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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Feb. 24, 2022 CO HB 22-1104 Expands Ability of Local Governments to Install Powerline Trails Bill Passed - House (37 - 24)
Feb. 24, 2022 AZ SB 1494 Prohibits the Non-Vaccinated Terminated Persons from Being Denied Unemployment Benefits Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9)
Feb. 24, 2022 MO SB 672 Expands the Fast Track Scholarship Grant Program by 7 Years Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 8)
Feb. 24, 2022 AZ SB 1494 Prohibits the Non-Vaccinated Terminated Persons from Being Denied Unemployment Benefits Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9)
Feb. 24, 2022 FL HB 1557 Limits Classroom Discussions of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - House (69 - 47)
Feb. 24, 2022 AZ SB 1138 Prohibits Irreversible Gender Reassignment Surgery for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12)
Feb. 24, 2022 MN HF 2900 Appropriates Pay for Frontline Workers Bill Passed - House (71 - 61)
Feb. 24, 2022 KY SB 138 Limits Topics of Discussion in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
Feb. 24, 2022 MN HF 2900 Appropriates Pay for Frontline Workers Bill Passed - House (71 - 61)
Feb. 24, 2022 IL SB 3932 Requires FBI Notification if Human Remains are Unidentified After 72 Hours Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 4)
Feb. 23, 2022 WI SB 695 Repeals the Limit on the Total Number of Charter Schools Authorized by the College of Menominee Nation and the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 35)
Feb. 23, 2022 VA HB 670 Establishes Independent Policing Auditor to Oversee Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight Groups Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Feb. 23, 2022 IL SB 3023 Establishes Protection for Survivors of Sexual Assault Bill Passed - Senate (53 - 0)
Feb. 23, 2022 WI AB 957 Expands Consumer Data Protections Bill Passed - House (59 - 37)
Feb. 23, 2022 SD SB 32 Authorizes Community Work Center for Inmates Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
Feb. 23, 2022 AZ SB 1718 Appropriates Funds for Border Security Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9)
Feb. 23, 2022 IL SB 3490 Expands Protections for LGBTQ Seniors Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 9)
Feb. 23, 2022 AZ HB 2319 Limits Civilians' Ability to Film Police Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
Feb. 23, 2022 WY SF 103 Limits the Teaching of Critical Race Theory in K-12 Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4)
Feb. 23, 2022 SD HB 1228 Expands the Ability for Patients to Seek Investigational Drugs, Biological Products, or Devices Bill Passed - House (57 - 13)
Feb. 23, 2022 WY SF 51 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4)
Feb. 23, 2022 AL SB 184 Establishes that Providing Gender Affirming Therapy to Children is a Felony Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 6)
Feb. 23, 2022 KS HCR 5022 Establishes Constitutional Amendment Requiring That Each County Has Elected Sheriff Bill Passed - House (97 - 24)
Feb. 23, 2022 AZ HB 2325 Establishes 9/11 Education Day Bill Passed - House (39 - 20)
Feb. 23, 2022 FL SB 896 Authorizes Veterans to List Military Experience in Place of Higher Education on Teaching Certificate Applications Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
Feb. 23, 2022 MI HB 5637 Authorizes Usage of Certain Experimental Drugs as COVID-19 Treatment Bill Passed - House (56 - 48)
Feb. 22, 2022 UT HB 21 Requires Certain Water Quality Testing in Schools and Child Care Centers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 28)
Feb. 22, 2022 WI AB 828 Increases Employment Incentives for Correctional Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
Feb. 22, 2022 WI AJR 107 Authorizes a Judge to Consider an Individual's Past Criminal Record When Determining Their Bail Amount Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
Feb. 22, 2022 OR HB 4059 Amends Labor Standards for Large-Scale Projects Bill Passed - House (37 - 18)
Feb. 22, 2022 WI AB 963 Specifies Rights of Parents Bill Passed - House (60 - 34)
Feb. 22, 2022 IA SF 2296 Authorizes Law Enforcement to Seize Trash Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
Feb. 22, 2022 WI AB 995 Amends School Mask Mandates and In-Person Learning Requirements Bill Passed - House (60 - 32)
Feb. 22, 2022 WI AB 995 Amends School Mask Mandates and In-Person Learning Requirements Bill Passed - House (60 - 32)
Feb. 22, 2022 AL HB 2 Expands Penalties for Rioting, Certain Public Demonstrations Bill Passed - House (75 - 27)
Feb. 22, 2022 AL HB 322 Requires K-12 Students to Use Bathroom Corresponding with Sex on Birth Certificate Bill Passed - House (74 - 24)
Feb. 21, 2022 VA HB 4 Requires School Principals to Report Student Misdemeanors to Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
Feb. 21, 2022 VA HB 4 Requires School Principals to Report Student Misdemeanors to Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
Feb. 21, 2022 VA HB 283 Establishes Human Trafficking Training For Law Enforcement Personnel Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
Feb. 21, 2022 AZ HCR 2039 Repeals the School Spending Cap Mandate in the State Constitution Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (23 - 6)
Feb. 21, 2022 ID H 631 Specifies Provisions Regarding Banning Mask Mandates Bill Passed - House (46 - 24)
Feb. 21, 2022 MN SF 2876 Extends COVID-19 Related Human Services Programs Bill Failed - Senate (28 - 39)
Feb. 21, 2022 IA HF 2416 Requires Student Athletes to Join Teams Based on Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - House (55 - 39)
Feb. 17, 2022 NC SB 173 Repeals the Mask Mandate for Public Schools Conference Report Adopted - House (76 - 42)
Feb. 17, 2022 GA SB 458 Amends Description of Richmond County School Board Districts Bill Passed - House (97 - 63)
Feb. 17, 2022 GA SB 369 Requires Board of Education Member Elections Be Nonpartisan Bill Passed - House (95 - 61)
Feb. 17, 2022 WI AB 912 Prohibits Emergency Declaration of Businesses as Essential, Nonessential Bill Passed - House (59 - 35)
Feb. 17, 2022 AZ HB 2351 Increases Homestead Exemption Limit to $450,000 Bill Passed - House (37 - 21)
Feb. 17, 2022 GA SB 331 Limits Labor Regulations by Local Governments Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 21)
Feb. 17, 2022 WY HB 97 Prohibits the Teaching of Critical Race Theory Concepts in Public Schools Bill Failed - House (35 - 24)
Feb. 17, 2022 MD HB 126 Establishes Year-Round Daylight Saving Time Bill Passed - House (108 - 24)
Feb. 16, 2022 VA SB 739 Prohibits Mask Mandates at Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 23)
Feb. 16, 2022 NM SB 140 Expands the State's Opportunity Scholarship Bill Passed - House (51 - 17)
Feb. 16, 2022 NM SB 41 Amends the University Research Park and Economic Development Act Bill Passed - House (36 - 32)
Feb. 16, 2022 NM HB 46 Establishes the Family Representation and Advocacy Act Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 2)
Feb. 16, 2022 MA H 4461 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Certain Undocumented Immigrants (120 - 36)
Feb. 16, 2022 AR HB 1031 Appropriates Funds to the Department of Education for the Educational Television Division Bill Passed - House (49 - 45)
Feb. 16, 2022 MA H 4470 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Certain Undocumented Persons Bill Passed - House (120 - 36)
Feb. 16, 2022 AK SB 72 Amends Civics Curriculum and Assessment Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1)
Feb. 16, 2022 OH HB 304 Amends Smoke Detector Laws in Residential Premises Bill Passed - House (79 - 14)
Feb. 15, 2022 WI AB 675 Requires Employers to Accept "Natural Immunity" Documentation in Lieu of COVID Test, Vaccine Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
Feb. 15, 2022 WI AB 495 Authorizes Licensed Carriage of Firearms on School Grounds Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
Feb. 15, 2022 NM HB 37 Establishes the Community Energy Efficiency Development Block Grant Act Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14)
Feb. 15, 2022 NM SB 36 Increases Required Contributions to the Educational Retirement Fund Bill Passed - House (52 - 12)
Feb. 15, 2022 NM SB 4 Specifies Public Works Prevailing Wages and Fringe Benefits Bill Passed - House (44 - 25)
Feb. 15, 2022 WV HB 4005 Prohibits Sale of Fetal Parts Derived from Abortion Bill Passed - House (82 - 15)
Feb. 15, 2022 SD HB 1012 Prohibits Teaching "Divisive" Topics at Public Universities Bill Passed - House (54 - 14)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA HB 670 Establishes Independent Policing Auditor to Oversee Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight Groups Bill Passed - House (65 - 35)
Feb. 15, 2022 AL SB 28 Authorizes a State Space Force or Space National Guard if Approved at the Federal Level Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 0)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA SB 4 Limits the Duration of Executive Orders Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
Feb. 15, 2022 WI AJR 107 Authorizes a Judge to Consider an Individual's Past Criminal Record When Determining Their Bail Amount Joint Resolution Passed - House (70 - 21)
