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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
May 13, 2025 National PN 12-30 Nomination of Troy Meink to be Secretary of the Air Force Cloture Invoked - Senate (72 - 26)
May 13, 2025 National PN 13-4 Nomination of James Danly to be Deputy Secretary of Energy Cloture Invoked - Senate (53 - 45)
May 13, 2025 RI S 771 Requires Each Public School to have a Policy Regarding the Use of Personal Electronic Devices on School Grounds and During School-Sponsored Activities Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
May 13, 2025 MI HB 4103 Authorizes Michigan to Enter Into the Occupational Therapist Licensure Compact Agreement Bill Passed - House (104 - 2)
May 13, 2025 WI AB 43 Authorizes Pharmacists to Prescribe and Dispense Hormonal Contraceptive Patches Bill Passed - House (87 - 10)
May 13, 2025 WI AB 23 Establishes a Palliative Care Council to Advise the Department of Health Services on Palliative Care Issues Bill Passed - House (96 - 1)
May 13, 2025 CT HB 7009 Requires the State Board of Education to establish a Connecticut State Seal of Civics Education and Engagement Bill Passed - House (128 - 20)
May 12, 2025 MO SB 160 Reduces Hazing on College Campuses Conference Report Adopted - House (117 - 11)
May 12, 2025 MO HB 419 Repeals the University of Missouri System's Exclusive Authority to Grant Research Doctorates and certain Professional Degrees Concurrence Vote Passed - House (149 - 7)
May 12, 2025 AK SB 183 Require State Officials to Turn Over Data in the Format Requested By The Legislative Auditor. Bill Passed - House (30 - 10)
May 12, 2025 NV AB 530 Authorizes the Clark County Commission to Continue Fuel Tax Increases Without Voter Approval Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
May 12, 2025 IA SF 383 Establishes New Standards for Pharmacy Benefit Managers Bill Passed - House (75 - 15)
May 12, 2025 OR SB 854 Authorizes the Oregon Racing Commission to Impose Civil Penalties for Unauthorized Wagers on Animal Racing Bill Passed - House (38 - 14)
May 12, 2025 OR SB 855 Requires the Oregon Racing Commission to Establish Civil Penalties for Failure to Comply With Laws and Rules of Racing Bill Passed - House (37 - 15)
May 12, 2025 OR SB 867 Expands the Department of Education's Authority to Investigate Cases of Abuse and Sexual Conduct Bill Passed - House (35 - 15)
May 12, 2025 IA HF 639 Limits Carbon Sequestration Pipelines Ability to Use Eminent Domain Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 22)
May 12, 2025 OR SB 855 Requires the Oregon Racing Commission to Establish Civil Penalties for Failure to Comply With Laws and Rules of Racing Bill Passed - House (37 - 15)
May 12, 2025 OR SB 854 Authorizes the Oregon Racing Commission to Impose Civil Penalties for Unauthorized Wagers on Animal Racing Bill Passed - House (38 - 14)
May 12, 2025 TX HB 229 Requires Government Entities that Collect Vital Statistics Information to Identify Each Individual as Either Male or Female Bill Passed - House (87 - 56)
May 9, 2025 MO SB 43 Amends Laws to Expand Protections for Children, Survivors of Abuse, and Crime Victims Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
May 9, 2025 TX SB 17 Increases Sanctions Against Foreign Entities from Purchasing Land in Texas Bill Passed - House (86 - 59)
May 9, 2025 TX SB 17 Increases Sanctions Against Foreign Entities from Purchasing Land in Texas Bill Passed - House (86 - 59)
May 9, 2025 IA HF 856 Prohibits Certain Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives and Offices in Private and Community Colleges Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 16)
May 9, 2025 TX HB 353 Establishes Criminal Penalty for Trespassing Near Schools or Day-Care Centers Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
May 8, 2025 IA HF 933 Establishes Pediatric Hospice Centers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 0)
May 8, 2025 National H J Res 60 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (50 - 43)
May 8, 2025 OK SB 20 Requires CDL Holders to Understand English Bill Passed - House (74 - 15)
May 8, 2025 OK SB 641 Establishes Storage Fee Caps for Total Loss Vehicles Bill Passed - House (58 - 32)
May 8, 2025 MO SB 43 Amends Laws to Expand Protections for Children, Survivors of Abuse, and Crime Victims Bill Passed - House (123 - 14)
May 8, 2025 OR SB 32 Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to Maintain Information Regarding Publicly Supported Housing on Its Website Bill Passed - House (51 - 2)
May 8, 2025 TX SB 703 Prohibits Individuals Convicted of Indecent Assault from Working as Licensed Massage Therapists Bill Passed - House (143 - 1)
May 8, 2025 IA SF 608 Amends and Updates the Grain Indemnity Program Bill Passed - House (81 - 3)
May 8, 2025 National S J Res 7 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (50 - 38)
May 8, 2025 OR SB 856 Authorizes Officers and Employees of the Oregon Racing Commission to Place Bets or Wagers While Carrying Out Official Auditing Duties Bill Passed - House (50 - 4)
