Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama HR264: Jewish American Heritage Month, May 2026, designated
Status: Passed both chambers, March 31, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
HR264 INTRODUCED 1 HR264 2 11MBBLZ-1 3 By Representative Ensler 4 RFD: Rules 5 First Read: 17-Mar-26 Page 0 11MBBLZ-1 03/13/2026 LMG (L)lmg 2026-1349 1 2 3 4 HR____ DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS JEWISH AMERICAN 5 HERITAGE MONTH. 6 7 WHEREAS, Jewish citizens have been part of Alabama's 8 history since at least 1785 and have played an important 9 role in the development of this state, contributing 10 significantly to Alabama's culture, history, economy, and 11 civic life; and 12 WHEREAS, Jewish American Heritage Month is an annual 13 celebration of the history, culture, and contributions of 14 Jewish Americans and an opportunity to recognize the 15 enduring legacy of Jewish faith and tradition in the United 16 States; and 17 WHEREAS, the Jewish community has faced historical 18 struggles and challenges, including discrimination and 19 persecution, yet has demonstrated resilience and a deep 20 commitment to justice, compassion, and service; and 21 WHEREAS, the Jewish tenet of tikkun olam , meaning 22 "repairing the world," has inspired generations to pursue 23 justice, charitable service, and civic engagement within 24 Alabama communities; and 25 WHEREAS, Jewish American Heritage Month provides an 26 opportunity to promote understanding, acceptance, and 27 respect among people of all faiths and backgrounds; and 28 WHEREAS, since 2006, the month of May …
Sponsors
- Ensler, Phillip (D, HD-074) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
- : Reported from Rules
- : Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
- : Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
- : Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Rules
Subjects: Resolutions
Common questions
- What is HR264?
- HR264 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Jewish American Heritage Month, May 2026, designated.
- What is the status of HR264?
- Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote (March 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR264?
- Ensler, Phillip (D, HD-074).
- Where is the official record for HR264?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HR264
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