Feb. 15, 2022 OR SB 1513 Requires Employers to Notify Employees of Mandatory Overtime Hours in Advance Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 2)
Feb. 15, 2022 AL SB 119 Expands the G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
Feb. 15, 2022 AZ HCR 2039 Repeals the School Spending Cap Mandate in the State Constitution Joint Resolution Passed - House (45 - 14)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA HB 509 Repeals "Red Flag" Gun Law Bill Passed - House (52 - 47)
Date No. Title Outcome
2/24 HB 22-1104 Expands Ability of Local Governments to Install Powerline Trails Bill Passed - House (37 - 24)
2/24 SB 1494 Prohibits the Non-Vaccinated Terminated Persons from Being Denied Unemployment Benefits Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9)
2/24 SB 672 Expands the Fast Track Scholarship Grant Program by 7 Years Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 8)
2/24 SB 1494 Prohibits the Non-Vaccinated Terminated Persons from Being Denied Unemployment Benefits Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9)
2/24 HB 1557 Limits Classroom Discussions of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - House (69 - 47)
2/24 SB 1138 Prohibits Irreversible Gender Reassignment Surgery for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12)
2/24 HF 2900 Appropriates Pay for Frontline Workers Bill Passed - House (71 - 61)
2/24 SB 138 Limits Topics of Discussion in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
2/24 HF 2900 Appropriates Pay for Frontline Workers Bill Passed - House (71 - 61)
2/24 SB 3932 Requires FBI Notification if Human Remains are Unidentified After 72 Hours Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 4)
2/23 SB 695 Repeals the Limit on the Total Number of Charter Schools Authorized by the College of Menominee Nation and the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 35)
2/23 HB 670 Establishes Independent Policing Auditor to Oversee Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight Groups Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
2/23 SB 3023 Establishes Protection for Survivors of Sexual Assault Bill Passed - Senate (53 - 0)
2/23 AB 957 Expands Consumer Data Protections Bill Passed - House (59 - 37)
2/23 SB 32 Authorizes Community Work Center for Inmates Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
2/23 SB 1718 Appropriates Funds for Border Security Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9)
2/23 SB 3490 Expands Protections for LGBTQ Seniors Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 9)
2/23 HB 2319 Limits Civilians' Ability to Film Police Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
2/23 SF 103 Limits the Teaching of Critical Race Theory in K-12 Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4)
2/23 HB 1228 Expands the Ability for Patients to Seek Investigational Drugs, Biological Products, or Devices Bill Passed - House (57 - 13)
2/23 SF 51 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4)
2/23 SB 184 Establishes that Providing Gender Affirming Therapy to Children is a Felony Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 6)
2/23 HCR 5022 Establishes Constitutional Amendment Requiring That Each County Has Elected Sheriff Bill Passed - House (97 - 24)
2/23 HB 2325 Establishes 9/11 Education Day Bill Passed - House (39 - 20)
2/23 SB 896 Authorizes Veterans to List Military Experience in Place of Higher Education on Teaching Certificate Applications Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
2/23 HB 5637 Authorizes Usage of Certain Experimental Drugs as COVID-19 Treatment Bill Passed - House (56 - 48)
2/22 HB 21 Requires Certain Water Quality Testing in Schools and Child Care Centers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 28)
2/22 AB 828 Increases Employment Incentives for Correctional Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
2/22 AJR 107 Authorizes a Judge to Consider an Individual's Past Criminal Record When Determining Their Bail Amount Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
2/22 HB 4059 Amends Labor Standards for Large-Scale Projects Bill Passed - House (37 - 18)
2/22 AB 963 Specifies Rights of Parents Bill Passed - House (60 - 34)
2/22 SF 2296 Authorizes Law Enforcement to Seize Trash Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
2/22 AB 995 Amends School Mask Mandates and In-Person Learning Requirements Bill Passed - House (60 - 32)
2/22 AB 995 Amends School Mask Mandates and In-Person Learning Requirements Bill Passed - House (60 - 32)
2/22 HB 2 Expands Penalties for Rioting, Certain Public Demonstrations Bill Passed - House (75 - 27)
