2005 Senate Bill 72

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Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 25, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Patricia Birkholz (R-24)

To require classes in public schools to recite the Pledge of Allegiance each day. The bill would prohibit compelling a student to recite the pledge, and would allow, but not require, school districts to offer the pledge or the national anthem at after school events.

Referred to the Committee on Education

March 8, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 15, 2005

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 15, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Education

May 25, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

June 30, 2005

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Brenda Clack (D-34)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Reps. Leon Drolet (R-33) and Steve Tobocman (D-12)

Consideration postponed