HR78 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Bigsby BoydRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, AKA day at the Capitol, recognized

Summary

The bill recognizes Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and its AKA Day at the Capitol, and welcomes its leaders to the Alabama Legislature.

What This Bill Does

It officially acknowledges the AKA Day at the Capitol and outlines the event's purpose and activities. It notes the date, time, location, and theme, and that members will engage with legislators on current legislation and voter engagement. It also highlights the sorority's 2019-2020 legislative agenda, including education funding, healthcare access, economic empowerment, voting rights, criminal justice reform, and arts access. The House expresses pride and welcomes the sorority's leaders.

Who It Affects

• Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, who are recognized and participate in AKA Day at the Capitol and related activities.
• Alabama state legislators and Capitol staff, who will interact with the sorority members during the event and recognize the contribution of the organization.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated on the observance of AKA Day at the Capitol.
• Describes the schedule: Opening Session on April 23, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 200 of the Alabama State House, with attendees including regional and international officers, community leaders, and legislators, and a theme of 'Take A.C.T.I.O.N: Through HBCUs and Economic Empowerment'.
• Notes the sorority's Legislative Agenda for 2019-2020, covering education funding, healthcare access, economic empowerment, voting rights, criminal justice reform, and arts access.
• Outlines activities of the day: attending the opening of the legislative session, legislative committee meetings, constituent visits, and a Capitol tour; and states the resolution expresses pride and welcomes the leaders.
• Declares that this is the Southeastern Region's first AKA Day at the Capitol under the international theme 'Exemplifying Excellence through Sustainable Service'.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory