HB 234 (2022): relative to freedom of speech and association on college campuses.

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HB 234 (2022)

relative to freedom of speech and association on college campuses.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 1, 2021 and September 22, 2021. The committee met in executive session on October 14, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 5, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 24, 2022 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 18 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 23, 2021, 2:45 PM: public hearing, House Education
  • September 1, 2021, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 207
  • September 22, 2021, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, LOB 206-208
  • October 14, 2021, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • October 24, 2022, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 305-307

Votes

  • January 5, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Education
  • February 23, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/23/2021 02:45 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/94382337363 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 11, 2021: Retained in Committee
  • September 1, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/01/2021 01:00 pm LOB 207
  • September 22, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/22/2021 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • October 14, 2021: Executive Session: 10/14/2021 09:30 am LOB 205-207
  • October 14, 2021: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study HB234 10/14/2021 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • January 5, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/05/2022
  • October 24, 2022: Executive Session: 10/24/2022 09:30 am LOB 305-307
  • October 26, 2022: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 18-0)

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