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AL HB341
Bill
Status
3/19/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jack Williams
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AI Summary
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Requires the University of Alabama System to establish and maintain an intercollegiate football program at its Birmingham campus so long as it maintains a football program at its Tuscaloosa campus.
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The Birmingham campus football program must be funded at an appropriate level to participate in the Football Bowl Series Division or its successor.
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The football program is not required to participate in a Power 5 Conference but may participate in the same conference as other intercollegiate sports offered at the university at the university's option.
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Expresses legislative intent that constitutionally created boards of trustees fully comply with these requirements.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
University of Alabama System, required to maintain a football team at certain campus
University of Alabama--Birmingham
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Education Policy
3/19/2015