The Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act [HB-2390]
The purpose of this bill is to establish the Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act through strengthening existing free expression on campus laws. The bill provides for legislative findings regarding the exercise of First Amendment rights on public university campuses in this state as being critical components of the education experience for students. The bill clarifies the definition of public forums. The bill modifies certain time, place, and manner restrictions. The bill strengthens development of policies and procedures. The bill
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HB-2390: The Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Fast
Filed For Introduction on 01/11/2023
The Campus Self Defense Act [HB-2421]
The purpose of this bill is to allow a person who holds a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon to carry such a weapon on the campus and in the buildings of a state institution of higher education. It provides exceptions and immunity to an institution for a licensee's intentional or unintentional use of a firearm while carrying it under the act. The bill seeks to acknowledge that violence against disarmed law-abiding citizens is an increasing, but unnecessary, occurrence. The bill is an attempt by the Legislature to reaffirm
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HB-2421: The Campus Self Defense Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Christopher Pritt
Filed For Introduction on 01/11/2023
Relating to rulemaking for healthcare plans [HB-2302]
The purpose of this bill is to require the commission or the council to promulgate legislative rules relating to healthcare plans for graduate students attending a college or university in this state.
HB-2302: Relating to rulemaking for healthcare plans
Sponsored by: Rep. Danielle Walker
Filed For Introduction on 01/11/2023
To acknowledge that the mental health of higher education students is of paramount importance, and due to a variety of issues [HB-2182]
The purpose of this bill is to acknowledge that the mental health of higher education students is of paramount importance, and due to a variety of issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic, students are facing substantial mental health challenges. This bill creates a plan to address the crisis by creating a collaboration of resources to ensure that struggling students receive the mental health support services they need.
HB-2182: To acknowledge that the mental health of higher education students is of paramount importance, and due to a variety of issues
Sponsored by: Rep. Doug Skaff
Filed For Introduction on 01/11/2023
HB-2465: Increase access to and amount covered of the promise scholarship to ensure full ride regardless of tuition costs, double majors, or courses of interest
Sponsored by: Rep. Danielle Walker
Filed For Introduction on 01/11/2023
You have voted HB-2465: Increase access to and amount covered of the promise scholarship to ensure full ride regardless of tuition costs, double majors, or courses of interest.
Campus Self-Defense Act [SB-104]
The purpose of this bill is to allow a person who holds a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon to carry such a weapon on the campus and in the buildings of a state institution of higher education. It provides exceptions and immunity to an institution for a licensee's intentional or unintentional use of a firearm while carrying it under the act. The bill seeks to acknowledge that violence against disarmed law-abiding citizens is an increasing, but unnecessary, occurrence. The bill is an attempt by the Legislature to reaffirm
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SB-104: Campus Self-Defense Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Karnes
Filed For Introduction on 01/11/2023
HB-4821: Increase access to and amount covered of the promise scholarship to ensure full ride regardless of tuition costs, double majors, or courses of interest
Sponsored by: Rep. Danielle Walker
Filed For Introduction on 02/15/2022
You have voted HB-4821: Increase access to and amount covered of the promise scholarship to ensure full ride regardless of tuition costs, double majors, or courses of interest.
You have voted HB-4750: Relating to the creation and administration of a scholarship program for college students who remain in-state after graduation.