Establish an interim committee to investigate civil rights violations and censorship within the MUS
This bill creates a temporary committee to investigate civil rights violations and censorship at Montana's public universities and colleges. The six-member committee, composed of state legislators from both parties, will gather testimony from students and submit findings and recommendations to federal and state officials. The committee is authorized to meet no more than three times and must complete its work by September 15, 2026, with $13,500 appropriated for member expenses. The legislation includes provisions for member appointments, staff assistance, and specifies that the act becomes void if the funding is not approved.
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Introduced Nov 19, 2024
Last action Jan 13, 2025
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