Alabama · 2026rs
HB 580
Public institutions of higher education; faculty senates limited to advisory role, tenure policy required, review and dismissal of tenured faculty authorized, governing board authority over courses and curriculum provided
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Summary AI-generated
Alabama HB 580 proposes limiting faculty senates at public higher education institutions to an advisory role and requiring a tenure policy. The bill authorizes the review and dismissal of tenured faculty while affirming governing board authority over courses and curriculum.
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Sponsors
- Troy Stubbs Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 1312 | upper | pass | 25 | 6 | 1 | Apr 9, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| Waggoner Petition to Cease Debate - Roll Call 1311 | upper | pass | 23 | 6 | 3 | Apr 9, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| Third Reading in House of Origin | upper | pass | 31 | 0 | 1 | Apr 1, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| Motion to Adopt - Roll Call 1024 FKM2LD5-1 | lower | pass | 104 | 0 | 1 | Mar 31, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Roll Call 1025 | lower | pass | 82 | 18 | 5 | Mar 31, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HBIR: Passed by House of Origin | lower | pass | 102 | 0 | 3 | Mar 31, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| HBIR: Passed by House of Origin | lower | pass | 77 | 20 | 8 | Mar 31, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| Motion to Adopt - Roll Call 1056 NRYZSTJ-1 | lower | pass | 102 | 0 | 3 | Mar 31, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| Motion to Adopt - Roll Call 1057 FKM2LD5-1 | lower | pass | 101 | 0 | 4 | Mar 31, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Roll Call 1058 | lower | pass | 101 | 0 | 4 | Mar 31, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| Motion to Adopt - Roll Call 1023 NRYZSTJ-1 | lower | pass | 89 | 4 | 12 | Mar 31, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| Third Reading in House of Origin | lower | pass | 77 | 20 | 8 | Mar 31, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |