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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 27, 2022 | VA | SB 246 | Requires Law Enforcement Officers Inform Drivers on Why They are Being Stopped | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19) |
| Jan. 27, 2022 | AZ | SB 1074 | Expands the Definition of Dentist to Provide Additional Services | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 2) |
| Jan. 27, 2022 | IN | HB 1072 | Requires Distribution of Funds to Certain Charter Schools | Bill Passed - House (52 - 39) |
| Jan. 27, 2022 | MS | HB 1509 | Prohibits COVID Vaccine Mandates | Bill Passed - House (41 - 6) |
| Jan. 27, 2022 | IN | HB 1041 | Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams | Bill Passed - House (66 - 30) |
| Jan. 26, 2022 | OH | HB 229 | Establishes Qualified Immunity for Camp Counselors | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
| Jan. 26, 2022 | SD | SB 72 | Prohibits School, Organizational, or Sports Hazing | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16) |
| Jan. 26, 2022 | WV | HB 4252 | Reduces the Co-Pay on Insulin and Medical Devices for Individuals with Types 1 and 2 Diabetes | Bill Passed - House (94 - 3) |
| Jan. 26, 2022 | IN | HB 1134 | Prohibits Teaching Certain Concepts on Race, Gender, and Ethnicity | Bill Passed - House (60 - 37) |
| Jan. 26, 2022 | ME | LD 842 | Authorizes Parole for Certain Prisoners | Bill Passed - House (81 - 50) |
| Jan. 26, 2022 | SD | SB 72 | Prohibits School, Organizational, or Sports Hazing | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16) |
| Jan. 25, 2022 | WI | SB 296 | Establishes Penalties for "Rioting" or Protesting | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 34) |
| Jan. 25, 2022 | WI | AB 831 | Establishes "Pro-Cop" Advertising Campaign | Bill Passed - House (59 - 33) |
| Jan. 25, 2022 | WI | AB 675 | Requires Employers to Accept "Natural Immunity" Documentation in Lieu of COVID Test, Vaccine | Bill Passed - House (59 - 34) |
| Jan. 25, 2022 | MI | HB 4277 | Expands Prohibition on Device Use While Driving | Bill Passed - House (75 - 26) |
| Jan. 25, 2022 | IN | HB 1107 | Amends Special Education Conflict Resolution Process | Bill Passed - House (57 - 33) |
| Jan. 25, 2022 | SC | S 290 | Repeals the "Certificate of Need" Law for Health Care Facilities | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 6) |
| Jan. 25, 2022 | IN | HB 1122 | Prohibits Sexually Oriented Businesses from Operating Near Child-Oriented Facilities | Bill Passed - House (84 - 8) |
| Jan. 25, 2022 | WI | AB 828 | Increases Employment Incentives for Correctional Officers | Bill Passed - House (59 - 33) |
| Jan. 25, 2022 | WI | AB 831 | Establishes "Pro-Cop" Advertising Campaign | Bill Passed - House (59 - 33) |
| Jan. 24, 2022 | UT | HB 183 | Amends In-Person Learning Requirements | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 16) |
| Jan. 21, 2022 | WA | HB 1099 | Expands Policies Regarding Climate Change | Bill Passed - House (57 - 41) |
| Jan. 21, 2022 | WA | HB 1099 | Expands Policies Regarding Climate Change | Bill Passed - House (57 - 41) |
| Jan. 21, 2022 | MS | SB 2113 | Prohibits Teaching the Topic Known as "Critical Race Theory" | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2) |
| Jan. 20, 2022 | UT | HB 183 | Amends In-Person Learning Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 5) |