Senate Bill 337 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Mar 12, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Larry StuttsSenator
Republican
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Title: School lands; Department of Conservation and Natural Resources required to issue certain deeds upon request;
Summary: Requires the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to issue deeds to Franklin County's school lands located in Walker and Fayette counties upon request.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the bill adds a new Section 16-20-10 to Alabama law. It requires the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to issue a deed to the Franklin County Board of Education for all indemnity lands located in Walker and Fayette counties where Franklin County schools are the sole beneficiary, upon the board’s request. The act includes intent related to a constitutional provision (Section 30-5.20 of the 2022 Constitution) and becomes effective October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects
Franklin County Board of Education: will receive deeds to indemnity lands in Walker and Fayette counties that benefit Franklin County schools
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: must issue the deed to the Franklin County Board of Education upon request

Key Provisions
Adds Section 16-20-10 to require the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to issue to the Franklin County Board of Education a deed to all indemnity lands located in Walker and Fayette counties for which Franklin County schools are the sole beneficiary, upon request.
Effective date: October 1, 2026.
Contains intent language tying the section to Section 30-5.20 of the 2022 Constitution (ratified in 2024).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 19, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Education