SB258 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Trip Pittman

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Wendell Mitchell

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Trails Commission, established in Economic and Community Affairs Department, promotion of Alabama Trails System, advisory board established

Summary

This bill would create the Alabama Trails Commission within the Department of Economic and Community Affairs to develop, connect, and promote trails across the state, and establish an advisory board to guide it.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would establish the Alabama Trails Commission to advance the development and use of trails (including freshwater and saltwater paddling trails) and to build a statewide system of interconnected trails. It would require the commission to set priorities, review proposals, encourage public-private partnerships, support trail organizations, and report annually to the Legislature. It would also create a diverse Advisory Board to advise the commission, with members from state government, universities, industry, federal agencies, and local governments, and provide for terms, rotation, and a process to fill vacancies.

Who It Affects

• Trail users and recreation enthusiasts (including hikers, bicyclists, paddlers, off-road vehicle users, equestrians, and those with disabilities) who would benefit from a more connected and expanded statewide trail system.
• State and local government and related organizations (ADECA, DOT, Tourism, Conservation and Natural Resources, regional planning councils, counties and municipalities, universities, utilities, and federal partners) that would participate in appointments, governance, partnerships, and implementation of the trail system.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the Alabama Trails Commission within the Department of Economic and Community Affairs to develop, connect, and promote the Alabama Trails System, including both land-based and paddling trails, and to coordinate interconnections and use across the state.
• Creates the Alabama Trails Commission Advisory Board with a defined diverse membership (state legislators, university representation, state agencies, local governments, regional planning councils, and industry/federal partners) for advising the commission, including terms of office, rotation, vacancy procedures, and annual reporting.

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Subjects

Economic and Community Affairs Department