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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Jan. 23, 2024 VA HB 25 Authorizes the Permanent Establishment of the State Sales Tax Holiday Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
Jan. 18, 2024 KS HB 2284 Establishes a State Flat Tax Conference Report Adopted - House (81 - 37)
Jan. 18, 2024 National HR 2872 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. Concurrence Vote Passed - House (314 - 108)
Jan. 18, 2024 SD HB 1001 Reduces the State Sales Tax Rate to 4.2% Bill Passed - House (54 - 12)
Jan. 9, 2024 FL HCR 703 Alleges Support for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Convention Joint Resolution Passed - House (80 - 33)
Dec. 13, 2023 PA HB 301 Appropriates Millions for Various State Education Funding Costs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (175 - 28)
Nov. 20, 2023 CO HB 23B-1003 Establishes a Task Force to Study and Develop Potential Long-Term "Permanent and Sustainable" Property Tax Plans Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 17)
Nov. 20, 2023 CO SB 23B-001 Reduces State Property Taxes for 2023 Bill Passed - House (42 - 18)
Nov. 20, 2023 CO SB 23B-003 Amends TABOR Refund Amounts to be Identical Bill Passed - House (42 - 18)
Nov. 18, 2023 CO HB 23B-1002 Expands Access to the State's Earned Income Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (39 - 20)
Nov. 14, 2023 National HR 6363 Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 Bill Passed - House (336 - 95)
Nov. 14, 2023 PA HB 1416 Amends Cost of Living Adjustments for Pre-2001 School Retirees' Pensions Bill Passed - House (140 - 63)
Nov. 3, 2023 National HR 4821 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 Bill Passed - House (213 - 203)
Nov. 1, 2023 National HR 4364 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024 Bill Passed - House (214 - 197)
Oct. 25, 2023 ND SB 2393 Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2023-2025 State Budget Bill Passed - House (82 - 7)
Oct. 24, 2023 ND HB 1549 Amends Requirements to Receive Income Tax Relief Bill Passed - House (71 - 19)
Oct. 4, 2023 PA HB 27 Appropriates Funding for State K-12 Public Education System Concurrence Vote Passed - House (106 - 97)
Oct. 4, 2023 PA HB 1456 Appropriates $45 Billion for the State Budget Bill Passed - House (115 - 88)
Sept. 30, 2023 National HR 5860 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act Bill Passed - House (335 - 91)
Sept. 29, 2023 National HR 5525 Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024 Bill Failed - House (198 - 232)
Sept. 28, 2023 National HR 4665 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024 Bill Passed - House (216 - 212)
Sept. 28, 2023 National HR 4367 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 Bill Passed - House (220 - 208)
Sept. 28, 2023 National HR 4365 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024 Bill Passed - House (218 - 210)
Sept. 22, 2023 NC HB 259 Appropriates $30 Billion for the 2023-2024 State Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 40)
Sept. 14, 2023 CA AB 531 Appropriates $6.4 Billion in Bonds to Build Infrastructure for 10,000 New Behavioral Health Treatment Slots Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 8)
Sept. 14, 2023 CA ACA 13 Requires Ballot Measures Aiming to Raise the Threshold for New Taxes to Pass by the Same Threshold Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 19)
Sept. 7, 2023 CA AB 28 Establishes an 11% Tax on Firearm and Ammunition Purchases in California Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 17)
Sept. 6, 2023 CA ACA 1 Repeals Barriers Over Local Governments Ability to Impose Taxes to Fund Housing and Transportation Projects Amendment Adopted - House (55 - 12)
July 25, 2023 ME LD 1610 Prohibits Campaign Spending by Foreign Governments and Establishes an Anticorruption Amendment in the State Constitution Veto Override Failed - House (73 - 50)
July 18, 2023 LA HB 166 Requires Detailed Accounting of Revenue Available to Lawmakers to Spend Each Fiscal Cycle Veto Override Failed - House (69 - 29)
July 6, 2023 ME LD 258 Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2023-2025 State Budget Bill Passed - House (80 - 58)
July 5, 2023 PA HB 611 Appropriates Funding for the General Budget for the State of Pennsylvania Concurrence Vote Passed - House (117 - 86)
June 30, 2023 OH HB 33 Establishes Operating Appropriations for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 Conference Report Adopted - House (67 - 30)
June 29, 2023 WI SB 70 Appropriates Funds for the 2023 State Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 34)
June 27, 2023 CA AB 102 Appropriate Funds for the 2023 State Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 14)
June 25, 2023 OR SB 5506 Appropriates Additional Resources for the Emergency Board Bill Passed - House (40 - 7)
June 25, 2023 OR SB 5506 Appropriates Additional Resources for the Emergency Board Bill Passed - House (40 - 7)
June 22, 2023 OR SB 556 Prohibits the Department of Human Services From Using Specified Money Intended for Children in Foster Care for Maintenance Costs Bill Passed - House (51 - 3)
June 22, 2023 DE HB 196 Appropriates Funds for Statewide Projects Bill Passed - House (33 - 7)
June 21, 2023 OR SB 1 Authorizes Personal Income Taxpayers to Voluntarily Report Taxpayers Self-Identified Race and Ethnicity Bill Passed - House (31 - 18)
June 21, 2023 DE SB 72 Establishes a Tax Credit for Dues-paying Union Members Bill Passed - House (26 - 12)
June 20, 2023 VT H 494 Appropriates $8 Billion for 2024 State Budget Veto Override Passed - House (105 - 42)
June 20, 2023 OR SB 5532 Appropriates Money Relating to the Financial Administration of the Public Defense Services Commission Bill Passed - House (43 - 11)
June 14, 2023 WI AB 245 Establishes a New City and County Tax to Pay for Underfunded Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 26)
June 14, 2023 NC HB 140 Authorizes Civilian Traffic Investigators Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 6)
June 14, 2023 NV SB 1 Appropriates Millions in Public Funding for a New Stadium Bill Passed - House (25 - 15)
June 13, 2023 PA HB 1131 Establishes the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bill Passed - House (199 - 4)
June 12, 2023 PA HB 1259 Establishes the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program Bill Passed - House (141 - 62)
June 9, 2023 RI H 5200 Appropriates Funds for the 2024 State Budget Bill Passed - House (68 - 4)
June 7, 2023 CT HB 5003 Increases Education Funding By Changing Formula for Funding and Removing Tuition Bill Passed - House (121 - 30)
June 7, 2023 PA HB 849 Appropriates $100 Million in Funding for Mental Health Services Bill Passed - House (173 - 30)
June 5, 2023 NV SB 246 Establishes the North Las Vegas Work Development Program Bill Passed - House (23 - 19)
June 5, 2023 NV SB 341 Appropriates Over $20 Million in Additional State Funding for Local Nonprofit Organizations Bill Passed - House (28 - 14)
June 3, 2023 CT SB 998 Establishes a Tax Abatement for Certain Conservation Easements and Amends Affordable Housing Regulations for Residents Bill Passed - House (76 - 70)
June 3, 2023 NV AB 527 Amends Rules Regarding the Preparation of the State Budget Bill Passed - House (28 - 14)
May 31, 2023 NV AB 232 Establishes New Rules Regarding Premium Tobacco Products Bill Passed - House (35 - 7)
May 31, 2023 National HR 3746 Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (314 - 117)
May 27, 2023 IL SB 250 Appropriates $50.7 Billion for General State Budget Bill Passed - House (73 - 38)
May 24, 2023 NV SB 272 Requires a State Agency to Post Certain Information on its Internet Website Relating to Certain Purchasing Contracts Bill Passed - House (24 - 14)
May 20, 2023 MN HF 1938 Amends State Tax Policies and Rebate Check Requirements Bill Passed - House (69 - 63)
May 18, 2023 AK HB 39 Appropriates Funds for the State Government and for Certain Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 14)
May 16, 2023 MN SF 2909 Appropriates Funding for the State Public Safety Omnibus Bill Bill Passed - House (69 - 63)
May 11, 2023 National HR 1163 Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act Bill Passed - House (230 - 200)
May 10, 2023 SC S 284 Authorizes Tourist Tax Revenue to be Used for Certain Developments and Workforce Housing Bill Passed - House (80 - 29)
May 9, 2023 IL SB 1665 Exempts Unconditional Subsidies from Medical Financial Assistance Considerations Bill Passed - House (68 - 40)
May 9, 2023 VT S 100 Expands Affordable Housing Access Bill Passed - House (135 - 11)
May 8, 2023 CO SB 23-303 Reduces Property Taxes And Authorizes a Voter-Approved Revenue Change Bill Passed - House (39 - 7)
May 8, 2023 MO SB 190 Authorizes Counties to Repeal the Property Tax Rates of Missouri Seniors 65 and Older Bill Passed - House (110 - 45)
May 7, 2023 CO HB 23-1189 Establishes an Income Tax Credit for Employer Assistance to Employees in Making a Home Purchase Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 16)
May 7, 2023 CO HB 23-1311 Increases State Funding for Tax Relief to Equalize Refund Payments Amounts Bill Passed - House (44 - 17)
May 4, 2023 MO SB 94 Establishes Tax Credits for the Film and Music Industry Bill Passed - House (113 - 45)
