SB152 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mark Slade Blackwell
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Printing, agencies required to use garamond font for printing internally
Summary: SB152 would require Alabama state departments, agencies, and public colleges and universities to use the Garamond font for internal printing if practicable.
What This Bill Does
The bill adds a mandate that internal printing done by state entities use Garamond font when practicable. It explicitly includes public colleges and universities. The requirement applies to internal printing only, not external printing. It becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor, or otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects
State departments, agencies, institutions, or other state entities that perform internal printing, who must use Garamond if practicable
Public colleges and universities, included in the requirement

Key Provisions
Section 1: Notwithstanding any provision of law, every state department, agency, institution, or entity that performs internal printing shall use the Garamond font if practicable for all internal printing, and this includes public colleges and universities.
Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Printing