed by the Governor, the Speaker, or the President Pro Tempore to state boards, authorities, or commissions; they could be removed and replaced at any time by those leaders, as long as the replacement meets qualifications.
• Governing boards of two-year or four-year public higher education institutions; these boards are exempt from the changes and not subject to the removal and replacement provisions.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the Governor, the Speaker, and the President Pro Tempore to remove and replace at any time any board member they appoint.
• The replacement must meet the applicable qualifications to serve on the board as set forth in relevant state law.
• Excludes governing boards of any two-year or four-year public institutions of higher education from these provisions.
• Effective date: October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 18, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Authorities, Boards, & Commissions