BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2223: Higher ed. freedom of speech

Protecting freedom of speech in institutions of higher education.

Summary

Requires each governing board of an institution of higher education to adopt a policy that affirms certain principles of free speech, which are the public policy of this state. Requires the policy to be made available to students and faculty annually.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2223), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to protecting the freedom of speech in institutions of higher education;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 12, 2017First reading, referred to Higher Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2223 (2025–26) Irrigation dist. directors · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2223 (2023–24) Librarians in public schools · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2223 (2019–20) Firearm prohibit. liability · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2223 (2015–16) Extraordinary revenue growth · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2223 (2013–14) Qualif'd alt energy resource · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2223 (2011–12) Undergr. utility damage act · Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2012
HB 2223 (2009–10) Agribusiness vehicle drivers · Enacted · Chapter 339, Laws of 2009
HB 2223 (2007–08) Review of new programs · Did not pass · died in committee