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AL HB26
Bill
Status
2/4/2020
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Jackson
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AI Summary
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Designates the third Saturday in June of each year as Juneteenth National Freedom Day to commemorate the abolition of slavery throughout the United States and its territories in 1865.
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Requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation honoring Juneteenth and recognizing the important contributions African-Americans have made to Alabama's communities, culture, and economy.
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Encourages the Governor to take additional action necessary to promote and encourage the observance of Juneteenth.
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Allows public schools to offer instruction and programs regarding Juneteenth.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Holidays, Juneteenth National Freedom Day, commemorate the abolition of slavery, Sec. 1-3-8 am'd.
Holidays
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government
2/4/2020