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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
July 3, 2024 PA SB 1246 Establishes the State Safety Oversight Office Under the Department of Transportation for Rail Services Bill Passed - House (140 - 62)
July 3, 2024 PA SB 298 Authorizes Vehicles with Doors that can be Removed to Operate on the Road with Appropriate Certification Bill Passed - House (201 - 1)
July 2, 2024 PA HB 829 Amends State Laws Related to Liquor Regulation and Licensing in Pennsylvania Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 3)
June 28, 2024 PA HB 2266 Increases Fines for Street Racing Bill Passed - House (177 - 25)
June 27, 2024 NC HB 199 Authorizes Digital Drivers Licenses Concurrence Vote Passed - House (108 - 2)
June 27, 2024 NC SB 607 Establishes Various Regulations Over the North Carolina Railroad Charter Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 13)
June 27, 2024 CT SB 501 Amends Motor Vehicle Property Tax Assessments Bill Passed - House (82 - 42)
June 26, 2024 OH HB 56 Prohibits Various Forms of Stunt Driving and Enforces Stricter Penalties from Law Enforcement for Reckless Driving Concurrence Vote Passed - House (91 - 1)
June 26, 2024 NC SB 607 Establishes Various Regulations Over the North Carolina Railroad Charter Bill Passed - House (63 - 37)
June 26, 2024 CT SB 501 Amends Motor Vehicle Property Tax Assessments Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9)
June 21, 2024 PA SB 561 Requires Further Periodical Inspection of Motor Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
June 20, 2024 NC HB 155 Authorizes Modified Utility Vehicles to Drive on Highways Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 12)
June 20, 2024 MI HB 5779 Requires Autonomy be Returned to Certain Local Governments on Bridge Infrastructure Bill Passed - House (56 - 25)
June 18, 2024 NC HB 155 Authorizes Modified Utility Vehicles to Drive on Highways Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
June 12, 2024 RI S 2693 Authorizes KEI (Japanese Imported Trucks) Registration but Prohibits Any New Importation or Registration Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 1)
June 6, 2024 RI S 2829 Establishes E-Bike Trail Speed Limits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 5)
June 6, 2024 NY A 8557 Requires Seat Belts be Available and Used on Charter Buses for Minors Aged 8-16 Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 7)
June 6, 2024 OH HB 328 Amends the Sale of Used Catalytic Converters Bill Passed - House (94 - 2)
June 5, 2024 NY S 7744 Requires Retailers Post Notice Bicycles with Electric Assist that States to Always Yield to Pedestrians Bill Passed - House (122 - 23)
June 4, 2024 RI S 2829 Establishes E-Bike Trail Speed Limits Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
June 4, 2024 RI S 2481 Requires the Division of Motor Vehicles Create a Blue Envelope for Drivers to Inform Law Enforcement They are on the Autism Spectrum Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
May 29, 2024 LA HB 383 Authorizes Liability Immunity for Drivers who Hit Protesters While Feeling Threatened Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 17)
May 28, 2024 LA HB 127 Increases Penalties for Protesters Who Disrupt Traffic Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 17)
May 26, 2024 IL HB 5496 Authorizes the Illinois Department of Transportation to Accept Unsolicited Bids for an Airport in Will County Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 2)
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 IL HB 277 Requires Drivers Appearing in Court Have More Notice Before License Suspension Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 15)
May 22, 2024 NC HB 198 Amends State Billboard Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 38)
May 22, 2024 RI S 2269 Prohibits Car Insurance Companies from Increasing Rates on Widows Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 0)
May 22, 2024 CA SB 1372 Prohibits Public Airports from Contracting with a Private Third Party to Provide Expedited Security Checkpoints Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
May 21, 2024 CA SB 961 Requires Vehicles Made in 2030 to Have a Passive Intelligence Speed Assistance System that Signals Drivers When they are Over the Speed Limit Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
May 20, 2024 LA HB 383 Authorizes Liability Immunity for Drivers who Hit Protesters While Feeling Threatened Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
May 20, 2024 NJ S 862 Requires the Department of Transportation to Include Information about Potholes and Pothole Repair Projects in its Annual Roadway Pavement System Report Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
May 16, 2024 LA HB 127 Increases Penalties for Protesters Who Disrupt Traffic Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10)
May 15, 2024 National HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (387 - 26)
May 15, 2024 NC HB 198 Amends State Billboard Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 14)
May 9, 2024 National HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Bill Passed - Senate (88 - 4)
May 8, 2024 CO SB 24-065 Prohibits Individuals from Texting or Performing Other Functions on a Mobile Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 7)
May 8, 2024 PA SB 37 Prohibits Distracted Driving and Establishes Penalties Concurrence Vote Passed - House (126 - 74)
May 8, 2024 CO SB 24-065 Prohibits Individuals from Texting or Performing Other Functions on a Mobile Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle Conference Report Adopted - House (57 - 6)
May 7, 2024 DE HB 209 Amends State Rental Car Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (22 - 14)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 24)
May 7, 2024 PA SB 37 Prohibits Distracted Driving and Establishes Penalties Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 13)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
May 7, 2024 RI S 2440 Prohibits Insurers from Refusing the Use of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Parts Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
May 6, 2024 CO HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 22)
May 6, 2024 MN HF 5242 Appropriates Funding for Investments in Railroad Safety and Public Transit Systems Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 31)
May 4, 2024 CO HB 24-1348 Requires Firearms be Kept in Lock Boxes when in Vehicles Conference Report Adopted - House (35 - 24)
May 4, 2024 CO HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
