SJR105 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Dick Brewbaker

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Forever Wild Trust Fund Study Commission created

Summary

Creates the Alabama Forever Wild Trust Fund Study Commission to review the Forever Wild Trust Fund, its management, and how it works with state parks.

What This Bill Does

Establishes a 16-member Forever Wild Trust Fund Study Commission, including six senators, six representatives, and four agency heads or designees. Requires diverse representation and sets goals to study the fund, improve how funds are managed, and improve cooperation with the Division of Parks. Tasks the commission with organizing after the 2015 session and reporting its findings and any proposed legislation by the 2016 Regular Session, after which the commission dissolves. Provides for clerical support and authorizes legislative per diem and travel compensation for members.

Who It Affects

• Senate members serving on the commission (six members, including minority party representation) who will receive regular compensation, per diem, and travel expenses.
• House of Representatives members serving on the commission (six members, including minority party representation) who will receive regular compensation, per diem, and travel expenses.
• State agencies involved (Division of Parks, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; Forever Wild Trust Fund; Department of Agriculture and Industries) that will participate and provide designees.
• The Alabama Forever Wild Trust Fund and its management, which will be studied with potential recommendations for better fund management and coordination with the Division of Parks.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the Alabama Forever Wild Trust Fund Study Commission with 16 members (six senators, six representatives, and four agency heads or designees).
• Mandates inclusive membership with diversity reflecting race, gender, geography, urban/rural status, and economic background.
• Sets the commission's goals to study the Forever Wild Trust Fund, improve fund management, and enhance cooperation with the Division of Parks.
• Requires an initial organizational meeting after adjournment of the 2015 Regular Session and ongoing meetings as needed.
• Requires the commission to report its findings and any proposed legislation to the Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore of the Senate by the tenth day of the 2016 Regular Session, after which the commission dissolves.
• Provides clerical assistance to the commission upon request and authorizes legislative compensation, per diem, and travel expenses for members, paid from funds appropriated to the Legislature.

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