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2013 SESSION

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SJ 261 Constitutional amendment; expands freedom of speech provisions (first reference).

Introduced by: Charles W. Carrico, Sr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Constitutional amendment (first resolution); freedom of speech. Expands the freedom of speech provisions of the Constitution of Virginia to permit prayer and the recognition of religious beliefs, heritage, and traditions on public property, including public school property. The amendment also provides that the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions, including public school divisions, shall not compose prayers and shall not require any person to join in prayer or other religious activity. The resolution was incorporated into SJ 287.

FULL TEXT

• 12/03/12  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100404D  pdf

HISTORY

• 12/03/12  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100404D
• 12/03/12  Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
• 01/15/13  Senate: Assigned to P&E sub: Constitutional Amendments, Reapportionment and Referenda
• 01/29/13  Senate: Incorporated by Privileges and Elections (SJ287-Stanley) (14-Y 0-N)