The bill relates to the Alabama Sunset Law and involves the continuation of the Alabama Onsite Wastewater Board until October 1, 2025. It includes a statutory change that allows an organizational meeting of the board to be considered a regular quarterly meeting. The bill amends Section 34-21A-4 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically changing the requirements for the board's organizational meeting. The insertion in the text specifies that the board shall meet within 30 days after the annual appointment of new members for the purpose of organizing, electing new officers, and transacting necessary business. The deletion in the text removes the restriction that this organizational meeting cannot be considered a regular quarterly meeting, and the insertion allows for it to be considered as such.

Further details of the bill include the board's meeting schedule, notice requirements for meetings, quorum requirements, motions, and compensation for board members. The board is required to meet at least four times a year on a quarterly basis, with the chair or a majority of the board members having the authority to call special meetings. Board members must be given at least 10 days' notice for regular meetings and a minimum of five days' notice for special meetings. A quorum consists of not less than five duly appointed members, and any motion requires a majority of those present to pass. Members receive compensation for attending board meetings and related travel expenses. The bill is set to become effective on June 1, 2024, and has passed both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34-21A-4
Enrolled: 34-21A-4