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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 11, 2024 LA HB 608 Requires Students Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth Bill Passed - House (80 - 17)
April 10, 2024 ME LD 227 Establishes State Protections for Abortion, In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and Gender-Affirming Health Care "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (80 - 70)
April 10, 2024 LA HB 71 Requires that Public Schools Display the Ten Commandments in Every Classroom Bill Passed - House (82 - 19)
April 10, 2024 LA HB 334 Authorizes Schools to Bring in Chaplains to Work with Students Bill Passed - House (86 - 6)
April 10, 2024 National HR 3250 National Museum of Play Recognition Act Bill Passed - House (385 - 31)
April 9, 2024 HI SB 2919 Authorizes Counties to Enact Zoning Ordinances Bill Passed - House (45 - 6)
April 9, 2024 ME LD 2204 Prohibits Racketeering of Various Scheduled Drugs by Certain Organizations "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (84 - 61)
April 9, 2024 ME LD 2204 Prohibits Racketeering of Various Scheduled Drugs by Certain Organizations "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (84 - 61)
April 8, 2024 CO SB 24-066 Authorizes Tracking Gun and Ammunition Purchases Through Payment Networks Bill Passed - House (38 - 21)
April 5, 2024 MD HB 832 Defines "Damages" or "Losses" in Statutory Causes of Action to Protect Civil Rights Concurrence Vote Passed - House (102 - 30)
April 5, 2024 MD HB 732 Establishes Baltimore City Council Legislative Authority over the Baltimore City Police Department Concurrence Vote Passed - House (125 - 7)
April 5, 2024 HI SB 2487 Expands the Uniform Controlled Substances Act Bill Passed - House (32 - 18)
April 4, 2024 TN SB 1657 Requires Annual Reports to the Governor on the Total Number of Firearm Injuries and Deaths per 100,000 Bill Passed - House (58 - 28)
April 4, 2024 AL HB 209 Prohibits Wakeboarding and Wake-Surfing Under Certain Conditions Bill Passed - House (86 - 5)
April 4, 2024 AL HB 209 Prohibits Wakeboarding and Wake-Surfing Under Certain Conditions Bill Passed - House (86 - 5)
April 4, 2024 AL HB 229 Establishes Little Bluestem as the official State Native Grass Bill Passed - House (63 - 22)
April 2, 2024 ID S 1354 Establish Provisions for Electroconvulsive Treatment for Children Bill Passed - House (46 - 23)
April 2, 2024 LA HB 173 Establishes a Crime of Coming Within 25 Feet of Police Upon Command Bill Passed - House (81 - 20)
March 29, 2024 ID H 753 Prohibits Illegal Entry Into Idaho Bill Passed - House (53 - 15)
March 28, 2024 ME LD 2246 Establishes a Minimum Value Threshold for Repeat Theft Offenders "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (77 - 65)
March 28, 2024 CO HB 24-1072 Increases Evidenciary Requirements in Criminal Proceedings Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 2)
March 28, 2024 GA HB 1105 Establishes Penalties for Sheriff's that Refuse to Follow Federal Immigration Orders Concurrence Vote Passed - House (99 - 75)
March 28, 2024 KY SB 299 Requires the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission be an Independent Organization Bill Passed - House (64 - 28)
March 28, 2024 NH HB 1711 Requires Closure of the State Gun Purchase Loophole Bill Passed - House (204 - 149)
March 28, 2024 NH HB 1711 Requires Closure of the State Gun Purchase Loophole Bill Passed - House (204 - 149)
March 28, 2024 DE HB 275 Amends Definition to Sexual Orientation to Include Asexuality and Pansexuality Bill Passed - House (21 - 15)
March 27, 2024 KS SB 233 Prohibits Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Minors Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 39)
March 27, 2024 KY HB 207 Expands Sex Crime Violations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 0)
March 27, 2024 PA HB 777 Prohibits the Sale of Ghost Guns and Establishes Penalties Bill Passed - House (104 - 97)
March 27, 2024 PA HB 777 Prohibits the Sale of Ghost Guns and Establishes Penalties Bill Passed - House (104 - 97)
March 26, 2024 GA SB 429 Establishes a Commission to Study Allocating Payments for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment Bill Passed - House (161 - 7)
March 26, 2024 GA SB 132 Prohibits Undocumented Individuals from Certain Land Ownership Bill Passed - House (167 - 4)
March 26, 2024 KY SB 16 Increases Various Corporate Trespass Laws and Penalties and Limits Whistleblowing Bill Passed - House (72 - 25)
March 26, 2024 VT H 880 Increasing Access to Justice and to Corporate Taxes and Fees Bill Passed - House (97 - 40)
March 21, 2024 NH HB 1205 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams in Grades 5-12 "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (189 - 182)
March 20, 2024 AZ SB 1185 Prohibits the Possession of Detached Catalytic Converters Bill Passed - House (29 - 27)
March 20, 2024 ID S 1374 Establishes Provisions Regarding Concealed Weapons on Certain Property Owned by the State of Idaho. Bill Passed - House (58 - 10)
March 20, 2024 AK HB 238 Establishes a Third Degree Misdemeanor Category for Criminal Mischief Bill Passed - House (36 - 4)
March 18, 2024 NJ S 1313 Establishes a State Certification Process for LGBTQ+ Businesses Bill Passed - House (61 - 8)
March 18, 2024 CO HJR 24-1020 Establishes Recognition of Latino/a Advocacy Day Joint Resolution Passed - House (52 - 11)
March 15, 2024 ID H 538 Prohibits Governmental Entities From Compelling Employees to Use Certain Pronouns or Titles Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
March 15, 2024 ID H 538 Prohibits Governmental Entities From Compelling Employees to Use Certain Pronouns or Titles Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
March 15, 2024 ID H 668 Prohibits Public Funding for Gender Transition Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
March 14, 2024 VT S 18 Prohibits Flavored Tobacco Products and E-Liquids Bill Passed - House (83 - 52)
March 14, 2024 NH HB 1312 Requires Educators Provide 2 Week Notice on All Curriculum Coverage to Parents and Guardians "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (186 - 185)
March 14, 2024 TN HB 2124 Requires Local Law Enforcement Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities Bill Passed - House (74 - 22)
March 14, 2024 AK HB 272 Authorizes Big Game Hunts For Persons With Physical Disabilities Bill Passed - House (38 - 1)
March 14, 2024 OK HB 3013 Prohibits the Use of Certain IVF Medications and Drugs Bill Passed - House (77 - 18)
March 13, 2024 MN HF 3489 Establishes Minimum Training Requirements for School Resource Officers Conference Report Adopted - House (119 - 9)
March 13, 2024 MS HB 1607 Establishes the Mississippi Women's Bill of Rights and Defines Terms Relating to Sex and Gender Bill Passed - House (82 - 30)
March 13, 2024 AK HB 265 Amends Title of Child Pornographic Material to Child Sexual Abuse Material Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
March 12, 2024 MS HB 1074 Establishes Penalties for Airport Terrorism Bill Passed - House (121 - 0)
March 12, 2024 KY HB 509 Requires Officials' Texts About Public Business Remain Outside the Purview of the Open Records Law Bill Passed - House (61 - 31)
March 12, 2024 National H Res 1065 Denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies. Resolution Passed - House (226 - 193)
March 12, 2024 ID H 620 Prohibits Local Regulation of the Carrying of Knives Bill Passed - House (56 - 13)
March 12, 2024 ID H 620 Prohibits Local Regulation of the Carrying of Knives Bill Passed - House (56 - 13)
March 11, 2024 ID S 1234 Requires Health Benefit Plans to to Cover Prescription Contraception for a 6-Month Supply Bill Passed - House (35 - 34)
March 11, 2024 NY A 4714 Repeals the Crime of Adultery Bill Passed - House (137 - 10)
March 11, 2024 KY HB 626 Prohibits Disruptive Protests Inside the State Capitol Bill Passed - House (62 - 31)
March 11, 2024 CO HB 24-1174 Increases Requirements for Individuals Seeking to Obtain a Concealed-Carry Permit Bill Passed - House (43 - 16)
March 11, 2024 OK HB 3992 Requires Individuals Convicted of Certain Crimes to Serve 100% of Their Sentence Bill Passed - House (84 - 8)
March 11, 2024 KY HB 626 Prohibits Disruptive Protests Inside the State Capitol Bill Passed - House (62 - 31)
March 9, 2024 WV SB 679 Amends Cannabis Oversight Under the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 26)
March 9, 2024 WV HB 4399 Authorizes Criminal Record Expungement for Dismissed Charges Conference Report Adopted - House (94 - 4)
March 8, 2024 WV HB 4700 Prohibits Individuals Who Exhibit Harassing or Harmful Behaviors from Certain Sports Wager Activities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (89 - 5)
March 8, 2024 WV HB 5520 Reduces the Age of Competency for Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings from 14 to 13 Years Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 2)
March 8, 2024 WV SB 578 Amends and Clarifies Property Ownership Terms in the State's Burglary Crime Law Bill Passed - House (84 - 11)
March 8, 2024 WV SB 152 Requires the Phrase "In God We Trust" be Displayed in Public Schools and College Classrooms Bill Passed - House (86 - 10)
March 8, 2024 NH HB 1539 Authorizes an Automatic Annulment Process for All Cannabis Possession Bill Passed - House (283 - 80)
March 7, 2024 FL SB 7014 Increases the Maximum Fine for Violations of Specified Lobbying Provisions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 34)
March 7, 2024 IN HB 1137 Requires Schools Provide Students 2 Hours of Religious Practice Per Week Conference Report Adopted - House (69 - 25)
March 7, 2024 DE SB 2 Prohibits Handgun Ownership Without a Permit Bill Passed - House (23 - 16)
March 7, 2024 WV SB 155 Establishes the Violent Crime Prevention Act Bill Passed - House (93 - 5)
March 7, 2024 MS HB 1609 Authorizes Voter Restoration for Individuals Previously Convicted of Non-Violent Felonies Bill Passed - House (96 - 11)
March 7, 2024 TN HB 1931 Repeals Local Police Policies Bill Passed - House (68 - 24)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/11 HB 608 Requires Students Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth Bill Passed - House (80 - 17)
4/10 LD 227 Establishes State Protections for Abortion, In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and Gender-Affirming Health Care "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (80 - 70)
4/10 HB 71 Requires that Public Schools Display the Ten Commandments in Every Classroom Bill Passed - House (82 - 19)
4/10 HB 334 Authorizes Schools to Bring in Chaplains to Work with Students Bill Passed - House (86 - 6)
4/10 HR 3250 National Museum of Play Recognition Act Bill Passed - House (385 - 31)
4/09 SB 2919 Authorizes Counties to Enact Zoning Ordinances Bill Passed - House (45 - 6)
4/09 LD 2204 Prohibits Racketeering of Various Scheduled Drugs by Certain Organizations "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (84 - 61)
4/09 LD 2204 Prohibits Racketeering of Various Scheduled Drugs by Certain Organizations "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (84 - 61)
4/08 SB 24-066 Authorizes Tracking Gun and Ammunition Purchases Through Payment Networks Bill Passed - House (38 - 21)
4/05 HB 832 Defines "Damages" or "Losses" in Statutory Causes of Action to Protect Civil Rights Concurrence Vote Passed - House (102 - 30)
4/05 HB 732 Establishes Baltimore City Council Legislative Authority over the Baltimore City Police Department Concurrence Vote Passed - House (125 - 7)
4/05 SB 2487 Expands the Uniform Controlled Substances Act Bill Passed - House (32 - 18)
4/04 SB 1657 Requires Annual Reports to the Governor on the Total Number of Firearm Injuries and Deaths per 100,000 Bill Passed - House (58 - 28)
4/04 HB 209 Prohibits Wakeboarding and Wake-Surfing Under Certain Conditions Bill Passed - House (86 - 5)
4/04 HB 209 Prohibits Wakeboarding and Wake-Surfing Under Certain Conditions Bill Passed - House (86 - 5)
4/04 HB 229 Establishes Little Bluestem as the official State Native Grass Bill Passed - House (63 - 22)
4/02 S 1354 Establish Provisions for Electroconvulsive Treatment for Children Bill Passed - House (46 - 23)
4/02 HB 173 Establishes a Crime of Coming Within 25 Feet of Police Upon Command Bill Passed - House (81 - 20)
3/29 H 753 Prohibits Illegal Entry Into Idaho Bill Passed - House (53 - 15)
3/28 LD 2246 Establishes a Minimum Value Threshold for Repeat Theft Offenders "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (77 - 65)
3/28 HB 24-1072 Increases Evidenciary Requirements in Criminal Proceedings Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 2)
3/28 HB 1105 Establishes Penalties for Sheriff's that Refuse to Follow Federal Immigration Orders Concurrence Vote Passed - House (99 - 75)
3/28 SB 299 Requires the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission be an Independent Organization Bill Passed - House (64 - 28)
3/28 HB 1711 Requires Closure of the State Gun Purchase Loophole Bill Passed - House (204 - 149)
3/28 HB 1711 Requires Closure of the State Gun Purchase Loophole Bill Passed - House (204 - 149)
3/28 HB 275 Amends Definition to Sexual Orientation to Include Asexuality and Pansexuality Bill Passed - House (21 - 15)
3/27 SB 233 Prohibits Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Minors Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 39)
3/27 HB 207 Expands Sex Crime Violations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 0)
3/27 HB 777 Prohibits the Sale of Ghost Guns and Establishes Penalties Bill Passed - House (104 - 97)
3/27 HB 777 Prohibits the Sale of Ghost Guns and Establishes Penalties Bill Passed - House (104 - 97)
3/26 SB 429 Establishes a Commission to Study Allocating Payments for Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment Bill Passed - House (161 - 7)
3/26 SB 132 Prohibits Undocumented Individuals from Certain Land Ownership Bill Passed - House (167 - 4)
3/26 SB 16 Increases Various Corporate Trespass Laws and Penalties and Limits Whistleblowing Bill Passed - House (72 - 25)
3/26 H 880 Increasing Access to Justice and to Corporate Taxes and Fees Bill Passed - House (97 - 40)
3/21 HB 1205 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams in Grades 5-12 "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (189 - 182)
3/20 SB 1185 Prohibits the Possession of Detached Catalytic Converters Bill Passed - House (29 - 27)
3/20 S 1374 Establishes Provisions Regarding Concealed Weapons on Certain Property Owned by the State of Idaho. Bill Passed - House (58 - 10)
3/20 HB 238 Establishes a Third Degree Misdemeanor Category for Criminal Mischief Bill Passed - House (36 - 4)
3/18 S 1313 Establishes a State Certification Process for LGBTQ+ Businesses Bill Passed - House (61 - 8)
3/18 HJR 24-1020 Establishes Recognition of Latino/a Advocacy Day Joint Resolution Passed - House (52 - 11)
3/15 H 538 Prohibits Governmental Entities From Compelling Employees to Use Certain Pronouns or Titles Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
3/15 H 538 Prohibits Governmental Entities From Compelling Employees to Use Certain Pronouns or Titles Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
3/15 H 668 Prohibits Public Funding for Gender Transition Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
