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AL HB184

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2014

Primary Sponsor

Harry Bridges

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2014

AI Summary

HB 184 Summary

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

  • Guarantees religious liberty protections including the right to worship according to conscience and prohibits compelling attendance or financial support of any place of worship or minister.

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

  • Requires Ten Commandments displays to comply with constitutional requirements by being intermingled with historical or educational items in a larger display.

  • Prohibits the expenditure of public funds in defense of this amendment's constitutionality and establishes election procedures for voter approval.

Legislative Description

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

Constitutional Amendments

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections

1/14/2014

Committee Referrals

Constitution, Campaigns and Elections1/14/2014

Full Bill Text

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