Department of Archives and History; composition of board and method of filling board vacancies further provided for, retroactive effect

SB 27 changes the composition of Alabama's Department of Archives and History Board of Trustees from 12 to 17 members. It revises how members are appointed, creating 16 specific seats (including 7 district-based seats and 9 at-large seats) with detailed appointment rules for each seat's term start dates and appointing authorities (Governor, House Speaker, or Senate President). The bill also includes a retroactive effect, meaning the new structure applies as if it had been in place since January 1, 2025. This procedural change affects the board members who govern the state's historical archives and records.