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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
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)
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 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 MN HF 4366 Expands Assistance for Agricultural Industry Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 26)
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 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 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 8, 2022 WY SF 9 Establishes Bonds for Agricultural Processing Endeavors Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (17 - 13)
March 3, 2022 OR HB 4002 Requires Overtime Pay for Farm Workers Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 10)
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. 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)
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 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 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 15, 2021 AR SB 248 Exempts Certain Producers of Homemade Food or Drink Products from Inspection Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 4)
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 11, 2021 KY SB 3 Amends Laws Related to Declaring an Emergency Related to the Agricultural Industry Veto Override Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
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)
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)
June 17, 2020 MS HB 1087 Rescinds the Prohibition on Alcohol Possession Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
June 10, 2020 CO HB 20-1343 Requires Colorado Eggs to be Cage-Free by 2025 Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16)
June 10, 2020 CO SB 20-213 Extends State Take-Out Regulations for Alcohol Sales Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
June 10, 2020 MI SB 942 Extends To-Go and Delivery Options to Cocktails Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 1)
June 5, 2020 IA SF 2413 Increases Penalties for Trespassing on Animal Food Operations Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 11)
May 31, 2020 LA SB 508 Limits Liability of Restaurants During the COVID-19 Epidemic Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
May 14, 2020 NJ S 2437 Limits Fees Charged to Restaurants by Third-Party Food Delivery Applications Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
March 17, 2020 MD HB 732 Increases Tobacco Tax and Establishes Vaping Tax Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
March 10, 2020 WA SB 5947 Establishes the Sustainable Farms and Fields Grant Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 6)
March 5, 2020 NJ A 2371 Requires Recycling of Food Waste Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17)
March 3, 2020 MD SB 300 Prohibits Use of Chlorpyrifos Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 14)
Feb. 27, 2020 VA HB 119 Requires Milk be Defined as the Lacteal Secretion Obtained by the Complete Milking of a Hooved Animal Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 16)
Feb. 18, 2020 WA SB 6261 Expands Farm Labor Contractor System Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
Jan. 16, 2020 MA H 4218 Requires School Districts Offer Breakfast After Instruction Begins Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
Nov. 7, 2019 MI SB 174 Extends Deadline for 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs Requirement Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 3)
Nov. 7, 2019 MI SB 174 Extends Deadline for 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs Requirement Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 3)
Oct. 24, 2019 MI SB 174 Extends Deadline for 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs Requirement Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17)
Oct. 24, 2019 MI SB 174 Extends Deadline for 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs Requirement Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17)
June 27, 2019 NJ A 3726 Requires Food Waste Recycling Programs Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
June 27, 2019 DE HB 79 Requires Beverages Included in Kids' Meals to be Milk or Water Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
June 19, 2019 NY S 2000 Establishes Regulations for PFAS Chemicals in Food Containers Bill Passed - Senate (56 - 6)
June 17, 2019 NC SB 315 Establishes Regulations on Hemp and Other Farming Industries Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 14)
June 4, 2019 LA SB 152 Establishes Definitions for Meat and Beef Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 7)
May 21, 2019 CA SB 58 Authorizes Bars to Remain Open Until 3 AM Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
May 7, 2019 PA SB 588 Exempts Milk Haulers from Travel Bans Imposed During Emergency Disasters Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
May 7, 2019 PA SB 453 Authorizes Annual Farming Construction Code Building Exemptions Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20)
May 2, 2019 MO SB 391 Prohibits Local Officials from Regulating Industrial Farms Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
Date No. Title Outcome
8/23 AB 1341 Prohibits the Sale of Weight Loss and Over-the-Counter Dietary Pills to Minors Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
5/23 SF 2374 Establishes Regulations for Retail Alcohol Licenses, Food Delivery Services Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (44 - 1)
5/22 HF 3420 Appropriates Moneys for Drought Relief Conference Report Adopted - Senate (66 - 1)
5/20 SB 169 Authorizes To-Go Cocktails Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 14)
5/09 LD 1942 Specifies New Hemp Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
5/05 SB 2218 Establishes a 5-Year Food Hub Pilot Program Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
5/05 SB 2218 Establishes a 5-Year Food Hub Pilot Program Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
4/27 HF 4366 Expands Assistance for Agricultural Industry Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 26)
4/14 LD 1911 Establishes Procedures and Requirements to Prevent PFAS contamination in Waters and Soil "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 4)
4/06 HB 5201 Establishes Agriculture Equity Commission Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 2)
4/04 LB 1014 Appropriates Federal COVID-19 Funds for the Various State Costs and Projects Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 4)
3/15 S 623 Sunshine Protection Act of 2021 Bill Passed - Senate (100 - 0)
3/14 SB 1708 Authorizes 16 and 17 Year Old Employees to Sell Mixed Beverages Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 11)
3/12 HB 4848 Amends Alcohol Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
3/08 SB 117 Repeals Sales Tax on Food Nonconcurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
3/08 SB 117 Repeals Sales Tax on Food Nonconcurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
