HR354 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matt Fridy

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Magna Carta, 800th anniversary, June 15, 2015, recognized

Summary

HR354 recognizes the Magna Carta’s 800th anniversary and proclaims June 15, 2015 as the Day of Freedom under Law by the Magna Carta.

What This Bill Does

The resolution recognizes the Magna Carta as a foundational document for liberty and the rule of law and notes its influence on Western civilization and Alabama’s legal tradition. It commemorates the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta on June 15, 2015 and designates that date as the Day of Freedom under Law by the Magna Carta. It reaffirms commitment to freedoms such as religion, speech, assembly, due process, and habeas corpus and acknowledges their continued protection in Alabama and the United States.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Alabama, who gain formal recognition of the Magna Carta’s importance and the designation of a commemorative day.
• State government and public institutions, which are encouraged to honor and reflect on the Magna Carta’s principles and the related rights.

Key Provisions

• Recognize the Magna Carta and its 800th anniversary on June 15, 2015.
• Declare June 15, 2015 as "The Day of Freedom under Law by the Magna Carta."
• Acknowledge the Magna Carta’s impact on liberty, democracy, and the rule of law, including its influence on U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Alabama Common Law.
• Affirm that people have rights such as freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, due process, and habeas corpus, and that these rights remain protected by law.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Miscellaneous