S.18.1-24: Campus Free Expression Act of 2018 (statute)
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Mr. Reactionary
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« on: March 13, 2018, 06:32:51 PM »
« edited: March 22, 2018, 12:07:49 AM by Mr. Reactionary »

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Mr. Reactionary
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« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2018, 06:57:09 PM »

I like this bill and thank the sponsor for introducing it.

It is a nice compliment to the SNOWFLAKE Act we passed last session:

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=279091.0
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« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2018, 09:50:36 AM »
« Edited: March 14, 2018, 10:03:18 AM by FairBol »

Mr. Speaker,

I rise to say a few words in support of this bill.  

The issue of free speech on college campuses, and what constitutes it, has been of increased importance in recent years.  The public university has always been intended to be a place where new ideas can be developed, and where open discussion can flourish.  Sadly, it has become common for institutions of higher education to restrict the rights of both students and faculty to free expression.  

This bill defines what "protected activities" are on a college campus.  Specifically, it states that all forms of peaceful expression (including protests, petitions, and other forms of speech) are permitted and protected under regional law.  Among other things, the legislation provides that any "time, place, and manner" restrictions shall be clearly stated and published.  It also makes clear what the procedure is for bringing a legal action in remedy of a violation of this bill.  

I believe that this legislation is a step in the right direction; it will ensure that college campuses in the South continue to be bastions of new ideas, and home bases for the best and brightest among us.  As such, I urge my colleagues to support this bill's swift passage.  

I yield.  

(OOC note: This bill closely resembles one passed by the State of Missouri IRL.  Said bill was supported by the "Foundation for Individual Rights In Education" (FIRE) civil rights group)
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« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2018, 09:32:37 AM »

Mr. Speaker,

If there are no further comments regarding this bill, I move to call the legislation. 

I yield. 
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« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2018, 10:43:32 AM »

I concur and join in requesting unanimous consent.
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« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2018, 04:52:28 PM »

Question: would this bill effectively force universities to allow hate-speech on their campuses? II.A states that "all" speeches, signs, etc are protected, and I don't think I can support this bill if it forces schools' administrators to stand by while some racists or homophobes hurl slurs and insults at students who are just trying to mind their own business.
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« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2018, 05:09:27 PM »

Question: would this bill effectively force universities to allow hate-speech on their campuses? II.A states that "all" speeches, signs, etc are protected, and I don't think I can support this bill if it forces schools' administrators to stand by while some racists or homophobes hurl slurs and insults at students who are just trying to mind their own business.

Public universities... as they are state actors under a free speech analysis. Although protected activities are limited to those that are peaceful and which comply with content neutral time/place/manner restrictions.
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« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2018, 01:31:07 PM »

Unanimous consent is achieved. Since this is Sunday afternoon, final vote shall last until either noon Eastern on Thursday (3/22) or 24 hours after everyone has voted, whichever is sooner.
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« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2018, 05:12:21 PM »

Aye. 
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« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2018, 05:42:52 PM »

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« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2018, 08:10:33 PM »

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« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2018, 09:28:00 PM »

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« Reply #12 on: March 19, 2018, 08:45:24 AM »

Abstain
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« Reply #13 on: March 19, 2018, 09:07:32 AM »

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« Reply #14 on: March 22, 2018, 12:04:35 AM »

Bill passed. 5-0-1; 1 NV
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« Reply #15 on: March 22, 2018, 12:07:04 AM »

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