HB 398 (1999): relative to prayer in the public schools.

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HB 398 (1999)

relative to prayer in the public schools.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it (amendment 1) by a vote of 12–3, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 1999 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 16, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Education, Rm205-207,LOB

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Education; HJ18, p267
  • February 2, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/2/1999 due on
  • March 16, 1999: Hearing Mar 16 1:00 Rm205-207,LOB
  • March 31, 1999: Maj Report ITL for Apr 14 (vote 12-3;CC#1)
  • April 14, 1999: ITL Report adopted; HJ40, p896

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 190 (2001): relative to prayer in the public schools.
  • HB 405 (2003): authorizing school districts to authorize a period of time for silent individual reflection in public schools.

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