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HI SCR187
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Karl Rhoads
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AI Summary
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Supports the UH Manoa Faculty Senate's request that University of Hawaii leaders commit to vigorously defending students, faculty, and staff who face attacks for exercising academic freedom and free speech rights.
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Endorses the UH Manoa Faculty Senate's Resolution to Oppose Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions and Rectify Academic Freedom Policy, adopted February 18, 2026.
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Expresses concern that proposed revisions to Executive Policy 10.206 on "Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions on Expressive Activities" would deter campus community members from exercising free speech rights.
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Notes that similar restrictive policies at other universities in 2024-2025 have resulted in lecturers, graduate assistants, students, and faculty being reprimanded, disciplined, or terminated.
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Directs certified copies be transmitted to the UH Board of Regents Chairperson, UH President, and the Manoa Faculty Senate Administrative Officer.
Legislative Description
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.
University of Hawaii
Last Action
Offered.
3/16/2026