3/14 S 18 Prohibits Flavored Tobacco Products and E-Liquids Bill Passed - House (83 - 52)
3/14 HB 1312 Requires Educators Provide 2 Week Notice on All Curriculum Coverage to Parents and Guardians "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (186 - 185)
3/14 HB 2124 Requires Local Law Enforcement Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities Bill Passed - House (74 - 22)
3/14 HB 272 Authorizes Big Game Hunts For Persons With Physical Disabilities Bill Passed - House (38 - 1)
3/14 HB 3013 Prohibits the Use of Certain IVF Medications and Drugs Bill Passed - House (77 - 18)
3/13 HF 3489 Establishes Minimum Training Requirements for School Resource Officers Conference Report Adopted - House (119 - 9)
3/13 HB 1607 Establishes the Mississippi Women's Bill of Rights and Defines Terms Relating to Sex and Gender Bill Passed - House (82 - 30)
3/13 HB 265 Amends Title of Child Pornographic Material to Child Sexual Abuse Material Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
3/12 HB 1074 Establishes Penalties for Airport Terrorism Bill Passed - House (121 - 0)
3/12 HB 509 Requires Officials' Texts About Public Business Remain Outside the Purview of the Open Records Law Bill Passed - House (61 - 31)
3/12 H Res 1065 Denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies. Resolution Passed - House (226 - 193)
3/12 H 620 Prohibits Local Regulation of the Carrying of Knives Bill Passed - House (56 - 13)
3/12 H 620 Prohibits Local Regulation of the Carrying of Knives Bill Passed - House (56 - 13)
3/11 S 1234 Requires Health Benefit Plans to to Cover Prescription Contraception for a 6-Month Supply Bill Passed - House (35 - 34)
3/11 A 4714 Repeals the Crime of Adultery Bill Passed - House (137 - 10)
3/11 HB 626 Prohibits Disruptive Protests Inside the State Capitol Bill Passed - House (62 - 31)
3/11 HB 24-1174 Increases Requirements for Individuals Seeking to Obtain a Concealed-Carry Permit Bill Passed - House (43 - 16)
3/11 HB 3992 Requires Individuals Convicted of Certain Crimes to Serve 100% of Their Sentence Bill Passed - House (84 - 8)
3/11 HB 626 Prohibits Disruptive Protests Inside the State Capitol Bill Passed - House (62 - 31)
3/09 SB 679 Amends Cannabis Oversight Under the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 26)
3/09 HB 4399 Authorizes Criminal Record Expungement for Dismissed Charges Conference Report Adopted - House (94 - 4)
3/08 HB 4700 Prohibits Individuals Who Exhibit Harassing or Harmful Behaviors from Certain Sports Wager Activities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (89 - 5)
3/08 HB 5520 Reduces the Age of Competency for Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings from 14 to 13 Years Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 2)
3/08 SB 578 Amends and Clarifies Property Ownership Terms in the State's Burglary Crime Law Bill Passed - House (84 - 11)
3/08 SB 152 Requires the Phrase "In God We Trust" be Displayed in Public Schools and College Classrooms Bill Passed - House (86 - 10)
3/08 HB 1539 Authorizes an Automatic Annulment Process for All Cannabis Possession Bill Passed - House (283 - 80)
3/07 SB 7014 Increases the Maximum Fine for Violations of Specified Lobbying Provisions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 34)
3/07 HB 1137 Requires Schools Provide Students 2 Hours of Religious Practice Per Week Conference Report Adopted - House (69 - 25)
3/07 SB 2 Prohibits Handgun Ownership Without a Permit Bill Passed - House (23 - 16)
3/07 SB 155 Establishes the Violent Crime Prevention Act Bill Passed - House (93 - 5)
3/07 HB 1609 Authorizes Voter Restoration for Individuals Previously Convicted of Non-Violent Felonies Bill Passed - House (96 - 11)
3/07 HB 1931 Repeals Local Police Policies Bill Passed - House (68 - 24)
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