HB616 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: John Robinson
Democrat
Co-Sponsor: Wayne Johnson
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Jackson Co., parks and recreation, transfer of surplus funds for operation of to the county general fund
Summary: Jackson County HB616 would let the county move surplus funds from the Parks Fund to the General Fund if those funds are not needed for park operations.
What This Bill Does
The county commission can transfer surplus money that is above normal park operating costs from the Jackson County Parks Fund to the Jackson County General Fund, as long as they determine the funds aren’t needed for park operations or administration. The transfer would follow standard government fund accounting rules. The act also repeals laws that conflict with it and would take effect immediately after the governor signs it (or when it otherwise becomes law).

Who It Affects
Jackson County government (the county commission) would have the authority to transfer funds between the Parks Fund and the General Fund if the funds are surplus and not needed for park operations.
Jackson County Public Parks System and park operations, and the Jackson County General Fund, would be affected because surplus funds could be moved out of the park fund into the general fund, potentially reducing available park surplus and increasing general fund resources.

Key Provisions
Provision 1: The county commission may transfer surplus funds over the operating costs of the Jackson County Public Parks System from the Parks Fund to the Jackson County General Fund if the funds are determined to be not needed for park operation and administration, using standard government fund accounting principles.
Provision 2: All laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act are repealed, and the act becomes effective immediately after passage and approval by the Governor (or when it otherwise becomes law).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: Parks and Recreation