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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 18, 2022 ME LD 1862 Expands Maine's Good Samaritan Law Concerning Drug-Related Medical Assistance "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (83 - 52)
April 18, 2022 ME LD 1862 Expands Maine's Good Samaritan Law Concerning Drug-Related Medical Assistance "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (83 - 52)
April 18, 2022 AZ SB 1311 Increases Prevention Measures and Penalties for Healthcare Workers Assault Bill Passed - House (53 - 5)
April 18, 2022 AZ SB 1163 Expands Healthcare Options for Individuals with Terminal Illness/Disease Bill Passed - House (39 - 18)
April 15, 2022 VT S 254 Authorizes an Independent Report on Police Misconduct, Qualified Immunity Bill Passed - House (95 - 40)
April 8, 2022 IL HB 4383 Prohibits the Sale and Possession of "Ghost Guns" Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 36)
April 8, 2022 IL HB 4667 Amends Requirements to be Considered a Qualified Law Enforcement Officer Concurrence Vote Passed - House (103 - 6)
April 7, 2022 AL SB 184 Establishes that Providing Gender Affirming Therapy to Children is a Felony Bill Passed - House (66 - 28)
April 7, 2022 AL SB 2 Prohibits Enforcement of Certain Federal Gun Policies Bill Passed - House (68 - 28)
April 6, 2022 National H Res 1037 Recommending that the House of Representatives find Peter K. Navarro and Daniel Scavino, Jr., in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Select Committee to investigate the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol. Resolution Passed - House (220 - 203)
April 5, 2022 MD SB 861 Increases Firearm Misdemeanors into Felonies Conference Report Adopted - House (93 - 39)
April 5, 2022 ME LD 965 Prohibits Certain Employer/Employee Contracts and Agreements "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (76 - 36)
April 5, 2022 AL HB 337 Increases Penalties for Running From Police Bill Passed - House (72 - 25)
April 4, 2022 CO SB 22-103 Authorizes Criminal Defendants to Challenge Their Misdemeanor Guilty Pleas in Court if Not Advised of Immigration Consequences Bill Passed - House (40 - 25)
April 4, 2022 GA SB 259 Amends Firearm Open Carry and Possession Laws Bill Passed - House (94 - 67)
April 4, 2022 TN HB 2841 Increases Punishment for Certain Heinous Crimes Bill Passed - House (88 - 2)
April 1, 2022 KS HB 2279 Authorizes Prescribing of Drugs without Supervising Physician Conference Report Adopted - House (80 - 34)
April 1, 2022 MD HB 837 Establishes Regulations for the Legal Use of Cannabis and Marijuana Bill Passed - House (89 - 41)
April 1, 2022 GA SB 479 Amends Law Relating to Firearm Possession by Felons Bill Passed - House (96 - 64)
April 1, 2022 GA SB 479 Amends Law Relating to Firearm Possession by Felons Bill Passed - House (96 - 64)
March 30, 2022 GA SB 319 Reduces Weapons Restrictions in Certain Public Places (100 - 67)
March 30, 2022 OH HB 276 Prohibits Receipt of Proceeds from Prostitution (87 - 4)
March 29, 2022 MS HB 936 Authorizes Hospice Care Services for Terminally Ill Inmates Conference Report Adopted - House (103 - 9)
March 29, 2022 KY HB 63 Requires School Boards Implement School Resource Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 16)
March 29, 2022 AL HB 17 Authorizes Deploying Wiretaps for Drug Related Offenses Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 7)
March 29, 2022 AL HB 17 Authorizes Deploying Wiretaps for Drug Related Offenses Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 7)
March 29, 2022 KY SB 179 Increases Penalties for Crimes Committed During States of Emergency Bill Passed - House (84 - 10)
March 29, 2022 MD SB 387 Prohibits the Sale of Ghost Guns Bill Passed - House (92 - 41)
March 29, 2022 KY SB 23 Expands Prohibition on Mail Theft Bill Passed - House (81 - 14)
March 28, 2022 MN HF 2774 Increases Warehouse Worker Safety Regulations Bill Passed - House (72 - 60)
March 28, 2022 LA HB 568 Specifies Adoption Regulations Bill Passed - House (64 - 36)
March 26, 2022 MD HB 1 Authorizes the Use and Possession of Cannabis Concurrence Vote Passed - House (94 - 39)
March 24, 2022 IA SF 2363 Amends Requirements of Sex Offender Registry Bill Passed - House (90 - 3)
March 24, 2022 IA SF 2363 Amends Requirements of Sex Offender Registry Bill Passed - House (90 - 3)
