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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 27, 2022 KS SB 313 Authorizes Use of Driverless Vehicles Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 17)
April 19, 2022 HI SB 3311 Establishes Long-Term Goals for Zero Emissions Transporation Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
April 12, 2022 NE LB 1148 Authorizes the Nebraska Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board to Employ a Hearing Officer Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
April 5, 2022 MS SB 2822 Establishes the Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant Program Act of 2022 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (50 - 0)
March 29, 2022 KS HB 2005 Establishes Elevator Safety Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 5)
March 29, 2022 NE LB 1012 Establishes Funds for Various State Projects Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 6)
March 29, 2022 NE LB 1013 Appropriates Monies for Infrastructure, Development Projects Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 5)
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 11, 2022 WY SF 98 Limits Expenditure of COVID-19 Relief Funds Veto Override Passed - Senate (28 - 1)
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 7, 2022 SD HB 1174 Expands Regulations on Certain Car Parts Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 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 OR HB 4139 Establishes a Department of Transportation Program to Reduce Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
March 2, 2022 UT HB 242 Requires Metering of Secondary Water Services (22 - 3)
March 1, 2022 OR SB 1510 Prohibits Police from Stopping Drivers Due to a Defective Tail Light, Headlight, or Brake Light Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 11)
March 1, 2022 OR SB 1518 Establishes the Task Force on Resilient Efficient Buildings Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 7)
Feb. 22, 2022 WI SB 940 Authorizes Suspension of Voters for Information Discrepancies Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
Feb. 15, 2022 UT SB 53 Increases the Maximum Fine for Driving Over 100mph Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 4)
Feb. 8, 2022 MD SB 146 Amends Electric Vehicle Charging Station Sign Posting Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7)
Feb. 2, 2022 NM SB 4 Specifies Public Works Prevailing Wages and Fringe Benefits Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 4)
Sept. 2, 2021 CA SB 556 Limits the Ability of Local Governments to Regulate the Placement of Cell Wireless Facilities Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
Sept. 2, 2021 CA AB 970 Reduces Obstacles to Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
Aug. 10, 2021 National HR 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Bill Passed - Senate (69 - 30)
July 20, 2021 LA SB 203 Exempts Groundwater District Commissioners from Provisions of the Code of Governmental Ethics Veto Override Failed - Senate (25 - 12)
July 15, 2021 MI SB 529 Appropriates $1.6 Billion for Local Infrastructure Projects Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
June 24, 2021 RI S 190 Authorizes DMV to Issue Driving Privileges to Undocumented Residents Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
June 24, 2021 MI SB 379 Prohibits the Governor from Unilaterally Increasing the State's Road Debt Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16)
June 22, 2021 OR HB 2411 Requires Notifications and a Process for Installing Underground Broadband Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
June 10, 2021 NY S 784 Prohibits the Use of Devices That Make Cars Louder Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 15)
June 7, 2021 CT HB 6441 Authorizes Climate Change Adaptation for Shoreline and Inland Communities Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
June 3, 2021 NJ S 3223 Establishes Numerical Requirements and Zoning Standards for Electric Vehicles Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
May 31, 2021 NV AB 116 Amends Minor Traffic Violations to be a Civil Instead of a Criminal Infraction Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1)
May 26, 2021 TX HB 2497 Requires Patriotic Texas History Materials be Distributed through the DMV Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
May 25, 2021 PA SB 442 Requires the Department of General Service to Determine Where to Install Cell Towers and Other Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20)
May 5, 2021 OR SB 574 Authorizes Motorcyclists to Drive Between Slow and Stopped Traffic Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
April 28, 2021 IA SF 546 Repeals the Instructional Drivers License Requirement for Minors Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
April 27, 2021 PA SB 382 Requires PennDOT Receive Approval Before Undertaking Plans to Toll Bridges Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 19)
April 26, 2021 NY A 4302 Requires 100 Percent of Cars and Trucks Sold in State to be Zero-Emissions by 2035 Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 18)
April 26, 2021 AR HB 1849 Prohibits Driving in the Left Lane Except for Passing Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4)
April 21, 2021 IN HB 1190 Increases the Amount of Overweight Trucks Allowed on Roadways Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 22)
March 31, 2021 MS SB 2825 Transfers Certain Transportation Authority Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 14)
March 25, 2021 SC H 3011 Increases Penalties for Driving in the Left Lane on the Interstate for Extended Periods of Time Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
March 17, 2021 MI SB 210 Authorizes Someone to Drive an Off-Road Vehicle Without a Helmet or Protective Eyewear Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
March 17, 2021 MI SB 209 Rescinds the Physician from Civil Liability for Providing Medical Exemptions for Seat Belts Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
March 9, 2021 WA SB 5065 Increases Public Safety Regulations for Railroad Workers Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
March 2, 2021 ID H 5 Requires the Hands-Free Use of Certain Devices While Driving Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
Feb. 27, 2021 VA SB 1385 Rescinds the Sunset on a Pilot Program Allowing a Locality to Request an Electric Utility to Place Underground Electric Distribution Lines Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 7)
