SB24 Alabama 2015 2nd Special Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Republican
Session: Second Special Session 2015
Title: State parks, administrative procedure to be followed before closure of parks, offices or agencies provided
Summary: SB24 requires an official administrative process with notice and hearings before the state can close parks, offices, or agencies.
What This Bill Does
It adds the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act process to any closure of a state park, agency, or office. Agencies must give at least 45 days’ notice to the Legislative Council and share relevant written materials. If the Legislative Council disapproves, a hearing is held and closures can proceed only if approved, or after the Legislature acts; if the Council does not act within the notice period, the closure may proceed, and if no decision is made within 30 days after the hearing, the closure is deemed approved. The bill takes effect immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
State agencies, offices, and state parks considering a closure, who must follow the new notice, submission, and formal hearing requirements.
The Legislative Council (and its staff), which reviews closures, conducts hearings, and decides to approve or disapprove closures.

Key Provisions
Any closing of a state park, agency, or office must follow the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act process.
The agency must give at least 45 days’ notice to the Legislative Council and provide written submissions related to the proposed closing.
If the Legislative Council disapproves, a hearing is held and the agency has an opportunity to present; closures cannot take effect until the Council approves or the Legislature acts, with specific timing rules about adjournment and possible joint resolutions.
If the Legislative Council approves, closures may proceed as scheduled; if it disapproves, closures do not take effect until the next regular session’s adjournment unless the Legislature passes a resolving action upholding the disapproval.
If the Legislative Council fails to approve or disapprove within 30 days after the hearing, the closure is deemed approved and may proceed.
The act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: State Parks