Senate Joint Resolution 17 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matt WoodsSenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Naming portions of Alabama state routes 5, 69, 195, and 257, as well as Industrial Parkway, in Walker County, Alabama, as the Smith Lake Parkway

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 17 would designate a defined Walker County route—from Interstate 22 Exit 65 along Industrial Parkway through portions of Routes 5, 69, 195, and 257 to the Walker–Winston county line—as the Smith Lake Parkway.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution names the specified route the Smith Lake Parkway. It directs the Department of Transportation to coordinate with local officials to install appropriate signs or markers along the route to help visitors reach Smith Lake and related attractions, aiming to support tourism and the local economy. The measure is a naming and signage request, not new law or funding.

Who It Affects

• Walker County residents and local businesses along the named route, who may benefit from improved signage and increased tourism activity.
• Visitors and tourists traveling to Smith Lake, who would be guided by signage and markers along the Smith Lake Parkway.

Key Provisions

• Designation of a specific route as the Smith Lake Parkway, covering from I-22 Exit 65 (Industrial Parkway) to the Walker–Winston county line and including segments of SR 5, SR 69, SR 195, and SR 257.
• Requirement for the Department of Transportation to coordinate with local officials to erect signs or markers along the route, with attention to fiscal responsibility and compliance with laws.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions