TRUTH & TOLERANCE COMMISSION
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2023
Last action Mar 10, 2023
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Mar 10, 2023
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
lower
Feb 28, 2023
Committee
Assigned to Human Rights
lower
Feb 10, 2023
Committee
Referred to Assignments
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rachel Ventura
DDemocratic
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