HJR486 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Craig Ford

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Etowah County Mega Sports Complex, created

Summary

The bill creates the Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority to study and report on the possible development of a mega sports complex in Etowah County.

What This Bill Does

It establishes a new authority with named members from local government and business groups to study a potential mega sports complex. The authority must assess feasibility, what the complex would include, location, costs, and funding options, and must consult with other Alabama local governments that have mega sports complexes. It must present a report to the Etowah County Legislative Delegation no later than 60 days before the 2015 Regular Session and the authority continues to exist with the power to pursue its purposes.

Who It Affects

• Etowah County residents and taxpayers, who could be affected by decisions about funding, location, and development of a mega sports complex based on the study results.
• Local organizations and officials that appoint or serve on the Authority (Chamber of Commerce President, Tourism Director, Mountain-Lakes Tourism Association, Etowah County Commission chair, Etowah County Mayors Association, and the Mayor/City Council of Gadsden), who will participate in the study and potential future actions.

Key Provisions

• Creates the Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority and defines its composition (sponsor of the resolution, appointed members from the Etowah County Delegation, Chamber of Commerce President or designee, Tourism Director or designee, two Mountain-Lakes Tourism Association appointees, Etowah County Commission chair or designee, a Mayors Association appointee, and a joint appointee from the Mayor and City Council of Gadsden).
• Members serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority.
• The Authority must study the feasibility of a mega sports complex, what should be included, its location, costs, and possible funding sources.
• The Authority must consult with and visit other Alabama local governments that have mega sports complexes.
• The Authority must present its report to the Etowah County Legislative Delegation no later than 60 days before the 2015 Regular Session.
• The Authority continues in existence and has the power to pursue its purpose.

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