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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 15, 2022 | WA | HB 2068 | Establishes the Imagination Library of Washington Program | Bill Passed - House (89 - 7) |
| Feb. 14, 2022 | TN | HB 1694 | Prohibits State, Local Governments from Restricting Places of Worship | Bill Passed - House (73 - 19) |
| Feb. 14, 2022 | GA | HB 1134 | Authorizes the Attorney General to Prosecute Gang Activity | Bill Passed - House (101 - 56) |
| Feb. 12, 2022 | NM | HB 68 | Expands Police Training Requirements | Bill Passed - House (50 - 17) |
| Feb. 12, 2022 | NM | HB 99 | Prohibits Threats Against Judges | Bill Passed - House (59 - 7) |
| Feb. 11, 2022 | VA | HB 11 | Reduces Penalties for Carrying a Concealed Weapon Without a Permit | Bill Passed - House (53 - 46) |
| Feb. 10, 2022 | WA | HB 1705 | Prohibits the Sale of Ghost Guns | Bill Passed - House (57 - 39) |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | MS | HB 1367 | Establishes a Process to Remove Discriminatory Provisions from Real Property Documents | Bill Passed - House (115 - 3) |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | KY | HB 48 | Increases Penalties for False Emergency Reports | Bill Passed - House (86 - 7) |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | National | HR 3485 | Global Respect Act | Bill Passed - House (227 - 206) |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | MI | HB 5559 | Classifies Performing Research on the Tissue of an Aborted Fetus as a Felony | Bill Passed - House (55 - 51) |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | MI | HB 5558 | Prohibits Research on Stem Cells Obtained from an Abortion | Bill Passed - House (55 - 51) |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | AL | HB 17 | Authorizes Deploying Wiretaps for Drug Related Offenses | Bill Passed - House (84 - 7) |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | AL | HB 17 | Authorizes Deploying Wiretaps for Drug Related Offenses | Bill Passed - House (84 - 7) |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | WA | HB 1956 | Prohibits Public Disclosure of Inmate Gender Status | Bill Passed - House (57 - 38) |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | KY | HB 269 | Prohibits Execution of Persons with Serious Mental Illness | Bill Passed - House (76 - 19) |
| Feb. 8, 2022 | NM | HB 81 | Limits Defendant Court Fees | Bill Passed - House (45 - 21) |
| Feb. 7, 2022 | AZ | HB 2397 | Amends Definitions Related to Vulnerable Adults and Emotional Abuse | Bill Passed - House (49 - 9) |
| Feb. 5, 2022 | NM | HB 135 | Establishes Indian Family Protection Act | (52 - 12) |
| Feb. 5, 2022 | NM | HB 52 | Amends Harm Reduction Act | Bill Passed - House (56 - 10) |
| Feb. 3, 2022 | GA | HB 218 | Requires the State to Recognize Gun Carry Permits from Other States | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 70) |
| Feb. 3, 2022 | MS | HB 1418 | Establishes Second Amendment Preservation Act | (83 - 35) |
| Feb. 3, 2022 | MS | HB 1099 | Prohibits Prisoners from Changing Name or Gender | (84 - 30) |
| Feb. 3, 2022 | MS | HB 1099 | Prohibits Prisoners from Changing Name or Gender | (84 - 30) |
| Feb. 3, 2022 | AZ | HR 2004 | Establishes Support for Completion of Border Wall | Bill Passed - House (31 - 28) |