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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
June 20, 2024 MI SB 935 Repeals Sections of The Social Welfare Act of 1939 that Required Reimbursement for Juvenile Justice Services Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
June 13, 2024 RI S 2262 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Lawsuits Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
June 13, 2024 RI S 2704 Authorizes the Legal Sale of Kratom Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 20)
June 13, 2024 RI H 7271 Authorizes the Appointment of Magistrates for Family Court Procedures Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
June 13, 2024 RI S 2704 Authorizes the Legal Sale of Kratom Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
June 12, 2024 PA SB 1236 Establishes Landlord and Homeowner Protections from Squatters Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
June 12, 2024 National H Res 1292 Recommending that the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in Contempt of Congress for Refusal to Comply with a Subpoena Duly Issued by the Committee on the Judiciary Resolution Passed - House (216 - 207)
June 12, 2024 National H Res 1292 Recommending that the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in Contempt of Congress for Refusal to Comply with a Subpoena Duly Issued by the Committee on the Judiciary Resolution Passed - House (216 - 207)
June 11, 2024 RI S 2262 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (50 - 14)
June 11, 2024 MI HB 5393 Increases the Maximum Time for a Juvenile to Complete the Terms of a Consent Calendar Case Plan Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
June 5, 2024 NC HB 834 Requires 16 and 17 Year-Olds be Sent to Adult Court for a Greater Range of Felonies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 34)
June 5, 2024 NY A 9232 Amends the Types of Damages that May be Awarded in Wrongful Death Suits Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 8)
June 4, 2024 NY A 9232 Amends the Types of Damages that May be Awarded in Wrongful Death Suits Bill Passed - House (124 - 22)
May 30, 2024 OK SB 1424 Exempts Poultry Producers from Civil Suits if They are Following State Approved Waste Disposal Plans Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 27)
May 29, 2024 OK SB 473 Establishes Judicial Offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City for Business Courts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 8)
May 29, 2024 OK SB 1424 Exempts Poultry Producers from Civil Suits if They are Following State Approved Waste Disposal Plans Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 13)
May 29, 2024 OK SB 473 Establishes Judicial Offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City for Business Courts Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 6)
May 29, 2024 OK HB 2923 Amends Salaries for Members of the State Board of Judges Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 2)
May 28, 2024 LA SB 84 Specifies that if Final Amount Obtained by Plaintiff or Defendant is 25% in Favor of the Offering Party the Offering Party Must Pay Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
May 28, 2024 LA SB 84 Specifies that if Final Amount Obtained by Plaintiff or Defendant is 25% in Favor of the Offering Party the Offering Party Must Pay Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
May 28, 2024 OK HB 2923 Amends Salaries for Members of the State Board of Judges Bill Passed - House (68 - 16)
May 25, 2024 IL HB 277 Requires Drivers Appearing in Court Have More Notice Before License Suspension Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 36)
May 23, 2024 LA HB 423 Limits the Amount Awarded Over Medical Expenses to the Injured Party in a Car Accident Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 25)
May 23, 2024 LA SB 84 Specifies that if Final Amount Obtained by Plaintiff or Defendant is 25% in Favor of the Offering Party the Offering Party Must Pay Bill Passed - House (68 - 20)
May 23, 2024 IL HB 277 Requires Drivers Appearing in Court Have More Notice Before License Suspension Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 15)
May 23, 2024 LA SB 84 Specifies that if Final Amount Obtained by Plaintiff or Defendant is 25% in Favor of the Offering Party the Offering Party Must Pay Bill Passed - House (68 - 20)
May 23, 2024 CA AB 1990 Authorizes Warrantless arrests for Misdemeanor Shoplifiting Offenses Totaling Less Than $950 Bill Passed - House (44 - 1)
May 22, 2024 NY S 5801 Amends Previous FOIL Laws to Award Attorney Fees to a Successful Petitioner in a FOIL Case Bill Passed - Senate (56 - 3)
May 22, 2024 NY S 5801 Amends Previous FOIL Laws to Award Attorney Fees to a Successful Petitioner in a FOIL Case Bill Passed - Senate (56 - 3)
May 22, 2024 CA AB 3209 Authorizes Courts to Place Restraining Orders on Individuals that Commit Theft, Vandalism, or Battery in a Retail Store Bill Passed - House (68 - 1)
May 22, 2024 OH SB 63 Requires Individuals that Have Been Exposed to Asbestos to File Specific Types of Disclosures Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
May 22, 2024 OH SB 63 Requires Individuals that Have Been Exposed to Asbestos to File Specific Types of Disclosures Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
May 22, 2024 CA AB 1960 Increases Criminal Sentences for Destruction of Property in Organized Retail Theft Incidents for High Value Items Bill Passed - House (60 - 5)
May 21, 2024 LA HB 423 Limits the Amount Awarded Over Medical Expenses to the Injured Party in a Car Accident Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 14)
May 21, 2024 CA AB 2930 Establishes Compliance Requirements for Entities that Use AI as a Substantial Factor in Making Consequential Decisions Bill Passed - House (50 - 14)
May 20, 2024 CA AB 3279 Requires the Committee of Bar Examiners to be Responsible for the Approval of Uncredited Law Schools that Offer a Juris Doctor Degree Bill Passed - House (55 - 14)
May 19, 2024 MN HF 5216 Appropriates Funding for Public Safety and Judiciary and Civil Law Supplemental Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 33)
May 18, 2024 MN HF 5216 Appropriates Funding for Public Safety and Judiciary and Civil Law Supplemental Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (107 - 19)
May 16, 2024 National HR 354 LEOSA Reform Act Bill Passed - House (221 - 185)
May 15, 2024 NC HB 834 Requires 16 and 17 Year-Olds be Sent to Adult Court for a Greater Range of Felonies Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 4)
May 9, 2024 MI HB 5534 Requires the State Court Administrative Office to Analyze Trial Court Costs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 51)
May 7, 2024 LA HB 337 Prohibits Insurers from Being Named Initially in Lawsuits Involving an Injured Individual in a Car Wreck Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
May 7, 2024 MN HF 5216 Appropriates Funding for Public Safety and Judiciary and Civil Law Supplemental Budget Bill Passed - House (71 - 57)
May 2, 2024 RI S 2262 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Lawsuits Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
May 1, 2024 HI SB 2557 Authorizes a Court to Appoint an Attorney for the Subject of a Petition for Assisted Community Treatment Conference Report Adopted - House (45 - 6)
May 1, 2024 HI SB 2557 Authorizes a Court to Appoint an Attorney for the Subject of a Petition for Assisted Community Treatment Conference Report Adopted - House (45 - 6)
May 1, 2024 HI SB 2557 Authorizes a Court to Appoint an Attorney for the Subject of a Petition for Assisted Community Treatment Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
May 1, 2024 HI SB 2557 Authorizes a Court to Appoint an Attorney for the Subject of a Petition for Assisted Community Treatment Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
May 1, 2024 MI HB 4332 Increases Penalties for Certain Blight Offenders Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
April 30, 2024 RI H 7271 Authorizes the Appointment of Magistrates for Family Court Procedures Bill Passed - House (62 - 9)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/20 SB 935 Repeals Sections of The Social Welfare Act of 1939 that Required Reimbursement for Juvenile Justice Services Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
6/13 S 2262 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Lawsuits Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
6/13 S 2704 Authorizes the Legal Sale of Kratom Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 20)
6/13 H 7271 Authorizes the Appointment of Magistrates for Family Court Procedures Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
6/13 S 2704 Authorizes the Legal Sale of Kratom Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
6/12 SB 1236 Establishes Landlord and Homeowner Protections from Squatters Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
6/12 H Res 1292 Recommending that the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in Contempt of Congress for Refusal to Comply with a Subpoena Duly Issued by the Committee on the Judiciary Resolution Passed - House (216 - 207)
6/12 H Res 1292 Recommending that the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in Contempt of Congress for Refusal to Comply with a Subpoena Duly Issued by the Committee on the Judiciary Resolution Passed - House (216 - 207)
6/11 S 2262 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (50 - 14)
6/11 HB 5393 Increases the Maximum Time for a Juvenile to Complete the Terms of a Consent Calendar Case Plan Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
6/05 HB 834 Requires 16 and 17 Year-Olds be Sent to Adult Court for a Greater Range of Felonies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 34)
6/05 A 9232 Amends the Types of Damages that May be Awarded in Wrongful Death Suits Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 8)
6/04 A 9232 Amends the Types of Damages that May be Awarded in Wrongful Death Suits Bill Passed - House (124 - 22)
5/30 SB 1424 Exempts Poultry Producers from Civil Suits if They are Following State Approved Waste Disposal Plans Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 27)
5/29 SB 473 Establishes Judicial Offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City for Business Courts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 8)
5/29 SB 1424 Exempts Poultry Producers from Civil Suits if They are Following State Approved Waste Disposal Plans Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 13)
5/29 SB 473 Establishes Judicial Offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City for Business Courts Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 6)
5/29 HB 2923 Amends Salaries for Members of the State Board of Judges Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 2)
5/28 SB 84 Specifies that if Final Amount Obtained by Plaintiff or Defendant is 25% in Favor of the Offering Party the Offering Party Must Pay Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
5/28 SB 84 Specifies that if Final Amount Obtained by Plaintiff or Defendant is 25% in Favor of the Offering Party the Offering Party Must Pay Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
5/28 HB 2923 Amends Salaries for Members of the State Board of Judges Bill Passed - House (68 - 16)
5/25 HB 277 Requires Drivers Appearing in Court Have More Notice Before License Suspension Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 36)
5/23 HB 423 Limits the Amount Awarded Over Medical Expenses to the Injured Party in a Car Accident Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 25)
5/23 SB 84 Specifies that if Final Amount Obtained by Plaintiff or Defendant is 25% in Favor of the Offering Party the Offering Party Must Pay Bill Passed - House (68 - 20)
5/23 HB 277 Requires Drivers Appearing in Court Have More Notice Before License Suspension Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 15)
5/23 SB 84 Specifies that if Final Amount Obtained by Plaintiff or Defendant is 25% in Favor of the Offering Party the Offering Party Must Pay Bill Passed - House (68 - 20)
5/23 AB 1990 Authorizes Warrantless arrests for Misdemeanor Shoplifiting Offenses Totaling Less Than $950 Bill Passed - House (44 - 1)
5/22 S 5801 Amends Previous FOIL Laws to Award Attorney Fees to a Successful Petitioner in a FOIL Case Bill Passed - Senate (56 - 3)
5/22 S 5801 Amends Previous FOIL Laws to Award Attorney Fees to a Successful Petitioner in a FOIL Case Bill Passed - Senate (56 - 3)
5/22 AB 3209 Authorizes Courts to Place Restraining Orders on Individuals that Commit Theft, Vandalism, or Battery in a Retail Store Bill Passed - House (68 - 1)
5/22 SB 63 Requires Individuals that Have Been Exposed to Asbestos to File Specific Types of Disclosures Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
5/22 SB 63 Requires Individuals that Have Been Exposed to Asbestos to File Specific Types of Disclosures Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
5/22 AB 1960 Increases Criminal Sentences for Destruction of Property in Organized Retail Theft Incidents for High Value Items Bill Passed - House (60 - 5)
5/21 HB 423 Limits the Amount Awarded Over Medical Expenses to the Injured Party in a Car Accident Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 14)
5/21 AB 2930 Establishes Compliance Requirements for Entities that Use AI as a Substantial Factor in Making Consequential Decisions Bill Passed - House (50 - 14)
5/20 AB 3279 Requires the Committee of Bar Examiners to be Responsible for the Approval of Uncredited Law Schools that Offer a Juris Doctor Degree Bill Passed - House (55 - 14)
5/19 HF 5216 Appropriates Funding for Public Safety and Judiciary and Civil Law Supplemental Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 33)
5/18 HF 5216 Appropriates Funding for Public Safety and Judiciary and Civil Law Supplemental Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (107 - 19)
5/16 HR 354 LEOSA Reform Act Bill Passed - House (221 - 185)
5/15 HB 834 Requires 16 and 17 Year-Olds be Sent to Adult Court for a Greater Range of Felonies Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 4)
5/09 HB 5534 Requires the State Court Administrative Office to Analyze Trial Court Costs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 51)
5/07 HB 337 Prohibits Insurers from Being Named Initially in Lawsuits Involving an Injured Individual in a Car Wreck Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
5/07 HF 5216 Appropriates Funding for Public Safety and Judiciary and Civil Law Supplemental Budget Bill Passed - House (71 - 57)
5/02 S 2262 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Lawsuits Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
5/01 SB 2557 Authorizes a Court to Appoint an Attorney for the Subject of a Petition for Assisted Community Treatment Conference Report Adopted - House (45 - 6)
5/01 SB 2557 Authorizes a Court to Appoint an Attorney for the Subject of a Petition for Assisted Community Treatment Conference Report Adopted - House (45 - 6)
5/01 SB 2557 Authorizes a Court to Appoint an Attorney for the Subject of a Petition for Assisted Community Treatment Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
5/01 SB 2557 Authorizes a Court to Appoint an Attorney for the Subject of a Petition for Assisted Community Treatment Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
5/01 HB 4332 Increases Penalties for Certain Blight Offenders Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
4/30 H 7271 Authorizes the Appointment of Magistrates for Family Court Procedures Bill Passed - House (62 - 9)
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