3/08 SF 9 Establishes Bonds for Agricultural Processing Endeavors Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (17 - 13)
3/03 HB 4002 Requires Overtime Pay for Farm Workers Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 10)
2/14 PN 1593 Nomination of Robert Califf as Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services Cloture Invoked - Senate (49 - 45)
1/18 HB 4031 Amends Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 - 9)
9/09 SB 343 Establishes Additional Labeling Requirements for Recyclable Materials Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
8/26 AB 616 Authorizes "Card Check" for Farm Workers Unions Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
7/19 LD 151 Authorizes Farm Workers to Bargain Collectively (18 - 17)
6/24 S 1251 Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 Bill Passed - Senate (92 - 8)
6/16 HB 1154 Authorizes Certain Stores to Sell Mixed Alcoholic Beverages To-Go Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 24)
6/01 SB 464 Authorizes Food Assistance Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
5/19 LB 2 Reduces the Valuation of Agricultural Land to Decrease Taxation Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 6)
5/19 LB 324 Amends Nebraska Meat and Poultry Inspection Law Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
5/13 HB 2773 Authorizes Restaurants to Sell To-Go Cocktails Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8)
5/06 HB 183 Prohibits Municipalities from Requiring a License for a Soft Drink Stand "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10)
5/05 SB 354 Extends Waivers for Licensing Fees for Certain Food Establishments Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
4/28 SB 434 Authorizes Milk Processors More Leniency With Milk Date Coding Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0)
4/15 SB 248 Exempts Certain Producers of Homemade Food or Drink Products from Inspection Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 4)
4/08 SB 339 Authorizes To-Go Alcohol Sales Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 11)
3/31 SB 195 Amends Hemp Farming Laws Conference Report Adopted - Senate (43 - 9)
3/25 SB 250 Establishes Opening Rules for Restaurants Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
3/11 SB 3 Amends Laws Related to Declaring an Emergency Related to the Agricultural Industry Veto Override Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
2/23 PN 78-22 Nomination of Thomas J. Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture Nomination Confirmed - Senate (92 - 7)
2/23 SF 356 Establishes Liability Protections for Agritourism Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 18)
2/11 SB 126 Authorizes Alcohol Home Delivery Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4)
8/30 AB 826 Establishes a Disaster Food Assistance Program Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
8/27 S 2704 Appropriates $30 Million to the EDA to Assist Food Establishments Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
7/22 S 8247 Authorizes Online Grocery Purchases for SNAP Recipients Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 1)
6/25 SB 211 Requires Clear Product Labeling on Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 8)
6/25 SB 211 Requires Clear Product Labeling on Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 8)
6/24 HB 5781 Authorizes the Creation of Social Districts for Alcohol Consumption Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 1)
6/23 HB 879 Authorizes Retailers to Deliver Alcohol to Residents Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 9)
6/18 HB 545 Reduces Statute of Limitations for Certain Nuisance Lawsuits Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21)
6/17 HB 1087 Rescinds the Prohibition on Alcohol Possession Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11)
6/10 HB 20-1343 Requires Colorado Eggs to be Cage-Free by 2025 Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16)
6/10 SB 20-213 Extends State Take-Out Regulations for Alcohol Sales Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
6/10 SB 942 Extends To-Go and Delivery Options to Cocktails Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 1)
6/05 SF 2413 Increases Penalties for Trespassing on Animal Food Operations Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 11)
5/31 SB 508 Limits Liability of Restaurants During the COVID-19 Epidemic Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
5/14 S 2437 Limits Fees Charged to Restaurants by Third-Party Food Delivery Applications Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
3/17 HB 732 Increases Tobacco Tax and Establishes Vaping Tax Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
3/10 SB 5947 Establishes the Sustainable Farms and Fields Grant Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 6)
3/05 A 2371 Requires Recycling of Food Waste Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17)
3/03 SB 300 Prohibits Use of Chlorpyrifos Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 14)
2/27 HB 119 Requires Milk be Defined as the Lacteal Secretion Obtained by the Complete Milking of a Hooved Animal Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 16)
2/18 SB 6261 Expands Farm Labor Contractor System Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
1/16 H 4218 Requires School Districts Offer Breakfast After Instruction Begins Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
11/07 SB 174 Extends Deadline for 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs Requirement Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 3)
11/07 SB 174 Extends Deadline for 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs Requirement Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 3)
10/24 SB 174 Extends Deadline for 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs Requirement Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17)
10/24 SB 174 Extends Deadline for 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs Requirement Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17)
6/27 A 3726 Requires Food Waste Recycling Programs Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
6/27 HB 79 Requires Beverages Included in Kids' Meals to be Milk or Water Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
6/19 S 2000 Establishes Regulations for PFAS Chemicals in Food Containers Bill Passed - Senate (56 - 6)
6/17 SB 315 Establishes Regulations on Hemp and Other Farming Industries Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 14)
6/04 SB 152 Establishes Definitions for Meat and Beef Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 7)
5/21 SB 58 Authorizes Bars to Remain Open Until 3 AM Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
5/07 SB 588 Exempts Milk Haulers from Travel Bans Imposed During Emergency Disasters Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
5/07 SB 453 Authorizes Annual Farming Construction Code Building Exemptions Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20)
5/02 SB 391 Prohibits Local Officials from Regulating Industrial Farms Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
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