Committee of Jurisdiction: Law, Justice, and Ethics
Introduction
An Act, relating to historical monuments; to create the Women’s Tribute Statue Commission; to provide for the membership and duties of the commission; to provide for the termination of the commission; to require the Alabama Historical Commission and the Division of Construction Management of the Department of Finance to implement placement of the statues; and to provide that public and private funds, including in-kind services, may be used for the commission of the monuments. Additionally, December 1 has been designated Rosa Parks Day in the State of Alabama.
State Action
Alabama
NBCSL Member Sponsor(s):- Rep. Laura Hall (AL)
Summary: This bill would create a Women’s Tribute Statue Commission to fund, commission, and place statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller on the Capitol Grounds. The State of Alabama also designate December 1 as Rosa Parks Day.
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