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AL HB135

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Harry Bridges

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing the display of the Ten Commandments on state property and on property owned or administrated by public schools and public bodies.

  • Establishes that every person has the liberty to worship according to their conscience and prohibits compelling any person to attend or support any place of worship or minister.

  • Prohibits diminishing or enlarging any person's civil and political rights, privileges, or capacities based on their religious beliefs.

  • Prohibits the expenditure of public funds in defense of the constitutionality of this amendment.

  • Directs election officials to place the amendment on the ballot for approval by a majority of qualified electors voting in accordance with Alabama constitutional election procedures.

Legislative Description

Ten Commandments, display of on state property and at public schools, authorized, const. amend.

Constitutional Amendments

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

5/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Constitution, Campaigns and Elections2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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