HJR328 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Bigsby BoydRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Endorsing nomination of major civil rights sites in Alabama as World Heritage Sites

Summary

A House joint resolution endorses nominating Alabama's major civil rights sites for UNESCO World Heritage status and urges inscription.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the resolution formally supports the nomination and asks for the sites to be listed on the World Heritage List. It explains that designation carries no legal restrictions or transfer of ownership to the United Nations, and that owners voluntarily provide a nomination agreement to the Interior Department. The measure also notes potential benefits from increased tourism and economic activity around the sites in Alabama.

Who It Affects

• Residents and local communities in Alabama, who could see increased tourism and related economic activity around the World Heritage sites.
• Owners and managers of the civil rights sites, who would voluntarily provide a written nomination agreement to the Interior Department as part of the process.

Key Provisions

• Endorses the nomination of major civil rights sites in Alabama and urges their inscription on the World Heritage List.
• States that World Heritage designation imposes no legal restrictions on site owners or neighbors and does not transfer management or ownership to the United Nations; U.S. law remains applicable.
• Notes that the owner of each site voluntarily provides to the U.S. Department of the Interior a written agreement to be nominated.
• Suggests that Alabama could benefit from increased tourism spending if the sites are inscribed.

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