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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
June 9, 2023 NY S 6218 Authorizes the Connection of Offshore Wind Farms to the State Power Grid on Long Island Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 21)
June 8, 2023 LA HB 571 Establishes More Requirements for Companies to Receive Carbon Dioxide Well Permits Conference Report Adopted - House (83 - 9)
June 7, 2023 CT SB 1147 Authorizes the Department of Energy and Environmental Protections to Amend Environmental Justice Permit Processes Bill Passed - House (109 - 41)
June 3, 2023 NV AB 184 Establishes an Incentive Program for the Purchase of Certain Zero-emission Medium-duty and Heavy-duty Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 2)
June 2, 2023 CT SB 1147 Authorizes the Department of Energy and Environmental Protections to Amend Environmental Justice Permit Processes Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 2)
May 30, 2023 CA AB 1347 Authorizes Retailers to Exempt Paper Receipt Requirements for Purchases Bill Passed - House (49 - 17)
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 252 Requires the State's Teachers and Employee Retirement Fund Divest from Fossil Fuels Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
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 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 CA SB 674 Requires Community Air Monitoring Systems be Installed Near Petroleum Refineries Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
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 16, 2023 AK SB 48 Authorizes Sale of Carbon Credits Using State Land Bill Passed - House (38 - 2)
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 IL SB 1560 Increases Fees and Oversight on the Timber Buying Industry Bill Passed - House (81 - 29)
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 IL SB 1769 Requires State Government Vehicles be Zero Emission by 2030 Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 20)
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 10, 2023 AZ HB 2561 Amends Water Provider Regulations for Arizona Municipalities Bill Passed - House (43 - 10)
May 9, 2023 VT S 5 Establishes State Clean Energy Heat Standards Veto Override Passed - Senate (20 - 10)
May 9, 2023 VT H 126 Establishes New Protections Concerning Biodiversity Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 7)
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 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 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)
May 3, 2023 AK HB 62 Establishes a Renewable Energy Grant Program and Promotes Renewable Energy Innovation Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 3)
May 3, 2023 National H J Res 39 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord with Presidential Proclamation 10414" Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (56 - 41)
May 3, 2023 CT HB 6481 Prohibits the Release of Helium and Other Lighter-than-Air Balloons Bill Passed - House (137 - 5)
May 2, 2023 HI HB 192 Prohibits the Sale and Production of Mercury Containing Light Bulbs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 3)
May 2, 2023 CO HB 23-1233 Limits the State Electrical Board From Prohibiting the Installation of Electric Charging Stations Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12)
May 2, 2023 HI HB 1088 Amends the Commission on Water Resource Management of the Department of Land and Natural Resources Ability to Declare an Emergency Water Shortages Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 4)
May 1, 2023 FL HB 1367 Prohibits Littering at Water-Control District Properties or Canal Rights-of-Ways Unless Given Approval Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
April 28, 2023 National H J Res 39 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord with Presidential Proclamation 10414" Joint Resolution Passed - House (221 - 202)
April 26, 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 - Senate (50 - 49)
April 24, 2023 CO SB 23-163 Classifies Wildlife Officers as State Troopers Bill Passed - House (61 - 3)
April 20, 2023 MN HF 2310 Prohibits Products that Contain Common but Toxic Chemicals Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 29)
April 20, 2023 IL HB 3892 Authorizes the Development of Urban Gardening at Affordable Housing Projects Bill Passed - House (73 - 31)
April 19, 2023 WA HB 1756 Amends Tax Rules Concerning Clean Energies and Increased Revenue to Local Governments, Schools, and Communities Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
April 19, 2023 AK HB 104 Authorizes Expedited Sales of Timber Bill Passed - House (32 - 5)
April 17, 2023 WA SB 5371 Authorizes Protections for Orca Whales Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 18)
April 17, 2023 MN HF 2310 Prohibits Products that Contain Common but Toxic Chemicals Bill Passed - House (69 - 59)
April 14, 2023 WA SB 5144 Requires Battery Producers to Implement Battery Stewardship Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (40 - 6)
April 13, 2023 MT SB 301 Amends Property Laws Related to Lakeshore Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 35)
April 13, 2023 MT SB 275 Amends Definitions of Proposed Mixing Zones and Well Isolation Zones Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 40)
April 13, 2023 OR HB 2929 Authorizes the Water Resources Department to Seek Injunctive Relief Against Violators or Attempted Violators of State Water Laws Bill Passed - House (31 - 20)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/09 S 6218 Authorizes the Connection of Offshore Wind Farms to the State Power Grid on Long Island Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 21)
6/08 HB 571 Establishes More Requirements for Companies to Receive Carbon Dioxide Well Permits Conference Report Adopted - House (83 - 9)
6/07 SB 1147 Authorizes the Department of Energy and Environmental Protections to Amend Environmental Justice Permit Processes Bill Passed - House (109 - 41)
6/03 AB 184 Establishes an Incentive Program for the Purchase of Certain Zero-emission Medium-duty and Heavy-duty Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 2)
6/02 SB 1147 Authorizes the Department of Energy and Environmental Protections to Amend Environmental Justice Permit Processes Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 2)
5/30 AB 1347 Authorizes Retailers to Exempt Paper Receipt Requirements for Purchases Bill Passed - House (49 - 17)
5/25 SB 1769 Requires State Government Vehicles be Zero Emission by 2030 Bill Passed - House (69 - 35)
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 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)
5/23 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 674 Requires Community Air Monitoring Systems be Installed Near Petroleum Refineries Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
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)
5/16 SB 48 Authorizes Sale of Carbon Credits Using State Land Bill Passed - House (38 - 2)
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 SB 1560 Increases Fees and Oversight on the Timber Buying Industry Bill Passed - House (81 - 29)
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 SB 1769 Requires State Government Vehicles be Zero Emission by 2030 Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 20)
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)
5/10 HB 2561 Amends Water Provider Regulations for Arizona Municipalities Bill Passed - House (43 - 10)
5/09 S 5 Establishes State Clean Energy Heat Standards Veto Override Passed - Senate (20 - 10)
5/09 H 126 Establishes New Protections Concerning Biodiversity Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 7)
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 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)
5/04 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)
5/03 HB 62 Establishes a Renewable Energy Grant Program and Promotes Renewable Energy Innovation Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 3)
5/03 H J Res 39 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord with Presidential Proclamation 10414" Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (56 - 41)
5/03 HB 6481 Prohibits the Release of Helium and Other Lighter-than-Air Balloons Bill Passed - House (137 - 5)
5/02 HB 192 Prohibits the Sale and Production of Mercury Containing Light Bulbs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 3)
5/02 HB 23-1233 Limits the State Electrical Board From Prohibiting the Installation of Electric Charging Stations Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12)
5/02 HB 1088 Amends the Commission on Water Resource Management of the Department of Land and Natural Resources Ability to Declare an Emergency Water Shortages Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 4)
5/01 HB 1367 Prohibits Littering at Water-Control District Properties or Canal Rights-of-Ways Unless Given Approval Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
4/28 H J Res 39 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord with Presidential Proclamation 10414" Joint Resolution Passed - House (221 - 202)
4/26 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 - Senate (50 - 49)
4/24 SB 23-163 Classifies Wildlife Officers as State Troopers Bill Passed - House (61 - 3)
4/20 HF 2310 Prohibits Products that Contain Common but Toxic Chemicals Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 29)
4/20 HB 3892 Authorizes the Development of Urban Gardening at Affordable Housing Projects Bill Passed - House (73 - 31)
4/19 HB 1756 Amends Tax Rules Concerning Clean Energies and Increased Revenue to Local Governments, Schools, and Communities Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
4/19 HB 104 Authorizes Expedited Sales of Timber Bill Passed - House (32 - 5)
4/17 SB 5371 Authorizes Protections for Orca Whales Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 18)
4/17 HF 2310 Prohibits Products that Contain Common but Toxic Chemicals Bill Passed - House (69 - 59)
4/14 SB 5144 Requires Battery Producers to Implement Battery Stewardship Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (40 - 6)
4/13 SB 301 Amends Property Laws Related to Lakeshore Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 35)
4/13 SB 275 Amends Definitions of Proposed Mixing Zones and Well Isolation Zones Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 40)
4/13 HB 2929 Authorizes the Water Resources Department to Seek Injunctive Relief Against Violators or Attempted Violators of State Water Laws Bill Passed - House (31 - 20)
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