HJR289 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Terri CollinsRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Women's Hall of Fame Board, authorize to initiate a search process for a new host institution

Summary

This joint resolution lets the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame Board start looking for a new host institution to replace Judson College and arrange immediate housing and display of its materials.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame Board to initiate a search for a new host institution and to make any immediate necessary housing and display arrangements. It directs the board to evaluate potential host institutions based on their ability to provide suitable space and furnishings, the cost of those furnishings, and the institution's reputation and legacy. It also requires the board to report any needed statutory amendments to the Legislature by the first day of the 2022 Regular Session.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Women's Hall of Fame Board — gains authority to start the search for a new host and to arrange housing/display for its materials.
• Potential host institutions in Alabama (colleges/universities) — will be evaluated for suitability (space, furnishings, cost, reputation, and legacy) and may become the new host if selected.

Key Provisions

• Authorize the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame Board to initiate a search for a new host institution and to arrange immediate housing and display of its property and memorabilia.
• Require the board to consider the ability of a candidate institution to provide suitable space and furnishings, along with associated costs, and to weigh the institution's reputation and legacy.
• Require the board to report any necessary statutory amendments to fulfill the change in host institution to the Legislature no later than the first day of the 2022 Regular Session.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative