HJR0175Introduced in the House
A RESOLUTION relative to free speech and civil discourse on Tennessee's university and college campuses.
Introduced by Mark Cochran, District 23
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Urges Tennessee universities to adopt principles of institutional neutrality, free expression and civil discourse, and the preservation of a safe and respectful campus.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor.
April 7, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur · March 26, 2025
26
Yes
5
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
32 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., ref. to Education Committee
Assigned to s/c Higher Education Subcommittee
Sponsor change.
Placed on s/c cal Higher Education Subcommittee for 2/19/2025
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Education Committee
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 2/25/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/27/2025
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/3/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Adopted, Ayes 72, Nays 13, PNV 3
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Recommended for concurrence by Senate Education Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/24/2025
Senate Reset on calendar 3/26/2025
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Concurred, Ayes 26, Nays 5
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
Signed by H. Speaker
Signed by Senate Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
Signed by Governor.
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