HB 1561-FN (2016): relative to freedom of expression on college campuses.
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HB 1561-FN (2016)
relative to freedom of expression on college campuses.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Education
- Subject: Education - Finance
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held public hearings on January 12, 2016 and January 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–3 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 10, 2016 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on April 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on October 11, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 12 to 5.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2016, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB207
- January 26, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB207
- January 28, 2016, 2:45 PM: executive session, House Education, LOB207
- April 26, 2016, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Education, LOB 207
- October 11, 2016, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207
Votes
- February 10, 2016, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Education
- January 12, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/12/2016 01:30 PM LOB207
- January 26, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/26/2016 10:00 AM LOB207
- January 28, 2016: Executive Session: 01/28/2016 02:45 PM LOB207
- February 10, 2016: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 02/10/2016 (Vote 14-3; RC)
- February 10, 2016: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/10/2016
- April 26, 2016: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 04/26/2016 01:00 PM LOB 207
- October 11, 2016: Executive Session: 10/11/2016 09:30 AM LOB 207
- October 28, 2016: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 12-5)