HJR23 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Thad McClammy

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Montgomery County, watershed management authority established for Catoma Creek

Summary

A House joint resolution urging the creation of the Montgomery County Reservoir Management Area Authority to develop Catoma Creek.

What This Bill Does

It does not create the new authority by itself but asks the Watershed Management Authority to establish it. It cites existing law that allows watershed management authorities to form to protect and manage watersheds and carry out plans on water use, flood prevention, pollution control, wildlife habitat, and erosion control. The goal is to develop Catoma Creek in Montgomery County with these protections in mind. It signals legislative support for pursuing this project.

Who It Affects

• Residents and landowners in Montgomery County (especially along Catoma Creek) who could benefit from improved water conservation, flood control, pollution protection, and erosion prevention
• The Watershed Management Authority, which would be urged to establish the Montgomery County Reservoir Management Area Authority for Catoma Creek

Key Provisions

• Urges the Watershed Management Authority to establish the Montgomery County Reservoir Management Area Authority for the development of Catoma Creek in Montgomery County.
• Recites Act 91-602 (1991) and states that watershed management authorities may be formed to develop and execute plans related to water conservation, water usage, flood prevention and control, water pollution control, wildlife habitat protection, agricultural and timberland protection, erosion prevention, and mitigation of flood-water and sediment damages.

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