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SJR0003Introduced in the Senate

A RESOLUTION relative to the definition of antisemitism.

Engrossed

Introduced by Mark Pody, District 17

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishes a definition of antisemitism and encourages departments and agencies of state government to use such definition in determining discriminatory intent for any law or policy in this state that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin.

Where it stands

Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee

April 1, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt · March 27, 2025

27

Yes

1

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

31 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

SenatorDistrictVote
Adam Lowe1Yes
Tom Hatcher2Yes
Rusty Crowe3Yes
Robert Harshbarger4Yes
Randy McNally5Yes
Becky Massey6Yes
Richard Briggs7Yes
Jessie Seal8Yes
Steve Southerland9Yes
Todd Gardenhire10Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

  4. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025

  5. Sponsor(s) Added.

  6. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025

  7. Recommended for adoption by Senate Judiciary Committee, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

  8. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/27/2025

  9. Adopted, Ayes 28, Nays 1, PNV 3

  10. Sponsor(s) Added.

  11. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

  12. Ref. to Judiciary Committee - Education Committee

  13. Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee

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