March 24, 2022 NJ A 649 Expands Police Uses for Civil Asset Forfeiture Funds Bill Passed - House (68 - 7)
March 22, 2022 VT H 96 Establishes a State Commission to Study Racism, Discrimination, and Eugenics Bill Passed - House (109 - 30)
March 18, 2022 ID H 782 Amends Existing Law Regarding Members of the Judicial Council Bill Passed - House (44 - 24)
March 18, 2022 National HR 2116 Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act (CROWN Act of 2021) Bill Passed - House (235 - 185)
March 17, 2022 National HR 963 FAIR Act of 2022 Bill Passed - House (222 - 209)
March 16, 2022 MI HB 5682 Increases Fines for Assaulting On-Duty Health Professionals, Medical Volunteers Bill Passed - House (88 - 16)
March 15, 2022 NH HB 1266 Prohibits Restrictions on Immigration Enforcement "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (172 - 162)
March 15, 2022 GA HB 1464 Specifies New Election Security Measures Bill Passed - House (98 - 73)
March 15, 2022 GA HB 1358 Reduces Weapons Restrictions in Certain Public Places Bill Passed - House (94 - 57)
March 15, 2022 GA HB 1390 Establishes a Cause of Action Against Government Employers Who Retaliate Against Employees Due to Complaints of Sexual Harassment Bill Passed - House (172 - 0)
March 14, 2022 KY HB 215 Increases Penalties for Fentanyl "Traffickers" Bill Passed - House (82 - 12)
March 14, 2022 KY HB 215 Increases Penalties for Fentanyl "Traffickers" Bill Passed - House (82 - 12)
March 12, 2022 VA SB 348 Amends Child and Spousal Support Orders Conference Report Adopted - House (73 - 19)
March 12, 2022 WV HB 4848 Amends Alcohol Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 37)
March 10, 2022 SD SB 53 Authorizes Community Work Center for Inmates Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 19)
March 10, 2022 FL HB 1435 Specifies Police Ability to Impound Vehicles Concurrence Vote Passed - House (83 - 32)
March 10, 2022 FL HB 3 Expands Police Recruitment Efforts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (114 - 3)
March 10, 2022 WY HB 91 Amends Specified County Officer Salary Levels Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 18)
March 10, 2022 MI SB 11 Limits Emergency Gun Restrictions Bill Passed - House (58 - 43)
March 10, 2022 NH HB 1636 Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Pistols, Revolvers on Certain Off-Highway Vehicles "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (204 - 134)
March 10, 2022 KY HB 29 Prohibits Enforcement of Certain Federal Gun Policies Bill Passed - House (75 - 20)
March 10, 2022 MO HB 1481 Establishes New Provisions for School Protection Officers Bill Passed - House (98 - 17)
March 9, 2022 SD SB 24 Limits Cultivation of Cannabis Plants Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 19)
March 9, 2022 WY SF 102 Prohibits State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearms Bill Passed - House (43 - 15)
March 9, 2022 WY SF 77 Requires 6 Months' Residency Before Changing One's Name Bill Passed - House (55 - 3)
March 9, 2022 OK HB 3543 Requires Toleration of Free Speech on College Campuses (66 - 27)
March 8, 2022 IN HB 1296 Repeals License Requirement to Carry a Handgun Bill Passed - House (69 - 30)
March 8, 2022 HI HB 1453 Requires Individuals Provide ID to Law Enforcement upon Detainment Bill Passed - House (42 - 9)
March 7, 2022 WA HB 2057 Establishes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standards for State Patrol Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 14)
March 7, 2022 WA HB 1630 Prohibits Carrying Firearms in Certain Locations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 41)
March 7, 2022 SD SB 144 Establishes The Incarceration Construction Fund Bill Passed - House (66 - 3)
March 7, 2022 SD SB 32 Authorizes Community Work Center for Inmates Bill Failed - House (40 - 29)
March 7, 2022 AR HB 1034 Increases Prison Spending Bill Passed - House (83 - 5)
March 7, 2022 ID H 666 Repeals Affirmative Defense for Persons Charged with "Disseminating Material Harmful to Minors" Bill Passed - House (51 - 14)
March 7, 2022 TN HB 2670 Prohibits Teaching of Certain Concepts Relating to Race, Sex, or Religion Bill Passed - House (66 - 24)
March 4, 2022 OR HB 4008 Repeals Restrictions on Police Use of Tear Gas Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 4)
March 4, 2022 WA SB 5078 Prohibits Sale of High-Capacity Firearm Magazines Bill Passed - House (55 - 42)
