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AL HR354

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/4/2015

Primary Sponsor

Matt Fridy

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2015

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the Magna Carta's importance and commemorates the 800th anniversary of its signing on June 15, 1215 at Runnymede by King John of England
  • Declares June 15, 2015, as "The Day of Freedom under Law by the Magna Carta" in Alabama
  • Acknowledges the Magna Carta as the foundation for the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Alabama's Common Law adopted in 1819
  • Affirms that fundamental rights including freedom of religion, speech, assembly, due process, and habeas corpus stem from the Magna Carta's principles

Legislative Description

Magna Carta, 800th anniversary, June 15, 2015, recognized

Resolutions, Miscellaneous

Last Action

Johnson (R) motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

6/4/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules6/3/2015

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