SB135 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris ElliottSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Joint Legislative Committee on State Parks, appointment of two additional members, Sec. 9-14A-21 am'd.

Summary

SB135 changes the Joint Legislative Committee on State Parks by adding two more members and updating how members are appointed.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 9-14A-21 to add two additional members to the Joint Legislative Committee on State Parks and details how members from both the Senate and House, plus the Governor, appoint the committee. It keeps the committee’s role in studying and approving the long-range capital plan for restoring and acquiring state park facilities, and requires diversity in appointments, rotation of leadership between the chambers, and four-year terms with vacancy procedures. It also provides for clerical support and sets compensation rules for members.

Who It Affects

• Legislators from both the Alabama House of Representatives and Senate who will be appointed to the Joint Legislative Committee on State Parks (including leadership appointments by the Governor and by House/Senate leaders).
• State government agencies involved with parks (Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Department of Finance, and State Parks Division) as advisors and supporters to the committee.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 9-14A-21 to add two additional members to the Joint Legislative Committee on State Parks and to outline the appointment framework.
• Specifies committee composition and the authorities responsible for appointing members (including the Governor and legislative leaders) and designates the department heads as advisory.
• Orders leadership rotation between the Senate and House, requires diversity in appointments, and sets four-year terms with vacancies filled in the same manner as original appointments.
• Provides for clerk support, and establishes compensation and per diem rules for committee members, with restrictions on additional payments during session or for overlapping duties.
• Effective date is immediate upon passage and 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

State Parks