HB 190 (2001): relative to prayer in the public schools.

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HB 190 (2001)

relative to prayer in the public schools.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–5. On February 15, 2001 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 2001, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Education; HJ15, p172
  • January 11, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/11/2001
  • January 24, 2001: Hearing Jan 24 11:00 RM207,LOB
  • February 7, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Feb 15 (vote 12-5;Reg)
  • February 15, 2001: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ19, p277

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 405 (2003): authorizing school districts to authorize a period of time for silent individual reflection in public schools.
  • HB 398 (1999): relative to prayer in the public schools.

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