SB476 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Shadrack McGill
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Jackson Co., parks and recreation, transfer of surplus funds for operation of to the county general fund
Summary: This act lets Jackson County move surplus park funds to the county general fund when the parks system has more than it needs for operation.
What This Bill Does
It allows the Jackson County Commission to transfer surplus funds from the Jackson County Public Parks Fund to the Jackson County General Fund. The transfer can occur only when the funds are not needed to operate or administer the parks system and must follow standard government fund accounting principles. It applies only in Jackson County and takes effect immediately after the governor approves it (and it repeals conflicting laws).

Who It Affects
Jackson County Public Parks System (Parks Fund) – surplus funds may be transferred out if not needed for operation.
Jackson County General Fund – may receive the transferred surplus funds, increasing available resources.

Key Provisions
Allows the county commission to transfer surplus funds from the Jackson County Parks Fund to the Jackson County General Fund when those funds are not needed for operation or administration of the parks system, using standard government fund accounting principles.
Covers only Jackson County; includes a provision that conflicts with other laws are repealed; becomes effective immediately after governor's approval.

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