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AL SJR56

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Dick Brewbaker

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

  • Expresses legislative disagreement with the U.S. Supreme Court's constitutional analysis in Obergefell v. Hodges (June 26, 2015)
  • Objects to the judicial imposition of marriage license laws that contradict the express will and vote of the people of Alabama
  • References the Windsor v. United States (2013) decision stating that domestic relations of husband and wife belong to state laws, not federal laws
  • Resolution requires concurrence of both houses of the Alabama Legislature

Legislative Description

Supreme Court, expressing disagreement with decision in Obergefell v. Hodges

Resolutions, Legislative

Last Action

Received in House of Representatives and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

3/8/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules3/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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