SB475 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Shadrack McGill
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Jackson Co., Lake Guntersville Reservoir Aquatic Plant Management Board created, implement aquatic plant management program, provide membership, board authorize to receive and disburse funds
Summary: Creates the Guntersville Reservoir Aquatic Plant Management Board of Jackson County to develop and run an aquatic plant management program for Lake Guntersville within Jackson County.
What This Bill Does
Establishes a nine-member board to oversee an aquatic plant management program on Lake Guntersville, with members appointed by local officials and state representatives, plus other specified entities. The board can receive funds from federal, state, and private sources and disburse funds as grants or subsidies, contract with others to manage invasive plants, hire staff, and potentially merge with a similar county entity in adjoining counties.

Who It Affects
Residents and property owners around Lake Guntersville in Jackson County, who may benefit from or be affected by the aquatic plant management program and related funding decisions.
Local government and organizational groups that appoint board members or provide funding (e.g., the Mayor of Scottsboro, Jackson County Commission, Alabama Bass Trail, Jackson County Economic Development Authority, Scottsboro-Jackson County Chamber of Commerce), who participate in governance and funding of the program.

Key Provisions
Creates the Guntersville Reservoir Aquatic Plant Management Board of Jackson County to plan and implement an aquatic plant management program for Lake Guntersville.
Board consists of nine members appointed by specific authorities, including local government leaders, state lawmakers, and private organizations; two ex officio nonvoting members.
Within 60 days after the act’s effective date, the board must elect officers, adopt rules, and keep written records; a majority of voting members is a quorum.
Members serve at the pleasure of their appointing authorities and serve without compensation; members are immune from personal civil liability while acting in their duties.
The board may receive funds from federal/state governments or private sources and disburse funds as grants or subsidies or contract with others to manage invasive aquatic vegetation.
The board can hire or contract staff to administer the program and may merge with a similar entity in an adjoining county by mutual agreement.
The act becomes law on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects: Jackson County