HB475 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Betty Carol Graham

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Creek War and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, established, members, powers, duties, termination, Secs. 41-9-1060 to 41-9-1067, inclusive, added

Summary

A bill to create the Creek War and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission to organize statewide commemorations, education, and heritage tourism in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

If passed, it would add Article 44 to Chapter 9 of Title 41 to establish a 29-member Creek War and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission. The commission would plan and coordinate commemorations, develop educational materials, exhibits, websites, and maps, and work with schools, museums, and tourism groups across the state; it could seek gifts and grants and hire staff. It would terminate after submitting a final report by September 30, 2015, and transfer related materials to the Alabama Department of Archives and History, with any remaining funds going to the State General Fund.

Who It Affects

• General public in Alabama, who would benefit from statewide commemorations, educational resources, and heritage tourism.
• State and local agencies, educational institutions, museums, historians, and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, which would participate on the commission and collaborate on programs and funding.

Key Provisions

• §41-9-1060 creates the Creek War and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission to manage commemorations and related activities.
• §41-9-1065 provides for termination of the commission after a final report and transfer of materials to the Alabama Department of Archives and History, with any remaining funds deposited to the State General Fund.

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Subjects

Creek War and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission