SB 259 Alabama Senate · 2025 Regular Session

University of South Alabama; membership of Board of Trustees revised, meetings of the board further provided for

SB 259 revises the structure and meeting procedures for the Board of Trustees of the University of South Alabama. The bill increases the number of at-large board members from both the United States and the state, while eliminating appointments based on specific state senatorial districts. Trustees currently holding seats from those districts may complete their terms, after which new appointments will follow the revised at-large structure. Additionally, it changes the requirement for the annual meeting from the first Monday in June to sometime during June, and reduces the notice period for special meetings from 10 days to at least 24 hours.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Mar 19, 2025 Signed May 6, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · May 6, 2025

MODERATE

This bill revised the composition and meeting requirements for the Board of Trustees of the University of South Alabama. The changes increase the number of at-large board members, adjust district-based representation, and modify how and when meetings are held.

Scope change

The bill applies to the Board of Trustees of the University of South Alabama, specifically changing how members are appointed and the rules for board meetings.

REQUIREMENT

Increased the number of at-large board members from two to three members representing the United States at-large, and from five to nine members representing the state at-large.

Removed the requirement for board members to be appointed from specific combinations of state senatorial districts, allowing the Governor to appoint successors reflecting the revised membership structure.

Changed the regular annual meeting date from the first Monday in June to June of each year, and reduced special meeting notice requirements from at least 10 days to as soon as practicable but no less than 24 hours.

TIMELINE

Set the effective date of the new provisions to June 1, 2025.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 29, 2025

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1122

lower

Apr 16, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Apr 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Education Policy)

lower

Apr 8, 2025

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 521

upper

Apr 2, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

upper

Mar 19, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (County and Municipal Government)

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors