HJR381 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ken Johnson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Championship Highway, portion of Highway 20, named

Summary

A concurrent resolution designating a section of Alabama Highway 20 in Town Creek as the Championship Highway: Home of the Hazlewood Golden Bears and directing private funding for the accompanying signs.

What This Bill Does

The bill designates a portion of Alabama Highway 20 through Town Creek as the Championship Highway: Home of the Hazlewood Golden Bears. It recognizes Hazlewood High School's athletic achievements and legacy. It asks the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of fabricating and erecting appropriate signs, and to put up those signs if funds from non-state sources are provided. It does not create new state law and relies on private funding to cover the sign costs.

Who It Affects

• Town Creek and Lawrence County residents and travelers on Highway 20, who would see the new highway designation signage.
• Hazlewood Golden Bears community (past and present students, families, supporters) who are being honored and recognized by the designation.

Key Provisions

• Designates a portion of Alabama Highway 20 within the corporate limits of Town Creek as 'Championship Highway: Home of the Hazlewood Golden Bears.'
• Acknowledges Hazlewood High School's athletic achievements and its place in the local community history.
• The Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of fabricating and erecting the appropriate signs or markers in compliance with applicable laws.
• Signs are to be erected only after funds from non-state sources cover the cost.

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, Designation