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HB 2563 — postsecondary institutions; free expression policies
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2018. Enacted.
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Enacted
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15 sponsors
1 primary, 14 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).
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Mixed recorded votes
4 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
80 added · 77 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised version of HB 2563 introduces several important clarifications about the rights of students to express themselves in designated public forums, such as outdoor areas or university buildings. Specifically, it emphasizes that universities and community colleges cannot restrict students' speech rights in these public forums, as long as their actions are reasonable and not aimed at censoring specific viewpoints. This change is significant because it aims to protect free expression on college campuses, ensuring students can participate in discussions and activities without undue restrictions.
HB2563Chapter 0267 - 532R - C Ver of HB2563 Conference Engrossed State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-third Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER HOUSE BILL 2563 AN ACT amending sections 15‑1861 and 15‑1864, Arizona Revised Statutes;
END_STATUTE APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR APRIL 25, 2018.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 25, 2018.
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Action History
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house first reading.
Sponsors
- Mark Finchem · Cosponsor
- Venden "Vince" Leach · Cosponsor
- David Livingston · Cosponsor
- Sylvia Allen · Cosponsor
- John Kavanagh · Cosponsor
- Kimberly Yee · Cosponsor
- Sine Kerr · Cosponsor
- David C. Farnsworth · Cosponsor
- David Stringer · Cosponsor
- Becky A. Nutt · Cosponsor
- Jay Lawrence · Cosponsor
- Anthony T. Kern · Cosponsor
- Russell Bowers · Cosponsor
- Paul Boyer · Primary
- Ben Toma · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 78 not signed on · 38 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (14)
- Mark Finchem Republican
- Venden "Vince" Leach Republican
- David Livingston Republican
- Sylvia Allen Republican
- John Kavanagh Republican
- Kimberly Yee
- Sine Kerr
- David C. Farnsworth
- David Stringer
- Becky A. Nutt
- Jay Lawrence
- Anthony T. Kern
- Russell Bowers
- Ben Toma
Not signed on (78)
78 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 78 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 43% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Andrea Dalessandro | — | Nay |
| Bob Worsley | — | Yea |
| David Bradley | — | Nay |
| Frank Pratt | — | Yea |
| Jamescita Peshlakai | — | Nay |
| Juan Mendez | — | Nay |
| Judy Burges | — | Yea |
| Karen Fann | — | Yea |
| Kate Brophy McGee | — | Yea |
| Katie Hobbs | — | Nay |
| Kimberly Yee | — | Yea |
| Lisa Otondo | — | Nay |
| Martin Quezada | — | Nay |
| Nancy Barto | — | Yea |
| Olivia Cajero Bedford | — | Nay |
| Rick Gray | — | Yea |
| Robert Meza | — | Nay |
| Sean Bowie | — | Nay |
| Sine Kerr | — | Yea |
| Sonny Borrelli | — | Yea |
| Steve Farley | — | Nay |
| Steve Smith | — | Yea |
| Steve Yarbrough | — | Yea |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Yea |
| Gail Griffin | Republican | Yea |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Sylvia Allen | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 25 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 34 | 23 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 38% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (60)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 43% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Dalessandro | — | Nay |
| Bob Worsley | — | Yea |
| David Bradley | — | Nay |
| Frank Pratt | — | Yea |
| Jamescita Peshlakai | — | Nay |
| Juan Mendez | — | Nay |
| Judy Burges | — | Yea |
| Karen Fann | — | Yea |
| Kate Brophy McGee | — | Yea |
| Katie Hobbs | — | Nay |
| Kimberly Yee | — | Yea |
| Lisa Otondo | — | Nay |
| Martin Quezada | — | Nay |
| Nancy Barto | — | Yea |
| Olivia Cajero Bedford | — | Nay |
| Rick Gray | — | Yea |
| Robert Meza | — | Nay |
| Sean Bowie | — | Nay |
| Sine Kerr | — | Yea |
| Sonny Borrelli | — | Yea |
| Steve Farley | — | Nay |
| Steve Smith | — | Yea |
| Steve Yarbrough | — | Yea |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Yea |
| Gail Griffin | Republican | Yea |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Sylvia Allen | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 26 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| Democrat | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 34 | 22 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 37% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (60)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2563?
- HB 2563 is sponsored by Mark Finchem (Republican), Venden "Vince" Leach (Republican), David Livingston (Republican), Sylvia Allen (Republican), John Kavanagh (Republican), Kimberly Yee, Sine Kerr, David C. Farnsworth, David Stringer, Becky A. Nutt, Jay Lawrence, Anthony T. Kern, Russell Bowers, Paul Boyer, and Ben Toma.
- What is the current status of HB 2563?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2018. Enacted.
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