SJR76 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Ben H. BrooksRusty GloverMark Slade Blackwell

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Alabama War of 1812 Commission, established

Summary

Establishes the Alabama War of 1812 Commission to oversee Alabama's participation in War of 1812 commemoration activities.

What This Bill Does

Creates a commission with 12 to 24 members. Those members are appointed by the President of the Mobile Council of the Navy League of the United States. The commission helps coordinate Alabama's involvement in War of 1812 commemorations, which are supervised by the U.S. Navy’s History and Heritage Command.

Who It Affects

• State government and its ceremonial commemorations related to the War of 1812.
• The Mobile Council of the Navy League of the United States, which appoints commission members.
• Alabama residents with an interest in War of 1812 history and related events (indirectly through the commission's work).

Key Provisions

• Establishes the Alabama War of 1812 Commission.
• Sets the commission size at not less than 12 and not more than 24 members.
• Members are to be appointed by the President of the Mobile Council of the Navy League of the United States.

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