HB282 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: John Robinson
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Jackson Co. and DeKalb Co., Industrial Development Authority, established to promote property near Northeast Alabama Community College, members, Act 2010-728, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.
Summary: HB282 amends the Jackson/DeKalb Counties Industrial Development Authority to update its membership and governance so it can market and develop the Northeast Alabama Technology Park near Northeast Alabama Community College.
What This Bill Does
It changes who serves on the Jackson/DeKalb Counties Industrial Development Authority by listing specific appointive members and ex officio members, with the President of Northeast Alabama Community College serving as chair. It clarifies the Authority's purpose to market and develop the Northeast Alabama Technology Park near the college and nearby sites, and it sets four-year terms for members, requires the college to provide clerical support, and allows funding from public or private sources. It also establishes where and when the Authority's first meetings occur and that the act becomes law after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Residents of Jackson and DeKalb counties within the Northeast Alabama Community College service area who gain representation on the Authority.
Northeast Alabama Community College, which provides the chair (college president) and clerical support for the Authority and hosts its initial meeting near the campus.
Jackson County and DeKalb County governments and their commissions, the local state legislative delegation, and various regional entities (Section/Dutton Water Authority, Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative, Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative, and the chairs of the DeKalb and Jackson County Economic Development Authorities) whose leaders or appointees will serve on the Authority.
Jackson County Economic Development Authority and DeKalb County Economic Development Authority, which will have ex officio representation on the Authority.

Key Provisions
Amends Act 2010-728 to redefine the Jackson/DeKalb Counties Industrial Development Authority's purpose and membership, including a detailed list of appointed members and ex officio members, to oversee development of the Northeast Alabama Technology Park near the Northeast Alabama Community College.
Sets four-year terms for appointed members, designates the Northeast Alabama Community College President as chair, requires the college to provide clerical support, allows funding from public or private sources, and states the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Jackson County