HB189 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chip BrownRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Park and beach bds., organized un Ch. 22 Title 11, CA 1975, and originally organized under Ch, 18, CA 1975, dissolution and transfer to mun., alternate procedure, approval of co. and mun., Sec11-22-16 am'd.

Summary

The bill creates an alternate path to dissolve county park and recreation boards and transfer their assets to the municipality where the park is located, with joint approval from both the county and the municipality.

What This Bill Does

It adds an alternate dissolution procedure for public park boards whose property was originally acquired under Chapter 18 and is located entirely within a municipality. The municipality's governing body must vote by a majority to approve the dissolution, and the county commission must pass a resolution. After approval, the board’s funds, assets, and title to real property are transferred to the municipality within 90 days, the municipality assumes liabilities, and existing employees become municipal employees. A dissolution certificate is filed, and a separate contract can be made beforehand to ensure an orderly transfer.

Who It Affects

• County park and recreation boards organized in a county: may be dissolved and merged into the municipality, with funds, assets, real property, and liabilities transferred.
• Municipalities that contain the park: gain ownership of the board’s assets and liabilities and become the employer for existing staff.

Key Provisions

• Adds an alternate dissolution/merger pathway to Section 11-22-16 for certain boards.
• Requires a majority vote by the municipal governing body and a resolution by the county commission to dissolve, transfer, and merge the board with the municipality.
• Within 90 days after approval, transfers all funds, assets, and title to real property to the municipality; the municipality assumes liabilities and employees.
• After transfer, a certificate of dissolution is filed with the judge of probate and the board is dissolved.
• Allows a separate contract prior to dissolution to ensure an orderly transfer of assets, liabilities, and employees.
• Effective date: becomes law immediately after governor’s approval.

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

Subjects

Municipalities