HB 477 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Workforce Board; number of board members increased, quorum for executive committee established, participation in executive committee meeting by electronic means allowed, number of board members for regional workforce board increased

HB 477 increases the maximum membership of Alabama's main Workforce Board from 40 to 45 members and raises the regional workforce board size from 20 to 25 members. It establishes a quorum of four voting members for the executive committee and allows executive committee members to participate in meetings via electronic means (including for voting). These changes update procedural requirements for board operations and membership structure under existing workforce development laws, affecting the Alabama Workforce Board and its regional branches. The bill makes no policy changes to funding or program requirements, only administrative adjustments to board composition and meeting procedures.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Signed Apr 16, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits · Apr 16, 2026

MODERATE

This bill updates the Alabama Workforce Board and its regional boards by increasing the maximum number of members from 40 to 45 and from 20 to 25, respectively. It establishes a specific quorum of four members for the executive committee and permits electronic participation in meetings to ensure business can continue remotely. Additionally, it clarifies term limits for executive committee members and updates the code to reflect current legislative style.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of the Alabama Workforce Board and regional boards by allowing for a larger number of members to better represent the state's diversity.

REQUIREMENT

Increased the maximum number of members on the Alabama Workforce Board from 40 to 45 and on regional workforce boards from 20 to 25.

Established a quorum of four voting members for the executive committee to conduct business.

Allowed executive committee members to participate in meetings via electronic means, such as video conferencing, to count toward quorum and voting.

Updated term limits and appointment structures for executive committee members, including a 10-year consecutive service cap and staggered initial terms.

TECHNICAL

Made nonsubstantive technical revisions to update existing code language and formatting to current style.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Committee

Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1284

upper

Mar 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Mar 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)

upper

Mar 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 787

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Feb 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Boards, Agencies and Commissions)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors