SB304 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

State, county, or municipal building, road, bridge, project, or program may not be named for an individual currently serving in an elected office

Summary

SB304 would bar naming state, county, or municipal buildings, roads, bridges, projects, or programs after anyone who is currently serving in an elected office.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill creates a prohibition on naming public assets after current elected officials. It applies to state, county, and municipal buildings, roads, bridges, projects, and programs. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor (or becomes law by other means).

Who It Affects

• Public officials currently serving in elected office — their names cannot be used to name state, county, or municipal buildings, roads, bridges, projects, or programs.
• State, county, and municipal governments responsible for naming public assets — must ensure naming decisions do not honor current elected officeholders.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits naming a state, county, or municipal building, road, bridge, project, or program after an individual who is currently serving in an elected office.
• Applies to state, county, and municipal buildings, roads, bridges, projects, or programs.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval (or when it becomes law by other means).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Buildings