SB88 Summary

• Clarifies the Alabama Fire College as an independent institution of postsecondary education operated under the supervision and control of the Alabama Firefighters' Personnel Standards and Education Commission.

• Revises the commission membership from nine to seven members, including representatives from professional firefighter associations, the State Fire Marshal, and two Governor-appointed members requiring Senate confirmation.

• Reduces Governor-appointed members from four to two and establishes staggered appointment schedules for the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs (2013) and Alabama Association of Volunteer Fire Departments (2014).

• Creates a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee composed of three members from each house to study and oversee all facets of the commission, with the senator and representative from the district where the Alabama Fire College is located serving as automatic members.

• Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.