Bill Status of SB 2355   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  TRUTH & TOLERANCE COMMISSION

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Rachel Ventura

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  3/10/2023SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Truth and Tolerance Commission Act. Establishes the Truth and Tolerance Commission within the Department of Human Rights to delegitimize hate speech. Directs the Governor to appoint 15 voting members to the Commission who represent diverse racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and geographic groups. Establishes the Office of Truth and Tolerance within the Department of Human Rights to help lead and support the work of the Commission. Describes the Commission's duties. Requires the Department to provide staff and administrative support for the Commission. Provides that members of the Commission shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses incurred in performing their duties.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/10/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  2/10/2023SenateFirst Reading
  2/10/2023SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/28/2023SenateAssigned to Human Rights
  3/10/2023SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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