HR975 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve HurstRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Ron Johnson

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Cheaha State Park, Conservation and Natural Resources Department and Transportation Department requested to study feasibility of building new access highway to park

Summary

A resolution requesting a joint study on the feasibility of building a new access highway from Highway 21 to Cheaha State Park.

What This Bill Does

It directs the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Department of Transportation to jointly study whether building a new access road from Highway 21 to Cheaha State Park is feasible. The study considers whether the road would shorten travel time from I-20 and boost tourism to the park and nearby areas. After the study, the Transportation Director must share the findings with the Speaker of the House, and copies of the resolution are provided to the Commissioner and Director for their consideration.

Who It Affects

• Cheaha State Park visitors and tourism in nearby areas (e.g., Anniston, Oxford, Munsford, Talladega) who could experience easier access and potentially more visitors.
• The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Alabama Department of Transportation, which are tasked with conducting the joint feasibility study and reporting their results.

Key Provisions

• Directs the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Department of Transportation to jointly study the feasibility of building a new access road to Cheaha State Park from Highway 21.
• Notes that such a road could shorten distance and travel time from I-20 and increase tourism to Cheaha State Park and surrounding areas.
• Requires the Transportation Director to provide the study's findings and suggestions to the Speaker of the House after the study, and directs that copies of the resolution be provided to the Commissioner and Director for their consideration.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative