HB144 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Terri CollinsRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Trails Commission, and advisory board, members, terms, commission may be transferred from Department of Economic and Community Affairs to another agency, Secs. 41-23-140, 41-23-141 am'd.
Summary: HB144 updates the Alabama Trails Commission and its Advisory Board by extending term lengths, redefining membership, and allowing the Commission to be moved to another state agency for administration.
What This Bill Does
It changes who serves on the Trails Commission and its Advisory Board and extends terms from two years to four years. It specifies a broad set of appointment sources and rotation requirements. It allows the Commission to be transferred to another state agency for administrative and staff support with approval. It requires the Commission to develop and coordinate the Alabama Trails System, promote partnerships, create a nonprofit for trail support, and report annually to the Legislature.

Who It Affects
Trail users and outdoor recreation interests (including hikers, bicyclists, paddlers, off-road vehicle users, equestrians, disabled users, and commercial recreation) who benefit from a more developed, interconnected trail system and partnerships.
Public officials and government bodies involved in the Trails Commission and Advisory Board (e.g., Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker, ADECA, DOT, Tourism, Conservation and Natural Resources, State Parks, regional planning councils, counties, municipalities, universities, and other advisory board appointees) whose terms, appointments, and authority may change and who may participate in interagency transfers.

Key Provisions
Term lengths for Commission and Advisory Board members increase from 2 years to 4 years; certain appointees may be reappointed for limited consecutive terms.
Membership on the Commission and Advisory Board is expanded and specified to include additional appointing authorities and stakeholders; includes rotation provisions for regional planning councils and local government seats.
The Commission may be transferred to another state agency or department for administrative and staff support with approval by three-fourths of the Commission and consent of the directing agencies.
The Commission's duties are expanded to develop and coordinate the Alabama Trails System, encourage public-private partnerships, support a nonprofit fundraising/civic outreach entity, and report progress to the Legislature annually.

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