Feb. 24, 2021 VA SB 1182 Increases Auto Insurance Minimum Coverage Limits Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/27 SB 313 Authorizes Use of Driverless Vehicles Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 17)
4/19 SB 3311 Establishes Long-Term Goals for Zero Emissions Transporation Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
4/12 LB 1148 Authorizes the Nebraska Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board to Employ a Hearing Officer Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
4/05 SB 2822 Establishes the Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure Grant Program Act of 2022 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (50 - 0)
3/29 HB 2005 Establishes Elevator Safety Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 5)
3/29 LB 1012 Establishes Funds for Various State Projects Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 6)
3/29 LB 1013 Appropriates Monies for Infrastructure, Development Projects Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 5)
3/21 HB 22-1104 Expands Ability of Local Governments to Install Powerline Trails Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
3/17 HB 304 Exempts Drivers from Motor Fuel Tax Through May 31 Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
3/11 SF 98 Limits Expenditure of COVID-19 Relief Funds Veto Override Passed - Senate (28 - 1)
3/08 HB 1211 Amends Law for State Regulation of Blockchain Technology and Oversight of Broadband Projects Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 19)
3/07 HB 1174 Expands Regulations on Certain Car Parts Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
3/04 HB 1435 Specifies Police Ability to Impound Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3)
3/04 HB 404 Requires Public Transit Districts to Conduct Cost Comparisons For Zero Emissions Projects Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 5)
3/03 HB 4139 Establishes a Department of Transportation Program to Reduce Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
3/02 HB 242 Requires Metering of Secondary Water Services (22 - 3)
3/01 SB 1510 Prohibits Police from Stopping Drivers Due to a Defective Tail Light, Headlight, or Brake Light Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 11)
3/01 SB 1518 Establishes the Task Force on Resilient Efficient Buildings Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 7)
2/22 SB 940 Authorizes Suspension of Voters for Information Discrepancies Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
2/15 SB 53 Increases the Maximum Fine for Driving Over 100mph Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 4)
2/08 SB 146 Amends Electric Vehicle Charging Station Sign Posting Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7)
2/02 SB 4 Specifies Public Works Prevailing Wages and Fringe Benefits Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 4)
9/02 SB 556 Limits the Ability of Local Governments to Regulate the Placement of Cell Wireless Facilities Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
9/02 AB 970 Reduces Obstacles to Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
8/10 HR 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Bill Passed - Senate (69 - 30)
7/20 SB 203 Exempts Groundwater District Commissioners from Provisions of the Code of Governmental Ethics Veto Override Failed - Senate (25 - 12)
7/15 SB 529 Appropriates $1.6 Billion for Local Infrastructure Projects Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
6/24 S 190 Authorizes DMV to Issue Driving Privileges to Undocumented Residents Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
6/24 SB 379 Prohibits the Governor from Unilaterally Increasing the State's Road Debt Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16)
6/22 HB 2411 Requires Notifications and a Process for Installing Underground Broadband Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
6/10 S 784 Prohibits the Use of Devices That Make Cars Louder Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 15)
6/07 HB 6441 Authorizes Climate Change Adaptation for Shoreline and Inland Communities Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
6/03 S 3223 Establishes Numerical Requirements and Zoning Standards for Electric Vehicles Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
5/31 AB 116 Amends Minor Traffic Violations to be a Civil Instead of a Criminal Infraction Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1)
5/26 HB 2497 Requires Patriotic Texas History Materials be Distributed through the DMV Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
5/25 SB 442 Requires the Department of General Service to Determine Where to Install Cell Towers and Other Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20)
5/05 SB 574 Authorizes Motorcyclists to Drive Between Slow and Stopped Traffic Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
4/28 SF 546 Repeals the Instructional Drivers License Requirement for Minors Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
4/27 SB 382 Requires PennDOT Receive Approval Before Undertaking Plans to Toll Bridges Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 19)
4/26 A 4302 Requires 100 Percent of Cars and Trucks Sold in State to be Zero-Emissions by 2035 Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 18)
4/26 HB 1849 Prohibits Driving in the Left Lane Except for Passing Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4)
4/21 HB 1190 Increases the Amount of Overweight Trucks Allowed on Roadways Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 22)
3/31 SB 2825 Transfers Certain Transportation Authority Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 14)
3/25 H 3011 Increases Penalties for Driving in the Left Lane on the Interstate for Extended Periods of Time Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
3/17 SB 210 Authorizes Someone to Drive an Off-Road Vehicle Without a Helmet or Protective Eyewear Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
3/17 SB 209 Rescinds the Physician from Civil Liability for Providing Medical Exemptions for Seat Belts Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
3/09 SB 5065 Increases Public Safety Regulations for Railroad Workers Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
3/02 H 5 Requires the Hands-Free Use of Certain Devices While Driving Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
2/27 SB 1385 Rescinds the Sunset on a Pilot Program Allowing a Locality to Request an Electric Utility to Place Underground Electric Distribution Lines Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 7)
2/24 SB 1182 Increases Auto Insurance Minimum Coverage Limits Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
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