The bill amends Section 15-22-20 of the Code of Alabama 1975, primarily changing the appointment commencement date for members of the Board of Pardons and Paroles from July 1 to March 1. It also introduces a new nominating committee, consisting of the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, to submit a list of five qualified individuals for board appointments. The bill specifies that new members appointed after October 1, 2026, will serve six-year terms starting on March 1, and it clarifies the process for filling vacancies and the conditions under which members may be removed from office.

Additionally, the bill addresses the management of defendants in community punishment and corrections programs who are subsequently convicted and sentenced to imprisonment. It stipulates that such defendants will be removed from community supervision and confined in the Alabama Department of Corrections, with their community punishment sentence being tolled during their confinement. The provisions of Section 1 will take effect on October 1, 2026, while Section 2 will become effective immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 15-22-20
Engrossed: 15-22-20
Enrolled: 15-22-20