HJR353 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Darrio MeltonNapoleon BracyLawrence McAdoryRod ScottAlvin HolmesMerika ColemanMary MooreThomas JacksonYvonne KennedyChris EnglandThad McClammyBarbara Bigsby BoydArtis McCampbellDexter Grimsley

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Urging the State of Florida to arrest George Zimmerman for murder of Trayvon Martin

Summary

A resolution urging Florida authorities to arrest George Zimmerman for the murder of Trayvon Martin.

What This Bill Does

It states the death of Trayvon Martin and that Zimmerman shot him. It requests the Sanford Police Department's acting Chief and the Seminole County State Attorney to arrest Zimmerman and present the case to a grand jury for consideration. It also asks that copies of the resolution be sent to the Governor of Florida and other Florida officials. It is a nonbinding expression of Alabama's stance and does not change laws in Alabama or Florida.

Who It Affects

• Sanford Police Department acting Chief in Sanford, Florida – urged to arrest Zimmerman and present the case to a grand jury.
• Seminole County State Attorney – urged to prosecute Zimmerman and present the case to a grand jury for consideration.

Key Provisions

• Urges the Sanford Police Department acting Chief and the Seminole County State Attorney to arrest Zimmerman for the murder.
• Urges the State Attorney to prosecute Zimmerman and present the case to a grand jury for consideration.
• Requires copies of the resolution to be sent to the Governor of Florida, the Seminole County State Attorney, and the acting Chief of Police of Sanford.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative