HB169

Department of Archives and History; composition of board and method of filling board vacancies further provided for, retroactive effect

Chamber Passed·3/31/26

Alabama HB169 amends the composition and appointment process for the Board of Trustees of the Department of Archives and History.

Alabama HB169 modifies the composition of the Board of Trustees for the Department of Archives and History. It increases the board to 16 members, including one from each congressional district, additional at-large members, and the Governor or their designee. Vacancies are filled by the Governor, the Speaker of the House, or the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. The bill also specifies terms and initial terms for new members. The board is responsible for adopting rules, electing a director, and managing department appropriations. The act is retroactive to January 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 66–0 · Mar 31
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

66 Yea

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0 Nay

32 Not Voting

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 2

8:15 AM

Senate County and Municipal Government Hearing

Feb 11

3:00 PM

House State Government Hearing

History

Apr 9

Senate

Carried Over to the Call of the Chair

Apr 2

Senate

Reported Out of Committee Second House

Apr 2

Senate

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar