Bill that would have allowed firings of library board members fails in Alabama Legislature

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 664

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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A bill that would have allowed local governments to fire library board members failed to get a final vote before the Alabama Legislature ended its 2026 session last week.

SB 26, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Josephine, would have allowed either county commissions or city councils to remove members of their respective library boards at any time and for any reason by a two-thirds vote.

A message was sent to Elliott on Monday seeking …

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