SB450 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Lowell Barron
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Jackson Co. and DeKalb Co., Industrial Development Authority, established to promote property near Northeast Alabama Community College, members
Summary: SB450 creates the Jackson/DeKalb Counties Industrial Development Authority to market and develop property near Northeast Alabama Community College and nearby sites.
What This Bill Does
It establishes the Jackson/DeKalb Counties Industrial Development Authority to market and develop the Northeast Alabama Technology Park on the Campbell site near the college and other suitable sites nearby. The Authority's board includes the NEC College President as chair, one member from each county commission, one member from each county appointed by the Senate and House delegations, the President of the Jackson County EDA, the CEO of the DeKalb County EDA, and the CEOs of Sand Mountain Electric Co-op and North Alabama Electric Co-op. Board members serve four-year terms, the college provides clerical support, and the Authority may receive funding from public or private sources; it must reflect diversity and report annually on diversity compliance.

Who It Affects
Jackson County and DeKalb County governments and residents will appoint board members and may benefit from local economic development around the college.
Northeast Alabama Community College and local economic development authorities and electric cooperatives participate in the board and support staff, influence development near the campus, and may access funding opportunities.

Key Provisions
Establishes the Jackson/DeKalb Counties Industrial Development Authority to market and develop property near the Northeast Alabama Community College, including the Northeast Alabama Technology Park on the Campbell site and other suitable nearby sites.
Board composition includes: NEC College President (chair), one member from each county commission, one member from each county appointed by the Senate and House delegations, the President of the Jackson County EDA, the CEO of the DeKalb County EDA, and the CEOs of Sand Mountain Electric Co-op and North Alabama Electric Co-op.
Members serve four-year terms and remain until a successor is appointed.
First meeting held at Northeast Alabama Community College; college provides clerical assistance; the Authority may receive funding from public or private sources.
The membership must reflect diversity across race, gender, geography, urban/rural status, and economy; the Authority must annually report to the Legislature on diversity compliance.
Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects: Jackson County