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WI SB250
WI SB250Free expression within the University of Wisconsin System, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
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Introduced
05/17/2017
05/17/2017
In Committee
05/17/2017
05/17/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2018
03/28/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to amend 36.35 (1); and to create 36.02 and 227.01 (13) (Lo) of the statutes; Relating to: free expression within the University of Wisconsin System, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Campus Free Speech Act" within the University of Wisconsin System. It requires the Board of Regents to develop and adopt a policy on free expression that affirms the importance of intellectual freedom and free speech, while allowing for reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The bill also creates a Council on Free Expression to monitor and report on free expression issues on campuses. Additionally, it provides a private right of action for individuals whose expressive rights are violated, with the possibility of injunctive relief, attorney's fees, and damages. The bill also exempts the adoption of the free expression policy from the state's rule-making procedures.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (32)
David Craig (R)*,
Sheila Harsdorf (R)*,
Chris Kapenga (R)*,
Duey Stroebel (R)*,
Scott Allen (R),
Janel Brandtjen (R),
Robert Brooks (R),
Cindi Duchow (R),
Cody Horlacher (R),
Rob Hutton (R),
Terry Katsma (R),
Joel Kleefisch (R),
Dan Knodl (R),
Dale Kooyenga (R),
Jesse Kremer (R),
Mike Kuglitsch (R),
Robert Kulp (R),
Dave Murphy (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Kevin Petersen (R),
Romaine Quinn (R),
Mike Rohrkaste (R),
Joe Sanfelippo (R),
Ken Skowronski (R),
John Spiros (R),
Gary Tauchen (R),
Jeremy Thiesfeldt (R),
Paul Tittl (R),
Ron Tusler (R),
Tyler Vorpagel (R),
Robin Vos (R),
Chuck Wichgers (R),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/28/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb250 |
| BillText | http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2017/REG/SB250.pdf |
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