HB136 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chip BrownRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Dauphin Island Sea Lab, official Aquarium of Alabama

Summary

HB136 designates the Dauphin Island Sea Lab's Alabama Aquarium as the official Aquarium of Alabama.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the Alabama Aquarium would be formally recognized as the official Aquarium of Alabama. The act describes the Sea Lab's education and research mission and its role in public education, and it requires state or other appropriate officials to place and maintain signs reflecting the designation. It takes effect on the date specified in the bill (first day of the third month after passage and governor approval).

Who It Affects

• Dauphin Island Sea Lab and its Alabama Aquarium, which gains official designation as the state’s official Aquarium of Alabama
• Appropriate state or other officials responsible for installing and maintaining signs or markers reflecting the designation

Key Provisions

• The Dauphin Island Sea Lab's Alabama Aquarium is designated the official Aquarium of Alabama.
• Appropriate officials must place and maintain signs or markers reflecting the designation.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Aquariums