HJR 39 -- RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN PUBLIC PLACES (Bearden)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Children and Families

This proposed constitutional amendment guarantees, upon voter
approval, a citizen's First Amendment right to pray and worship
as long as the activities are voluntary and subject to the same
rules and regulations that apply to all other types of speech.

The amendment also reaffirms a citizen's right to choose any
religion or no religion at all by prohibiting both the
establishment of an official state religion and any state
coercion or endorsement of religion through practices as
composing official state prayers.

Public schools receiving state funds are required to display the
text of the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United
States in a conspicuous and legible manner.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Cost on General Revenue Fund of $52,560
in FY 2007, $0 in FY 2008, and $0 in FY 2009.  No impact on Other
State Funds in FY 2007, FY 2008, and FY 2009.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:46 am