2001 House Bill 4017

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Introduced in the House

Jan. 25, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Sal Rocca (R-30)

To require that each daily legislative session in the state House of Representatives begin with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Operations

July 2, 2002

Passed in the House 88 to 0 (details)

In the Senate

Aug. 13, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform

Dec. 13, 2002

Amendment offered

To allow the legislature to recite the pledge any time during daily sessions, rather than just at the start.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 32 to 0 (details)

To require that each daily legislative session in the state House of Representatives include a recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2002

Passed in the House 93 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Vetoed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 30, 2002