Bills › 90th General Assembly
Relating to the use of county funds by ecclesiastical and sectarian institutions
Topics:State governmentCities & counties
Same legislation: HF 2264
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 18, 2024
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 23, 2024
- Done: House committeeJanuary 30, 2024
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2264
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2264 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2264 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Under current law, counties cannot give public money to religious organizations. This bill would change that rule to allow counties to fund specific projects or programs run by religious groups if those programs benefit the general public. To qualify, the project cannot require anyone to participate in religious services or religious education.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to the use of county funds by ecclesiastical and sectarian institutions. The bill allows public funds to be utilized by an ecclesiastical or sectarian institution for a project or program if it benefits the public. The project or program using public funds must not require religious or secular services, educational programs, or participation requirements. Current law prohibits a county or township officer from appropriating, giving, or loaning public funds to institutions, schools, associations, or objects under ecclesiastical or sectarian management or control.
Changed since by amendment S-5110; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named January 23, 2024. On January 25, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: January 25, 2024 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
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