HJR183 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Thad McClammy

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Montgomery County, watershed management authority established for Caney Creek

Summary

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

What This Bill Does

The bill urges the Watershed Management Authority, under Chapter 10A of Title 9, to establish the Montgomery County Reservoir Management Area Authority for Caney Creek. It cites Act 91-602 (1991) as the basis for watershed authorities. If created, the new authority would develop and carry out plans and programs for conserving water, managing water usage, flood prevention and control, pollution control, wildlife habitat protection, agricultural and timberland protection, erosion prevention and control, and reducing flood-water and sediment damages.

Who It Affects

• Residents and property owners in Montgomery County who could be affected by future water management, flood control, and environmental protection decisions made by the new authority.
• Farmers, timberland owners, and local businesses in Montgomery County whose activities depend on Caney Creek and related water resources and land use, and who may be subject to future management plans and regulations.

Key Provisions

• Provision to urge the Watershed Management Authority to establish the Montgomery County Reservoir Management Area Authority for the development of Caney Creek in Montgomery County.
• Cites the legal basis for such action under Act 91-602 of 1991 and Chapter 10A of Title 9 of the Code of Alabama 1975, to authorize watershed management authorities.
• Defines the authority’s potential scope as developing and executing plans and programs related to conservation of water, water usage, flood prevention and control, water pollution control, wildlife habitat protection, agricultural and timberland protection, erosion prevention and control, and flood-water and sediment damage mitigation.

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