AlabamaAlabama entities are encouraged to use Judea and Samaria
Alabama’s enacted resolution encourages state government entities to use “Judea and Samaria” in official materials.
What it does
Alabama state government entities are encouraged to use “Judea and Samaria” instead of “West Bank” in official materials.
Argument forUsing “Judea and Samaria” in official materials may reflect the historical and religious ties to Jewish people described in the resolution.
Argument againstUsing “Judea and Samaria” could confuse readers who know the area by the name “West Bank.”
More detail
The resolution encourages state government entities to avoid “West Bank” and use “Judea and Samaria” in official materials. This recommendation applies to all state government entities and their official government materials.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 17EnactedBecame Law
- Apr 9Reported from RULES (RULES)Minor
- Apr 9Ready to Enroll
- Apr 9EnrolledTo Governor
- Apr 9Delivered to GovernorMinor
- Apr 6Reported Out of Committee Second House
- Mar 31Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULESMinor
- Mar 31Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)
- Mar 19Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Mar 19Reported from Rules (Rules)Minor
- Mar 19Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice VoteMajor
- Mar 12Received in the House and referred to the House committee on RulesMinor
- Mar 12Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)Introduced
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