SB 1663 — freedom of speech monument; committee
Last action — FAILED
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill proposes the establishment of a freedom of speech monument.
This bill aims to create a monument dedicated to freedom of speech. It involves the establishment and placement of this monument in a designated area.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
48 added · 58 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of SB 1663 has clarified the roles of the committee responsible for selecting nominees for a freedom of speech monument. Key changes include specifying that the committee will consist of designated leaders from both the Senate and House, including both majority and minority leaders. Additionally, the language has been refined to ensure that candidates for the monument must have been deceased for at least five years. These changes aim to enhance transparency and fairness in the nomination process, ensuring diverse representation from different political parties.
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATESENATE, OR THE PRESIDENT'S DESIGNEE, WHO SHALL SERVE AS THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMITTEE IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS.
THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESREPRESENTATIVES, OR THE SPEAKER'S DESIGNEE, WHO SHALL SERVE AS THE CHAIRPERSON IN ODD-NUMBERED YEARS.
THE SENATE MAJORITY LEADER.LEADER OR THE MAJORITY LEADER'S DESIGNEE.
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAJORITY LEADER.LEADER OR THE MAJORITY LEADER'S DESIGNEE.
THE SENATE MINORITY LEADER.LEADER OR THE MINORITY LEADER'S DESIGNEE.
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MINORITY LEADER.LEADER OR THE MINORITY LEADER'S DESIGNEE.
THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH MONUMENT COMMITTEE SHALL NOMINATE AND APPROVE TWO INDIVIDUALS [WHO WERE] FROM DIFFERENT POLITICAL PARTIES [AND WHO WERE RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE] EACH YEAR TO BE ADDED TO THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH MONUMENT FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO PRESERVING FREEDOM OF SPEECH IN THIS STATE.
INDIVIDUALS [THAT]WHO [WHO] ARE NOMINATED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION B OF THIS SECTION MUST BE DECEASED FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS.
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View plain text versions (5)
- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version (02/26/2026) Current pdf
- SENATE - Government View text pdf
- Amended HOUSE - Floor Amend to Bill - Blackman - passed pdf
- Amended SENATE - Bolick flr amend (ref Bill) adopted pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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FAILED
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DPA
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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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DP
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
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Transmit to House
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PASSED
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DPA
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DPA
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
Sponsors
- Shawnna Bolick · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 45 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Shawnna Bolick Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 92 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 0 | 23 | 0 | 4 |
| Republican | 19 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 19 | 35 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 32% | 58% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Márquez | Democrat | Nay |
| Alma Hernandez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Anna Abeytia | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Betty J Villegas | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Garcia | Democrat | Nay |
| Cesar Aguilar | Democrat | Nay |
| Christopher Mathis | Democrat | Nay |
| Consuelo Hernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Elda Luna-Nájera | Democrat | Nay |
| Janeen Connolly | Democrat | Nay |
| Junelle Cavero | Democrat | Nay |
| Kevin Volk | Democrat | Nay |
| Lorena Austin | Democrat | Nay |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Lydia Hernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Mae Peshlakai | Democrat | Nay |
| Mariana Sandoval | Democrat | Nay |
| Myron Tsosie | Democrat | Nay |
| Nancy Gutierrez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Oscar De Los Santos | Democrat | Nay |
| Patty Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Quantá Crews | Democrat | Nay |
| Sarah Liguori | Democrat | Nay |
| Seth Blattman | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stacey Travers | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Simacek | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Nay |
| Alexander Kolodin | Republican | Nay |
| Beverly Pingerelli | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Lopez | Republican | Yea |
| Cody Reim | Republican | Nay |
| David Livingston | Republican | Not Voting |
| Gail Griffin | Republican | Nay |
| James Taylor | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Weninger | Republican | Yea |
| John Gillette | Republican | Nay |
| Julie Willoughby | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Olson | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Wilmeth | Republican | Not Voting |
| Khyl Powell | Republican | Yea |
| Laurin Hendrix | Republican | Yea |
| Leo Biasiucci | Republican | Nay |
| Lisa Fink | Republican | Yea |
| Lupe Diaz | Republican | Nay |
| Matt Gress | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Carbone | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Way | Republican | Nay |
| Michele Peña | Republican | Yea |
| Neal Carter | Republican | Nay |
| Nick Kupper | Republican | Nay |
| Pamela Carter | Republican | Nay |
| Quang H Nguyen | Republican | Yea |
| Rachel Keshel | Republican | Nay |
| Ralph Heap | Republican | Nay |
| Selina Bliss | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Montenegro | Republican | Yea |
| Sylvia Allen | Republican | Yea |
| Teresa Martinez | Republican | Yea |
| Tony Rivero | Republican | Yea |
| Walt Blackman | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 2 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 60% | 33% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Analise Ortiz | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Nay |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Flavio Bravo | Democrat | Yea |
| Kiana Sears | Democrat | Yea |
| Lauren Kuby | Democrat | Nay |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Nay |
| Priya Sundareshan | Democrat | Nay |
| Rosanna Gabaldón | Democrat | Nay |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Nay |
| Theresa Hatathlie | Democrat | Nay |
| Carine Werner | Republican | Yea |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Yea |
| David Gowan | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Carroll | Republican | Yea |
| Hildy Angius | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Mesnard | Republican | Yea |
| Jake Hoffman | Republican | Yea |
| Janae Shamp | Republican | Not Voting |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Payne | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Finchem | Republican | Yea |
| Shawnna Bolick | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy "Tim" Dunn | Republican | Yea |
| Venden "Vince" Leach | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1663?
- SB 1663 is sponsored by Shawnna Bolick (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1663?
- This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 1663?
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