Committee passes nonbinding resolution affirming religious freedom, 3–1

Feb 12, 2026

The committee advanced HCR 4, a nonbinding concurrent resolution reaffirming religious freedom and encouraging respectful dialogue across faiths; testimony was largely supportive while one senator voiced concern that the resolution may privilege particular values.

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Representative Peterson presented HCR 4 as a statement affirming religious freedom and encouraging mutual respect among diverse traditions. "This isn't about favoring one religion," Representative Peterson said, describing the resolution as a nonbinding affirmation of First Amendment protections.

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