HB409 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

Low Interest

Summary

Primary Sponsor: James E. Buskey
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: K.L. Brown Micky Hammon Barry Mask Jim Barton Jamie Ison Steve McMillan Alan Baker Chad Fincher Joe Faust Harry Shiver Dickie Drake Jack Williams Victor Gaston Randy Davis Johnny Mack Morrow David Sessions
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Military museum, Baldwin County designated as site for museum, Military Department authorized to cooperate with (2012-20417)
Summary: HB409 designates Baldwin County as the site for a future U.S. Armed Forces history museum and authorizes planning and support actions.
What This Bill Does
It designates Baldwin County as the location for a historical museum focused on the United States Armed Forces and military history. It lets the Baldwin County Commission plan, develop, choose a location, fund raise, and support the museum. It authorizes the State Military Department to provide assistance but does not authorize spending state funds on the project. The act takes effect on the date specified in Section 3 after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects
Baldwin County residents and the Baldwin County Commission, who can plan, develop, locate, fund raise for, and support the museum.
State Military Department and Alabama state government, which may assist in supporting the museum but cannot appropriate state funds for this purpose.
Members of the public and United States military history enthusiasts who would be able to visit a public museum dedicated to U.S. Armed Forces history.

Key Provisions
Designates Baldwin County as the site for a future historical museum dedicated to the United States Armed Forces and United States military history.
Authorizes the Baldwin County Commission to take actions necessary for planning, development, location, fundraising, and support of the museum.
Allows the State Military Department to take actions to support the museum, but states that no state funds are appropriated for this purpose.
Provides that the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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