SB476 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Scott BeasonGerald O. Dial

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

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

Summary

This bill would propose a constitutional amendment to extend funding payments to the Forever Wild Land Trust for 20 more years, from 2012-2013 through 2031-2032, if voters approve.

What This Bill Does

It would continue payments to the Forever Wild Land Trust for a 20-year period starting in fiscal year 2012-2013 and ending in fiscal year 2031-2032. The payments would stay in place under the current constitutional framework (Amendment 543, now Section 219.07) if the amendment passes. A statewide election would be held to approve the amendment, with ballot language describing the change and Yes/No choices. If approved, the extension becomes part of the Alabama Constitution and funding continues for the specified years.

Who It Affects

• Forever Wild Land Trust: would receive ongoing payments for the 20-year extension.
• Alabama taxpayers/state budget: would fund these payments during the extended period.
• Voters in Alabama: would vote in a statewide election to approve or reject the amendment.

Key Provisions

• Extend the payments to the Forever Wild Land Trust for a 20-year period from fiscal year 2012-2013 through fiscal year 2031-2032.
• Require a statewide election to approve the constitutional amendment, with ballot language describing the change and Yes/No options.

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