An act regarding compelled speech and state employers.

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AI Summary: The bill aims to prohibit state and local governments from compelling speech or expression by their employees on matters of public concern. It safeguards the First Amendment rights of state employees by preventing employers from forcing them to advocate for specific political viewpoints. This legislation seeks to protect the freedom of expression and beliefs of government workers, ensuring they are not coerced into promoting ideas with which they may disagree.

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Actions (11):

  • 2024-02-12 : Bill Number Assigned

  • 2024-02-13 : Received for Introduction

  • 2024-02-14 : Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 28-3-0-0-0

  • 2024-02-16 : :Refer to S03 - Revenue

  • 2024-02-20 : S03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0

  • 2024-02-20 : Placed on General File

  • 2024-02-23 : COW:Passed

  • 2024-02-26 : 2nd Reading:Passed

  • 2024-02-27 : 3rd Reading:Passed 21-10-0-0-0

  • 2024-02-28 : Received for Introduction

  • 2024-03-05 : Did not Consider for Introduction

Text Versions (1):
Roll Calls (3):
  • Roll Call Agency: Senate
  • Vote Date: 2024-02-14
  • Description: Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 28-3-0-0-0
  • Yea Votes: 28
  • Members Voting: Bill Landen,Charles Scott,Dan Dockstader,Larry Hicks,Ogden Driskill,Lynn Hutchings,James Anderson,David Kinskey,Dan Laursen,Stephan Pappas,Cheri Steinmetz,Fred Baldwin,Brian Boner,Dennis Biteman,Tim Salazar,Affie Ellis,Michael Gierau,Tara Nethercott,Anthony Bouchard,Dan Furphy,Wendy Davis Schuler,John Kolb,Tim French,Edward Cooper,Troy McKeown,Evie Brennan,Robert Ide,Stacy Jones
  • Nay Votes: 3
  • Members Voting: Cale Case,Chris Rothfuss,Eric Barlow
  • Roll Call Agency: Senate
  • Vote Date: 2024-02-20
  • Description: S03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
  • Yea Votes: 5
  • Members Voting: Stephan Pappas,Dennis Biteman,Tim French,Troy McKeown,Robert Ide
  • Roll Call Agency: Senate
  • Vote Date: 2024-02-27
  • Description: 3rd Reading:Passed 21-10-0-0-0
  • Yea Votes: 21
  • Members Voting: Charles Scott,Dan Dockstader,Larry Hicks,Eric Barlow,Lynn Hutchings,James Anderson,David Kinskey,Dan Laursen,Cheri Steinmetz,Fred Baldwin,Brian Boner,Dennis Biteman,Tim Salazar,Anthony Bouchard,Wendy Davis Schuler,John Kolb,Tim French,Troy McKeown,Evie Brennan,Robert Ide,Stacy Jones
  • Nay Votes: 10
  • Members Voting: Bill Landen,Cale Case,Chris Rothfuss,Ogden Driskill,Stephan Pappas,Affie Ellis,Michael Gierau,Tara Nethercott,Dan Furphy,Edward Cooper