SB 623 (1994): relative to the protection of freedom of speech on college campuses.

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SB 623 (1994)

relative to the protection of freedom of speech on college campuses.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 1994. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 10, 1994 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 12–11. On March 10, 1994 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Colantuono (SD14) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Barnes (SD17)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. Currier (SD7)
  • Rep. Houlahan (Merr 2)
  • Rep. Kurk (Hills 5)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB
  • January 27, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 10, 1994, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ1,P13
  • January 19, 1994: HEARING JAN19 10:30 RM212,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • January 27, 1994: HEARING JAN27 10:00 RM104,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN
  • February 9, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB10
  • February 9, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5036>; SC9,P9-10
  • February 10, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN RUSSMAN MA RC(12-11); SJ5,P102-103
  • March 10, 1994: SEN COLANTUONO MOVED TO TAKE FROM TABLE, ML RC(11-11); SJ8,P223-4
  • March 10, 1994: ITL REPORT ADOPTED, SEN RUSSMAN (ALL BILLS LOT) MA VV; SJ8,P224

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