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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
May 23, 2024 CA AB 2290 Amends Section Regarding Class III Bikeways, Transportation, and Bike Facilities Bill Passed - House (57 - 14)
May 23, 2024 CA AB 1990 Authorizes Warrantless arrests for Misdemeanor Shoplifiting Offenses Totaling Less Than $950 Bill Passed - House (44 - 1)
May 22, 2024 NC HB 198 Amends State Billboard Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 38)
May 22, 2024 RI S 2269 Prohibits Car Insurance Companies from Increasing Rates on Widows Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 0)
May 22, 2024 CA AB 2943 Authorizes Law Enforcement to Use Video Surveillance and Other Tools When Prosecuting Shoplifters Involved in Organized Retail Theft Bill Passed - House (66 - 0)
May 22, 2024 CA SB 1372 Prohibits Public Airports from Contracting with a Private Third Party to Provide Expedited Security Checkpoints Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
May 22, 2024 CA SB 1372 Prohibits Public Airports from Contracting with a Private Third Party to Provide Expedited Security Checkpoints Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
May 21, 2024 CA SB 961 Requires Vehicles Made in 2030 to Have a Passive Intelligence Speed Assistance System that Signals Drivers When they are Over the Speed Limit Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
May 21, 2024 CA AB 1802 Requires California Highway Patrol to Coordinate with the Department of Justice to Set Up Local Crime Task Committees in Areas Subject to High Crime Levels Bill Passed - House (72 - 0)
May 20, 2024 LA HB 383 Authorizes Liability Immunity for Drivers who Hit Protesters While Feeling Threatened Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
May 20, 2024 NJ S 862 Requires the Department of Transportation to Include Information about Potholes and Pothole Repair Projects in its Annual Roadway Pavement System Report Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
May 16, 2024 LA HB 127 Increases Penalties for Protesters Who Disrupt Traffic Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10)
May 15, 2024 National HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (387 - 26)
May 15, 2024 AK HB 122 Authorizes the Alaska Railroad Corporation to Issue Revenue Bonds to Fund Renovations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (34 - 6)
May 15, 2024 AK HB 122 Authorizes the Alaska Railroad Corporation to Issue Revenue Bonds to Fund Renovations Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 2)
May 15, 2024 NC HB 198 Amends State Billboard Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 14)
May 9, 2024 National HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Bill Passed - Senate (88 - 4)
May 8, 2024 CO SB 24-065 Prohibits Individuals from Texting or Performing Other Functions on a Mobile Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 7)
May 8, 2024 PA SB 37 Prohibits Distracted Driving and Establishes Penalties Concurrence Vote Passed - House (126 - 74)
May 8, 2024 CO SB 24-065 Prohibits Individuals from Texting or Performing Other Functions on a Mobile Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle Conference Report Adopted - House (57 - 6)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 24)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 24)
May 7, 2024 DE HB 209 Amends State Rental Car Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (22 - 14)
May 7, 2024 PA SB 37 Prohibits Distracted Driving and Establishes Penalties Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 13)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
May 7, 2024 RI S 2440 Prohibits Insurers from Refusing the Use of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Parts Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
May 6, 2024 CO HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 22)
May 6, 2024 CO HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 22)
May 6, 2024 MN HF 5242 Appropriates Funding for Investments in Railroad Safety and Public Transit Systems Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 31)
May 4, 2024 CO HB 24-1348 Requires Firearms be Kept in Lock Boxes when in Vehicles Conference Report Adopted - House (35 - 24)
May 4, 2024 CO HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
May 4, 2024 CO HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
May 4, 2024 CT SB 3 Require Certain Broadband Internet access Service Providers to Provide Affordable Broadband Internet Access Service and Other Changes Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
May 4, 2024 CT SB 299 Requires Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to Evaluate Impact of Large Data Centers on Grid Reliability Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
May 1, 2024 National HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Cloture Invoked - Senate (89 - 10)
May 1, 2024 MN HF 5242 Appropriates Funding for Investments in Railroad Safety and Public Transit Systems Bill Passed - House (69 - 60)
May 1, 2024 MI HB 5182 Specifies Theft Crime and Punishment Bill Passed - House (88 - 17)
May 1, 2024 MI HB 5183 Amends Sentencing Guidelines in the Code of Criminal Procedure Relating to Car Theft Bill Passed - House (89 - 16)
April 30, 2024 CO HB 24-1362 Authorizes Gray-Water Treatment Systems to be Installed in New State Construction Projects Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 2)
April 25, 2024 MA H 4529 Appropriates Funding for Municipal Roads and Bridges Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
April 25, 2024 MA S 2736 Establishes Consumer Automobile Protections Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
April 23, 2024 DE HB 209 Amends State Rental Car Laws Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 8)
April 23, 2024 OK SB 2035 Amends the State's Temporary Car Tag Laws to Reduce Traffic Stops Bill Passed - House (89 - 2)
April 22, 2024 CO HB 24-1348 Requires Firearms be Kept in Lock Boxes when in Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
April 19, 2024 IA SF 2109 Reduces Driving Privileges for Student Licenses from 50 to 25 Miles Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 14)
April 19, 2024 IA SF 2109 Reduces Driving Privileges for Student Licenses from 50 to 25 Miles Conference Report Adopted - House (56 - 35)
April 18, 2024 HI HB 2526 Increases the Penalty for a Third or Subsequent Offense Involving Unauthorized Motor Vehicle Use to a Class C Felony Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 3)
April 17, 2024 IL HB 5496 Authorizes the Illinois Department of Transportation to Accept Unsolicited Bids for an Airport in Will County Bill Passed - House (72 - 35)
