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AL HB5
Bill
Status
1/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Russell Bedsole
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AI Summary
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Designates the first Friday in May of each year as Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
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Authorizes the Alabama State Fraternal Order of Police to host an annual Fallen Officer Memorial Service on the south lawn of the State Capitol on this day.
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Permits each county and municipality to elect to observe Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day as a holiday.
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Urges all state residents to reflect on the sacrifice of Alabama law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and honor their contributions.
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Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Relating to state holidays; to designate Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
State holidays, Alabama Peace Officers' Memorial Day designated
Last Action
Indefinitely Postpone
5/31/2023