2001 House Bill 4226

Introduced in the House

Feb. 14, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Ken Bradstreet (R-105)

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 Oversight and Operations

Oct. 23, 2001

Amendment offered by Rep. LaMar Lemmons III (D-2)

To require that if the Ten Commandments are posted in public schools with other historical documents that one of those documents be David Walker's 1829 appeal attacking White injustice and advocating Black self-reliance.

The amendment failed 48 to 55 (details)

Amendment offered by Rep. Gilda Jacobs (D-35)

To require that if the Ten Commandments are posted in public schools they be written in their original language (Hebrew).

The amendment failed 46 to 59 (details)

Amendment offered by Rep. Patricia Godchaux (R-40)

To require that if the Ten Commandments are posted in public schools they be written in their original language and script (Hebrew).

The amendment failed 45 to 58 (details)