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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1326 | Increases Penalties for Distribution and Manufacturing of Fentanyl | Conference Report Adopted - House (35 - 30) |
| May 11, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1326 | Increases Penalties for Distribution and Manufacturing of Fentanyl | Conference Report Adopted - House (35 - 30) |
| May 11, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1326 | Increases Penalties for Distribution and Manufacturing of Fentanyl | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 8) |
| May 11, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1326 | Increases Penalties for Distribution and Manufacturing of Fentanyl | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 8) |
| May 11, 2022 | AK | SB 174 | Prohibits Hair Discrimination in Public Schools | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (17 - 0) |
| May 11, 2022 | SC | H 4161 | Amends Law Relating to Gaming Machines | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (78 - 21) |
| May 11, 2022 | NY | S 1130 | Prohibits the Sale of Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits in Stores | Bill Passed - Senate (57 - 5) |
| May 11, 2022 | NY | S 3448 | Amends Education Law to Prevent Opioid Overdoses on College Campuses | Bill Passed - House (143 - 1) |
| May 11, 2022 | VT | S 250 | Amends Police Regulations Related to Data Collection and Interrogation | Bill Passed - House (99 - 48) |
| May 11, 2022 | National | S 4132 | Women's Health Protection Act of 2022 | Bill Failed - Senate (49 - 51) |
| May 11, 2022 | LA | HB 629 | Prohibits Use of Marijuana Odor to Justify Warrantless Searches | Bill Passed - House (66 - 28) |
| May 10, 2022 | SC | H 4608 | Limits Participation in Women's Sports on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 33) |
| May 10, 2022 | SC | H 4608 | Limits Participation in Women's Sports on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 33) |
| May 10, 2022 | CO | SB 22-150 | Expands Response to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons | Bill Passed - House (45 - 20) |
| May 10, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1077 | Increases Security at Places of Worship | Bill Passed - House (49 - 16) |
| May 10, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1267 | Establishes Diversity Training Grant for Health Care Providers | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 24) |
| May 10, 2022 | CO | SB 22-150 | Expands Response to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10) |
| May 10, 2022 | VT | JRS 53 | Establishes Resolution Supporting Care for Transgender Youth | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (134 - 5) |
| May 10, 2022 | AK | SB 174 | Prohibits Hair Discrimination in Public Schools | Bill Passed - House (34 - 5) |
| May 10, 2022 | SC | S 614 | Establishes an "Unorganized Militia" for Any Individual Over the Age of 17 | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15) |
| May 9, 2022 | ME | LD 1942 | Specifies New Hemp Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5) |
| May 9, 2022 | ME | LD 844 | Limits Restrictions on Criminal Defendants and Probationers | Veto Override Failed - House (54 - 64) |
| May 9, 2022 | ME | LD 1942 | Specifies New Hemp Regulations | Motion Rejected - House (51 - 55) |
| May 9, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1367 | Expands Protections for Domestic Workers | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
| May 9, 2022 | CO | SB 22-098 | Establishes a Task Force to Examine Drug Repository Programs for Unused Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Medications | Bill Passed - House (56 - 8) |
| May 9, 2022 | NY | S 6443 | Requires Judges Inquire About Defendant's Firearm Possession when Protection Orders are Issued | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 14) |
| May 6, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1077 | Increases Security at Places of Worship | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7) |
| May 5, 2022 | MA | H 4470 | Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Certain Undocumented Persons | (32 - 8) |
| May 5, 2022 | RI | S 2006 | Authorizes "Driver Privilege Cards" for Undocumented Persons | (27 - 10) |
| May 4, 2022 | SC | H 4608 | Limits Participation in Women's Sports on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10) |
| May 4, 2022 | SC | H 4608 | Limits Participation in Women's Sports on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10) |
| May 4, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1267 | Establishes Diversity Training Grant for Health Care Providers | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11) |
| May 4, 2022 | SC | H 4161 | Amends Law Relating to Gaming Machines | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 6) |
| May 3, 2022 | HI | HB 2075 | Requires Inspection of Firearms | Conference Report Adopted - House (43 - 8) |
| May 3, 2022 | HI | SB 2670 | Establishes State LGBTQ+ Commission | Conference Report Adopted - House (49 - 2) |
| May 3, 2022 | HI | HB 2075 | Requires Inspection of Firearms | Conference Report Adopted - House (43 - 8) |
| May 3, 2022 | HI | HB 2075 | Requires Inspection of Firearms | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1) |
| May 3, 2022 | HI | SB 2065 | Prohibits Aerial Drones and Vehicles for Fishing Purposes | Conference Report Adopted - House (47 - 4) |
| May 3, 2022 | HI | HB 2075 | Requires Inspection of Firearms | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1) |
| May 3, 2022 | HI | SB 2065 | Prohibits Aerial Drones and Vehicles for Fishing Purposes | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 2) |
| May 3, 2022 | VT | H 728 | Expands Policies Addressing Opioid Epidemic | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7) |
| May 3, 2022 | HI | HB 2024 | Establishes Mauna Kea as an Important Cultural and Genealogical Site | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3) |
| May 3, 2022 | HI | HB 1567 | Limits Use of Monetary Bail | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 7) |
| May 3, 2022 | CT | SB 258 | Authorizes West Haven Police to Acquire Armored Vehicle | Bill Passed - House (129 - 15) |
| May 3, 2022 | VT | H 96 | Establishes a State Commission to Study Racism, Discrimination, and Eugenics | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7) |
| May 3, 2022 | DE | HB 324 | Prohibits Assault of Health Care Workers | Bill Passed - House (37 - 1) |
| May 2, 2022 | AK | SB 33 | Establishes Fisheries Product Development Tax Credit | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (18 - 1) |
| May 2, 2022 | CO | SB 22-99 | Establishes Procedures for the Expungement of Minor Criminal Records | Bill Passed - House (61 - 4) |
| May 2, 2022 | LA | SB 273 | Amends Parole Eligibility Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2) |
| May 2, 2022 | LA | SB 342 | Increases Criminal Penalties and Monetary Fines for Abortion Centers | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 3) |