HB 405 (2003): authorizing school districts to authorize a period of time for silent individual reflection in public schools.
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HB 405 (2003)
authorizing school districts to authorize a period of time for silent individual reflection in public schools.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 16–1. On March 13, 2003 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mary Lou Flayhan (R - Rock 80) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Robert Wiley (R - Rock 77)
- Rep. William Mosher (R - Hills 63)
- Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 80)
- Rep. Sandra Reeves (R - Hills 49)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 19, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
Votes
- March 13, 2003, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Education
- February 19, 2003: Hearing Feb 19 11:00 RM207,LOB
- March 6, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Mar 13 (Vote 16-1;Reg<II>)
- March 13, 2003: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ24, p603
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 190 (2001): relative to prayer in the public schools.
- HB 398 (1999): relative to prayer in the public schools.