SJR9 Summary

• Encourages the Alabama Historical Commission and Department of Finance Division of Construction Management to approve and permit construction or acquisition of a monument on state property commemorating the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution.

• Emphasizes that the Bill of Rights represents the first 10 amendments protecting individual liberty and freedom from oppression as foundational to American government.

• Notes that while Capitol grounds and state properties display various memorials and commemorations, there is no specific tribute to the Bill of Rights.

• Requires that no public funds be used for the design and construction of the monument.

• Directs that official copies of the resolution be provided to the executive director of the Alabama Historical Commission and the Director of Construction of the Division of Construction Management.