HB249 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kerry Rich
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: State Parks Fund and the Parks Revolving Fund, transfer to other public accounts prohibited, const. amend.
Summary: This bill would amend the Alabama Constitution to lock State Parks funds into the state parks program and prevent them from being moved or used for anything else.
What This Bill Does
If approved, no law or government action could transfer money from the State Parks Fund, the Parks Revolving Fund, or related funds to another public account or for any purpose other than supporting the state parks system. The funds would have to be used only for the state parks’ support, upkeep, and maintenance. The amendment would be put to a statewide vote, with specific ballot language describing the change.

Who It Affects
State parks system and its funding sources: funds designated for state parks would be protected and required to be used only for upkeep, maintenance, and support of state parks.
State government officials and agencies: prohibited from transferring, pledging, or using these funds for any other purpose or for other public accounts or funds.

Key Provisions
Prohibits transferring or using the State Parks Fund, the Parks Revolving Fund, or any related funds for any purpose other than supporting, maintaining, and operating the state parks system.
Prevents any officer, agency, or employee from transferring, pledging, or using these funds to a different public account, fund, or entity.
Requires a statewide election to adopt the amendment, with designated ballot language and description of the measure.

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