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WI SB250

WI SB250
Free 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
In Committee
05/17/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/28/2018)

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