HJR492 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Marcel Black

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

Johnny Mack Morrow

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Tourism Department urged to discontinue Year of Alabama Music 2011 campaign due to lack of appropriation

Summary

HJR492 would urge the Alabama Department of Tourism to discontinue the Year of Alabama Music 2011 campaign because the state has not appropriated funds for it.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, the resolution expresses the Legislature's opinion that the Year of Alabama Music 2011 campaign should be stopped. It notes that the Alabama Music Hall of Fame Authority currently receives no state funding and that the campaign is not funded by appropriations. This is a non-binding resolution that does not change existing laws or create new obligations.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Department of Tourism – would be urged to discontinue the Year of Alabama Music 2011 campaign.
• Alabama Music Hall of Fame Authority and related music heritage organizations – the resolution highlights that the Authority operates without state appropriations and may rely on donations or bonds.

Key Provisions

• Urges the Alabama Department of Tourism to discontinue the Year of Alabama Music 2011 campaign immediately due to lack of state funding.
• Acknowledges the Alabama Music Hall of Fame Authority and states it currently has no appropriations from the Legislature, with powers to solicit donations and issue bonds.
• Declares the measure is a joint resolution expressing legislative sentiment and does not alter existing law.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative