HB 1487 (2020): relative to freedom of speech and association on college campuses.

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HB 1487 (2020)

relative to freedom of speech and association on college campuses.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 25, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0829h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 203–121.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2020, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 207
  • February 25, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 207

Votes

  • March 12, 2020, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 203, nays 121, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Education
  • January 23, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/23/2020 10:30 am LOB 207
  • February 25, 2020: Executive Session: 02/25/2020 10:00 am LOB 207
  • February 27, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0829h
  • March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/11/2020 (Vote 12-7; RC)
  • March 12, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 203-121 03/12/2020

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