I know we’re discussing the higher education budget, and while there’s lots of pontification, and what seems as though we just sat through, a lecture, an uninformed lecture, I believe that the Senator who just spoke has no experience, no formal education in diversity, equity, and inclusion. In fact, none of those remarks were actually germane to the amendment that we were discussing. So if that member, or any member of this chamber, has an honest assessment, an honest heart or an open mind to understanding the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our higher education institutions, or how it can manifest in spaces like this, I urge them to pick up a book. Attend a lecture at one of our institutions of higher learning, but at this moment, I ask for a “no” vote on this amendment, and really any amendments that are as ridiculous as what we just heard. Thank you.
Senator Lindsey offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 66, following line 7, by inserting:
“ Sec. 275p. (1) Each university that receives an appropriation in section 236(2) must produce a report containing the following information:
(a) An itemized list of funds received by the university from entities located outside the United States, including funds received for research.
(b) A description of expenditures made, or expenditures that are planned to be made from funds described in subdivision (a).
(c) A description of any research conducted or intended to be conducted using funds described in subdivision (a).
(2) By March 15, 2025, each university must submit the report described in subsection (1) to the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on higher education, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director.”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment,
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows: