HCR 26 (2010): reaffirming the state's religious heritage and constitutional rights to practice religion and free speech.

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HCR 26 (2010)

reaffirming the state's religious heritage and constitutional rights to practice religion and free speech.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–7. On February 17, 2010 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar”. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 215–122.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2010, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 4, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 215, nays 122, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 19, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/19/2010 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 4, 2010: Executive Session: 2/4/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 10, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 17 RC (Vote 11-7)
  • February 10, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 17, 2010: Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar: MA Without Objection
  • March 3, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 215-122

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