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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Dec. 12, 2019 National HR 3 Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019 Bill Passed - House (230 - 192)
Dec. 11, 2019 National S 1790 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Conference Report Adopted - House (377 - 48)
Dec. 11, 2019 National HR 5038 Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 Bill Passed - House (260 - 165)
Nov. 21, 2019 PA SB 857 Authorizes Regulation of Telemedicine Among Other Provisions Bill Passed - House (111 - 77)
Nov. 21, 2019 National HR 1309 Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Bill Passed - House (251 - 158)
Nov. 15, 2019 National HR 4863 United States Export Finance Agency Act of 2019 Bill Passed - House (235 - 184)
Nov. 13, 2019 MA H 4183 Prohibits Flavored Tobacco and Vaping Products, Including Menthol Cigarettes Bill Passed - House (127 - 31)
Nov. 12, 2019 WI AJR 106 Amends the State Capital Holiday Tree Name to the Christmas Tree Bill Passed - House (64 - 30)
Nov. 6, 2019 MI SB 174 Extends Deadline for 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs Requirement Bill Passed - House (74 - 36)
Nov. 5, 2019 MI HB 4687 Repeals Prohibition of Deer-Baiting Bill Passed - House (57 - 49)
Oct. 30, 2019 PA SB 147 Establishes Hunting Regulations on Sundays Bill Passed - House (144 - 54)
Oct. 30, 2019 IL HB 3904 Authorizes Student Athletes to Receive Compensation for Use of Their Name, Image, or Likeness Bill Passed - House (86 - 25)
Oct. 30, 2019 MI HB 4916 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - House (63 - 45)
Oct. 29, 2019 IL SB 1786 Prohibits License Suspension for Unpaid Parking Tickets Bill Passed - House (88 - 27)
Oct. 29, 2019 National HR 4695 Protect Against Conflict by Turkey (PACT) Act Bill Passed - House (403 - 16)
Oct. 29, 2019 National H Res 296 Affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide Bill Passed - House (405 - 11)
Oct. 16, 2019 National H J Res 77 Opposing the decision to end certain United States efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria Bill Passed - House (354 - 60)
Oct. 2, 2019 OH HB 123 Requires Annual Suicide Prevention Classes for Public Middle and High Schools Bill Passed - House (85 - 7)
Sept. 26, 2019 National HR 3525 US Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act Bill Passed - House (230 - 184)
Sept. 25, 2019 PA HB 1410 Authorizes Funds to Remove PFAS from Drinking Water Bill Passed - House (144 - 54)
Sept. 19, 2019 PA HB 1100 Establishes an Energy and Fertilizer Manufacturing Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (139 - 46)
Sept. 18, 2019 NH HB 582 Establishes a Greenhouse Gas Rebate Program Veto Override Failed - House (221 - 157)
Sept. 11, 2019 CA AB 1482 Establishes Rental Increase Caps Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 26)
Sept. 10, 2019 CA SB 210 Establishes a Smog-Check Program for Diesel Trucks Bill Passed - House (51 - 19)
Sept. 10, 2019 CA SB 5 Establishes the Affordable Housing and Community Development Investment Program Bill Passed - House (55 - 19)
Sept. 10, 2019 CA SB 329 Prohibits Discrimination Against Section 8 Housing Renters Bill Passed - House (46 - 21)
Sept. 3, 2019 CA SB 276 Establishes Procedures for Receiving Medical Exemptions from Vaccinations Bill Passed - House (48 - 19)
Aug. 26, 2019 CA SB 223 Authorizes Medical Cannabis on K-12 Campuses Bill Passed - House (43 - 22)
Aug. 22, 2019 CA SB 343 Amends Financial Data Disclosure Laws Bill Passed - House (58 - 13)
Aug. 21, 2019 NC SB 315 Establishes Regulations on Hemp and Other Farming Industries Bill Passed - House (63 - 48)
Aug. 7, 2019 NC SB 681 Appropriates Funding to Rural Hospitals Bill Passed - House (81 - 31)
July 24, 2019 National HR 397 Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019 Bill Passed - House (264 - 169)
July 17, 2019 National S J Res 38 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of certain defense articles and services Bill Passed - House (237 - 190)
July 17, 2019 National S J Res 36 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of certain defense articles and services Bill Passed - House (238 - 190)
July 17, 2019 National S J Res 37 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Republic of France of certain defense articles and services Bill Passed - House (238 - 190)
