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AL HB662

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

Christopher England

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2013

AI Summary

  • Amends qualifications for Tuscaloosa City Board of Education membership to require candidates be at least 18 years old and district members reside in their district for 90 days before election and throughout their term.

  • Establishes $50 qualification filing fee for board candidates, with provision for financially unable candidates to file verified statement of indigence supported by three city electors.

  • Requires board chair candidates to reside in the city for 90 days before election and remain a city resident during their term.

  • Aligns board member powers, duties, compensation, and responsibilities with general law provisions for city boards of education under Alabama Code 1975.

  • Repeals Acts 1973, Act 873 and Sections 8, 9, 10, and 12 of Act 97-616 relating to compensation, audits, and meetings as nonconforming with general law.

Legislative Description

Tuscaloosa, city board of education, qualifications for membership revised, operation of board, Act 97-616, 1997 Reg Sess., am'd.; Act 873, 1973 Reg. Sess., repealed

Tuscaloosa

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 11:59 p.m. on May 20, 2013.

5/20/2013

Committee Referrals

Local Legislation No. 14/30/2013
Tuscaloosa County Legislation4/23/2013

Full Bill Text

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