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AL HR975

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/22/2010

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Hurst

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2010

AI Summary

  • Request the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Department of Transportation to jointly study the feasibility of building a new access road to Cheaha State Park from Alabama Highway 21.

  • Current access to Cheaha State Park from Interstate 20 is limited to a winding, slow two-lane road; a new access route from Highway 21 would significantly reduce travel distance and time.

  • A new access road is expected to increase tourism to Cheaha State Park and surrounding areas including Anniston, Oxford, Munsford, and Talladega.

  • The Director of Transportation must provide a copy of the feasibility study's findings and suggestions to the Speaker of the House upon completion.

Legislative Description

Cheaha State Park, Conservation and Natural Resources Department and Transportation Department requested to study feasibility of building new access highway to park

Resolutions, Legislative

Last Action

Guin motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

4/22/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules4/21/2010

Full Bill Text

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