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AL SB261

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Rodger Smitherman

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2020

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 31-14-3 of the Alabama Code to add two new members to the Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission: one senator and one representative appointed by the Lieutenant Governor from the minority caucus.

  • Renumbers existing commission member provisions to accommodate the new minority caucus appointees while maintaining all previously established membership positions.

  • Commission membership continues to include the Lieutenant Governor (chair), legislative leaders, six legislators, retired military members, civic leaders, and heads of state agencies including the Alabama National Guard, Department of Commerce, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Economic and Community Affairs.

  • Requires appointing authorities to coordinate appointments to ensure the commission's membership reflects the racial, gender, geographic, urban, rural, and economic diversity of the state.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission, membership, to include one senator and one representative appointed by Lt. Governor from the minority caucus, Sec. 31-14-3 am'd.

Boards and Commissions

Last Action

Pending third reading on day 13 Favorable from Veterans and Military Affairs with 1 amendment

3/12/2020

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Military Affairs3/3/2020

Full Bill Text

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