HB 516-FN (2023): relative to freedom of speech and association at public institutions of higher education.

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HB 516-FN (2023)

relative to freedom of speech and association at public institutions of higher education.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 24, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. On March 22, 2023 the House adopted “Lay HB516 on Table” on a roll call 306–73, on a motion by Rep. Daniel Popovici-Muller. The bill died on the table when the session ended on October 26, 2023, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 24, 2023, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
  • March 8, 2023, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207

Votes

  • March 22, 2023, House: Lay on Table — yeas 306, nays 73, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Education
  • February 24, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/24/2023 01:30 pm LOB 205-207
  • March 8, 2023: Executive Session: 03/08/2023 09:30 am LOB 205-207
  • March 8, 2023: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 03/08/2023 (Vote ; RC)
  • March 22, 2023: Lay HB516 on Table (Rep. Popovici-Muller): MA RC 306-73 03/22/2023
  • October 26, 2023: Died on Table, Session ended 10/26/2023

Related Bills

  • HB 1305-FN (2024): relative to freedom of speech and association at public institutions of higher education.

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