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LA HB71

LA HB71
Requires the display of the Ten Commandments in schools


summary

Introduced
02/08/2024
In Committee
05/01/2024
Crossed Over
04/15/2024
Passed
05/30/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/19/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To enact R.S. 17:2122 and 3996(B)(82), relative to public elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools; to provide for the display of certain historical documents; to provide for the display of the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Northwest Ordinance, and the Ten Commandments; to provide for displays in each classroom; to provide relative to the use of donations or the acceptance of donated displays for this purpose; to provide for applicability; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for historical context; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill requires the display of the Ten Commandments in public elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools in Louisiana. It also allows the display of other historical documents, such as the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, and the Northwest Ordinance, along with the Ten Commandments. The bill provides the text of the Ten Commandments and a context statement explaining their historical significance in American public education. Schools are not required to spend their own funds to purchase the displays, as they can accept donated funds or displays. The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is required to adopt rules to implement the bill, and the Department of Education must identify appropriate free resources for schools to comply.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (48)

Dodie Horton (R)* Mark Abraham (R),  Beryl Amedée (R),  Tony Bacala (R),  Dennis Bamburg (R),  Adam Bass (R),  Michael Bayham (R),  Beth Billings (R),  Chad Boyer (R),  Rhonda Butler (R),  Joshua Carlson (R),  Dewith Carrier (R),  Kim Carver (R),  Stewart Cathey (R),  Heather Cloud (R),  Raymond Crews (R),  Jason DeWitt (R),  Kellee Dickerson (R),  Michael Echols (R),  Rick Edmonds (R),  Kathy Edmonston (R),  Peter Egan (R),  Mike Fési (R),  Gabe Firment (R),  Jay Gallé (R),  Cameron Henry (R),  Bob Hensgens (R),  Valarie Hodges (R),  Tim Kerner (R),  Shane Mack (R),  Patrick McMath (R),  Michael Melerine (R),  Blake Miguez (R),  Beth Mizell (R),  Chuck Owen (R),  Mike Reese (R),  Neil Riser (R),  Rodney Schamerhorn (R),  Alan Seabaugh (R),  Jeremy Stine (R),  Kirk Talbot (R),  Sylvia Taylor (D),  Francis Thompson (R),  Lauren Ventrella (R),  William Wheat (R),  Roger Wilder (R),  Jeffrey Wiley (R),  Glen Womack (R), 

Last Action

Effective date: 06/19/2024. (on 06/19/2024)

Taxonomy

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Freedom of Speech and Religion
Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
  • ‐ Higher Education

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=24rs&b=HB71&sbi=y 02/08/2024
Analysis - Resume Digest for HB71 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1387798 08/27/2024
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1382697 06/24/2024
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1379435 05/29/2024
Analysis - Summary of Senate Amendments to HB71 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1376051 05/17/2024
Senate Floor Amendment #3759 Morris Jay Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1375508 05/16/2024
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1364576 04/11/2024
Analysis - Digest of HB71 Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1364641 04/11/2024
House Floor Amendment #2749 Landry Mandie Rejected https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1364454 04/10/2024
House Floor Amendment #2755 Hughes Rejected https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1364461 04/10/2024
House Floor Amendment #2754 Hughes Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1364464 04/10/2024
House Floor Amendment #2758 Walters Rejected https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1364467 04/10/2024
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1362347 04/04/2024
Analysis - Digest of HB71 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1362551 04/04/2024
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1342719 02/08/2024
Analysis - Digest of HB71 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1342720 02/08/2024
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