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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 21, 2026 PA SR 211 Requires the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to Study the Municipalities Planning Code's Performance Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 2)
April 20, 2026 OK SB 1778 Establishes a Multi-Tiered Support Framework for Literacy Instruction Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 2)
April 20, 2026 National HR 1681 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act Bill Passed - House (384 - 9)
April 16, 2026 National H J Res 140 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 49)
April 16, 2026 TN HB 2532 Expands Scholarships for Private School Students Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 28)
April 16, 2026 IL HB 5511 Restricts Social Media Usage for Minors Bill Passed - House (82 - 27)
April 16, 2026 National H Con Res 40 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Joint Resolution Failed - House (213 - 214)
April 15, 2026 OK HB 1276 Requires School Districts to Implement Policies Prohibiting Cell Phones in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 5)
April 15, 2026 TN HB 2532 Expands Scholarships for Private School Students Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
April 15, 2026 National S J Res 123 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 52)
April 15, 2026 National S J Res 32 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services Motion Rejected - Senate (40 - 59)
April 15, 2026 National S J Res 138 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services Motion Rejected - Senate (36 - 63)
April 15, 2026 IL SB 3336 Restricts E-Bike and E-Scooter Usage Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 0)
April 15, 2026 MI SB 297 Prohibits Administrative Action Against Nurses who Refuse Overtime Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16)
April 14, 2026 National HR 1011 Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (395 - 10)
April 14, 2026 National HR 7613 To require certain aircraft to be equipped and operating with collision prevention technology, to improve helicopter route safety and separation around airports, to update air traffic control processes and procedures, to address national airspace system safety in Department of Defense activities, and for other purposes Bill Passed - House (396 - 10)
April 14, 2026 National HR 7613 To require certain aircraft to be equipped and operating with collision prevention technology, to improve helicopter route safety and separation around airports, to update air traffic control processes and procedures, to address national airspace system safety in Department of Defense activities, and for other purposes Bill Passed - House (396 - 10)
April 13, 2026 OK SB 1778 Establishes a Multi-Tiered Support Framework for Literacy Instruction Bill Passed - House (87 - 5)
April 13, 2026 OK SB 1290 Establishes the 2-1-1 Hotline Revolving Fund Bill Passed - House (82 - 5)
April 13, 2026 TN SB 2473 Amends the Governance Structure for Certain Airports Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
April 13, 2026 TN HB 2532 Expands Scholarships for Private School Students Bill Passed - House (52 - 43)
April 10, 2026 AK SB 41 Authorizes the Alaska Board of Education to Develop Mental Health Guidelines Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1)
April 8, 2026 IL HB 3564 Prohibits a Landlord from Imposing a Move-In Fee for Renters Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 40)
April 8, 2026 MA S 2581 Prohibits Students From Using Cellphones During School Bill Passed - House (129 - 25)
April 8, 2026 IA SF 2472 Amends Regulations for Local Property Taxes Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 4)
April 7, 2026 RI S 2116 Authorizes Properly Credentialed Nurses to Perform Home Service Foot Care Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
April 2, 2026 GA HB 295 Authorizes Property Owners to Sue Local Governments for Failing to Enforce Immigration and Homelessness Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 19)
April 2, 2026 GA HB 463 Establishes a Homestead Exemption for Senior Citizens who Volunteer with Local Governments Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 20)
April 2, 2026 GA HB 295 Authorizes Property Owners to Sue Local Governments for Failing to Enforce Immigration and Homelessness Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 76)
April 2, 2026 GA HB 463 Establishes a Homestead Exemption for Senior Citizens who Volunteer with Local Governments Bill Passed - House (104 - 71)
April 2, 2026 AL HB 238 Appropriates Funds for Education for Fiscal Year 2027 Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
April 2, 2026 MD SB 205 Amends Insurance Code to Adopt Certain Provisions of the Federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Bill Passed - House (100 - 34)
April 1, 2026 MS SB 2409 Establishes a Natural Disaster Mitigation Grant Program for Homeowners Conference Report Adopted - Senate (52 - 0)
April 1, 2026 AL HB 169 Authorizes Lawmakers to Select All Members of the Board of Trustees of the Department of Archives and History Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
March 31, 2026 GA SB 406 Establishes an Administrative Process for Settling Conflicts Between Home Owner's Associations and Property Owners Bill Passed - House (155 - 10)
March 31, 2026 AL HB 580 Expands the Power of Governing Boards Over Faculty at Four Year Institutions Bill Passed - House (101 - 0)
March 31, 2026 LA SB 82 Prohibits School Districts from Establishing Four-Day School Weeks Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
March 30, 2026 MS HB 1444 Requires the Department of Corrections to Provide Protective Equipment to Inmates Handling Cleaning Chemicals Conference Report Adopted - Senate (51 - 0)
March 30, 2026 ID S 1435 Appropriates Funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for Fiscal Year 2027 Bill Passed - House (43 - 25)
March 26, 2026 NH HB 1775 Authorizes Electric Utilities to Invest in Natural Gas or Nuclear Energy Resources "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (198 - 153)
March 26, 2026 OK SB 1884 Expands Contract Access for Non-Union Educator's Associations Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 7)
March 26, 2026 ID S 1435 Appropriates Funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for Fiscal Year 2027 Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
March 25, 2026 National S J Res 103 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services" Motion Rejected - Senate (48 - 50)
March 25, 2026 National S J Res 107 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities" Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 53)
March 25, 2026 OH HB 249 Prohibits Drag and Other Cabaret Performances Outside of Designated Locations Bill Passed - House (63 - 32)
March 25, 2026 LA HB 137 Increases the Penalties for Threats of Violence Against a School Bill Passed - House (71 - 26)
March 25, 2026 OK HB 3131 Establishes Safety Standards for Homeless Shelters Bill Passed - House (65 - 31)
March 25, 2026 OH HB 347 Requires a 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion Care Bill Passed - House (64 - 32)
March 25, 2026 OK SB 1553 Specifies Qualifications for Psychologists To Review Medicaid Appeals Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
March 25, 2026 OK SB 1684 Requires Highway Remediation and Cleanup Operators to Have Insurance Coverage Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 19)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/21 SR 211 Requires the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to Study the Municipalities Planning Code's Performance Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 2)
4/20 SB 1778 Establishes a Multi-Tiered Support Framework for Literacy Instruction Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 2)
4/20 HR 1681 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act Bill Passed - House (384 - 9)
4/16 H J Res 140 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 49)
4/16 HB 2532 Expands Scholarships for Private School Students Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 28)
4/16 HB 5511 Restricts Social Media Usage for Minors Bill Passed - House (82 - 27)
4/16 H Con Res 40 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Joint Resolution Failed - House (213 - 214)
4/15 HB 1276 Requires School Districts to Implement Policies Prohibiting Cell Phones in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 5)
4/15 HB 2532 Expands Scholarships for Private School Students Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
4/15 S J Res 123 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 52)
4/15 S J Res 32 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services Motion Rejected - Senate (40 - 59)
4/15 S J Res 138 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services Motion Rejected - Senate (36 - 63)
4/15 SB 3336 Restricts E-Bike and E-Scooter Usage Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 0)
4/15 SB 297 Prohibits Administrative Action Against Nurses who Refuse Overtime Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16)
4/14 HR 1011 Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (395 - 10)
4/14 HR 7613 To require certain aircraft to be equipped and operating with collision prevention technology, to improve helicopter route safety and separation around airports, to update air traffic control processes and procedures, to address national airspace system safety in Department of Defense activities, and for other purposes Bill Passed - House (396 - 10)
4/14 HR 7613 To require certain aircraft to be equipped and operating with collision prevention technology, to improve helicopter route safety and separation around airports, to update air traffic control processes and procedures, to address national airspace system safety in Department of Defense activities, and for other purposes Bill Passed - House (396 - 10)
4/13 SB 1778 Establishes a Multi-Tiered Support Framework for Literacy Instruction Bill Passed - House (87 - 5)
4/13 SB 1290 Establishes the 2-1-1 Hotline Revolving Fund Bill Passed - House (82 - 5)
4/13 SB 2473 Amends the Governance Structure for Certain Airports Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
4/13 HB 2532 Expands Scholarships for Private School Students Bill Passed - House (52 - 43)
4/10 SB 41 Authorizes the Alaska Board of Education to Develop Mental Health Guidelines Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1)
4/08 HB 3564 Prohibits a Landlord from Imposing a Move-In Fee for Renters Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 40)
4/08 S 2581 Prohibits Students From Using Cellphones During School Bill Passed - House (129 - 25)
4/08 SF 2472 Amends Regulations for Local Property Taxes Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 4)
4/07 S 2116 Authorizes Properly Credentialed Nurses to Perform Home Service Foot Care Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
4/02 HB 295 Authorizes Property Owners to Sue Local Governments for Failing to Enforce Immigration and Homelessness Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 19)
4/02 HB 463 Establishes a Homestead Exemption for Senior Citizens who Volunteer with Local Governments Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 20)
4/02 HB 295 Authorizes Property Owners to Sue Local Governments for Failing to Enforce Immigration and Homelessness Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 76)
4/02 HB 463 Establishes a Homestead Exemption for Senior Citizens who Volunteer with Local Governments Bill Passed - House (104 - 71)
4/02 HB 238 Appropriates Funds for Education for Fiscal Year 2027 Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
4/02 SB 205 Amends Insurance Code to Adopt Certain Provisions of the Federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Bill Passed - House (100 - 34)
4/01 SB 2409 Establishes a Natural Disaster Mitigation Grant Program for Homeowners Conference Report Adopted - Senate (52 - 0)
4/01 HB 169 Authorizes Lawmakers to Select All Members of the Board of Trustees of the Department of Archives and History Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
3/31 SB 406 Establishes an Administrative Process for Settling Conflicts Between Home Owner's Associations and Property Owners Bill Passed - House (155 - 10)
3/31 HB 580 Expands the Power of Governing Boards Over Faculty at Four Year Institutions Bill Passed - House (101 - 0)
3/31 SB 82 Prohibits School Districts from Establishing Four-Day School Weeks Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
3/30 HB 1444 Requires the Department of Corrections to Provide Protective Equipment to Inmates Handling Cleaning Chemicals Conference Report Adopted - Senate (51 - 0)
3/30 S 1435 Appropriates Funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for Fiscal Year 2027 Bill Passed - House (43 - 25)
3/26 HB 1775 Authorizes Electric Utilities to Invest in Natural Gas or Nuclear Energy Resources "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (198 - 153)
3/26 SB 1884 Expands Contract Access for Non-Union Educator's Associations Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 7)
3/26 S 1435 Appropriates Funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for Fiscal Year 2027 Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
3/25 S J Res 103 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services" Motion Rejected - Senate (48 - 50)
3/25 S J Res 107 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities" Motion Rejected - Senate (47 - 53)
3/25 HB 249 Prohibits Drag and Other Cabaret Performances Outside of Designated Locations Bill Passed - House (63 - 32)
3/25 HB 137 Increases the Penalties for Threats of Violence Against a School Bill Passed - House (71 - 26)
3/25 HB 3131 Establishes Safety Standards for Homeless Shelters Bill Passed - House (65 - 31)
3/25 HB 347 Requires a 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion Care Bill Passed - House (64 - 32)
3/25 SB 1553 Specifies Qualifications for Psychologists To Review Medicaid Appeals Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
3/25 SB 1684 Requires Highway Remediation and Cleanup Operators to Have Insurance Coverage Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 19)
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