HJR116 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rolanda HollisRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

COMMENDING THE BIRMINGHAM ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® FOR THE SUCCESSFUL FAIR HOUSING MONTH 55TH ANNIVERSARY PROCLAMATION TOUR.

Summary

The Alabama Legislature commends the Birmingham Association of REALTORS® for its 55th Anniversary Fair Housing Month proclamation tour and its ongoing support for fair housing in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

This joint resolution formally recognizes and applauds the Birmingham Association of REALTORS® for promoting Fair Housing Month and leading the proclamation tour. It notes the association’s campaign to have 55 government units declare April as Fair Housing Month and its receipt of proclamations from multiple counties and many municipalities, marking Alabama’s largest Fair Housing Celebration. It expresses the Legislature’s support for fair and attainable housing in the state.

Who It Affects

• Birmingham Association of REALTORS® and its 5,000+ members, who are publicly commended for their advocacy and leadership in fair housing.
• Residents and communities in Alabama (including the counties and municipalities that issued proclamations) who benefit from heightened awareness and promotion of fair housing rights.

Key Provisions

• Commends the Birmingham Association of REALTORS® for the successful Fair Housing Month 55th Anniversary Proclamation Tour.
• Acknowledges the association’s belief that no one should have the right to shelter abridged because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and recognizes their advocacy for fair housing rights.
• Recognizes the association’s campaign to secure proclamations from 55 governmental units and proclamations from several counties and many municipalities, highlighting it as Alabama’s largest Fair Housing Celebration.
• Declares that the Legislature commends the Birmingham Association of REALTORS® and supports continued leadership in promoting fair and attainable housing in Alabama.

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Subjects

Birmingham Association of REALTORS, Commended