HJR239 Alabama 2019 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Chip BrownRepresentativeRepublican- Session
- Regular Session 2019
- Title
- Dauphin Island Sea Lab, designated as the official aquarium of Alabama
- Summary
The bill designates the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium as the official Aquarium of Alabama and has been signed into law.
What This Bill DoesIt officially designates the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium as the state’s official Aquarium of Alabama. It also asks appropriate state officials to place and maintain signs or markers reflecting this designation, increasing public recognition of the aquarium and its educational mission.
Who It Affects- Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium — gains official designation as Alabama's Aquarium of Alabama, which formalizes its role and recognition.
- Alabama residents and visitors — will encounter signage reflecting the designation and benefit from increased visibility and educational emphasis on the state's aquatic resources.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Designation of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium as the official 'Aquarium of Alabama.'
- A request to appropriate officials to place and maintain signs or markers reflecting the designation.
- Subjects
- Resolutions, Designation
Bill Actions
Forwarded to Governor on May 23, 2019 at 12:02 p.m. on May 23, 2019.
Assigned Act No. 2019-292.
Clerk of the House Certification
Enrolled
Signature Requested
Passed Second House
Waggoner motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote
Reported from Rules
Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules
Jones (M) motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote
Reported from Rules
Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules
Bill Text
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature