HB42 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Monuments, clarify that Dir. of Division of Parks may contribute to erection of monuments by any group, Sec. 9-2-105 am'd.

Summary

HB42 would let the Director of the Division of Parks contribute toward erecting monuments for any group, not just certain Confederate groups, while keeping a $25,000 annual limit and required approvals.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill amends Section 9-2-105 to allow the Director to work with any citizen committee or supplement funds raised by any group to erect a monument, with the Governor and the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources approving the contributions. The $25,000 cap on such expenditures remains in place per fiscal year. The change broadens who can receive contributions beyond Confederate veterans groups, as long as the conditions are met.

Who It Affects

• The Director of the Division of Parks (can contribute toward monuments for any group, under approved conditions).
• Any group seeking to erect a monument (may receive contributions up to $25,000 per year, subject to approvals).
• The Governor and the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources (must approve expenditures).

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 9-2-105 to allow the Director to contribute toward erection of a monument by any group, with approval.
• Maintains a per-fiscal-year expenditure cap of $25,000 for such contributions.
• Requires approval by the Governor and the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources.
• Allows the Director to join with any committee of citizens or supplement funds raised by eligible groups to erect a monument.

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

Subjects

Monuments