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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2019 | TN | HB 164 | Prohibits Cell Phone Use While Driving | Bill Passed - House (53 - 38) |
| April 12, 2019 | MN | HF 50 | Prohibits Cell Phone Use While Driving | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (48 - 12) |
| April 11, 2019 | CO | SB 19-139 | Authorizes Drivers Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (42 - 22) |
| April 11, 2019 | AL | HB 212 | Prohibits Driving in the Left Lane for More than 1.5 Miles | Bill Passed - House (61 - 24) |
| April 11, 2019 | IL | HB 1690 | Amends Criminal Record Expungement Law | Bill Passed - House (69 - 36) |
| April 8, 2019 | AZ | HB 2318 | Prohibits Handheld Phone Use While Driving | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9) |
| March 28, 2019 | GA | SB 131 | Expands State Control over the Atlanta Airport | Bill Passed - House (104 - 70) |
| March 28, 2019 | IL | SB 1786 | Prohibits License Suspension for Unpaid Parking Tickets | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 10) |
| March 28, 2019 | IL | HB 2276 | Prohibits Smoking in a Vehicle with Minors Present | Bill Passed - House (78 - 20) |
| March 26, 2019 | IA | SF 343 | Prohibits Traffic Cameras | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19) |
| March 25, 2019 | NJ | S 1080 | Establishes Conditions for Restricted Usage of Suspended or Revoked Driver's Licenses | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10) |
| March 18, 2019 | MN | HF 50 | Prohibits Cell Phone Use While Driving | Bill Passed - House (106 - 21) |
| March 14, 2019 | CO | SB 19-139 | Authorizes Drivers Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10) |
| March 7, 2019 | GA | SB 131 | Expands State Control over the Atlanta Airport | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 22) |
| March 4, 2019 | AR | SB 336 | Establishes a Fuel Tax and Other Provisions | Bill Passed - House (71 - 26) |
| Feb. 23, 2019 | VA | HB 1811 | Prohibits Texting While Driving | Conference Report Rejected - House (45 - 50) |
| Feb. 21, 2019 | NH | SB 241 | Authorizes Funding for Capitol Corridor Rail Project | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
| Feb. 5, 2019 | VA | HB 1811 | Prohibits Texting While Driving | Bill Passed - House (69 - 27) |
| Jan. 31, 2019 | NJ | A 4135 | Establishes Procedures for Digital Parking Meters and a Fund for Encouraging Designated Drivers | Bill Passed - House (55 - 20) |
| Dec. 18, 2018 | MI | HB 5634 | Repeals Ban on Tinted Windshields | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18) |
| Dec. 4, 2018 | WI | SB 883 | Appropriates Funds from the Department of Transportation for State Road Projects | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
| Sept. 25, 2018 | PA | SB 172 | Authorizes Speed Cameras in Work Zones | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (173 - 22) |
| July 18, 2018 | UT | HB 2001 | Amends Jurisdictional Boundaries of Utah Inland Port Authority | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 5) |
| July 18, 2018 | UT | HB 2001 | Amends Jurisdictional Boundaries of Utah Inland Port Authority | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 2) |
| July 1, 2018 | NJ | A 4061 | Establishes Surcharge on Prearranged Rides | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 18) |
| June 20, 2018 | NY | S 2484 | Prohibits Auto Lenders From Remotely Disabling Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (109 - 34) |
| June 12, 2018 | MI | HB 4265 | Require Cars Passing Bicyclists to Give 3 Feet When Passing | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (99 - 10) |
| June 7, 2018 | MI | SB 787 | Authorizes Reduced Car Insurance Options for Seniors | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 13) |
| May 23, 2018 | RI | S 2678 | Authorizes Driver's Licenses for DACA Recipients | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2) |
| May 15, 2018 | MI | HB 5749 | Exempts Platoon Vehicles From Sufficient Proximity Truck Law | Bill Passed - House (64 - 44) |
| May 14, 2018 | MN | HF 390 | Establishes Penalties for Obstructing a Highway | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 27) |
| May 8, 2018 | National | S J Res 57 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act" | Bill Passed - House (234 - 175) |
