AN ACT to designate a swimming facility at Henry Horton State Park as the "Riley Gaines Aquatic Center".
Summary
HB0320 is a naming bill that designates the swimming pool scheduled to be constructed at Henry Horton State Park as the "Riley Gaines Aquatic Center." The bill applies specifically to the new pool project approved by the State Building Commission on August 10, 2023, and it directs the state to use that name for the facility.
In addition to the designation itself, the bill requires the Department of Environment and Conservation to erect signs or place markers identifying the pool by its new name. The measure does not create a new program, regulate pool operations, or change eligibility for any state service; it is limited to the official naming and signage of a state park recreational facility.
Impact
The bill amends state law only to the extent of formally naming a future swimming facility at Henry Horton State Park and requiring state signage or markers to reflect that designation. It affects the Department of Environment and Conservation and the state park system, but it does not alter substantive law governing parks, construction, recreation, or public safety.
Sentiment
No committee transcripts or recorded votes were provided, so there is no direct evidence of debate or opposition in the supplied materials. Based on the bill text alone, the measure appears largely ceremonial and likely to have been viewed as a straightforward commemorative naming bill rather than a policy change.
Contention
The provided record does not identify any specific points of contention, since there are no transcripts, amendments, or vote tallies included. If any disagreement existed, it is not reflected in the materials here. The only potentially sensitive aspect is the choice of honoree, Riley Gaines, but the supplied context does not show any expressed support or opposition on that basis.