Senate Sponsors: MYERS-WEAVER. Short description: HIGH ED-USE OF SYMBOL Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Higher Education Institution Symbol and Trademark Act. Prohibits a person from using the symbol of a public institution of higher education without the prior consent of that institution. Provides that a person who violates this prohibition is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class A misdemeanor for a second or subsequent offense. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status