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AL SB7

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Dial

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

SB7 Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize display of the Ten Commandments on state property and property owned or administered by public schools and public bodies.

  • Guarantees every person the liberty to worship according to conscience and prohibits compelling anyone to attend, contribute to, or support any place of religious worship or minister.

  • Protects civil and political rights from being diminished or enlarged based on religious beliefs.

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

  • Amendment becomes effective upon approval by majority of qualified electors voting in accordance with 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, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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