10 Good Bills Worth Watching

Bill #1 – Prohibit “Safe Spaces” that Deny Freedom of Speech
S.B. 339 Free Speech Policy for University System, introduced by Senator William Ligon, passed the Senate 33-19 on February 26th. It would require the board of regents to develop and adopt a policy to prohibit practices and plans that curtail or restrain the freedom of speech or the press and include penalties for violations. After a year, the board would report annually to the public, governor, and General Assembly on September 1st. The report must list any barriers that curtailed or restricted free speech, along with the nature of controversies and difficulties that occurred. The report may include recommended changes to rectify related problems.

ACTION – Support. Call House Judiciary Committee Representatives Willard, Ch., 404 656-5125; Fleming, V-Ch., 656-0152; Kelley, Sec., 657-1803; Beskin, 656-0254; Caldwell, 656-0152; Golick, 656-5943; Hanson, 656-0325; Powell, 656-5103; Rutledge, 656-0254; Welch, 656-5912; Nix 656-5146 (Ex officio). (These are the 9 Republicans on the 16-member committee.)

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