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AL HJR30
Joint Resolution
Status
4/22/2010
Primary Sponsor
Johnny Morrow
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AI Summary
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Request the Alabama High School Athletic Association to consider authorizing sport fishing as a recognized school sport in Alabama high schools
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Cite Illinois High School Athletic Association's recognition of competitive sport fishing, with approximately 2,500 male and female students participating in the first season in 2008 and over 300 of 785 schools anticipated to participate
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Professional fishing organizations including FLW Outdoors and Bassmaster have expressed support for expanding sport fishing at high school and college levels
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Sport fishing recognition would provide opportunities for students uninterested in traditional sports to compete individually and in teams, and could attract tourism dollars to local communities
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High school participation in sport fishing would help ensure a stable future for professional fishing tournaments that currently contribute to Alabama's tourism industry
Legislative Description
High School Athletic Association requested to consider authorizing fishing as a recognized school sport
Resolutions, Legislative
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 1:40 p.m. on April 22, 2010.
4/22/2010