2005 House Bill 4433

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Introduced in the House

March 1, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Tom Casperson (R-108)

To permit the display of a document or an object containing the Ten Commandments on public property when displayed with other documents, public records, or objects of historical significance that have formed and influenced the legal or governmental system of the United States.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

March 22, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 23, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that also authorizes the display on public property of "other documents" of state or national historical import that "may be" of a religious nature, not just the Ten Commandments.

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 24, 2005

Passed in the House 74 to 34 (details)

To permit the display on public property of the Ten Commandments or other religious objects or documents with state or national historical import, when they are displayed with other documents, public records, or objects of historical significance that have formed and influenced the legal or governmental system of the United States.

Received in the Senate

April 12, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform