HB335 Summary

• Clarifies the Alabama Fire College as an independent institution of postsecondary education operated under the Alabama Firefighters' Personnel Standards and Education Commission, with all college assets remaining state property titled to the Commission.

• Revises the commission membership from seven to seven members, including representatives nominated by the Professional Firefighters Association, Alabama Firefighters Association, Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs, Alabama Association of Volunteer Fire Departments, the State Fire Marshal, and two members appointed by the Governor (reduced from four).

• Requires all commission member nominees to be confirmed by the Senate before becoming members, with vacant seats filled by the original nominating entity for the remainder of the term.

• Establishes a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee composed of three members from each house of the Legislature, including the senator and representative from the districts where the Alabama Fire College is located, to oversee and review all facets of the Commission.

• Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.