May 1, 2024 National HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Cloture Invoked - Senate (89 - 10)
May 1, 2024 MN HF 5242 Appropriates Funding for Investments in Railroad Safety and Public Transit Systems Bill Passed - House (69 - 60)
Date No. Title Outcome
7/03 SB 1246 Establishes the State Safety Oversight Office Under the Department of Transportation for Rail Services Bill Passed - House (140 - 62)
7/03 SB 298 Authorizes Vehicles with Doors that can be Removed to Operate on the Road with Appropriate Certification Bill Passed - House (201 - 1)
7/02 HB 829 Amends State Laws Related to Liquor Regulation and Licensing in Pennsylvania Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 3)
6/28 HB 2266 Increases Fines for Street Racing Bill Passed - House (177 - 25)
6/27 HB 199 Authorizes Digital Drivers Licenses Concurrence Vote Passed - House (108 - 2)
6/27 SB 607 Establishes Various Regulations Over the North Carolina Railroad Charter Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 13)
6/27 SB 501 Amends Motor Vehicle Property Tax Assessments Bill Passed - House (82 - 42)
6/26 HB 56 Prohibits Various Forms of Stunt Driving and Enforces Stricter Penalties from Law Enforcement for Reckless Driving Concurrence Vote Passed - House (91 - 1)
6/26 SB 607 Establishes Various Regulations Over the North Carolina Railroad Charter Bill Passed - House (63 - 37)
6/26 SB 501 Amends Motor Vehicle Property Tax Assessments Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9)
6/21 SB 561 Requires Further Periodical Inspection of Motor Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
6/20 HB 155 Authorizes Modified Utility Vehicles to Drive on Highways Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 12)
6/20 HB 5779 Requires Autonomy be Returned to Certain Local Governments on Bridge Infrastructure Bill Passed - House (56 - 25)
6/18 HB 155 Authorizes Modified Utility Vehicles to Drive on Highways Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
6/12 S 2693 Authorizes KEI (Japanese Imported Trucks) Registration but Prohibits Any New Importation or Registration Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 1)
6/06 S 2829 Establishes E-Bike Trail Speed Limits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 5)
6/06 A 8557 Requires Seat Belts be Available and Used on Charter Buses for Minors Aged 8-16 Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 7)
6/06 HB 328 Amends the Sale of Used Catalytic Converters Bill Passed - House (94 - 2)
6/05 S 7744 Requires Retailers Post Notice Bicycles with Electric Assist that States to Always Yield to Pedestrians Bill Passed - House (122 - 23)
6/04 S 2829 Establishes E-Bike Trail Speed Limits Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
6/04 S 2481 Requires the Division of Motor Vehicles Create a Blue Envelope for Drivers to Inform Law Enforcement They are on the Autism Spectrum Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
5/29 HB 383 Authorizes Liability Immunity for Drivers who Hit Protesters While Feeling Threatened Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 17)
5/28 HB 127 Increases Penalties for Protesters Who Disrupt Traffic Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 17)
5/26 HB 5496 Authorizes the Illinois Department of Transportation to Accept Unsolicited Bids for an Airport in Will County Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 2)
5/25 HB 277 Requires Drivers Appearing in Court Have More Notice Before License Suspension Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 36)
5/23 HB 277 Requires Drivers Appearing in Court Have More Notice Before License Suspension Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 15)
5/22 HB 198 Amends State Billboard Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 38)
5/22 S 2269 Prohibits Car Insurance Companies from Increasing Rates on Widows Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 0)
5/22 SB 1372 Prohibits Public Airports from Contracting with a Private Third Party to Provide Expedited Security Checkpoints Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
5/21 SB 961 Requires Vehicles Made in 2030 to Have a Passive Intelligence Speed Assistance System that Signals Drivers When they are Over the Speed Limit Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
5/20 HB 383 Authorizes Liability Immunity for Drivers who Hit Protesters While Feeling Threatened Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
5/20 S 862 Requires the Department of Transportation to Include Information about Potholes and Pothole Repair Projects in its Annual Roadway Pavement System Report Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
5/16 HB 127 Increases Penalties for Protesters Who Disrupt Traffic Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10)
5/15 HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (387 - 26)
5/15 HB 198 Amends State Billboard Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 14)
5/09 HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Bill Passed - Senate (88 - 4)
5/08 SB 24-065 Prohibits Individuals from Texting or Performing Other Functions on a Mobile Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 7)
5/08 SB 37 Prohibits Distracted Driving and Establishes Penalties Concurrence Vote Passed - House (126 - 74)
5/08 SB 24-065 Prohibits Individuals from Texting or Performing Other Functions on a Mobile Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle Conference Report Adopted - House (57 - 6)
5/07 HB 209 Amends State Rental Car Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (22 - 14)
5/07 HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 24)
5/07 SB 37 Prohibits Distracted Driving and Establishes Penalties Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 13)
5/07 HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
5/07 S 2440 Prohibits Insurers from Refusing the Use of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Parts Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
5/06 HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 22)
5/06 HF 5242 Appropriates Funding for Investments in Railroad Safety and Public Transit Systems Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 31)
5/04 HB 24-1348 Requires Firearms be Kept in Lock Boxes when in Vehicles Conference Report Adopted - House (35 - 24)
5/04 HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
5/01 HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Cloture Invoked - Senate (89 - 10)
5/01 HF 5242 Appropriates Funding for Investments in Railroad Safety and Public Transit Systems Bill Passed - House (69 - 60)
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