| April 18, 2018 | National | S J Res 57 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act" | Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 47) |
| March 29, 2018 | GA | HB 673 | Prohibits Use of Handheld Technology While Driving | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (144 - 18) |
| March 7, 2018 | MS | HB 900 | Prohibits Texting While Driving | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 9) |
| March 3, 2018 | OR | HB 4111 | Authorizes DMV to Renew and Replace Limited-Term Driver's Licenses for DACA Recipients | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (36 - 22) |
| March 1, 2018 | AL | HB 14 | Amends Driving-Under-the-Influence Laws | Bill Passed - House (44 - 42) |
| Feb. 8, 2018 | AZ | HB 2208 | Prohibits Photo Speed and Red Light Enforcement Cameras | Bill Passed - House (31 - 27) |
| Feb. 7, 2018 | MS | HB 80 | Amends Traffic Laws | Bill Passed - House (87 - 27) |
| Jan. 12, 2018 | FL | HB 6001 | Repeals Red Light Cameras | Bill Passed - House (83 - 18) |
| Jan. 4, 2018 | VT | H 511 | Authorizes Possession of 1 Ounce of Marijuana | Bill Passed - House (81 - 63) |
| Dec. 14, 2017 | National | HR 4324 | Strengthening Oversight of Iran's Access to Finance Act | Bill Passed - House (252 - 167) |
| Nov. 2, 2017 | MI | HB 5013 | Amends No Fault Auto Insurance Rates | Bill Failed - House (45 - 63) |
| Sept. 19, 2017 | RI | S 608 | Requires Notification of Sex Offenders Living Near School Bus Stops | Bill Passed - House (61 - 0) |
| July 6, 2017 | OR | HB 2017 | Establishes Oregon's Transportation Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7) |
| July 5, 2017 | OR | HB 2017 | Establishes Oregon's Transportation Budget | Bill Passed - House (39 - 20) |
| June 29, 2017 | RI | S 175A | Prohibits Driving While Talking on Handheld Devices | Bill Passed - House (68 - 0) |
| June 29, 2017 | NC | SB 55 | Authorizes School Bus Cameras | Bill Passed - House (74 - 33) |
| June 26, 2017 | RI | H 5531A | Authorizes License Plate Image Capture to Verify Insurance Status | Bill Passed - House (49 - 17) |
| June 21, 2017 | OH | HB 95 | Amends Distracted Driving Penalties | Bill Passed - House (82 - 12) |
| June 13, 2017 | MI | HB 4215 | Amends Regulations of Unattended Running Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6) |
| June 6, 2017 | RI | S 608 | Requires Notification of Sex Offenders Living Near School Bus Stops | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0) |
| May 17, 2017 | RI | H 5457A | Requires Parents to Take Course in Driver's Education | Bill Passed - House (59 - 11) |
| May 15, 2017 | AK | HB 132 | Authorizes Operation of Ridesharing Services | Bill Passed - House (35 - 5) |
| May 10, 2017 | SC | H 3864 | Amends Restrictions on Children's Car Seats | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 24) |
| May 2, 2017 | MI | HB 4215 | Amends Regulations of Unattended Running Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (77 - 30) |
| May 1, 2017 | OR | HB 2597 | Increases Penalties for Distracted Driving | Bill Passed - House (46 - 13) |
| April 27, 2017 | MI | SB 163 | Authorizes "Choose Life" License Plates | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11) |
| April 27, 2017 | NC | HB 330 | Limits Liability for Motorists Involved in Accidents with Protesters | Bill Passed - House (67 - 48) |
| April 25, 2017 | MT | SB 366 | Establishes Real-ID Compliance | Bill Passed - House (83 - 17) |
| April 21, 2017 | NV | SB 226 | Increases Insurance Requirements of Ridesharing Companies | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 4) |
| April 20, 2017 | WA | SB 5289 | Prohibits Cell-Phone Use on Highways | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 10) |
| April 11, 2017 | ME | LD 306 | Authorizes Issuance of REAL ID Compliant Licenses | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (115 - 30) |
| April 11, 2017 | MO | HB 130 | Establishes Regulations for Transportation Network Companies | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1) |
| April 6, 2017 | ME | LD 306 | Authorizes Issuance of REAL ID Compliant Licenses | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 4) |
| April 6, 2017 | CA | SB 1 | Increases Gas and Vehicle Taxes to Pay for Road and Bridge Repairs | Bill Passed - House (54 - 26) |
| April 6, 2017 | CA | SB 1 | Increases Gas and Vehicle Taxes to Pay for Road and Bridge Repairs | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11) |
