CACR 21 (2024): relating to the oath of civil officers. Providing that the default oath of office shall be a non-religious oath.
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CACR 21 (2024)
relating to the oath of civil officers. Providing that the default oath of office shall be a non-religious oath.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Constitutional Amendments
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2024, with 3 people signed in online: 2 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2024 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Josh Yokela (R - Rock 32) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Ellen Read (D - Rock 10)
- Rep. Sherry Dutzy (D - Hills 6)
- Rep. Wendy Thomas (D - Hills 12)
- Rep. Brandon Phinney (R - Straf 9)
- Rep. Cam Kenney (D - Straf 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 13, 2024, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 305
- February 13, 2024, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 305
Votes
- February 22, 2024, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 13, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/13/2024 02:30 pm LOB 305
- February 13, 2024: Executive Session: 02/13/2024 02:30 pm LOB 305
- February 13, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2024 (Vote 13-1; CC)
- February 22, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/22/2024
Laws It Would Change
- Part Second, Article 84 of the state Constitution