March 3, 2022 HI HB 1567 Limits Use of Monetary Bail Bill Passed - House (43 - 5)
March 3, 2022 IN HB 1001 Amends COVID-19 Immunization and Vaccine Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (78 - 10)
March 3, 2022 OR SB 1510 Prohibits Police from Stopping Drivers Due to a Defective Tail Light, Headlight, or Brake Light Bill Passed - House (34 - 24)
March 3, 2022 MS SB 2113 Prohibits Teaching the Topic Known as "Critical Race Theory" Bill Passed - House (75 - 43)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/18 LD 1862 Expands Maine's Good Samaritan Law Concerning Drug-Related Medical Assistance "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (83 - 52)
4/18 LD 1862 Expands Maine's Good Samaritan Law Concerning Drug-Related Medical Assistance "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (83 - 52)
4/18 SB 1311 Increases Prevention Measures and Penalties for Healthcare Workers Assault Bill Passed - House (53 - 5)
4/18 SB 1163 Expands Healthcare Options for Individuals with Terminal Illness/Disease Bill Passed - House (39 - 18)
4/15 S 254 Authorizes an Independent Report on Police Misconduct, Qualified Immunity Bill Passed - House (95 - 40)
4/08 HB 4383 Prohibits the Sale and Possession of "Ghost Guns" Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 36)
4/08 HB 4667 Amends Requirements to be Considered a Qualified Law Enforcement Officer Concurrence Vote Passed - House (103 - 6)
4/07 SB 184 Establishes that Providing Gender Affirming Therapy to Children is a Felony Bill Passed - House (66 - 28)
4/07 SB 2 Prohibits Enforcement of Certain Federal Gun Policies Bill Passed - House (68 - 28)
4/06 H Res 1037 Recommending that the House of Representatives find Peter K. Navarro and Daniel Scavino, Jr., in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Select Committee to investigate the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol. Resolution Passed - House (220 - 203)
4/05 SB 861 Increases Firearm Misdemeanors into Felonies Conference Report Adopted - House (93 - 39)
4/05 LD 965 Prohibits Certain Employer/Employee Contracts and Agreements "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (76 - 36)
4/05 HB 337 Increases Penalties for Running From Police Bill Passed - House (72 - 25)
4/04 SB 22-103 Authorizes Criminal Defendants to Challenge Their Misdemeanor Guilty Pleas in Court if Not Advised of Immigration Consequences Bill Passed - House (40 - 25)
4/04 SB 259 Amends Firearm Open Carry and Possession Laws Bill Passed - House (94 - 67)
4/04 HB 2841 Increases Punishment for Certain Heinous Crimes Bill Passed - House (88 - 2)
4/01 HB 2279 Authorizes Prescribing of Drugs without Supervising Physician Conference Report Adopted - House (80 - 34)
4/01 HB 837 Establishes Regulations for the Legal Use of Cannabis and Marijuana Bill Passed - House (89 - 41)
4/01 SB 479 Amends Law Relating to Firearm Possession by Felons Bill Passed - House (96 - 64)
4/01 SB 479 Amends Law Relating to Firearm Possession by Felons Bill Passed - House (96 - 64)
3/30 SB 319 Reduces Weapons Restrictions in Certain Public Places (100 - 67)
3/30 HB 276 Prohibits Receipt of Proceeds from Prostitution (87 - 4)
3/29 HB 936 Authorizes Hospice Care Services for Terminally Ill Inmates Conference Report Adopted - House (103 - 9)
3/29 HB 63 Requires School Boards Implement School Resource Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 16)
3/29 HB 17 Authorizes Deploying Wiretaps for Drug Related Offenses Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 7)
3/29 HB 17 Authorizes Deploying Wiretaps for Drug Related Offenses Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 7)
3/29 SB 179 Increases Penalties for Crimes Committed During States of Emergency Bill Passed - House (84 - 10)
3/29 SB 387 Prohibits the Sale of Ghost Guns Bill Passed - House (92 - 41)
3/29 SB 23 Expands Prohibition on Mail Theft Bill Passed - House (81 - 14)
3/28 HF 2774 Increases Warehouse Worker Safety Regulations Bill Passed - House (72 - 60)
3/28 HB 568 Specifies Adoption Regulations Bill Passed - House (64 - 36)
3/26 HB 1 Authorizes the Use and Possession of Cannabis Concurrence Vote Passed - House (94 - 39)
3/24 SF 2363 Amends Requirements of Sex Offender Registry Bill Passed - House (90 - 3)
3/24 SF 2363 Amends Requirements of Sex Offender Registry Bill Passed - House (90 - 3)