May 3, 2023 IA SF 578 Amends Various State Finance Laws and Authorizes Appropriations for Spending Bill Passed - House (55 - 38)
May 3, 2023 IA SF 560 Appropriates Funding for State Department of Education Bill Passed - House (59 - 33)
May 2, 2023 MT HB 819 Establishes the Montana Community Reinvestment Act to Fund Workforce Housing Conference Report Adopted - House (58 - 38)
May 2, 2023 MT HB 2 Appropriates $14 Billion for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 8)
Date No. Title Outcome
1/23 HB 25 Authorizes the Permanent Establishment of the State Sales Tax Holiday Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
1/18 HB 2284 Establishes a State Flat Tax Conference Report Adopted - House (81 - 37)
1/18 HR 2872 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. Concurrence Vote Passed - House (314 - 108)
1/18 HB 1001 Reduces the State Sales Tax Rate to 4.2% Bill Passed - House (54 - 12)
1/09 HCR 703 Alleges Support for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Convention Joint Resolution Passed - House (80 - 33)
12/13 HB 301 Appropriates Millions for Various State Education Funding Costs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (175 - 28)
11/20 HB 23B-1003 Establishes a Task Force to Study and Develop Potential Long-Term "Permanent and Sustainable" Property Tax Plans Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 17)
11/20 SB 23B-001 Reduces State Property Taxes for 2023 Bill Passed - House (42 - 18)
11/20 SB 23B-003 Amends TABOR Refund Amounts to be Identical Bill Passed - House (42 - 18)
11/18 HB 23B-1002 Expands Access to the State's Earned Income Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (39 - 20)
11/14 HR 6363 Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 Bill Passed - House (336 - 95)
11/14 HB 1416 Amends Cost of Living Adjustments for Pre-2001 School Retirees' Pensions Bill Passed - House (140 - 63)
11/03 HR 4821 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 Bill Passed - House (213 - 203)
11/01 HR 4364 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024 Bill Passed - House (214 - 197)
10/25 SB 2393 Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2023-2025 State Budget Bill Passed - House (82 - 7)
10/24 HB 1549 Amends Requirements to Receive Income Tax Relief Bill Passed - House (71 - 19)
10/04 HB 27 Appropriates Funding for State K-12 Public Education System Concurrence Vote Passed - House (106 - 97)
10/04 HB 1456 Appropriates $45 Billion for the State Budget Bill Passed - House (115 - 88)
9/30 HR 5860 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act Bill Passed - House (335 - 91)
9/29 HR 5525 Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024 Bill Failed - House (198 - 232)
9/28 HR 4665 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024 Bill Passed - House (216 - 212)
9/28 HR 4367 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 Bill Passed - House (220 - 208)
9/28 HR 4365 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024 Bill Passed - House (218 - 210)
9/22 HB 259 Appropriates $30 Billion for the 2023-2024 State Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 40)
9/14 AB 531 Appropriates $6.4 Billion in Bonds to Build Infrastructure for 10,000 New Behavioral Health Treatment Slots Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 8)
9/14 ACA 13 Requires Ballot Measures Aiming to Raise the Threshold for New Taxes to Pass by the Same Threshold Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 19)
9/07 AB 28 Establishes an 11% Tax on Firearm and Ammunition Purchases in California Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 17)
9/06 ACA 1 Repeals Barriers Over Local Governments Ability to Impose Taxes to Fund Housing and Transportation Projects Amendment Adopted - House (55 - 12)
7/25 LD 1610 Prohibits Campaign Spending by Foreign Governments and Establishes an Anticorruption Amendment in the State Constitution Veto Override Failed - House (73 - 50)
7/18 HB 166 Requires Detailed Accounting of Revenue Available to Lawmakers to Spend Each Fiscal Cycle Veto Override Failed - House (69 - 29)
7/06 LD 258 Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2023-2025 State Budget Bill Passed - House (80 - 58)
7/05 HB 611 Appropriates Funding for the General Budget for the State of Pennsylvania Concurrence Vote Passed - House (117 - 86)
6/30 HB 33 Establishes Operating Appropriations for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 Conference Report Adopted - House (67 - 30)
6/29 SB 70 Appropriates Funds for the 2023 State Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 34)
6/27 AB 102 Appropriate Funds for the 2023 State Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 14)