April 16, 2024 MI HB 5103 Authorizes Certain Individuals to Receive a Driver's License if They have Received Moving Violations Before Being Issued Their Initial Driver's License Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 3)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/23 AB 2290 Amends Section Regarding Class III Bikeways, Transportation, and Bike Facilities Bill Passed - House (57 - 14)
5/23 AB 1990 Authorizes Warrantless arrests for Misdemeanor Shoplifiting Offenses Totaling Less Than $950 Bill Passed - House (44 - 1)
5/22 HB 198 Amends State Billboard Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 38)
5/22 S 2269 Prohibits Car Insurance Companies from Increasing Rates on Widows Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 0)
5/22 AB 2943 Authorizes Law Enforcement to Use Video Surveillance and Other Tools When Prosecuting Shoplifters Involved in Organized Retail Theft Bill Passed - House (66 - 0)
5/22 SB 1372 Prohibits Public Airports from Contracting with a Private Third Party to Provide Expedited Security Checkpoints Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
5/22 SB 1372 Prohibits Public Airports from Contracting with a Private Third Party to Provide Expedited Security Checkpoints Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
5/21 SB 961 Requires Vehicles Made in 2030 to Have a Passive Intelligence Speed Assistance System that Signals Drivers When they are Over the Speed Limit Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
5/21 AB 1802 Requires California Highway Patrol to Coordinate with the Department of Justice to Set Up Local Crime Task Committees in Areas Subject to High Crime Levels Bill Passed - House (72 - 0)
5/20 HB 383 Authorizes Liability Immunity for Drivers who Hit Protesters While Feeling Threatened Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
5/20 S 862 Requires the Department of Transportation to Include Information about Potholes and Pothole Repair Projects in its Annual Roadway Pavement System Report Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
5/16 HB 127 Increases Penalties for Protesters Who Disrupt Traffic Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10)
5/15 HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (387 - 26)
5/15 HB 122 Authorizes the Alaska Railroad Corporation to Issue Revenue Bonds to Fund Renovations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (34 - 6)
5/15 HB 122 Authorizes the Alaska Railroad Corporation to Issue Revenue Bonds to Fund Renovations Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 2)
5/15 HB 198 Amends State Billboard Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 14)
5/09 HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Bill Passed - Senate (88 - 4)
5/08 SB 24-065 Prohibits Individuals from Texting or Performing Other Functions on a Mobile Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 7)
5/08 SB 37 Prohibits Distracted Driving and Establishes Penalties Concurrence Vote Passed - House (126 - 74)
5/08 SB 24-065 Prohibits Individuals from Texting or Performing Other Functions on a Mobile Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle Conference Report Adopted - House (57 - 6)
5/07 HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 24)
5/07 HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 24)
5/07 HB 209 Amends State Rental Car Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (22 - 14)
5/07 SB 37 Prohibits Distracted Driving and Establishes Penalties Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 13)
5/07 HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
5/07 HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
5/07 S 2440 Prohibits Insurers from Refusing the Use of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Parts Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
5/06 HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 22)
5/06 HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 22)
5/06 HF 5242 Appropriates Funding for Investments in Railroad Safety and Public Transit Systems Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 31)
5/04 HB 24-1348 Requires Firearms be Kept in Lock Boxes when in Vehicles Conference Report Adopted - House (35 - 24)
5/04 HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
5/04 HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
5/04 SB 3 Require Certain Broadband Internet access Service Providers to Provide Affordable Broadband Internet Access Service and Other Changes Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
5/04 SB 299 Requires Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to Evaluate Impact of Large Data Centers on Grid Reliability Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
5/01 HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Cloture Invoked - Senate (89 - 10)
5/01 HF 5242 Appropriates Funding for Investments in Railroad Safety and Public Transit Systems Bill Passed - House (69 - 60)
5/01 HB 5182 Specifies Theft Crime and Punishment Bill Passed - House (88 - 17)
5/01 HB 5183 Amends Sentencing Guidelines in the Code of Criminal Procedure Relating to Car Theft Bill Passed - House (89 - 16)
4/30 HB 24-1362 Authorizes Gray-Water Treatment Systems to be Installed in New State Construction Projects Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 2)
4/25 H 4529 Appropriates Funding for Municipal Roads and Bridges Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
4/25 S 2736 Establishes Consumer Automobile Protections Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
4/23 HB 209 Amends State Rental Car Laws Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 8)
4/23 SB 2035 Amends the State's Temporary Car Tag Laws to Reduce Traffic Stops Bill Passed - House (89 - 2)
4/22 HB 24-1348 Requires Firearms be Kept in Lock Boxes when in Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
4/19 SF 2109 Reduces Driving Privileges for Student Licenses from 50 to 25 Miles Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 14)
4/19 SF 2109 Reduces Driving Privileges for Student Licenses from 50 to 25 Miles Conference Report Adopted - House (56 - 35)
4/18 HB 2526 Increases the Penalty for a Third or Subsequent Offense Involving Unauthorized Motor Vehicle Use to a Class C Felony Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 3)
4/17 HB 5496 Authorizes the Illinois Department of Transportation to Accept Unsolicited Bids for an Airport in Will County Bill Passed - House (72 - 35)
4/16 HB 5103 Authorizes Certain Individuals to Receive a Driver's License if They have Received Moving Violations Before Being Issued Their Initial Driver's License Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 3)
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