HB485 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Scott StadthagenRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2020
Title: Cullman Co., the Battleground School Historical Board estab., immunity for board members, property may be transferred to county board of education
Summary: HB485 creates the Battleground School Historical Board in Cullman County, gives its members immunity from civil liability, and sets rules for transferring or selling the Battleground School property to the board.
What This Bill Does
The bill establishes a five-member Battleground School Historical Board with four-year terms. The board may own or hold the former Battleground School property for public use and can receive government funding and donations. The board cannot sell or transfer ownership of the property unless the board approves and a majority of Battleground electors votes in a referendum at the next general election. Board members have civil liability immunity for actions taken in their duties, and the board may reorganize as a nonprofit or other allowed entity with unanimous consent. The act takes effect immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Members of the Battleground School Historical Board will have immunity from civil liability for duties performed.
Qualified electors in the unincorporated community of Battleground will vote in a referendum, and their approval is required for any sale or transfer of the property.

Key Provisions
Creates the Battleground School Historical Board with five members appointed by the Cullman County legislative delegation for four-year terms; members have immunity from civil liability for their duties.
The board may accept title to the former Battleground School property and hold it for public use; it may receive state/local funding and charitable donations.
The board cannot sell or transfer ownership of the property without a majority vote of the board and a majority vote of Battleground's qualified electors in a referendum held at the following general election.
The board may reorganize as an unincorporated nonprofit association or other legally authorized entity by unanimous board consent.
The act becomes effective immediately upon the governor's approval.

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Subjects: Cullman County