July 12, 2019 National HR 2500 National Defense Authorization Act Bill Passed - House (220 - 197)
July 12, 2019 National HR 1327 Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act Bill Passed - House (402 - 12)
June 27, 2019 NJ S 692 Prohibits the Department of Education from Establishing Maximum Salaries for Superintendents Bill Passed - House (48 - 21)
June 25, 2019 OR SB 998 Authorizes Bicyclists to Yield at Stop Signs Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
June 20, 2019 DE HB 79 Requires Beverages Included in Kids' Meals to be Milk or Water Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
June 19, 2019 PA HB 33 Repeals a General Assistance Program for Adults with Disabilities Bill Passed - House (106 - 95)
June 18, 2019 OR SB 1044 Establishes Zero-Emission Vehicle Use Goals Bill Passed - House (39 - 20)
June 18, 2019 OR SB 579 Exempts Certain Individuals from the 15-Day Waiting Period for Assisted Suicide Bill Passed - House (35 - 22)
June 18, 2019 OR HB 2015 Authorizes Driver Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (39 - 21)
June 14, 2019 NY S 6458 Increases State Rent Control Protections and Stabilization Rules Bill Passed - House (95 - 46)
June 13, 2019 ME LD 1820 Amends School Investigation Regulations Bill Passed - House (91 - 50)
June 13, 2019 NY A 2371 Prohibits Exemption from Vaccinations Based on Religious Beliefs Bill Passed - House (84 - 61)
June 12, 2019 NY A 3675 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (87 - 61)
June 6, 2019 NH SB 168 Authorizes Solar Energy Projects "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (217 - 139)
June 6, 2019 NH SB 241 Authorizes Funding for Capitol Corridor Rail Project "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (213 - 141)
June 6, 2019 ME LD 37 Authorizes the Sale of Nonprescription Drugs Through Vending Machines "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (85 - 54)
June 5, 2019 NH SB 290 Amends Medicaid Work Requirements "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (207 - 143)
June 5, 2019 NH SB 279 Requires Health Insurers Cover Fertility Treatment "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (210 - 147)
June 5, 2019 NH SB 263 Prohibits Discrimination in Public Schools "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (211 - 141)
June 5, 2019 NY A 264 Establishes Patient Protections from Emergency Care Charges Bill Passed - House (90 - 49)
June 4, 2019 OR SB 910 Expands Access to Substances That Can Stop Overdoses and Treat Addiction Bill Passed - House (36 - 21)
June 3, 2019 ME LD 1313 Authorizes Medical Aid in Dying Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 72)
June 3, 2019 OR SB 698 Requires Second Language on Prescription Drug Labels Bill Passed - House (48 - 9)
June 3, 2019 ME LD 351 Requires Accuracy of Maine's Meat and Poultry Labeling "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (101 - 37)
June 1, 2019 IL SB 690 Expands the Number of Casinos Permitted in Illinois Bill Passed - House (87 - 27)
May 31, 2019 CT SB 1 Establishes Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - House (79 - 69)
May 31, 2019 AL SB 397 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Create Governor-Appointed Board of Education Bill Passed - House (78 - 21)
May 30, 2019 ME LD 1050 Requires Education About African American History and the History of Genocide "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (87 - 54)
May 30, 2019 CA AB 56 Authorizes the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority to Procure Energy Needs for Californians Bill Passed - House (41 - 21)
May 30, 2019 CA AB 56 Authorizes the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority to Procure Energy Needs for Californians Bill Passed - House (41 - 21)
May 30, 2019 CA AB 1611 Limits What Hospitals Can Charge for Emergency Care Bill Passed - House (48 - 9)
May 30, 2019 CA AB 857 Authorizes Cities and Counties to Establish Public Banks Bill Passed - House (41 - 29)
May 29, 2019 CA AB 1482 Establishes Rental Increase Caps Bill Passed - House (43 - 31)
May 29, 2019 OH HB 6 Amends Clean Energy Standards Bill Passed - House (53 - 43)
May 29, 2019 CA AB 134 Establishes a Safe Drinking Water Fund Bill Passed - House (59 - 0)
May 29, 2019 CA AB 414 Establishes a Statewide Individual Mandate Program for Health Insurance Bill Passed - House (55 - 18)
