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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5064

SB 5064: Student freedom of express.

Concerning freedom of expression rights of students at public schools and institutions of higher education.

Summary

  • Provides that student editors of school-sponsored media are responsible for determining the content of the media and limits a school's ability to control the content of student speech, within certain limitations.
  • Protects a student media advisor from disciplinary action for compliance with free expression provisions.
  • Provides an appeals process for students at public high schools and a civil cause of action for students at public institutions of higher education who allege a violation of free expression provisions.
  • Grants school officials and governing boards immunity from civil or criminal liability resulting from school-sponsored media.
  • Requires school districts to adopt a written student freedom of expression policy.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5064), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2018
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2017
  3. Passed SenateMar 2, 2017
  4. Passed HouseMar 2, 2018
  5. GovernorMar 21, 2018
  6. LawMar 21, 2018
Prime sponsor
Joe Fain (R-47)
Introduced
January 11, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
March 21, 2018
Session law
Chapter 125, Laws of 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5064, SSB 5064

AN ACT Relating to the freedom of expression rights of students at public schools and institutions of higher education;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Joe Fain (R-47)

13 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Christine Rolfes D-23Senator R-18Jamie Pedersen D-43Kevin Ranker D-40Mark Mullet D-5Andy Billig D-3Senator R-2John Braun R-20Curtis King R-14Jeannie Darneille D-27Maralyn Chase D-32Senator D-36Guy Palumbo D-1

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2017
Version voted on: SSB 5064
45 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican20400
How each member voted
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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 19, 2018
Version voted on: SSB 5064
43 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26000
Republican17501
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 2, 2018
Version voted on: SSB 5064
91 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican41601
How each member voted

Yea (91)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 5, 2018
Version voted on: SSB 5064
45 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26000
Republican19400
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 6/7/2018. (SSB 5064)
  2. Chapter 125, 2018 Laws. (SSB 5064)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5064)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5064)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5064)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5064)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 45; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5064)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5064)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5064)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5064)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (SSB 5064)
  12. Amendment ruled beyond the scope and object of the bill. (SSB 5064)
  13. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5064)
  14. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5064)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5064)
  16. JUDI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5064)
  17. First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (SSB 5064)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5064)
  19. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5064)
  20. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5064)
  21. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5064)
  22. Returned to Senate Rules 3. (SSB 5064)
  23. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5064)
  24. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5064)
  25. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5064)
  26. Placed on Rules White Sheet. (SSB 5064)
  27. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 5064)
  28. First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (SSB 5064)
  29. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5064)
  30. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5064)
  31. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5064)
  32. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  33. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5064)
  34. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  35. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5064)
  36. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  37. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5064)
  38. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  39. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

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