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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2022 | KS | SB 489 | Repeals Certain Regulatory Authority from the Secretary of Health and Environment | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
| March 23, 2022 | NY | A 7363 | Prohibits Health Care Providers from Placing Home-Liens or Wage Garnishments in Collection of Medical Debt | Bill Passed - House (106 - 41) |
| March 22, 2022 | AZ | SB 1309 | Extends the Temporary Professional Licenses for Critical Health Care Workers | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 1) |
| March 22, 2022 | IA | SF 2296 | Authorizes Law Enforcement to Seize Trash | Bill Passed - House (58 - 36) |
| March 22, 2022 | ID | S 1390 | Appropriates Funds for Education | Bill Failed - House (24 - 46) |
| March 22, 2022 | KS | SB 484 | Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12) |
| March 22, 2022 | KY | HB 9 | Establishes Public Tax Credits for Charter Schools | Bill Passed - House (51 - 46) |
| March 22, 2022 | OK | SB 1860 | Expands Patient Access to Retail Pharmacies | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 5) |
| March 22, 2022 | MD | SB 523 | Repeals Licensure Requirements for Immigrant Healthcare Workers | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15) |
| March 21, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1104 | Expands Ability of Local Governments to Install Powerline Trails | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
| March 21, 2022 | TN | HB 2670 | Prohibits Teaching of Certain Concepts Relating to Race, Sex, or Religion | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5) |
| March 21, 2022 | MD | SB 384 | Authorizes Delay in Eviction Proceedings for Rental Assistance Determination | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 14) |
| March 20, 2022 | NH | HB 103 | Expands Medicaid Dental Benefits | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (237 - 100) |
| March 20, 2022 | NH | HB 1379 | Amends the Department of Health and Human Services Immunization Requirements | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (169 - 164) |
| March 18, 2022 | ID | S 1381 | Prohibits Vaccine Requirements for COVID-19 | Bill Passed - House (45 - 23) |
| March 18, 2022 | MD | HB 1486 | Authorizes a Suspension of the Gas Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0) |
| March 17, 2022 | GA | HB 304 | Exempts Drivers from Motor Fuel Tax Through May 31 | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18) |
| March 17, 2022 | MN | SF 2876 | Extends COVID-19 Related Human Services Programs | Bill Passed - House (87 - 46) |
| March 17, 2022 | KY | HB 121 | Requires School Boards Provide 15 Minutes for Public Comment During Meetings | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10) |
| March 17, 2022 | ID | S 1285 | Amends Law to Prohibit Local Regulations of Smoking Products | Bill Passed - House (64 - 5) |
| March 17, 2022 | AL | HB 312 | Prohibits Teaching of Certain Concepts Relating to Race, Sex, or Religion | Bill Passed - House (65 - 32) |
| March 16, 2022 | NH | HB 1495 | Prohibits Requiring of Vaccine Documentation | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (179 - 153) |
| March 16, 2022 | AK | SB 156 | Prohibits Certain Vaccine-Related Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6) |
| March 16, 2022 | MI | HB 5682 | Increases Fines for Assaulting On-Duty Health Professionals, Medical Volunteers | Bill Passed - House (88 - 16) |
| March 16, 2022 | AK | HB 90 | Establishes New Regulations on Rental Car Industry | Bill Passed - House (22 - 18) |