May 8, 2025 OR SB 856 Authorizes Officers and Employees of the Oregon Racing Commission to Place Bets or Wagers While Carrying Out Official Auditing Duties Bill Passed - House (50 - 4)
May 8, 2025 OK HB 2673 Authorizes the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture to Count Pledges and Other Donations Toward Their Revolving Fund Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 18)
May 8, 2025 National S 1582 Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (48 - 49)
May 8, 2025 RI S 387 Requires the Installation of Universal Changing Stations in All Newly Constructed, Reconstructed or Remodeled Public Buildings (Senate Version) Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
May 8, 2025 LA SB 234 Establishes and Provides for the St. George Community School System Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4)
May 8, 2025 National HR 276 Gulf of America Act Bill Passed - House (211 - 206)
May 8, 2025 CT HB 7132 Amends Certain Statutes for Traffic Stops Bill Passed - House (143 - 0)
May 8, 2025 CT SB 1234 Prohibits Libraries From Agreeing To Certain Terms In Electronic Book And Digital Audiobook License Agreements Or Contracts Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
May 7, 2025 MO HB 595 Prohibits Local Governments from Requiring Landlords to Accept Section 8 Vouchers Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 10)
May 7, 2025 CO SB 25-161 Authorizes the Regional Transportation District to Enter Service Partnership Agreements with Certain Entities and Requires Alignment with Statewide Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Conference Report Adopted - House (43 - 22)
May 7, 2025 SC H 3309 Authorizes Santee Cooper and Dominion Energy to Enter Into an Agreement to Build a Gas Powerplant Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 11)
May 7, 2025 CO SB 25-161 Authorizes the Regional Transportation District to Enter Service Partnership Agreements with Certain Entities and Requires Alignment with Statewide Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 12)
May 7, 2025 CO HB 25-1274 Authorizes the Colorado Secretary of State to Issue Ballot Measures to Fund the Universal School Meals Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House
May 7, 2025 CO HB 25-1274 Authorizes the Colorado Secretary of State to Issue Ballot Measures to Fund the Universal School Meals Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House
May 7, 2025 CO HB 25-1320 Establishes a Temporary, Transitional Funding System for Public Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 8)
May 7, 2025 CO HB 25-1192 Amends the Colorado Revised Statutes to Include New Financial Literacy Standards as a High School Graduation Requirement Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 10)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/13 PN 12-30 Nomination of Troy Meink to be Secretary of the Air Force Cloture Invoked - Senate (72 - 26)
5/13 PN 13-4 Nomination of James Danly to be Deputy Secretary of Energy Cloture Invoked - Senate (53 - 45)
5/13 S 771 Requires Each Public School to have a Policy Regarding the Use of Personal Electronic Devices on School Grounds and During School-Sponsored Activities Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
5/13 HB 4103 Authorizes Michigan to Enter Into the Occupational Therapist Licensure Compact Agreement Bill Passed - House (104 - 2)
5/13 AB 43 Authorizes Pharmacists to Prescribe and Dispense Hormonal Contraceptive Patches Bill Passed - House (87 - 10)
5/13 AB 23 Establishes a Palliative Care Council to Advise the Department of Health Services on Palliative Care Issues Bill Passed - House (96 - 1)
5/13 HB 7009 Requires the State Board of Education to establish a Connecticut State Seal of Civics Education and Engagement Bill Passed - House (128 - 20)
5/12 SB 160 Reduces Hazing on College Campuses Conference Report Adopted - House (117 - 11)
5/12 HB 419 Repeals the University of Missouri System's Exclusive Authority to Grant Research Doctorates and certain Professional Degrees Concurrence Vote Passed - House (149 - 7)
5/12 SB 183 Require State Officials to Turn Over Data in the Format Requested By The Legislative Auditor. Bill Passed - House (30 - 10)
5/12 AB 530 Authorizes the Clark County Commission to Continue Fuel Tax Increases Without Voter Approval Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
5/12 SF 383 Establishes New Standards for Pharmacy Benefit Managers Bill Passed - House (75 - 15)
5/12 SB 854 Authorizes the Oregon Racing Commission to Impose Civil Penalties for Unauthorized Wagers on Animal Racing Bill Passed - House (38 - 14)
5/12 SB 855 Requires the Oregon Racing Commission to Establish Civil Penalties for Failure to Comply With Laws and Rules of Racing Bill Passed - House (37 - 15)
5/12 SB 867 Expands the Department of Education's Authority to Investigate Cases of Abuse and Sexual Conduct Bill Passed - House (35 - 15)
5/12 HF 639 Limits Carbon Sequestration Pipelines Ability to Use Eminent Domain Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 22)
5/12 SB 855 Requires the Oregon Racing Commission to Establish Civil Penalties for Failure to Comply With Laws and Rules of Racing Bill Passed - House (37 - 15)
5/12 SB 854 Authorizes the Oregon Racing Commission to Impose Civil Penalties for Unauthorized Wagers on Animal Racing Bill Passed - House (38 - 14)
5/12 HB 229 Requires Government Entities that Collect Vital Statistics Information to Identify Each Individual as Either Male or Female Bill Passed - House (87 - 56)
5/09 SB 43 Amends Laws to Expand Protections for Children, Survivors of Abuse, and Crime Victims Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
5/09 SB 17 Increases Sanctions Against Foreign Entities from Purchasing Land in Texas Bill Passed - House (86 - 59)
5/09 SB 17 Increases Sanctions Against Foreign Entities from Purchasing Land in Texas Bill Passed - House (86 - 59)
5/09 HF 856 Prohibits Certain Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives and Offices in Private and Community Colleges Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 16)
5/09 HB 353 Establishes Criminal Penalty for Trespassing Near Schools or Day-Care Centers Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
5/08 HF 933 Establishes Pediatric Hospice Centers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 0)
5/08 H J Res 60 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (50 - 43)
5/08 SB 20 Requires CDL Holders to Understand English Bill Passed - House (74 - 15)
5/08 SB 641 Establishes Storage Fee Caps for Total Loss Vehicles Bill Passed - House (58 - 32)
5/08 SB 43 Amends Laws to Expand Protections for Children, Survivors of Abuse, and Crime Victims Bill Passed - House (123 - 14)
5/08 SB 32 Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to Maintain Information Regarding Publicly Supported Housing on Its Website Bill Passed - House (51 - 2)
5/08 SB 703 Prohibits Individuals Convicted of Indecent Assault from Working as Licensed Massage Therapists Bill Passed - House (143 - 1)
5/08 SF 608 Amends and Updates the Grain Indemnity Program Bill Passed - House (81 - 3)
5/08 S J Res 7 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (50 - 38)
5/08 SB 856 Authorizes Officers and Employees of the Oregon Racing Commission to Place Bets or Wagers While Carrying Out Official Auditing Duties Bill Passed - House (50 - 4)
5/08 SB 856 Authorizes Officers and Employees of the Oregon Racing Commission to Place Bets or Wagers While Carrying Out Official Auditing Duties Bill Passed - House (50 - 4)
5/08 HB 2673 Authorizes the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture to Count Pledges and Other Donations Toward Their Revolving Fund Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 18)
5/08 S 1582 Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (48 - 49)
5/08 S 387 Requires the Installation of Universal Changing Stations in All Newly Constructed, Reconstructed or Remodeled Public Buildings (Senate Version) Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
5/08 SB 234 Establishes and Provides for the St. George Community School System Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4)
5/08 HR 276 Gulf of America Act Bill Passed - House (211 - 206)
5/08 HB 7132 Amends Certain Statutes for Traffic Stops Bill Passed - House (143 - 0)
5/08 SB 1234 Prohibits Libraries From Agreeing To Certain Terms In Electronic Book And Digital Audiobook License Agreements Or Contracts Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
5/07 HB 595 Prohibits Local Governments from Requiring Landlords to Accept Section 8 Vouchers Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 10)
5/07 SB 25-161 Authorizes the Regional Transportation District to Enter Service Partnership Agreements with Certain Entities and Requires Alignment with Statewide Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Conference Report Adopted - House (43 - 22)
5/07 H 3309 Authorizes Santee Cooper and Dominion Energy to Enter Into an Agreement to Build a Gas Powerplant Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 11)
5/07 SB 25-161 Authorizes the Regional Transportation District to Enter Service Partnership Agreements with Certain Entities and Requires Alignment with Statewide Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 12)
5/07 HB 25-1274 Authorizes the Colorado Secretary of State to Issue Ballot Measures to Fund the Universal School Meals Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House
5/07 HB 25-1274 Authorizes the Colorado Secretary of State to Issue Ballot Measures to Fund the Universal School Meals Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House
5/07 HB 25-1320 Establishes a Temporary, Transitional Funding System for Public Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 8)
5/07 HB 25-1192 Amends the Colorado Revised Statutes to Include New Financial Literacy Standards as a High School Graduation Requirement Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 10)
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