S.B. 18 Public Expression Protection Act

Bill Sponsor:

Sen. Bramble, Curtis S.
Floor Sponsor:

Rep. Maloy, A. Cory
  • Drafting Attorney: Ericka A. Evans
  • Fiscal Analyst: Gary R. Syphus

  • Bill Tracking



  • Information
    • Last Action: 23 Mar 2023, Governor Signed
    • Last Location: Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
    • Effective Date: 3 May 2023
    • Session Law Chapter: 488
    • Committee Note: The Business and Labor Interim Committee recommended this bill. (14-1-6)


Bill Status / Votes
• Senate Actions • House Actions • Fiscal Actions • Other Actions
DateActionLocationVote
12/19/2022 Bill Numbered but not DistributedLegislative Research and General Counsel
12/19/2022 Numbered Bill Publicly DistributedLegislative Research and General Counsel
12/19/2022 LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsorLegislative Research and General Counsel
12/19/2022 LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal inputLegislative Research and General Counsel
12/19/2022 LFA/ fiscal note publicly availableLegislative Research and General Counsel
1/11/2023 Senate/ received bill from Legislative ResearchWaiting for Introduction in the Senate
1/11/2023 Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal AnalystWaiting for Introduction in the Senate
1/17/2023 Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)Senate Rules Committee
1/17/2023 Senate/ to standing committeeSenate Business and Labor Committee
1/18/2023 Senate Comm - Favorable RecommendationSenate Business and Labor Committee5 0 3
1/19/2023 (11:10:42 AM)Senate/ committee report favorableSenate Business and Labor Committee
1/19/2023 (11:10:43 AM)Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading CalendarSenate 2nd Reading Calendar
1/23/2023 (11:14:58 AM)Senate/ 2nd readingSenate 2nd Reading Calendar
1/23/2023 (11:17:44 AM)Senate/ passed 2nd readingSenate 3rd Reading Calendar25 0 4
1/24/2023 (11:35:37 AM)Senate/ 3rd readingSenate 3rd Reading Calendar
1/24/2023 (11:37:56 AM)Senate/ passed 3rd readingClerk of the House26 0 3
1/24/2023 (11:37:57 AM)Senate/ to HouseClerk of the House
1/25/2023 House/ received from SenateClerk of the House
1/25/2023 House/ 1st reading (Introduced)House Rules Committee
1/26/2023 House/ to standing committeeHouse Business and Labor Committee
1/27/2023 House Comm - Amendment Recommendation # 1House Business and Labor Committee10 0 5
1/27/2023 House Comm - Favorable RecommendationHouse Business and Labor Committee10 0 5
1/27/2023 House Comm - Consent Calendar RecommendationHouse Business and Labor Committee10 0 5
1/30/2023 (11:12:43 AM)House/ comm rpt/ amended/ placed on Consent CalHouse Business and Labor Committee
1/30/2023 (11:12:44 AM)House/ 2nd readingHouse Consent Calendar
2/1/2023 (11:21:07 AM)House/ 3rd readingHouse Consent Calendar
2/1/2023 (11:23:29 AM)House/ passed 3rd readingSenate Secretary71 0 4
2/1/2023 (11:23:31 AM)House/ to SenateSenate Secretary
2/1/2023 (2:18:38 PM)Senate/ received from HouseSenate Secretary
2/1/2023 (2:18:39 PM)Senate/ placed on Concurrence CalendarSenate Concurrence Calendar
2/2/2023 (11:21:40 AM)Senate/ circledSenate Concurrence CalendarVoice vote
2/2/2023 (11:25:53 AM)Senate/ uncircledSenate Concurrence CalendarVoice vote
2/2/2023 (11:27:42 AM)Senate/ concurs with House amendmentHouse Speaker27 0 2
2/2/2023 (11:27:43 AM)Senate/ to HouseHouse Speaker
2/2/2023 House/ received from SenateHouse Speaker
2/2/2023 House/ received from SenateHouse Speaker
2/2/2023 House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to SenateSenate President
2/2/2023 House/ to SenateSenate President
2/3/2023 Senate/ received from HouseSenate President
2/3/2023 Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrollingLegislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
2/14/2023 Bill Received from Senate for EnrollingLegislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
2/14/2023 Draft of Enrolled Bill PreparedLegislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
3/9/2023 Enrolled Bill Returned to House or SenateSenate Secretary
3/9/2023 Senate/ enrolled bill to PrintingSenate Secretary
3/13/2023 Senate/ received enrolled bill from PrintingSenate Secretary
3/13/2023 Senate/ to GovernorExecutive Branch - Governor
3/23/2023 Governor SignedLieutenant Governor's office for filing