Senate Bill 77 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Feb 17, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Josh CarnleySenator
Republican
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Title: Sunset law; 911 Board continued with modification until October 1, 2028
Summary: SB77 would extend the Alabama statewide 911 Board to October 1, 2028 and change how members are appointed, allowing immediate appointment subject to later Senate rejection.
What This Bill Does
Extends the 911 Board’s existence to October 1, 2028 and changes the appointment rule so members begin serving on appointment and can be rejected later by the Senate. The bill preserves the board’s duties, including running the statewide 911 system, managing the 911 Fund and statewide charge, publishing an annual report, studying rates, and certifying PSAP personnel. It reorganizes the board to 13 seats representing districts and specific provider groups with four-year terms and a process for filling vacancies. For future terms, some appointments would require Senate confirmation, and interim appointments may take effect immediately when the Senate is not in session.

Who It Affects
Group 1: State government and the 911 Board (Governor, Senate, and appointing authorities) – they would implement a new appointment process, adjust term lengths, and handle vacancies.
Group 2: 911 service providers, districts, PSAPs, and Alabama residents – they would experience changes in funding administration, governance, certification programs for telecommunicators, and the deployment/operation of the statewide 911 system and related charges.

Key Provisions
Extends the existence of the statewide 911 Board to October 1, 2028.
Changes board member appointments to begin serving upon appointment, with potential later rejection by the Senate.
Preserves and continues Sections 11-98-1 to 11-98-16 and creates a 13-member board with defined representation.
Specifies the composition: seven district-representative seats, two CMRS providers, two local exchange carriers, and two cable companies, with four-year terms and staggered start terms.
For terms expiring after July 1, 2015, Governor-appointed members are subject to Senate confirmation; interim appointments may take effect immediately if the Senate is not in session.
Board duties include publishing a 911 Annual Report, administering the 911 Fund and statewide charge, distributing revenue, funding training/grants, certifying PSAP telecommunicators, deploying a statewide 911 voice/data system, and adopting implementing rules.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Occupational Licensing Boards