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AL HJR353

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Laura Hall

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

  • Urges the acting Chief of the Sanford Police Department and State Attorney of Seminole County, Florida to arrest George Zimmerman for the murder of Trayvon Martin
  • References the February 26, 2012 shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, who was shot by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman
  • States that Zimmerman admitted to law enforcement that he shot Martin in the chest but was released without being charged despite sufficient evidence for detention
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be forwarded to the Governor of Florida, the State Attorney of Seminole County, and the Sanford Police Department's acting Chief of Police

Legislative Description

Urging the State of Florida to arrest George Zimmerman for murder of Trayvon Martin

Resolutions, Legislative

Last Action

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

4/5/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules4/5/2012

Full Bill Text

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