May 29, 2019 CA AB 1046 Increases Tax Rebates for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - House (55 - 21)
May 29, 2019 CA AB 1046 Increases Tax Rebates for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - House (55 - 21)
May 28, 2019 AL HB 361 Authorizes Sports Betting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 16)
May 28, 2019 CA AB 376 Establishes a Student Loan Bill of Rights Bill Passed - House (59 - 15)
Date No. Title Outcome
12/12 HR 3 Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019 Bill Passed - House (230 - 192)
12/11 S 1790 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Conference Report Adopted - House (377 - 48)
12/11 HR 5038 Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 Bill Passed - House (260 - 165)
11/21 SB 857 Authorizes Regulation of Telemedicine Among Other Provisions Bill Passed - House (111 - 77)
11/21 HR 1309 Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Bill Passed - House (251 - 158)
11/15 HR 4863 United States Export Finance Agency Act of 2019 Bill Passed - House (235 - 184)
11/13 H 4183 Prohibits Flavored Tobacco and Vaping Products, Including Menthol Cigarettes Bill Passed - House (127 - 31)
11/12 AJR 106 Amends the State Capital Holiday Tree Name to the Christmas Tree Bill Passed - House (64 - 30)
11/06 SB 174 Extends Deadline for 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs Requirement Bill Passed - House (74 - 36)
11/05 HB 4687 Repeals Prohibition of Deer-Baiting Bill Passed - House (57 - 49)
10/30 SB 147 Establishes Hunting Regulations on Sundays Bill Passed - House (144 - 54)
10/30 HB 3904 Authorizes Student Athletes to Receive Compensation for Use of Their Name, Image, or Likeness Bill Passed - House (86 - 25)
10/30 HB 4916 Authorizes Sports Betting Bill Passed - House (63 - 45)
10/29 SB 1786 Prohibits License Suspension for Unpaid Parking Tickets Bill Passed - House (88 - 27)
10/29 HR 4695 Protect Against Conflict by Turkey (PACT) Act Bill Passed - House (403 - 16)
10/29 H Res 296 Affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide Bill Passed - House (405 - 11)
10/16 H J Res 77 Opposing the decision to end certain United States efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria Bill Passed - House (354 - 60)
10/02 HB 123 Requires Annual Suicide Prevention Classes for Public Middle and High Schools Bill Passed - House (85 - 7)
9/26 HR 3525 US Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act Bill Passed - House (230 - 184)
9/25 HB 1410 Authorizes Funds to Remove PFAS from Drinking Water Bill Passed - House (144 - 54)
9/19 HB 1100 Establishes an Energy and Fertilizer Manufacturing Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (139 - 46)
9/18 HB 582 Establishes a Greenhouse Gas Rebate Program Veto Override Failed - House (221 - 157)
9/11 AB 1482 Establishes Rental Increase Caps Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 26)
9/10 SB 210 Establishes a Smog-Check Program for Diesel Trucks Bill Passed - House (51 - 19)
9/10 SB 5 Establishes the Affordable Housing and Community Development Investment Program Bill Passed - House (55 - 19)
9/10 SB 329 Prohibits Discrimination Against Section 8 Housing Renters Bill Passed - House (46 - 21)
9/03 SB 276 Establishes Procedures for Receiving Medical Exemptions from Vaccinations Bill Passed - House (48 - 19)
8/26 SB 223 Authorizes Medical Cannabis on K-12 Campuses Bill Passed - House (43 - 22)
8/22 SB 343 Amends Financial Data Disclosure Laws Bill Passed - House (58 - 13)
8/21 SB 315 Establishes Regulations on Hemp and Other Farming Industries Bill Passed - House (63 - 48)
8/07 SB 681 Appropriates Funding to Rural Hospitals Bill Passed - House (81 - 31)
7/24 HR 397 Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019 Bill Passed - House (264 - 169)
7/17 S J Res 38 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of certain defense articles and services Bill Passed - House (237 - 190)
7/17 S J Res 36 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of certain defense articles and services Bill Passed - House (238 - 190)
7/17 S J Res 37 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Republic of France of certain defense articles and services Bill Passed - House (238 - 190)
7/12 HR 2500 National Defense Authorization Act Bill Passed - House (220 - 197)
7/12 HR 1327 Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act Bill Passed - House (402 - 12)
6/27 S 692 Prohibits the Department of Education from Establishing Maximum Salaries for Superintendents Bill Passed - House (48 - 21)
6/25 SB 998 Authorizes Bicyclists to Yield at Stop Signs Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
6/20 HB 79 Requires Beverages Included in Kids' Meals to be Milk or Water Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
6/19 HB 33 Repeals a General Assistance Program for Adults with Disabilities Bill Passed - House (106 - 95)
6/18 SB 1044 Establishes Zero-Emission Vehicle Use Goals Bill Passed - House (39 - 20)
6/18 SB 579 Exempts Certain Individuals from the 15-Day Waiting Period for Assisted Suicide Bill Passed - House (35 - 22)
6/18 HB 2015 Authorizes Driver Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (39 - 21)
6/14 S 6458 Increases State Rent Control Protections and Stabilization Rules Bill Passed - House (95 - 46)
6/13 LD 1820 Amends School Investigation Regulations Bill Passed - House (91 - 50)
6/13 A 2371 Prohibits Exemption from Vaccinations Based on Religious Beliefs Bill Passed - House (84 - 61)
6/12 A 3675 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (87 - 61)
6/06 SB 168 Authorizes Solar Energy Projects "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (217 - 139)
6/06 SB 241 Authorizes Funding for Capitol Corridor Rail Project "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (213 - 141)
6/06 LD 37 Authorizes the Sale of Nonprescription Drugs Through Vending Machines "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (85 - 54)
6/05 SB 290 Amends Medicaid Work Requirements "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (207 - 143)
6/05 SB 279 Requires Health Insurers Cover Fertility Treatment "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (210 - 147)
6/05 SB 263 Prohibits Discrimination in Public Schools "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (211 - 141)
6/05 A 264 Establishes Patient Protections from Emergency Care Charges Bill Passed - House (90 - 49)
6/04 SB 910 Expands Access to Substances That Can Stop Overdoses and Treat Addiction Bill Passed - House (36 - 21)
6/03 LD 1313 Authorizes Medical Aid in Dying Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 72)
6/03 SB 698 Requires Second Language on Prescription Drug Labels Bill Passed - House (48 - 9)
6/03 LD 351 Requires Accuracy of Maine's Meat and Poultry Labeling "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (101 - 37)
6/01 SB 690 Expands the Number of Casinos Permitted in Illinois Bill Passed - House (87 - 27)
5/31 SB 1 Establishes Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - House (79 - 69)
5/31 SB 397 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Create Governor-Appointed Board of Education Bill Passed - House (78 - 21)
5/30 LD 1050 Requires Education About African American History and the History of Genocide "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (87 - 54)
5/30 AB 56 Authorizes the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority to Procure Energy Needs for Californians Bill Passed - House (41 - 21)
5/30 AB 56 Authorizes the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority to Procure Energy Needs for Californians Bill Passed - House (41 - 21)
5/30 AB 1611 Limits What Hospitals Can Charge for Emergency Care Bill Passed - House (48 - 9)
5/30 AB 857 Authorizes Cities and Counties to Establish Public Banks Bill Passed - House (41 - 29)
5/29 AB 1482 Establishes Rental Increase Caps Bill Passed - House (43 - 31)
5/29 HB 6 Amends Clean Energy Standards Bill Passed - House (53 - 43)
5/29 AB 134 Establishes a Safe Drinking Water Fund Bill Passed - House (59 - 0)
5/29 AB 414 Establishes a Statewide Individual Mandate Program for Health Insurance Bill Passed - House (55 - 18)
5/29 AB 1046 Increases Tax Rebates for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - House (55 - 21)
5/29 AB 1046 Increases Tax Rebates for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - House (55 - 21)
5/28 HB 361 Authorizes Sports Betting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 16)
5/28 AB 376 Establishes a Student Loan Bill of Rights Bill Passed - House (59 - 15)
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