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AL SJR21

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Allen

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2018

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Tuscaloosa as the second capital of the State of Alabama
  • Tuscaloosa was incorporated and made county seat on December 13, 1819, one day before Alabama's admission as the 22nd state
  • State government operated from Tuscaloosa beginning November 20, 1826, with a capitol designed by architect William Nichols completed for the 1829-30 session
  • Nine governors served from the Tuscaloosa capitol through two decades until the legislature voted on January 28, 1846, to relocate the capital to Montgomery
  • Resolution adopted by the Senate on January 23, 2018, and by the House on January 30, 2018

Legislative Description

Tuscaloosa, second capital of the State of Alabama, recognized

Resolutions, Legislative

Last Action

Assigned Act No. 2018-47.

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules1/23/2018
Rules1/16/2018

Full Bill Text

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