3/24 A 649 Expands Police Uses for Civil Asset Forfeiture Funds Bill Passed - House (68 - 7)
3/22 H 96 Establishes a State Commission to Study Racism, Discrimination, and Eugenics Bill Passed - House (109 - 30)
3/18 H 782 Amends Existing Law Regarding Members of the Judicial Council Bill Passed - House (44 - 24)
3/18 HR 2116 Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act (CROWN Act of 2021) Bill Passed - House (235 - 185)
3/17 HR 963 FAIR Act of 2022 Bill Passed - House (222 - 209)
3/16 HB 5682 Increases Fines for Assaulting On-Duty Health Professionals, Medical Volunteers Bill Passed - House (88 - 16)
3/15 HB 1266 Prohibits Restrictions on Immigration Enforcement "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (172 - 162)
3/15 HB 1464 Specifies New Election Security Measures Bill Passed - House (98 - 73)
3/15 HB 1358 Reduces Weapons Restrictions in Certain Public Places Bill Passed - House (94 - 57)
3/15 HB 1390 Establishes a Cause of Action Against Government Employers Who Retaliate Against Employees Due to Complaints of Sexual Harassment Bill Passed - House (172 - 0)
3/14 HB 215 Increases Penalties for Fentanyl "Traffickers" Bill Passed - House (82 - 12)
3/14 HB 215 Increases Penalties for Fentanyl "Traffickers" Bill Passed - House (82 - 12)
3/12 SB 348 Amends Child and Spousal Support Orders Conference Report Adopted - House (73 - 19)
3/12 HB 4848 Amends Alcohol Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 37)
3/10 SB 53 Authorizes Community Work Center for Inmates Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 19)
3/10 HB 1435 Specifies Police Ability to Impound Vehicles Concurrence Vote Passed - House (83 - 32)
3/10 HB 3 Expands Police Recruitment Efforts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (114 - 3)
3/10 HB 91 Amends Specified County Officer Salary Levels Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 18)
3/10 SB 11 Limits Emergency Gun Restrictions Bill Passed - House (58 - 43)
3/10 HB 1636 Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Pistols, Revolvers on Certain Off-Highway Vehicles "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (204 - 134)
3/10 HB 29 Prohibits Enforcement of Certain Federal Gun Policies Bill Passed - House (75 - 20)
3/10 HB 1481 Establishes New Provisions for School Protection Officers Bill Passed - House (98 - 17)
3/09 SB 24 Limits Cultivation of Cannabis Plants Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 19)
3/09 SF 102 Prohibits State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearms Bill Passed - House (43 - 15)
3/09 SF 77 Requires 6 Months' Residency Before Changing One's Name Bill Passed - House (55 - 3)
3/09 HB 3543 Requires Toleration of Free Speech on College Campuses (66 - 27)
3/08 HB 1296 Repeals License Requirement to Carry a Handgun Bill Passed - House (69 - 30)
3/08 HB 1453 Requires Individuals Provide ID to Law Enforcement upon Detainment Bill Passed - House (42 - 9)
3/07 HB 2057 Establishes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standards for State Patrol Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 14)
3/07 HB 1630 Prohibits Carrying Firearms in Certain Locations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 41)
3/07 SB 144 Establishes The Incarceration Construction Fund Bill Passed - House (66 - 3)
3/07 SB 32 Authorizes Community Work Center for Inmates Bill Failed - House (40 - 29)
3/07 HB 1034 Increases Prison Spending Bill Passed - House (83 - 5)
3/07 H 666 Repeals Affirmative Defense for Persons Charged with "Disseminating Material Harmful to Minors" Bill Passed - House (51 - 14)
3/07 HB 2670 Prohibits Teaching of Certain Concepts Relating to Race, Sex, or Religion Bill Passed - House (66 - 24)
3/04 HB 4008 Repeals Restrictions on Police Use of Tear Gas Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 4)
3/04 SB 5078 Prohibits Sale of High-Capacity Firearm Magazines Bill Passed - House (55 - 42)
3/03 HB 1567 Limits Use of Monetary Bail Bill Passed - House (43 - 5)
3/03 HB 1001 Amends COVID-19 Immunization and Vaccine Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (78 - 10)
3/03 SB 1510 Prohibits Police from Stopping Drivers Due to a Defective Tail Light, Headlight, or Brake Light Bill Passed - House (34 - 24)
3/03 SB 2113 Prohibits Teaching the Topic Known as "Critical Race Theory" Bill Passed - House (75 - 43)
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