The bill SB22 Enrolled amends various sections of the Code of Alabama 1975 to update the governance and appointment processes for state boards and commissions, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in representation. Key changes include the insertion of gender-neutral language and terms like "inclusive" and "diversity" to reflect the need for varied demographic representation. The President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives are designated as the appointing authorities for certain committees, replacing previous references to "the president" and "the speaker." The bill also clarifies the roles of appointed members, such as those on the Alabama Electronic Voting Committee, and outlines their compensation and expense reimbursement.

Additionally, the bill establishes new committees, including the Joint Transportation Committee and the Permanent Joint Interim Legislative Oversight Committee of the Children First Trust Fund, while detailing their composition and appointment processes. It modifies existing language for clarity, such as changing "chairman" to "chair" and ensuring that legislative members reflect the state's diversity. The bill also addresses the operational procedures of various boards, including the documentation of proceedings and the appointment of alternates. Overall, SB22 aims to modernize the legal framework governing state committees and enhance legislative oversight while promoting diverse representation across various sectors.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 41-9-370, 41-9-371
Enrolled: 9-18A-2, 17-2-2, 17-7-22, 22-3A-3, 22-3A-6, 22-57-4, 25-15-3, 29-2-2, 29-2-40, 29-2-272, 31-9A-15, 32-3-1, 32-6-67, 36-21-1, 38-3-1, 41-9-370, 41-9-371, 41-9-1060, 41-15B-4, 41-18-1, 41-20-4, 41-28-6, 44-1-51, 9-18A-2, 17-2-2, 17-7-22, 22-3A-3, 22-3A-6, 22-57-4, 25-15-3, 29-2-2, 29-2-40, 29-2-272, 31-9A-15, 32-3-1, 32-6-67, 36-21-1, 38-3-1, 41-9-370, 41-9-371, 41-9-1060, 41-15B-4, 41-18-1, 41-20-4, 41-28-6, 44-1-51