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
- Rep. M. Nowe (Rock 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. George Katsakiores (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Ronald Nowe (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. William Rose (R - Ches 13)
- Rep. George LaPorte (D - Hills 39)
- Sen. Mary Brown (R - SD17)
- Sen. Gary Francoeur (R - SD14)
- Sen. Patricia Krueger (R - SD16)
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.