SB426 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg J. Reed

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Public property, national motto, In God We Trust, authorized to display

Summary

SB426 would allow state and local government entities in Alabama to display the national motto 'In God We Trust' on public buildings and public schools.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes state agencies, municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions (including school boards) to display the motto on public buildings or public schools if they choose to authorize it. The display is optional, not mandatory, and would apply notwithstanding other laws, with an effective date set after governor approval (the first day of the third month following approval).

Who It Affects

• State agencies, municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions (including school boards) would have the authority to authorize the display.
• Public schools and other public buildings in Alabama could display the motto if their governing bodies decide to authorize it.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any state agency, municipality, county, or other political subdivision (including school boards) may authorize the display of the national motto 'In God We Trust' in or on any public building or public school in the state.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or when it otherwise becomes 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

Public Property