SB370 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Clyde ChamblissSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Forever Wild Land Trust, purchase of property in counties of 20,000 population or less, property may not exceed 11,000 acres, const. amend.

Summary

A constitutional amendment to limit Forever Wild Land Trust land purchases in small counties and require local approval for acquisitions beyond 11,000 acres.

What This Bill Does

Imposes an 11,000-acre cap on Forever Wild Land Trust holdings in counties with population 20,000 or less. If a purchase would exceed that cap, the county commission must approve the acquisition. The change would be decided by voters in a statewide election to amend the Constitution and take effect if the amendment is approved.

Who It Affects

• Forever Wild Land Trust: would be limited to 11,000 acres in small counties and must obtain county approval for larger acquisitions in those counties.
• Residents and local governments in counties with population 20,000 or less: local county commissions would have the final say on whether the Trust can acquire land exceeding the cap in their county.

Key Provisions

• Constitutional amendment to cap Forever Wild Land Trust acquisitions in counties with a population of 20,000 or less at 11,000 acres, unless the county commission approves the purchase.
• Any acquisition that would exceed the cap requires approval from the affected county's commission.
• Requires a statewide election to approve the constitutional amendment, with standard ballot language and voting instructions.
• Defines the amendment as applicable to property held in the Alabama Trust Fund within the county for Forever Wild lands.

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