2/22 HB 322 Requires K-12 Students to Use Bathroom Corresponding with Sex on Birth Certificate Bill Passed - House (74 - 24)
2/21 HB 4 Requires School Principals to Report Student Misdemeanors to Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
2/21 HB 4 Requires School Principals to Report Student Misdemeanors to Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
2/21 HB 283 Establishes Human Trafficking Training For Law Enforcement Personnel Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
2/21 HCR 2039 Repeals the School Spending Cap Mandate in the State Constitution Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (23 - 6)
2/21 H 631 Specifies Provisions Regarding Banning Mask Mandates Bill Passed - House (46 - 24)
2/21 SF 2876 Extends COVID-19 Related Human Services Programs Bill Failed - Senate (28 - 39)
2/21 HF 2416 Requires Student Athletes to Join Teams Based on Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - House (55 - 39)
2/17 SB 173 Repeals the Mask Mandate for Public Schools Conference Report Adopted - House (76 - 42)
2/17 SB 458 Amends Description of Richmond County School Board Districts Bill Passed - House (97 - 63)
2/17 SB 369 Requires Board of Education Member Elections Be Nonpartisan Bill Passed - House (95 - 61)
2/17 AB 912 Prohibits Emergency Declaration of Businesses as Essential, Nonessential Bill Passed - House (59 - 35)
2/17 HB 2351 Increases Homestead Exemption Limit to $450,000 Bill Passed - House (37 - 21)
2/17 SB 331 Limits Labor Regulations by Local Governments Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 21)
2/17 HB 97 Prohibits the Teaching of Critical Race Theory Concepts in Public Schools Bill Failed - House (35 - 24)
2/17 HB 126 Establishes Year-Round Daylight Saving Time Bill Passed - House (108 - 24)
2/16 SB 739 Prohibits Mask Mandates at Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 23)
2/16 SB 140 Expands the State's Opportunity Scholarship Bill Passed - House (51 - 17)
2/16 SB 41 Amends the University Research Park and Economic Development Act Bill Passed - House (36 - 32)
2/16 HB 46 Establishes the Family Representation and Advocacy Act Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 2)
2/16 H 4461 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Certain Undocumented Immigrants (120 - 36)
2/16 HB 1031 Appropriates Funds to the Department of Education for the Educational Television Division Bill Passed - House (49 - 45)
2/16 H 4470 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Certain Undocumented Persons Bill Passed - House (120 - 36)
2/16 SB 72 Amends Civics Curriculum and Assessment Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1)
2/16 HB 304 Amends Smoke Detector Laws in Residential Premises Bill Passed - House (79 - 14)
2/15 AB 675 Requires Employers to Accept "Natural Immunity" Documentation in Lieu of COVID Test, Vaccine Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
2/15 AB 495 Authorizes Licensed Carriage of Firearms on School Grounds Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
2/15 HB 37 Establishes the Community Energy Efficiency Development Block Grant Act Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14)
2/15 SB 36 Increases Required Contributions to the Educational Retirement Fund Bill Passed - House (52 - 12)
2/15 SB 4 Specifies Public Works Prevailing Wages and Fringe Benefits Bill Passed - House (44 - 25)
2/15 HB 4005 Prohibits Sale of Fetal Parts Derived from Abortion Bill Passed - House (82 - 15)
2/15 HB 1012 Prohibits Teaching "Divisive" Topics at Public Universities Bill Passed - House (54 - 14)
2/15 HB 670 Establishes Independent Policing Auditor to Oversee Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight Groups Bill Passed - House (65 - 35)
2/15 SB 28 Authorizes a State Space Force or Space National Guard if Approved at the Federal Level Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 0)
2/15 SB 4 Limits the Duration of Executive Orders Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
2/15 AJR 107 Authorizes a Judge to Consider an Individual's Past Criminal Record When Determining Their Bail Amount Joint Resolution Passed - House (70 - 21)
2/15 SB 1513 Requires Employers to Notify Employees of Mandatory Overtime Hours in Advance Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 2)
2/15 SB 119 Expands the G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
2/15 HCR 2039 Repeals the School Spending Cap Mandate in the State Constitution Joint Resolution Passed - House (45 - 14)
2/15 HB 509 Repeals "Red Flag" Gun Law Bill Passed - House (52 - 47)
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