HJR56 Alabama 2012 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Jim CarnsRepresentativeRepublican- Session
- Regular Session 2012
- Title
- The Nation of Israel commended for its relations with the United States of America
- Summary
A House Joint Resolution that commends Israel for its relations with the United States and Alabama and expresses support for Israel's self-governance and self-defense, while inviting sister states to pass similar resolutions.
What This Bill DoesIf enacted, it formally commends Israel for its relationship with the U.S. and Alabama. It states support for Israel's natural and God-given right of self-governance and self-defense on its own lands, and asserts that Israel is not an attacking force or occupier, proposing peace through a united Israel governed by one law for all. It also asks that copies of the resolution be sent to the Speakers of Alabama's sister states and requests them to propose similar resolutions.
Who It Affects- Nation of Israel: receives formal commendation and acknowledgement of its relationship with the U.S. and Alabama.
- State of Alabama and its residents: receive symbolic political support and a stated position on Israel’s governance and peacemaking.
- Alabama's sister states: are asked to consider adopting similar resolutions.
- United States–Israel relationship: reinforced as close and mutually beneficial in the context of Alabama’s stance.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Commends the Nation of Israel for its relations with the United States and with the State of Alabama.
- Affirms Israel's right of self-governance and self-defense on its own lands and states that Israel is not an attacking force nor an occupier.
- Claims peace in the region is achievable through a united Israel governed under one law for all people.
- Directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Alabama's sister states and requests similar resolutions be proposed in those states.
- Contains biblical language referencing land grants and governance (e.g., Leviticus verses) to support the relationship.
- Subjects
- Resolutions, Legislative
Bill Actions
Delivered to Governor at 5:23 p. m. on February 21, 2012.
Assigned Act No. 2012-42.
Clerk of the House Certification
Signature Requested
Enrolled
Passed Second House
Waggoner motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote
Reported from Rules
Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules
Galliher motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote
Reported from Rules
Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules
Bill Text
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature