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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2023 | SD | HB 1090 | Authorizes Protections for Farmers and Agricultural Operations from Frivolous Lawsuits | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 7) |
| Feb. 24, 2023 | SD | HB 1090 | Authorizes Protections for Farmers and Agricultural Operations from Frivolous Lawsuits | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
| Feb. 14, 2023 | NY | S 819 | Requires Food Allergy Awareness be Posted in Non-English Languages | Bill Passed - House (97 - 44) |
| Feb. 9, 2023 | MN | HF 5 | Expands Access to Free School Lunches | Bill Passed - House (70 - 58) |
| Jan. 11, 2023 | MT | HB 71 | Amends State Alcohol Laws | Bill Passed - House (95 - 3) |
| Oct. 26, 2022 | PA | SB 431 | Amends Hunting and Furtaking Licenses | Bill Passed - House (174 - 24) |
| Sept. 20, 2022 | PA | SB 431 | Amends Hunting and Furtaking Licenses | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 5) |
| Aug. 30, 2022 | CA | SB 222 | Establishes a State Water Rate Assistance Program | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 8) |
| Aug. 29, 2022 | CA | AB 2183 | Authorizes Farm Workers to Unionize by Mail | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 18) |
| Aug. 29, 2022 | CA | AB 2183 | Authorizes Farm Workers to Unionize by Mail | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10) |
| Aug. 29, 2022 | CA | SB 222 | Establishes a State Water Rate Assistance Program | Bill Passed - House (52 - 13) |
| Aug. 24, 2022 | CA | AB 1341 | Prohibits the Sale of Weight Loss and Over-the-Counter Dietary Pills to Minors | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 11) |
| Aug. 23, 2022 | CA | AB 1341 | Prohibits the Sale of Weight Loss and Over-the-Counter Dietary Pills to Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6) |
| June 29, 2022 | NJ | S 772 | Establishes New Jersey Minority, Women, and Under-Served Farmer Registry | Bill Passed - House (74 - 4) |
| June 16, 2022 | National | HR 7606 | Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2022 | Bill Passed - House (221 - 204) |
| May 26, 2022 | NJ | ACR 109 | Establishes Resolution Urging Passage of Universal School Meals Program Act | Bill Passed - House (47 - 26) |
| May 23, 2022 | IA | SF 2374 | Establishes Regulations for Retail Alcohol Licenses, Food Delivery Services | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (44 - 1) |
| May 22, 2022 | MN | HF 3420 | Appropriates Moneys for Drought Relief | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (66 - 1) |
| May 20, 2022 | OK | SB 169 | Authorizes To-Go Cocktails | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 14) |
| May 9, 2022 | ME | LD 1942 | Specifies New Hemp Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5) |
| May 9, 2022 | ME | LD 1942 | Specifies New Hemp Regulations | Motion Rejected - House (51 - 55) |
| May 5, 2022 | HI | SB 2218 | Establishes a 5-Year Food Hub Pilot Program | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0) |
| May 5, 2022 | HI | SB 2218 | Establishes a 5-Year Food Hub Pilot Program | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0) |
| April 27, 2022 | OK | SB 169 | Authorizes To-Go Cocktails | Bill Passed - House (62 - 27) |
| April 27, 2022 | MN | HF 4366 | Expands Assistance for Agricultural Industry | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 26) |
| April 25, 2022 | MN | HF 4366 | Expands Assistance for Agricultural Industry | Bill Passed - House (70 - 62) |
| April 20, 2022 | OK | SB 1708 | Authorizes 16 and 17 Year Old Employees to Sell Mixed Beverages | Bill Passed - House (47 - 33) |
| April 15, 2022 | ME | LD 1911 | Establishes Procedures and Requirements to Prevent PFAS contamination in Waters and Soil | Bill Passed - House (85 - 50) |
| April 14, 2022 | ME | LD 1911 | Establishes Procedures and Requirements to Prevent PFAS contamination in Waters and Soil | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 4) |
| April 7, 2022 | National | HR 3807 | Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021 | Bill Passed - House (223 - 203) |
| April 6, 2022 | IL | HB 5201 | Establishes Agriculture Equity Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 2) |
| April 4, 2022 | NE | LB 1014 | Appropriates Federal COVID-19 Funds for the Various State Costs and Projects | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 4) |
| March 15, 2022 | National | S 623 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2021 | Bill Passed - Senate (100 - 0) |
| March 14, 2022 | OK | SB 1708 | Authorizes 16 and 17 Year Old Employees to Sell Mixed Beverages | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 11) |
| March 12, 2022 | WV | HB 4848 | Amends Alcohol Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 10) |
| March 12, 2022 | WV | HB 4848 | Amends Alcohol Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 37) |
| March 10, 2022 | MN | HF 3420 | Appropriates Moneys for Drought Relief | Bill Passed - House (101 - 33) |
| March 8, 2022 | WY | SF 9 | Establishes Bonds for Agricultural Processing Endeavors | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (17 - 13) |
| March 8, 2022 | SD | SB 117 | Repeals Sales Tax on Food | Nonconcurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 9) |
| March 8, 2022 | SD | SB 117 | Repeals Sales Tax on Food | Nonconcurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 9) |
| March 7, 2022 | SD | SB 117 | Repeals Sales Tax on Food | Bill Passed - House (47 - 22) |
| March 7, 2022 | SD | SB 117 | Repeals Sales Tax on Food | Bill Passed - House (47 - 22) |
| March 7, 2022 | WY | SF 9 | Establishes Bonds for Agricultural Processing Endeavors | Bill Passed - House (44 - 14) |
| March 3, 2022 | OR | HB 4002 | Requires Overtime Pay for Farm Workers | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 10) |
| March 1, 2022 | OR | HB 4002 | Requires Overtime Pay for Farm Workers | Bill Passed - House (37 - 23) |
| March 1, 2022 | IL | HB 5201 | Establishes Agriculture Equity Commission | Bill Passed - House (89 - 17) |
| Feb. 24, 2022 | IA | HF 2380 | Authorizes Growth of Hemp in Larger Acres | Bill Passed - House (96 - 1) |
| Feb. 16, 2022 | AR | HB 1009 | Appropriates Monies to Assist Wheat Industry | Bill Passed - House (93 - 3) |
| Feb. 16, 2022 | AR | HB 1011 | Appropriates Funds for the Rice Research and Promotion Board | Bill Passed - House (93 - 4) |
| Feb. 15, 2022 | VA | HB 90 | Establishes a Tax Exemption for Food and Personal Hygiene Products | Bill Passed - House (88 - 1) |
| Feb. 14, 2022 | National | PN 1593 | Nomination of Robert Califf as Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services | Cloture Invoked - Senate (49 - 45) |
| Jan. 26, 2022 | ME | LD 151 | Authorizes Farm Workers to Bargain Collectively | Veto Override Failed - House (67 - 66) |
| Jan. 25, 2022 | MI | HB 4031 | Amends Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 25) |
| Jan. 18, 2022 | MI | HB 4031 | Amends Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act | (29 - 9) |
| Sept. 9, 2021 | CA | SB 343 | Establishes Additional Labeling Requirements for Recyclable Materials | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 7) |
| Sept. 1, 2021 | CA | AB 1444 | Prohibits Delivery Platforms from Charging Restaurants for Forwarded Calls | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 8) |
| Aug. 26, 2021 | CA | AB 616 | Authorizes "Card Check" for Farm Workers Unions | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
| July 19, 2021 | ME | LD 151 | Authorizes Farm Workers to Bargain Collectively | (18 - 17) |
| June 24, 2021 | National | S 1251 | Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 | Bill Passed - Senate (92 - 8) |
| June 16, 2021 | PA | HB 1154 | Authorizes Certain Stores to Sell Mixed Alcoholic Beverages To-Go | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 24) |
| June 1, 2021 | CA | SB 464 | Authorizes Food Assistance Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9) |
| May 20, 2021 | CA | AB 652 | Prohibits the Use of Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging | Bill Passed - House (54 - 0) |
| May 19, 2021 | NE | LB 2 | Reduces the Valuation of Agricultural Land to Decrease Taxation | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 6) |
| May 19, 2021 | NE | LB 324 | Amends Nebraska Meat and Poultry Inspection Law | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0) |
| May 13, 2021 | AZ | HB 2773 | Authorizes Restaurants to Sell To-Go Cocktails | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8) |
| May 10, 2021 | CA | AB 616 | Authorizes "Card Check" for Farm Workers Unions | Bill Passed - House (50 - 17) |
| May 6, 2021 | NH | HB 183 | Prohibits Municipalities from Requiring a License for a Soft Drink Stand | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10) |
| May 5, 2021 | MI | SB 354 | Extends Waivers for Licensing Fees for Certain Food Establishments | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16) |
| April 28, 2021 | PA | SB 434 | Authorizes Milk Processors More Leniency With Milk Date Coding | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0) |
