The bill, designated as SB337, introduces a new section, Section 16-20-10, to the Code of Alabama 1975, which mandates the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to issue a deed for certain school indemnity lands to the Franklin County Board of Education upon their request. This provision is intended to implement the objectives of Section 30-5.20 of the Alabama Constitution, which was ratified in November 2024. The lands in question are located in Walker and Fayette counties, and the schools in Franklin County are identified as the sole beneficiaries of these lands.

The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, and it reflects the legislative intent to support local educational institutions by facilitating access to specific indemnity lands. There are no deletions from current law noted in this bill, as it solely adds new legal language to the existing framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-20-8, 16-20-9
Engrossed: 16-20-10
Enrolled: 16-20-10