| April 6, 2017 | WA | SB 5893 | Expands Vehicle Valuation Methods | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 24) |
| April 5, 2017 | HI | SB 1183 | Authorizes Use of Property Taxes to Fund Rail Project | Bill Passed - House (11 - 6) |
| April 4, 2017 | SC | H 3864 | Amends Restrictions on Children's Car Seats | Bill Passed - House (75 - 28) |
| April 3, 2017 | MO | HB 275 | Prohibits Use of Red-Light Cameras for Issuing Traffic Tickets | Bill Passed - House (125 - 30) |
| April 3, 2017 | NE | LB 46 | Requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to Create a "Choose Life" Specialty License Plate | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 5) |
| March 28, 2017 | MN | SF 803 | Appropriates Funds to Various Agencies | Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 15) |
| March 27, 2017 | MD | HB 1325 | Prohibits Fracking | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10) |
| March 23, 2017 | TN | SB 0902 | Imposes a $200 Fine for Obstructing Roads | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 2) |
| March 6, 2017 | WA | SB 5289 | Prohibits Cell-Phone Use on Highways | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 13) |
| March 1, 2017 | SC | H 3516 | Increases Gas Taxes and Fees to Improve Infrastructure | Bill Passed - House (97 - 18) |
| Feb. 28, 2017 | WA | SB 5008 | Modifies Legislation Related to REAL ID Compliance | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 4) |
| Oct. 7, 2016 | NJ | A 12 | Restructures Certain State Taxes | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (45 - 27) |
| Oct. 7, 2016 | NJ | A 12 | Restructures Certain State Taxes | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14) |
| Aug. 31, 2016 | CA | AB 1889 | Appropriates Funds for High-Speed Rail Project | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 30) |
| Aug. 25, 2016 | CA | AB 1889 | Appropriates Funds for High-Speed Rail Project | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12) |
| Aug. 23, 2016 | CA | AB 1887 | Prohibits State-Funded Travel to Certain States | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 21) |
| Aug. 23, 2016 | CA | AB 1785 | Prohibits Use of Handheld Electronic Devices While Driving | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 20) |
| Aug. 17, 2016 | CA | AB 1887 | Prohibits State-Funded Travel to Certain States | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12) |
| Aug. 17, 2016 | CA | AB 1785 | Prohibits Use of Handheld Electronic Devices While Driving | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 13) |
| June 27, 2016 | NJ | A 12 | Restructures Certain State Taxes | Bill Passed - House (53 - 23) |
| June 18, 2016 | RI | S 2864 | Establishes Regulations for Rideshare Companies | Bill Passed - House (53 - 6) |
| June 17, 2016 | RI | S 2864 | Establishes Regulations for Rideshare Companies | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6) |
| June 15, 2016 | SC | H 3440 | Requires Certain Safety Regulations to Operate a Moped | Veto Override Passed - House (69 - 33) |
| June 2, 2016 | NC | HB 954 | Repeals Interstate 77 Toll Contract | Bill Passed - House (81 - 27) |
| May 31, 2016 | SC | S 1258 | Amends Structure and Funding of Department of Transportation | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 10) |
| May 30, 2016 | LA | SB 227 | Authorizes REAL ID Driver's Licenses | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate |
| April 20, 2016 | LA | HB 337 | Prohibits Individuals Under 21 from Riding a Motorcycle Without a Helmet | Bill Failed - House (49 - 46) |
| April 8, 2016 | MD | HB 1013 | Establishes Transportation Project Scoring System | Veto Override Passed - Senate (29 - 17) |
| April 7, 2016 | MD | HB 1013 | Establishes Transportation Project Scoring System | Veto Override Passed - House (88 - 52) |
| April 7, 2016 | National | S Amdt 3483 | Establishes Standards for Passenger Space on Airplanes | Amendment Rejected - Senate (42 - 54) |
| April 7, 2016 | MO | HB 2330 | Establishes Regulations for Ride Sharing Companies | Bill Passed - House (115 - 34) |
| April 6, 2016 | MO | SB 623 | Increases Motor Fuel Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10) |
| April 4, 2016 | TN | HB 1416 | Prohibits Driving in Left Lane without Passing Other Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 7) |