| April 22, 2021 | CA | AB 1200 | Prohibits the Use of PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging | Bill Passed - House (48 - 14) |
| April 15, 2021 | AR | SB 248 | Exempts Certain Producers of Homemade Food or Drink Products from Inspection | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 4) |
| April 12, 2021 | AR | HB 1712 | Authorizes the State HVACR Licensing Board to Establish Annual Continuing Education Requirement | Bill Passed - House (52 - 37) |
| April 9, 2021 | NH | HB 183 | Prohibits Municipalities from Requiring a License for a Soft Drink Stand | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (211 - 163) |
| April 8, 2021 | AR | SB 339 | Authorizes To-Go Alcohol Sales | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 11) |
| March 31, 2021 | GA | SB 195 | Amends Hemp Farming Laws | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (43 - 9) |
| March 25, 2021 | MI | SB 250 | Establishes Opening Rules for Restaurants | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
| March 18, 2021 | National | HR 1603 | Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 | Bill Passed - House (247 - 174) |
| March 11, 2021 | KY | SB 3 | Amends Laws Related to Declaring an Emergency Related to the Agricultural Industry | Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 21) |
| March 11, 2021 | KY | SB 3 | Amends Laws Related to Declaring an Emergency Related to the Agricultural Industry | Veto Override Passed - Senate (24 - 5) |
| March 11, 2021 | SC | H 3772 | Auuthorizes Home Delivery for Beer and Wine | Bill Passed - House (84 - 27) |
| March 11, 2021 | SC | H 3575 | Authorizes Restaurants to Include Alcohol in Curb-Side Pickup Meals | Bill Passed - House (99 - 14) |
| March 3, 2021 | AZ | HB 2773 | Authorizes Restaurants to Sell To-Go Cocktails | Bill Passed - House (34 - 26) |
| Feb. 24, 2021 | HI | HB 817 | Requires 10% of Produce to be Grown Locally Within the State | Bill Passed - House (50 - 0) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | National | PN 78-22 | Nomination of Thomas J. Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture | Nomination Confirmed - Senate (92 - 7) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | IA | SF 356 | Establishes Liability Protections for Agritourism Businesses | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 18) |
| Feb. 11, 2021 | AL | SB 126 | Authorizes Alcohol Home Delivery | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4) |
| Feb. 11, 2021 | MO | HB 574 | Limits Law Enforcement and Regulators Ability to Inspect Farm and Dog Breeding Operations | Bill Passed - House (109 - 43) |
| Feb. 10, 2021 | MT | HB 226 | Amends Alcohol Laws to Permit Curbside Pickup | Bill Passed - House (80 - 19) |
| Feb. 5, 2021 | PA | HB 101 | Establishes Limited Liability Protections for Farmers Offering Agritourism Activities | Bill Passed - House (142 - 60) |
| Jan. 26, 2021 | NY | S 1042 | Extends Aid to Small Businesses and Restaurants | Bill Passed - House (130 - 20) |
| Nov. 18, 2020 | PA | HB 1348 | Establishes Limited Civil Liability for Agritourism Activity Providers | Bill Passed - House (120 - 81) |
| Sept. 22, 2020 | SC | S 1099 | Prohibits Manufactures of Alcoholic Beverages from Imposing Restrictions on Wholesaler's Conduct | Bill Passed - House (76 - 13) |
| Aug. 30, 2020 | CA | AB 826 | Establishes a Disaster Food Assistance Program | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9) |
| Aug. 27, 2020 | NJ | S 2704 | Appropriates $30 Million to the EDA to Assist Food Establishments | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
| July 22, 2020 | NY | S 8247 | Authorizes Online Grocery Purchases for SNAP Recipients | Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 1) |
| June 25, 2020 | GA | SB 211 | Requires Clear Product Labeling on Plant-Based Meat Alternatives | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 8) |
| June 25, 2020 | GA | SB 211 | Requires Clear Product Labeling on Plant-Based Meat Alternatives | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 8) |
| June 24, 2020 | MI | HB 5781 | Authorizes the Creation of Social Districts for Alcohol Consumption | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 1) |
| June 23, 2020 | GA | HB 879 | Authorizes Retailers to Deliver Alcohol to Residents | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 9) |
| June 18, 2020 | GA | HB 545 | Reduces Statute of Limitations for Certain Nuisance Lawsuits | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21) |