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House advances bill limiting government‑run diversity, equity and inclusion programs amid heated debate
Summary
House Bill 635 would restrict state and local government agencies from funding or requiring participation in certain diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training and would prohibit some "divisive concepts" in government training; the bill passed second reading after extensive debate.
Representative G. Nicola Caucus introduced House Bill 635 (referred to in the transcript as House Bill 6 35), a wide‑ranging proposal to limit state and local government DEI programs and training. The sponsor framed the bill as protecting individual rights and taxpayer funds and sought to restrict government‑sponsored training containing what the bill calls “divisive concepts.”
Key sponsor remarks and scope Representative Nicola…
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