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Senate passes SJR 8 on religious liberty and prayer before public meetings, 20–9
Utah State Senate · February 19, 1993
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SJR 8, a proposed state constitutional amendment regarding religious liberty and permitting prayer before public government meetings, passed the Utah Senate Feb. 19, 1993 by roll call (20 ayes, 9 nays).
Senator Lyle Hilliard opened floor debate on SJR 8, a joint resolution proposing state constitutional language on religious liberty and allowing prayer before public government meetings. Hilliard urged prompt action, saying an earlier ACLU letter had paused litigation and that adopting state language would provide a clear…
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