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SB116
IBXDZ6Z-2
By Senator Givhan
RFD: Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
First Read: 20-Feb-24
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First Read: 20-Feb-24
Enrolled, An Act,
Relating to the Alabama Sunset Law; to continue the
existence and functioning of the Alabama Onsite Wastewater
Board until October 1, 2025, with certain modifications; to
amend Section 34-21A-4, Code of Alabama 1975, to allow an
organizational meeting of the board to be considered a regular
quarterly meeting of the board.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. Pursuant to the Alabama Sunset Law, the
sunset committee recommends the continuance of the Alabama
Onsite Wastewater Board until October 1, 2025, with the
additional recommendation for statutory change as set out in
Section 3.
Section 2. The existence and functioning of the Alabama
Onsite Wastewater Board, created and functioning pursuant to
Chapter 21A of Title 34, Code of Alabama 1975, is continued
until October 1, 2025, and those code sections are expressly
preserved.
Section 3. Section 34-21A-4 of the Code of Alabama
1975, is amended to read as follows:
"ยง34-21A-4
(a) Within 30 days after the annual appointment of new
members, the board shall meet for the purpose of organizing,
electing new officers, and transacting such business as deemed
necessary. This organizational meeting shall not may be
considered a regular quarterly meeting of the board.
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considered a regular quarterly meeting of the board.
(b) The board shall meet at least four times a year on
a quarterly basis with the board designating the months of the
meetings for the coming year at its annual organizational
meeting. Regular meetings shall be called by the chair who
shall designate the time and place of each regular meeting.
The chair or a majority of the members of the board may also
call a special meeting of the board.
(c) Board members shall be given at least 10 days'
notice of regular meetings and a minimum of five days' notice
for special meetings. The executive director shall give notice
of any meeting to the media as considered appropriate under
the circumstances.
(d) A quorum of the board shall consist of not less
than five of the duly appointed members.
(e) Any motion passed by the board requires a majority
of those members present.
(f) The members of the board shall receive one hundred
dollars ($100) per day for board meetings and a per diem as
recommended by the board consistent with applicable state laws
for attending sessions of the board and for time spent in
necessary travel to attend meetings of the board. In addition,
each member shall be reimbursed for related travel expenses at
the same rate as state employees receive, all to be paid from
fees collected and deposited in the board fund."
Section 4. The Legislature concurs in the
recommendations of the Sunset Committee as provided in
Sections 1, 2, and 3.
Section 5. This act shall become effective June 1,
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Section 5. This act shall become effective June 1,
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2024.
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President and Presiding Officer of the Senate
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Speaker of the House of Representatives
SB116
Senate 11-Apr-24
I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and passed
the Senate.
Patrick Harris,
Secretary.
House of Representatives
Passed: 30-Apr-24
By: Senator Givhan
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