HR19Introduced in the House
Encouraging state colleges and universities to invite more conservative speakers to campus for the purpose of increasing diversity of viewpoints.
Introduced by Donald McFarlane, District 18-GRA
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Encouraging state colleges and universities to invite more conservative speakers to campus for the purpose of increasing diversity of viewpoints.
Where it stands
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 191-155 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 65
March 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: OTP · March 5, 2026
191
Yes
155
No
46
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | Yes |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | No |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | Yes |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | Absent |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | Yes |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Funding House Journal 1 P. 38
Public Hearing: 02/13/2026 02:30 pm GP 232
Executive Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 234
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2026 (Vote 10-7; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 35
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 191-155 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 65
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