6/25 SB 5506 Appropriates Additional Resources for the Emergency Board Bill Passed - House (40 - 7)
6/25 SB 5506 Appropriates Additional Resources for the Emergency Board Bill Passed - House (40 - 7)
6/22 SB 556 Prohibits the Department of Human Services From Using Specified Money Intended for Children in Foster Care for Maintenance Costs Bill Passed - House (51 - 3)
6/22 HB 196 Appropriates Funds for Statewide Projects Bill Passed - House (33 - 7)
6/21 SB 1 Authorizes Personal Income Taxpayers to Voluntarily Report Taxpayers Self-Identified Race and Ethnicity Bill Passed - House (31 - 18)
6/21 SB 72 Establishes a Tax Credit for Dues-paying Union Members Bill Passed - House (26 - 12)
6/20 H 494 Appropriates $8 Billion for 2024 State Budget Veto Override Passed - House (105 - 42)
6/20 SB 5532 Appropriates Money Relating to the Financial Administration of the Public Defense Services Commission Bill Passed - House (43 - 11)
6/14 AB 245 Establishes a New City and County Tax to Pay for Underfunded Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 26)
6/14 HB 140 Authorizes Civilian Traffic Investigators Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 6)
6/14 SB 1 Appropriates Millions in Public Funding for a New Stadium Bill Passed - House (25 - 15)
6/13 HB 1131 Establishes the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bill Passed - House (199 - 4)
6/12 HB 1259 Establishes the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program Bill Passed - House (141 - 62)
6/09 H 5200 Appropriates Funds for the 2024 State Budget Bill Passed - House (68 - 4)
6/07 HB 5003 Increases Education Funding By Changing Formula for Funding and Removing Tuition Bill Passed - House (121 - 30)
6/07 HB 849 Appropriates $100 Million in Funding for Mental Health Services Bill Passed - House (173 - 30)
6/05 SB 246 Establishes the North Las Vegas Work Development Program Bill Passed - House (23 - 19)
6/05 SB 341 Appropriates Over $20 Million in Additional State Funding for Local Nonprofit Organizations Bill Passed - House (28 - 14)
6/03 SB 998 Establishes a Tax Abatement for Certain Conservation Easements and Amends Affordable Housing Regulations for Residents Bill Passed - House (76 - 70)
6/03 AB 527 Amends Rules Regarding the Preparation of the State Budget Bill Passed - House (28 - 14)
5/31 AB 232 Establishes New Rules Regarding Premium Tobacco Products Bill Passed - House (35 - 7)
5/31 HR 3746 Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (314 - 117)
5/27 SB 250 Appropriates $50.7 Billion for General State Budget Bill Passed - House (73 - 38)
5/24 SB 272 Requires a State Agency to Post Certain Information on its Internet Website Relating to Certain Purchasing Contracts Bill Passed - House (24 - 14)
5/20 HF 1938 Amends State Tax Policies and Rebate Check Requirements Bill Passed - House (69 - 63)
5/18 HB 39 Appropriates Funds for the State Government and for Certain Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 14)
5/16 SF 2909 Appropriates Funding for the State Public Safety Omnibus Bill Bill Passed - House (69 - 63)
5/11 HR 1163 Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act Bill Passed - House (230 - 200)
5/10 S 284 Authorizes Tourist Tax Revenue to be Used for Certain Developments and Workforce Housing Bill Passed - House (80 - 29)
5/09 SB 1665 Exempts Unconditional Subsidies from Medical Financial Assistance Considerations Bill Passed - House (68 - 40)
5/09 S 100 Expands Affordable Housing Access Bill Passed - House (135 - 11)
5/08 SB 23-303 Reduces Property Taxes And Authorizes a Voter-Approved Revenue Change Bill Passed - House (39 - 7)
5/08 SB 190 Authorizes Counties to Repeal the Property Tax Rates of Missouri Seniors 65 and Older Bill Passed - House (110 - 45)
5/07 HB 23-1189 Establishes an Income Tax Credit for Employer Assistance to Employees in Making a Home Purchase Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 16)
5/07 HB 23-1311 Increases State Funding for Tax Relief to Equalize Refund Payments Amounts Bill Passed - House (44 - 17)
5/04 SB 94 Establishes Tax Credits for the Film and Music Industry Bill Passed - House (113 - 45)
5/03 SF 578 Amends Various State Finance Laws and Authorizes Appropriations for Spending Bill Passed - House (55 - 38)
5/03 SF 560 Appropriates Funding for State Department of Education Bill Passed - House (59 - 33)
5/02 HB 819 Establishes the Montana Community Reinvestment Act to Fund Workforce Housing Conference Report Adopted - House (58 - 38)
5/02 HB 2 Appropriates $14 Billion for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 8)
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