2017 Senate Bill 5064: Concerning freedom of expression rights of students at public schools and institutions of higher education

Introduced by Sen. Joe Fain (Auburn) (R) on January 11, 2017

Referred to the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee on January 11, 2017

Substitute offered in the Senate on February 16, 2017

Expands free speech protections for students in public high schools and institutions of higher education.

Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 17, 2017

Received in the House on March 6, 2017

Referred to the House Education Committee on March 6, 2017

Received in the Senate on January 8, 2018

Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on January 8, 2018

Received in the House on January 23, 2018

Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on January 23, 2018

Amendment offered by Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos (Seattle) (D) on March 2, 2018

Adds an intent section.

The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on March 2, 2018

Received in the Senate on March 5, 2018

Passed Legislature.

Signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on March 21, 2018