HB228 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David StandridgeRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

State agencies, national motto "In God We Trust", use authorized on public buildings and vehicles

Summary

HB 228 allows Alabama government agencies and subdivisions to display the national motto In God We Trust on public buildings and vehicles.

What This Bill Does

The act authorizes the governing bodies of state agencies and political subdivisions to display the national motto In God We Trust on public buildings and public vehicles. It covers places such as school classrooms, courthouses, libraries, office buildings, and law enforcement or service vehicles. It becomes law on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor. It provides permission for display, not a requirement.

Who It Affects

• State agencies and political subdivisions (cities, counties, school districts) may display the motto on public buildings and vehicles.
• Public facilities and vehicles used by the public (schools, courthouses, libraries, office buildings, law enforcement or service vehicles) may display the motto under the act.

Key Provisions

• Permits the display of the national motto In God We Trust by government agencies and offices on public buildings and vehicles.
• Authorized locations include school classrooms, courthouses, libraries, office buildings, and law enforcement or service vehicles.
• The act is named the National Motto In God We Trust Act and applies to governing bodies of political subdivisions or state agencies.
• Effective date is the first day of the third month after its passage and Governor approval.

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Subjects

State Agencies