SB471 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sanford

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Scott BeasonShadrack McGillBill Holtzclaw

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Forever Wild Land Trust, payments to extended for certain number of years, const. amend.

Summary

A constitutional amendment to extend funding for the Forever Wild Land Trust for 20 more years, through 2031-2032, pending voter approval.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, the amendment would keep money paid to the Forever Wild Land Trust for an additional 20-year period (from fiscal year 2012-2013 to 2031-2032). It requires approval by voters in a statewide election. It changes the constitutional language governing these payments to ensure the continuation for the specified period.

Who It Affects

• Forever Wild Land Trust would receive ongoing payments for 20 years (2012-2013 through 2031-2032).
• Alabama voters in the next statewide election would decide whether to approve the amendment and, therefore, whether the payments continue.

Key Provisions

• Extends payments to the Forever Wild Land Trust for 20 years, from fiscal year 2012-2013 to fiscal year 2031-2032.
• Requires statewide voter approval to adopt the constitutional amendment.
• References the payments as continuation under the Constitution (linking to Amendment 543, Section 7, now Section 219.07) and formalizes the extension in the amended constitutional language.

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