Summary as introduced: Constitutional amendment (first resolution); religious freedom. Amends the current religious freedom provisions of the Constitution of Virginia to "secure further the people's right to acknowledge God;" to permit prayer and the recognition of "religious beliefs, heritage, and traditions on public property, including public schools." The current constitutional provision parallels the federal free exercise and establishment clauses of the U.S. Constitution and provides for the free exercise of religion "according to the dictates of conscience" and prohibits the General Assembly from compelling persons to participate in religious activity. Full text: 01/10/07 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 078092264 pdf Status: 01/10/07 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 078092264 01/10/07 House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections 01/18/07 House: Assigned P & E sub: #1 (Marshall, R.G.) 02/06/07 House: Left in Privileges and Elections |