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HI HCR169
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
Sean Quinlan
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AI Summary
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Requests that organizers and participants in marches, rallies, and public demonstrations follow traffic laws and public safety ordinances when crossing streets
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Excludes recognized and permitted events such as marathons and parades from this request
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Urges law enforcement, including Department of Public Safety sheriffs, to consider the safety and convenience of both demonstrators and motorists when directing traffic during demonstrations
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References U.S. Supreme Court precedent (Ward v. Rock Against Racism) establishing that government may impose reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on peaceable assembly
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Directs transmission of the resolution to the Director of Public Safety, Office of the Mayor of each county, and Chief of Police of each county
Legislative Description
Requesting That Participants In Public Demonstrations Other Than Recognized Events Such As Marathons And Parades Follow Traffic Laws When Crossing Streets.
Public Demonstrations
Last Action
The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/21/2018