5064-S AMH SANT LEIN 053

SSB 5064 - H AMD TO JUDI COMM AMD (H-4920.2/18) 1270

By Representative Santos

WITHDRAWN 03/02/2018

    On page 1, after line 2 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that freedom of expression and freedom of the press are fundamental principles in our democratic society granted by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and by Article I, section 5 of the state Constitution. The legislature also finds that these freedoms provide all persons, including students, with the right to engage in robust discussion of issues. It is the intent of the legislature to ensure free speech and free press protections for both public school students and students at public institutions of higher education in this state in order to encourage students to become educated, informed and responsible members of society."   

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    Correct the title.

EFFECT: Adds an intent section.  

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