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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
May 30, 2023 CA AB 1347 Authorizes Retailers to Exempt Paper Receipt Requirements for Purchases Bill Passed - House (49 - 17)
May 26, 2023 IL HB 3445 Amends Power Line Construction Regulation in Southern Illinois Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 32)
May 25, 2023 IL HB 3445 Amends Power Line Construction Regulation in Southern Illinois Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 9)
May 25, 2023 IL SB 1769 Requires State Government Vehicles be Zero Emission by 2030 Bill Passed - House (69 - 35)
May 25, 2023 CA SB 308 Requires the State Board to Prepare and Approve a Scoping Plan for Achieving the Maximum Technologically Feasible Result for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
May 25, 2023 CA SB 252 Requires the State's Teachers and Employee Retirement Fund Divest from Fossil Fuels Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
May 25, 2023 NV SB 269 Amends Prohibitions on the Legal Ways Dogs May be Restrained Bill Passed - House (27 - 15)
May 23, 2023 National S J Res 11 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards". Joint Resolution Passed - House (221 - 203)
May 22, 2023 TX SB 1929 Requires Crypto Miners with an Energy Capacity of At Least 75 Megawatts Register with the Public Utilities Commission Bill Passed - House (140 - 5)
May 22, 2023 CA SB 674 Requires Community Air Monitoring Systems be Installed Near Petroleum Refineries Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
May 22, 2023 CA SB 674 Requires Community Air Monitoring Systems be Installed Near Petroleum Refineries Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
May 19, 2023 IL SB 76 Repeals the Moratorium on New Nuclear Power Plant Construction Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 14)
May 19, 2023 TX HB 2127 Prohibits Cities From Passing any Heat-Related Ordinances Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 58)
May 18, 2023 IL SB 76 Repeals the Moratorium on New Nuclear Power Plant Construction Bill Passed - House (84 - 22)
May 18, 2023 DE SB 103 Requires All New Home Construction Have Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
May 17, 2023 TX SB 1860 Requires Legislative Approval for Cities to Amend Their Charters to Address Climate Change Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 13)
May 17, 2023 IL HB 3892 Authorizes the Development of Urban Gardening at Affordable Housing Projects Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 11)
May 17, 2023 IL HB 3892 Authorizes the Development of Urban Gardening at Affordable Housing Projects Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 11)
May 16, 2023 TX HB 2127 Prohibits Cities From Passing any Heat-Related Ordinances Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 13)
May 16, 2023 AK SB 48 Authorizes Sale of Carbon Credits Using State Land Bill Passed - House (38 - 2)
May 12, 2023 MO HB 202 Amends State Industrial Hemp Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (105 - 47)
May 12, 2023 TX SB 1860 Requires Legislative Approval for Cities to Amend Their Charters to Address Climate Change Bill Passed - House (101 - 41)
May 11, 2023 VT S 5 Establishes State Clean Energy Heat Standards Veto Override Passed - House (107 - 42)
May 11, 2023 VT S 5 Establishes State Clean Energy Heat Standards Veto Override Passed - House (107 - 42)
May 11, 2023 IL SB 1560 Increases Fees and Oversight on the Timber Buying Industry Bill Passed - House (81 - 29)
May 11, 2023 IL SB 1769 Requires State Government Vehicles be Zero Emission by 2030 Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 20)
May 11, 2023 National S J Res 24 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (51 - 49)
May 11, 2023 National S J Res 23 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (51 - 49)
May 11, 2023 National S J Res 24 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (51 - 49)
May 11, 2023 National S J Res 23 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (51 - 49)
May 10, 2023 MO SB 138 Increases Eligibility of the Loan Forgiveness Program for Large Animal Veterinary Students Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
May 10, 2023 MO SB 138 Increases Eligibility of the Loan Forgiveness Program for Large Animal Veterinary Students Bill Passed - House (107 - 40)
May 10, 2023 TX HB 591 Authorizes Tax Exemptions for Companies that Use Otherwise Wasted Gas Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4)
May 10, 2023 AZ HB 2561 Amends Water Provider Regulations for Arizona Municipalities Bill Passed - House (43 - 10)
May 10, 2023 VT H 158 Expands the 5-Cent Refund to Water and Sports Drink Bottles and Authorizes a 15-Cent Deposit on Wine Bottles Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11)
May 9, 2023 VT S 5 Establishes State Clean Energy Heat Standards Veto Override Passed - Senate (20 - 10)
May 9, 2023 VT S 5 Establishes State Clean Energy Heat Standards Veto Override Passed - Senate (20 - 10)
May 9, 2023 IL SB 1883 Prohibits Human Contact With Bears or Other Nonhuman Primates Bill Passed - House (73 - 35)
May 9, 2023 VT H 126 Establishes New Protections Concerning Biodiversity Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 7)
May 8, 2023 CO SB 23-291 Limits Utility Companies from Charging Ratepayers for Certain Lobbying and Marketing Costs Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
May 8, 2023 CO HB 23-1294 Establishes New Anti-Pollution Protocols and Creates a New Research Task Force Concurrence Vote Passed - House (42 - 18)
May 8, 2023 CO HB 23-1294 Establishes New Anti-Pollution Protocols and Creates a New Research Task Force Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
May 8, 2023 AK HB 120 Authorizes Hunting, Trapping, Or Fishing Licenses for Non-Resident Post-Secondary Students Bill Passed - House (36 - 4)
May 8, 2023 CA SB 610 Amends Regulations Regarding State Fire Prevention Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
May 7, 2023 CO HB 23-1242 Amending Water Conservation Rules For the State Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 13)
May 6, 2023 CO SB 23-291 Limits Utility Companies from Charging Ratepayers for Certain Lobbying and Marketing Costs Bill Passed - House (46 - 19)
May 5, 2023 VT H 81 Requires Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers to Make Available the Information and Tools Necessary for Repair to Independent Repair Providers Bill Passed - House (137 - 2)
May 4, 2023 CO HB 23-1158 Establishes the Colorado Commidity Supplemental Food Grant Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 6)
May 4, 2023 CO HB 23-1233 Limits the State Electrical Board From Prohibiting the Installation of Electric Charging Stations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 17)
May 4, 2023 CO HB 23-1242 Amending Water Conservation Rules For the State Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/30 AB 1347 Authorizes Retailers to Exempt Paper Receipt Requirements for Purchases Bill Passed - House (49 - 17)
5/26 HB 3445 Amends Power Line Construction Regulation in Southern Illinois Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 32)
5/25 HB 3445 Amends Power Line Construction Regulation in Southern Illinois Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 9)
5/25 SB 1769 Requires State Government Vehicles be Zero Emission by 2030 Bill Passed - House (69 - 35)
5/25 SB 308 Requires the State Board to Prepare and Approve a Scoping Plan for Achieving the Maximum Technologically Feasible Result for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
5/25 SB 252 Requires the State's Teachers and Employee Retirement Fund Divest from Fossil Fuels Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
5/25 SB 269 Amends Prohibitions on the Legal Ways Dogs May be Restrained Bill Passed - House (27 - 15)
5/23 S J Res 11 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards". Joint Resolution Passed - House (221 - 203)
5/22 SB 1929 Requires Crypto Miners with an Energy Capacity of At Least 75 Megawatts Register with the Public Utilities Commission Bill Passed - House (140 - 5)
5/22 SB 674 Requires Community Air Monitoring Systems be Installed Near Petroleum Refineries Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
5/22 SB 674 Requires Community Air Monitoring Systems be Installed Near Petroleum Refineries Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
5/19 SB 76 Repeals the Moratorium on New Nuclear Power Plant Construction Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 14)
5/19 HB 2127 Prohibits Cities From Passing any Heat-Related Ordinances Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 58)
5/18 SB 76 Repeals the Moratorium on New Nuclear Power Plant Construction Bill Passed - House (84 - 22)
5/18 SB 103 Requires All New Home Construction Have Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
5/17 SB 1860 Requires Legislative Approval for Cities to Amend Their Charters to Address Climate Change Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 13)
5/17 HB 3892 Authorizes the Development of Urban Gardening at Affordable Housing Projects Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 11)
5/17 HB 3892 Authorizes the Development of Urban Gardening at Affordable Housing Projects Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 11)
5/16 HB 2127 Prohibits Cities From Passing any Heat-Related Ordinances Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 13)
5/16 SB 48 Authorizes Sale of Carbon Credits Using State Land Bill Passed - House (38 - 2)
5/12 HB 202 Amends State Industrial Hemp Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (105 - 47)
5/12 SB 1860 Requires Legislative Approval for Cities to Amend Their Charters to Address Climate Change Bill Passed - House (101 - 41)
5/11 S 5 Establishes State Clean Energy Heat Standards Veto Override Passed - House (107 - 42)
5/11 S 5 Establishes State Clean Energy Heat Standards Veto Override Passed - House (107 - 42)
5/11 SB 1560 Increases Fees and Oversight on the Timber Buying Industry Bill Passed - House (81 - 29)
5/11 SB 1769 Requires State Government Vehicles be Zero Emission by 2030 Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 20)
5/11 S J Res 24 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (51 - 49)
5/11 S J Res 23 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (51 - 49)
5/11 S J Res 24 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (51 - 49)
5/11 S J Res 23 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (51 - 49)
5/10 SB 138 Increases Eligibility of the Loan Forgiveness Program for Large Animal Veterinary Students Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
5/10 SB 138 Increases Eligibility of the Loan Forgiveness Program for Large Animal Veterinary Students Bill Passed - House (107 - 40)
5/10 HB 591 Authorizes Tax Exemptions for Companies that Use Otherwise Wasted Gas Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4)
5/10 HB 2561 Amends Water Provider Regulations for Arizona Municipalities Bill Passed - House (43 - 10)
5/10 H 158 Expands the 5-Cent Refund to Water and Sports Drink Bottles and Authorizes a 15-Cent Deposit on Wine Bottles Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11)
5/09 S 5 Establishes State Clean Energy Heat Standards Veto Override Passed - Senate (20 - 10)
5/09 S 5 Establishes State Clean Energy Heat Standards Veto Override Passed - Senate (20 - 10)
5/09 SB 1883 Prohibits Human Contact With Bears or Other Nonhuman Primates Bill Passed - House (73 - 35)
5/09 H 126 Establishes New Protections Concerning Biodiversity Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 7)
5/08 SB 23-291 Limits Utility Companies from Charging Ratepayers for Certain Lobbying and Marketing Costs Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
5/08 HB 23-1294 Establishes New Anti-Pollution Protocols and Creates a New Research Task Force Concurrence Vote Passed - House (42 - 18)
5/08 HB 23-1294 Establishes New Anti-Pollution Protocols and Creates a New Research Task Force Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
5/08 HB 120 Authorizes Hunting, Trapping, Or Fishing Licenses for Non-Resident Post-Secondary Students Bill Passed - House (36 - 4)
5/08 SB 610 Amends Regulations Regarding State Fire Prevention Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
5/07 HB 23-1242 Amending Water Conservation Rules For the State Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 13)
5/06 SB 23-291 Limits Utility Companies from Charging Ratepayers for Certain Lobbying and Marketing Costs Bill Passed - House (46 - 19)
5/05 H 81 Requires Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers to Make Available the Information and Tools Necessary for Repair to Independent Repair Providers Bill Passed - House (137 - 2)
5/04 HB 23-1158 Establishes the Colorado Commidity Supplemental Food Grant Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 6)
5/04 HB 23-1233 Limits the State Electrical Board From Prohibiting the Installation of Electric Charging Stations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 17)
5/04 HB 23-1242 Amending Water Conservation Rules For the State Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
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