SB203 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David SessionsSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

State parks, advance campsite reservation at discounted rate to state residents

Summary

SB203 would let Alabama residents reserve state park campsites and cabins up to one month before nonresidents and pay a 10% discount, with residency verification and a per-household reservation limit, effective October 1, 2024.

What This Bill Does

If passed, residents could book state park campsites and cabins up to one month ahead of nonresidents. A resident and all household members could hold only one advance reservation at a time. Residents would pay 10% less than nonresidents for these reservations, and verification of residency (via ID) could be required to receive the discount and enforce the per-household limit. The new rules would take effect on October 1, 2024.

Who It Affects

• State residents: gain early reservation access for campsites/cabins and receive a 10% discount; must limit to one reservation per household and may need to show ID to verify residency.
• Nonresidents: would not have the resident early-reservation advantage and would pay the higher nonresident rate; reservations would occur after the resident window.

Key Provisions

• Section 9-14-10(a): Residents may reserve state park campsites and cabins up to one month in advance of nonresidents, with each household allowed only one advance reservation at a time.
• Section 9-14-10(b): Residents pay 10% less than nonresidents for reservations of campsites and cabins (including tent, RV, and equestrian sites).
• Section 9-14-10(c): Residency verification may be required (e.g., valid driver license or ID) to prove residency and receive the reduced rate and per-household limit.
• Section 2: Effective date—October 1, 2024.

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

Subjects

Conservation & Natural Resources