SB145 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

State, county, or municipal building, road, bridge, project, or program may not be named for an individual currently serving in an elected office

Summary

SB145 would ban naming state, county, or municipal buildings, roads, bridges, projects, or programs after individuals who are currently serving in an elected office.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would prohibit naming any state, county, or municipal building, road, bridge, project, or program after someone who is currently in an elected office. This changes current practice, which has no such prohibition. The law would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor, or otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Individuals currently serving in elected office: cannot have buildings, roads, bridges, projects, or programs named after them while they are in office.
• State, county, and municipal governments and naming authorities: must apply the prohibition when choosing names for public assets and ensure no current officeholders are honored in this way.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: A state, county, or municipal building, road, bridge, project, or program may not be named for an individual who is currently serving in an elected office.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or when it otherwise becomes law.

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

Subjects

Buildings