HJR246 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Hubbard
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Wes Long Terri Collins Mack N. Butler Phil Williams Lynn Greer Ed Henry Becky Nordgren Jay Love Mac Buttram K.L. Brown Mark Tuggle Richard Baughn Jim Patterson Chad Fincher Wayne Johnson Randy Wood David Sessions John Robinson Kerry Rich Jim Barton Joe Faust Greg Burdine Dan Williams
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Alabama Bass Trail, commended
Summary: HJR246 would formally commend the Alabama Bass Trail for its contributions to tourism and the state’s economy and recognize the trail’s collaborative work with state agencies and local communities.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the resolution would officially recognize and commend the Alabama Bass Trail and request that a copy of the resolution be placed at significant stops along the trail. It highlights the trail’s role in promoting tourism and economic activity, including 11 lakes and public access to boat ramps and marinas. It also emphasizes the cooperative effort among the Governor’s Office, the Alabama Tourism Department, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, and local governments and businesses along the trail. The bill notes the fishing industry’s large economic impact, with spending over $800 million and about 15,000 jobs supported in Alabama.

Who It Affects
Alabama Bass Trail and its partner organizations receive formal recognition and increased visibility.
State agencies (Governor’s Office, Alabama Tourism Department, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association), local governments, and businesses along the trail benefit from the acknowledgment and associated tourism promotion.
Tourists and anglers who visit Alabama for fishing and recreational activities may experience increased awareness and interest in the trail.

Key Provisions
Commends the Alabama Bass Trail for its contributions to tourism and the economy of Alabama.
Recognizes the cooperative effort among the Governor's Office, the Alabama Tourism Department, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, plus local communities and businesses.
Describes the trail as including eleven premier bass-fishing lakes, stretching from the Tennessee River to the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, and providing public access to boat ramps and marinas year-round.
Notes the fishing industry’s economic impact in Alabama, including over $800 million in expenditures and about 15,000 jobs, and the attraction of thousands of tourists annually.
Requests that a copy of the resolution be placed at significant stops and centers along the Alabama Bass Trail as a token of appreciation and support.

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, Congratulatory