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Committee sends moments-of-silence bill to full House after vote
Summary
Senate Bill 19, which would require a moment of quiet reflection at the start of each school day in Kentucky public schools, passed the House State Government Committee 16-4 and now proceeds to the full House.
The House State Government Committee approved Senate Bill 19 on a recorded vote of 16 yes and 4 no, reporting the measure favorably to the House floor.
Senator Rick Girdler appeared to present the bill, which he described as ensuring “that every student in Kentucky's public school starts their day with a moment of quiet reflection.” Supporters did not offer additional witnesses during the committee hearing; the committee adopted the item by motion and proceeded to roll-call vote.
Representative voters recorded opposition from several members during the roll call; the chair announced the final tally as 16 yes and 4 no. The measure now moves to the full House for further action.
The committee made no amendments on the record during the hearing. Testimony and discussion in the transcript were brief; the bill’s floor sponsor and supporters framed it as a measure to permit a non-disruptive moment of reflection at the start of the school day.
