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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2022 | KS | HB 2005 | Establishes Elevator Safety Act | Conference Report Adopted - House (73 - 45) |
| March 29, 2022 | MS | HB 1029 | Expands Broadband Accessibility in Mississippi | Conference Report Adopted - House (112 - 6) |
| March 29, 2022 | KS | HB 2005 | Establishes Elevator Safety Act | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 5) |
| March 29, 2022 | KY | SB 23 | Expands Prohibition on Mail Theft | Bill Passed - House (81 - 14) |
| March 29, 2022 | NE | LB 1013 | Appropriates Monies for Infrastructure, Development Projects | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 5) |
| March 29, 2022 | NE | LB 1012 | Establishes Funds for Various State Projects | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 6) |
| March 21, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1104 | Expands Ability of Local Governments to Install Powerline Trails | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
| March 17, 2022 | GA | HB 304 | Exempts Drivers from Motor Fuel Tax Through May 31 | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18) |
| March 16, 2022 | AK | HB 90 | Establishes New Regulations on Rental Car Industry | Bill Passed - House (22 - 18) |
| March 16, 2022 | CT | HB 5165 | Amends the Timeline for the Revision and Application of the State Plan of Conservation and Development | Bill Passed - House (112 - 27) |
| March 11, 2022 | WY | SF 98 | Limits Expenditure of COVID-19 Relief Funds | Veto Override Passed - Senate (28 - 1) |
| March 10, 2022 | FL | HB 1435 | Specifies Police Ability to Impound Vehicles | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (83 - 32) |
| March 10, 2022 | NH | HB 1636 | Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Pistols, Revolvers on Certain Off-Highway Vehicles | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (204 - 134) |
| March 8, 2022 | IN | HB 1211 | Amends Law for State Regulation of Blockchain Technology and Oversight of Broadband Projects | Conference Report Adopted - House (63 - 28) |
| March 8, 2022 | IN | HB 1211 | Amends Law for State Regulation of Blockchain Technology and Oversight of Broadband Projects | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 19) |
| March 8, 2022 | SD | HB 1174 | Expands Regulations on Certain Car Parts | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 3) |
| March 7, 2022 | SD | HB 1174 | Expands Regulations on Certain Car Parts | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1) |
| March 7, 2022 | WY | SF 98 | Limits Expenditure of COVID-19 Relief Funds | Bill Passed - House (45 - 13) |
| March 4, 2022 | UT | HB 404 | Requires Public Transit Districts to Conduct Cost Comparisons For Zero Emissions Projects | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 1) |
| March 4, 2022 | FL | HB 1435 | Specifies Police Ability to Impound Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3) |
| March 4, 2022 | UT | HB 404 | Requires Public Transit Districts to Conduct Cost Comparisons For Zero Emissions Projects | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 5) |
| March 3, 2022 | UT | HB 242 | Requires Metering of Secondary Water Services | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 7) |
| March 3, 2022 | OR | SB 1518 | Establishes the Task Force on Resilient Efficient Buildings | Bill Passed - House (36 - 21) |
| March 3, 2022 | OR | HB 4139 | Establishes a Department of Transportation Program to Reduce Emissions | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2) |
| March 3, 2022 | OR | SB 1510 | Prohibits Police from Stopping Drivers Due to a Defective Tail Light, Headlight, or Brake Light | Bill Passed - House (34 - 24) |