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SR 168·HI·senate

SUPPORTING THE REQUEST BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA FACULTY SENATE FOR A COMMITMENT FROM UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII LEADERS TO REMAIN STEADFAST IN VIGOROUSLY DEFENDING ANY AND ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY, OR STAFF WHO MAY BE ATTACKED FOR EXERCISING THEIR RIGHTS TO ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND FREE SPEECH.

In CommitteeFiled Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: RHOADS
Latest Action

Referred to EDU.

Mar 19, 2026

Summary

The Hawaii Senate adopted a resolution supporting the University of Hawaii at Manoa Faculty Senate’s request that university officials commit to defending any student, faculty, or staff member who is attacked for exercising academic freedom or free speech. It also backs the faculty’s opposition to proposed time, place, and manner restrictions on expressive activities. The non‑binding resolution will be transmitted to university leadership for consideration.

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