HR547 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Craig Ford

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority, created

Summary

Creates the Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority to study and report on developing a megasports complex for Etowah County.

What This Bill Does

Establishes a new authority with specified members to study the feasibility, components, location, cost, and funding for a megasports complex in Etowah County. Requires the authority to consult with other state entities that have mega sports complexes and to present a report to the Etowah County Legislative Delegation no later than 60 days before the 2015 Regular Session. The authority remains in existence and has the power to carry out its purpose.

Who It Affects

• Etowah County residents and local businesses who could be affected by future development and funding decisions related to a megasports complex.
• Local government and partner organizations (Legislative Delegation, Etowah County Chamber of Commerce, Mountain-Lakes Tourism Association, County Commission, Etowah County Mayors Association, City of Gadsden leadership) that will participate in forming the authority and guiding its study.

Key Provisions

• Creates the Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority with a defined membership structure.
• Members serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority.
• Directs the authority to study feasibility, what to include in a complex, location, costs, and funding sources.
• Requires the authority to consult with and visit other state entities with mega sports complexes.
• Requires a report to be presented to the Etowah County Legislative Delegation no later than 60 days before the 2015 Regular Session.
• The authority continues in existence with power and authority to accomplish 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