HJR26 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arnold MooneyRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Bill of Rights monument, encouraging Historical Commission to construct

Summary

HJR26 is a House resolution urging state agencies to pursue a Bill of Rights monument on state property, without using public funds.

What This Bill Does

The bill expresses support for creating a monument that commemorates the U.S. Bill of Rights and asks the Alabama Historical Commission and the Department of Finance Division of Construction Management to approve and permit its construction or acquisition, following state law and their rules. It also states that no public funds may be used for the monument's design and construction, and it directs that official copies of the resolution be sent to the agencies.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Historical Commission – encouraged to approve and permit the construction or acquisition of the monument, within existing laws and rules.
• Department of Finance Division of Construction Management – encouraged to approve and permit the construction or acquisition of the monument, within existing laws and rules.
• General public/visitors – may eventually see a new monument honoring the Bill of Rights on state property.
• Taxpayers and state budget – no public funds are to be used for the monument's design and construction.

Key Provisions

• Encourages the Alabama Historical Commission and the Department of Finance Division of Construction Management to approve and permit the construction or acquisition of a monument on state property commemorating the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution.
• Prohibits the use of any public funds for the design and construction of the monument.
• Requires compliance with state law and the agencies' rules in carrying out the monument project.
• Directs that official copies of the resolution be provided to the executive director of the Alabama Historical Commission and the Director of Construction Management.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative