HJR385 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: John F. Knight Jr
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Sesquicentennial of voting and office holding by African American in Alabama, recognized
Summary: A House Joint Resolution recognizing and commemorating the 150th anniversary of African Americans voting and holding public office in Alabama.
What This Bill Does
The resolution officially commemorates the sesquicentennial of African American voting and first offices in Alabama. It outlines key historical milestones from 1867, such as the first African American votes, the early registrars, and the constitutional convention. It is ceremonial and does not create new laws or modify rights.

Who It Affects
African American residents of Alabama, whose historical role in voting and public office is being commemorated.
All Alabama residents, educators, historians, and students who learn about this history through the resolution.

Key Provisions
Commemorate the sesquicentennial anniversary of the first votes cast and first public offices held by African Americans in the State of Alabama.
Recognize and recount historical Reconstruction-era milestones in Alabama's path to civil rights (e.g., 1867 voting, registration, and the constitutional convention).

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Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative