| May 22, 2025 |
National |
H J Res 87 |
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". |
Joint Resolution Passed
- Senate
(51 - 45)
|
| May 22, 2025 |
National |
H J Res 88 |
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". |
Joint Resolution Passed
- Senate
(51 - 44)
|
| May 22, 2025 |
National |
H J Res 87 |
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". |
Motion Agreed
- Senate
(51 - 46)
|
| May 22, 2025 |
National |
H J Res 89 |
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". |
Motion Agreed
- Senate
(51 - 46)
|
| May 22, 2025 |
NV |
AB 96 |
Requires Municipalities to Include a Heat Mitigation Plan in Their Master Plans |
Bill Passed
- Senate
(14 - 7)
|
| May 22, 2025 |
NV |
AB 96 |
Requires Municipalities to Include a Heat Mitigation Plan in Their Master Plans |
Bill Passed
- Senate
(14 - 7)
|
| May 22, 2025 |
NJ |
A 5466 |
Requires the Board of Public Utilities to Carry out a Study on the Effect of Electricity Usage by Data Centers on Electricity Costs in the State |
Bill Passed
- House
(75 - 2)
|
| May 22, 2025 |
NJ |
A 5463 |
Requires Electric Public Utilities to File an Annual Report with the Board of Public Utilities |
Bill Passed
- House
(61 - 12)
|
| May 22, 2025 |
NJ |
A 5442 |
Requires Board of Public Utilities Members to Have Certain Experience |
Bill Passed
- House
(74 - 2)
|
| May 22, 2025 |
NJ |
A 5264 |
Requires the Establishment of an Automated Platform to Expedite Approval to Build Residential Solar Units |
Bill Passed
- House
(78 - 0)
|
| May 22, 2025 |
NJ |
A 5733 |
Expands Eligibility for State Utility Assistance and Energy Efficiency Programs |
Bill Passed
- House
(58 - 18)
|
| May 21, 2025 |
OK |
HB 2756 |
Requires Companies Building Transmission Lines Greater than 300 Kilovolts to Obtain Permission from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission Before Building |
Concurrence Vote Passed
- House
(85 - 4)
|
| May 21, 2025 |
National |
H J Res 88 |
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". |
Cloture Invoked
- Senate
(51 - 46)
|
| May 21, 2025 |
TX |
SB 1253 |
Establishes Conservation and Reuse Credits Against Water and Wastewater Fees |
Bill Passed
- House
(112 - 28)
|
| May 21, 2025 |
OR |
SB 551 |
Prohibits All Plastic Bags at Checkout |
Bill Passed
- House
(33 - 19)
|
| May 21, 2025 |
NV |
AB 244 |
Prohibits Chain Restaurants from Using Disposable Foam Containers |
Bill Passed
- Senate
(16 - 4)
|
| May 21, 2025 |
NY |
S 187 |
Prohibits Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl in New York |
Bill Passed
- Senate
(47 - 12)
|
| May 20, 2025 |
ME |
LD 1655 |
Requires Municipalities to Permit Backyard Chickens on Residential Property |
"Ought to Pass" Report Adopted
- House
(131 - 8)
|
| May 20, 2025 |
ME |
LD 1655 |
Requires Municipalities to Permit Backyard Chickens on Residential Property |
"Ought to Pass" Report Adopted
- House
(131 - 8)
|
| May 15, 2025 |
National |
PN 25-11 |
Nomination of Sean Donahue to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency |
Nomination Confirmed
- Senate
(51 - 46)
|
| May 15, 2025 |
WI |
SB 125 |
Requires the Public Service Commission to Conduct a Study to Determine Potential Sites for a Nuclear Power Plant |
Bill Passed
- Senate
(28 - 5)
|
| May 15, 2025 |
CT |
SB 9 |
Requires Flood Risk Disclosure and Strengthens Towns Against Rising Sea Levels |
Bill Passed
- Senate
(28 - 8)
|
| May 15, 2025 |
WI |
SB 56 |
Authorizes Private Water Utilities to Access Federal Funds for Loan Forgiveness for the Replacement of Lead Service Lines |
Bill Passed
- Senate
(17 - 16)
|
| May 14, 2025 |
National |
PN 25-11 |
Nomination of Sean Donahue to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency |
Cloture Invoked
- Senate
(52 - 47)
|
| May 14, 2025 |
National |
HR 2215 |
Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act |
Bill Passed
- House
(382 - 31)
|
| May 14, 2025 |
CT |
SB 1446 |
Establishes Increased Fines for Roaming Dogs |
Bill Passed
- Senate
(34 - 2)
|
| May 14, 2025 |
NE |
LB 246 |
Establishes the Nebraska Pure Food Act to Regulate Adulterated Food |
Bill Passed
- Senate
(38 - 11)
|
| May 13, 2025 |
National |
PN 13-4 |
Nomination of James Danly to be Deputy Secretary of Energy |
Nomination Confirmed
- Senate
(52 - 44)
|
| May 13, 2025 |
OR |
HB 3863 |
Requires the Public Utility Commission to set a Cap at No Less than 10 Megawatts for the Use of Standard Avoided Cost Rates |
Bill Passed
- Senate
(21 - 8)
|
| May 13, 2025 |
National |
PN 13-4 |
Nomination of James Danly to be Deputy Secretary of Energy |
Cloture Invoked
- Senate
(53 - 45)
|
| May 9, 2025 |
TX |
SB 17 |
Increases Sanctions Against Foreign Entities from Purchasing Land in Texas |
Bill Passed
- House
(86 - 59)
|
| May 8, 2025 |
National |
H J Res 60 |
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles". |
Joint Resolution Passed
- Senate
(50 - 43)
|
| May 8, 2025 |
OR |
HB 3175 |
Repeals the Limit on the Fee That Counties Can Set for Activities Related to the Public Land Corner Preservation Fund |
Bill Passed
- Senate
(24 - 2)
|
| May 8, 2025 |
IA |
SF 608 |
Amends and Updates the Grain Indemnity Program |
Bill Passed
- House
(81 - 3)
|
| May 7, 2025 |
SC |
H 3309 |
Authorizes Santee Cooper and Dominion Energy to Enter Into an Agreement to Build a Gas Powerplant |
Concurrence Vote Passed
- Senate
(35 - 11)
|
| May 7, 2025 |
AL |
HB 509 |
Prohibits Alabama State Agencies from Killing, Testing, or Restricting the Transfer of Game Breeder-Owned Cervids (Deer) |
Concurrence Vote Passed
- House
(102 - 1)
|
| May 7, 2025 |
CO |
HB 25-1274 |
Authorizes the Colorado Secretary of State to Issue Ballot Measures to Fund the Universal School Meals Program |
Concurrence Vote Passed
- House
|
| May 7, 2025 |
OK |
HB 2157 |
Establishes the Oklahoma Agrivoltaics Act |
Bill Failed
- Senate
(21 - 22)
|
| May 7, 2025 |
OK |
HB 2157 |
Establishes the Oklahoma Agrivoltaics Act |
Bill Failed
- Senate
(21 - 22)
|
| May 7, 2025 |
NC |
SB 554 |
Prohibits Banks and Credit Unions from Denying Loans to Agriculture Producers Based on Their Lack of Commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors |
Bill Passed
- Senate
(36 - 11)
|
| May 7, 2025 |
NC |
HB 442 |
Establishes Longer Flounder/Red Snapper Seasons and Shrimp Trawl |
Bill Passed
- House
(77 - 35)
|
| May 6, 2025 |
SC |
H 3813 |
Amends Regulations on Bear Hunting in Game Zone 1 |
Conference Report Adopted
- Senate
(45 - 0)
|
| May 6, 2025 |
CO |
SB 25-299 |
Requires that Companies Selling Residential Solar-Power Systems Disclose the Terms of Financing |
Concurrence Vote Passed
- Senate
(24 - 11)
|
| May 6, 2025 |
National |
H J Res 60 |
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles". |
Motion Agreed
- Senate
(53 - 47)
|
| May 6, 2025 |
CO |
HB 25-1274 |
Authorizes the Colorado Secretary of State to Issue Ballot Measures to Fund the Universal School Meals Program |
Bill Passed
- Senate
(24 - 11)
|
| May 6, 2025 |
CO |
SB 25-299 |
Requires that Companies Selling Residential Solar-Power Systems Disclose the Terms of Financing |
Bill Passed
- House
(43 - 22)
|
| May 5, 2025 |
National |
H J Res 61 |
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing". |
Motion Agreed
- Senate
(51 - 43)
|
| May 5, 2025 |
OR |
SB 91 |
Prohibits Forever Chemicals (PFAs) in Firefighting Foam |
Bill Passed
- House
(39 - 14)
|
| May 5, 2025 |
AK |
SB 97 |
Limits the Number of Hunting Guides in a Specific Area By Selling Hunting Concessions |
Bill Passed
- Senate
(18 - 1)
|
| May 2, 2025 |
ND |
HB 1459 |
Authorizes Certain Rare Earth Mineral Development |
Conference Report Adopted
- Senate
(27 - 19)
|
| May 2, 2025 |
ND |
HB 1459 |
Authorizes Certain Rare Earth Mineral Development |
Conference Report Adopted
- Senate
(27 - 19)
|
| May 2, 2025 |
HI |
SB 1396 |
Establishes a "Green-Fee" Tax on Tourists to Support the Climate |
Concurrence Vote Passed
- House
(40 - 8)
|
| May 2, 2025 |
ND |
HB 1459 |
Authorizes Certain Rare Earth Mineral Development |
Conference Report Adopted
- House
(63 - 26)
|
| May 2, 2025 |
ND |
HB 1459 |
Authorizes Certain Rare Earth Mineral Development |
Conference Report Adopted
- House
(63 - 26)
|
| May 2, 2025 |
HI |
SB 1396 |
Establishes a "Green-Fee" Tax on Tourists to Support the Climate |
Concurrence Vote Passed
- Senate
(23 - 2)
|
| May 1, 2025 |
CO |
HB 25-1207 |
Prohibits Insurers from Refusing, Canceling or Increasing the Cost of Coverage for Residential Property Owners Based on the Breed of Their Dog |
Concurrence Vote Passed
- House
(40 - 23)
|
| May 1, 2025 |
SC |
H 3309 |
Authorizes Santee Cooper and Dominion Energy to Enter Into an Agreement to Build a Gas Powerplant |
Concurrence Vote Passed
- House
(88 - 13)
|
| May 1, 2025 |
National |
H J Res 75 |
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator- Freezers". |
Joint Resolution Passed
- Senate
(52 - 45)
|
| May 1, 2025 |
National |
S J Res 31 |
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 "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act". |
Joint Resolution Passed
- Senate
(52 - 46)
|
| May 1, 2025 |
CA |
AB 516 |
Authorizes Registered Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants to Perform Certain Animal Health Care Services |
Bill Passed
- House
(76 - 0)
|
| May 1, 2025 |
CT |
HB 5004 |
Establishes a New Goal of Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions Statewide by 2050 |
Bill Passed
- House
(98 - 47)
|
| May 1, 2025 |
CT |
HB 5004 |
Establishes a New Goal of Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions Statewide by 2050 |
Bill Passed
- House
(98 - 47)
|
| May 1, 2025 |
National |
H J Res 88 |
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". |
Joint Resolution Passed
- House
(246 - 164)
|
| May 1, 2025 |
National |
H J Res 78 |
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 the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt". |
Joint Resolution Passed
- House
(216 - 195)
|
| May 1, 2025 |
National |
H J Res 78 |
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 the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt". |
Joint Resolution Passed
- House
(216 - 195)
|
| May 1, 2025 |
NE |
LB 317 |
Amends and Merges the Department of Natural Resources with the Department of Environment and Energy |
Bill Passed
- Senate
(34 - 12)
|
| May 1, 2025 |
NE |
LB 317 |
Amends and Merges the Department of Natural Resources with the Department of Environment and Energy |
Bill Passed
- Senate
(34 - 12)
|
| May 1, 2025 |
NE |
LB 317 |
Amends and Merges the Department of Natural Resources with the Department of Environment and Energy |
Bill Passed
- Senate
(34 - 12)
|
| April 30, 2025 |
HI |
SB 897 |
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to Set a Liability Cap for Hawaiian Electric Company in the Event of Another Catastrophic Wildfire |
Concurrence Vote Passed
- House
(39 - 10)
|
| April 30, 2025 |
HI |
HB 969 |
Prohibits Landfills on the Agricultural Land Best Suited for Farming |
Concurrence Vote Passed
- Senate
(24 - 1)
|
| April 30, 2025 |
HI |
SB 897 |
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to Set a Liability Cap for Hawaiian Electric Company in the Event of Another Catastrophic Wildfire |
Concurrence Vote Passed
- House
(39 - 10)
|
| April 30, 2025 |
HI |
HB 427 |
Establishes Quarantines of Infested Areas and Strengthens the Inspection Process for Items Shipped to and Around the State to Protect Biodiversity |
Concurrence Vote Passed
- House
(45 - 5)
|
| April 30, 2025 |
HI |
HB 969 |
Prohibits Landfills on the Agricultural Land Best Suited for Farming |
Concurrence Vote Passed
- House
(43 - 7)
|
| April 30, 2025 |
HI |
HB 427 |
Establishes Quarantines of Infested Areas and Strengthens the Inspection Process for Items Shipped to and Around the State to Protect Biodiversity |
Concurrence Vote Passed
- House
(45 - 5)
|
| April 30, 2025 |
HI |
SB 897 |
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to Set a Liability Cap for Hawaiian Electric Company in the Event of Another Catastrophic Wildfire |
Concurrence Vote Passed
- Senate
(20 - 5)
|