SB365 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Vivian Davis FiguresSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Rosa Parks Day, first day of December of each year, designated holiday, allow co. and municipality to observe, Sec. 1-3-8 am'd.
Summary: The bill designates December 1 as Rosa L. Parks Day in Alabama and lets counties and municipalities observe it as a holiday.
What This Bill Does
It adds Rosa Parks Day to the state's holidays and allows local governments to observe it as a holiday. When state holidays occur, state offices close and most state employees receive a personal leave day each year, with scheduling and pay rules. The day honors Rosa Parks and encourages public remembrance of her civil rights contributions.

Who It Affects
State employees (excluding those in Baldwin and Mobile Counties) who receive a yearly personal leave day and whose offices close on state holidays, including Rosa Parks Day
Counties and municipalities that may observe Rosa Parks Day as a local holiday

Key Provisions
Designates December 1 as Mrs. Rosa L. Parks Day and allows counties and municipalities to observe it as a holiday.
Amends Section 1-3-8 to add Rosa Parks Day to the list of state holidays and applies standard holiday observance rules (e.g., if the holiday falls on a weekend).
Provides for a personal leave day for most state employees (one per year, January 1), with scheduling requirements and pay if not used, and specifies exceptions for Baldwin and Mobile Counties.

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