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2005 SESSION

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HB 2697 Churches; changes to modernize laws governing.

Introduced by: James M. Scott | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Church law substantive changes. Recognizes the existence of incorporated churches, and changes some nomenclature.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Church law substantive changes. Removes certain religious references in the Code and removes certain Sunday-only restrictions and exemptions, redefines "church" and "minister" to encompass all religions, recognizes the existence of incorporated churches, and changes some nomenclature.