SB369 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Dick Brewbaker

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Forever Wild Land Trust, reauthorized for certain number of years, const. amend. (2011-20924)

Summary

A constitutional amendment to reauthorize the Forever Wild Land Trust for 20 years, from 2012-2013 through 2031-2032.

What This Bill Does

If passed, it would keep the Forever Wild Land Trust funded for a 20-year period. It starts retroactively from October 1, 2012 and ends in fiscal year 2031-2032. The amendment requires voter approval in the November 6, 2012 election, with ballot language describing the change and a Yes/No choice.

Who It Affects

• Alabama voters who will vote on the amendment and determine whether Forever Wild funding continues.
• The Forever Wild Land Trust program and the state agencies that manage the funds, along with the taxpayers who contribute to the program's funding.

Key Provisions

• Reauthorizes Forever Wild Land Trust for 20 years (fiscal years 2012-2013 through 2031-2032).
• Retroactively starts the period to October 1, 2012 and ends in fiscal year 2031-2032.
• Continuity of all money paid to Forever Wild Land Trust under Section 7 of Amendment 543 (now Section 7 of Section 219.07) for 20 years.
• Election to approve the amendment set for November 6, 2012, with ballot language and standard voter procedures.
• Amendment becomes part of the Constitution if a majority of qualified electors voting on it approve.

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

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments