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Senate committee sends bipartisan resolution condemning political violence to print
Summary
The Senate State Affairs committee voted to send RS 33059, a bipartisan resolution condemning political violence, to print after sponsors stressed that nonviolent criticism is essential but violence 'has no place' in civic life.
The Senate State Affairs committee voted Friday to send RS 33059 — a bipartisan resolution condemning political violence — to print for further consideration.
Senator Ruckdy introduced the resolution, saying it mirrors a recent House measure and underscores a principle he framed as central to a free society: citizens should be able to criticize their government without threats or violence. "Political violence has no place in our politics or in our free society," the sponsor said, noting examples listed in the resolution and bipartisan leadership support for the statement.
Senator Adams moved to send the resolution to print; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote with the chair calling for ayes and no recorded opposition. Committee members who spoke during discussion praised the cross-party collaboration and recent campus efforts to promote civil discourse.
The action sends RS 33059 into the committee process for printing and potential scheduling of a formal hearing; committee members said they would follow up as needed with stakeholders. No formal statutory or enforcement action was contained in the measure as presented — it is a statement of principles rather than a law.
The committee adjourned after completing its printed-item actions for the day.
