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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2022 | MO | HB 2485 | Prohibits Any Person from Operating a Solid Waste Area Without a Permit | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11) |
| May 4, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1267 | Establishes Diversity Training Grant for Health Care Providers | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11) |
| May 4, 2022 | CT | SB 286 | Amends Elder Abuse Reporting Requirements | Bill Passed - House (110 - 32) |
| May 3, 2022 | HI | SB 2510 | Increases Renewable Energy Requirements | Conference Report Adopted - House (39 - 12) |
| May 3, 2022 | HI | SB 2510 | Increases Renewable Energy Requirements | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 5) |
| May 3, 2022 | VT | S 148 | Establishes Environmental Justice Policy | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (109 - 31) |
| May 3, 2022 | VT | H 728 | Expands Policies Addressing Opioid Epidemic | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7) |
| May 3, 2022 | VT | H 728 | Expands Policies Addressing Opioid Epidemic | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7) |
| May 3, 2022 | VT | H 728 | Expands Policies Addressing Opioid Epidemic | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7) |
| May 3, 2022 | CT | SB 358 | Expands Health Insurance Requirements for Treatment Used to Diagnose Breast Cancer | Bill Passed - House (145 - 3) |
| May 3, 2022 | HI | SB 2821 | Requires Free Menstrual Products on Public School Campuses | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0) |
| May 3, 2022 | AK | SB 243 | Expands Subsidization of Electric Utilities | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 1) |
| May 3, 2022 | HI | SB 2570 | Establishes Rebate System For Zero-Emission Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0) |
| May 3, 2022 | CT | SB 358 | Expands Health Insurance Requirements for Treatment Used to Diagnose Breast Cancer | Bill Passed - House (145 - 3) |
| May 3, 2022 | DE | HB 324 | Prohibits Assault of Health Care Workers | Bill Passed - House (37 - 1) |
| May 2, 2022 | AZ | HB 2144 | Expands Access to Biomarker Testing | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 4) |
| May 2, 2022 | LA | SB 342 | Increases Criminal Penalties and Monetary Fines for Abortion Centers | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 3) |
| April 30, 2022 | CT | HB 5041 | Reduces Clean Energy Affordability Costs for Home Renters | Bill Passed - House (95 - 26) |
| April 29, 2022 | CT | HB 5414 | Authorizes Protection for Reproductive Health | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9) |
| April 29, 2022 | CT | SB 4 | Establishes Electric Vehicle Requirements for State Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (95 - 52) |
| April 29, 2022 | CO | SB 22-148 | Establishes a Behavioral Health Grant for Colorado Land-Based Tribes | (56 - 6) |
| April 28, 2022 | VA | HB 573 | Reduces the Statute of Limitations for Actions of Healthcare Service Contracts | Veto Override Failed - House (48 - 52) |
| April 28, 2022 | KS | SB 34 | Prohibits Mask Mandates | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 17) |
| April 28, 2022 | KS | SB 34 | Prohibits Mask Mandates | Conference Report Adopted - House (64 - 53) |
| April 28, 2022 | MN | SF 4062 | Appropriates Funds for Environmental Cleanup and Tourism Support | Bill Passed - House (70 - 59) |
| April 28, 2022 | VT | H 715 | Establishes Clean Heat Standard for Buildings | (23 - 7) |
| April 27, 2022 | VA | HB 297 | Prohibits Healthcare Providers From Engaging in Certain Medical Debt Collection Activities | Veto Override Failed - Senate (21 - 19) |
| April 27, 2022 | TN | SB 2219 | Authorizes Smoking Bans | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 8) |
| April 27, 2022 | TN | SB 2219 | Authorizes Smoking Bans | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 8) |
| April 27, 2022 | OK | SB 169 | Authorizes To-Go Cocktails | Bill Passed - House (62 - 27) |
| April 27, 2022 | OK | SB 1367 | Increases Penalties for Unauthorized Sales of Medical Marijuana | Bill Passed - House (70 - 17) |
| April 27, 2022 | AZ | SB 1009 | Limits the Governor's Power to Declare a Public Health Emergency | Bill Passed - House (31 - 27) |
| April 27, 2022 | NY | A 9279 | Establishes a Carpet Collection Program | Bill Passed - House (106 - 38) |
| April 26, 2022 | AK | HB 145 | Expands Pharmacist Authority | Bill Passed - House (33 - 5) |
| April 26, 2022 | AK | HB 145 | Expands Pharmacist Authority | Bill Passed - House (33 - 5) |
| April 26, 2022 | CT | SB 4 | Establishes Electric Vehicle Requirements for State Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
| April 25, 2022 | KS | SB 366 | Establishes a Mechanism for Drug Offenders to Seek Relief from the Kansas Offender Registration Act | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 3) |
| April 25, 2022 | MO | HB 1667 | Establishes the Kratom Consumer Protection Act | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2) |
| April 25, 2022 | AZ | HB 2144 | Expands Access to Biomarker Testing | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 2) |
| April 25, 2022 | TN | SB 2219 | Authorizes Smoking Bans | Bill Passed - House (56 - 33) |
| April 25, 2022 | TN | SB 2219 | Authorizes Smoking Bans | Bill Passed - House (56 - 33) |
| April 25, 2022 | ME | LD 811 | Expands Access to Reproductive Care | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12) |
| April 25, 2022 | IA | HF 2549 | Establishes Mental Health Professional Loan Repayment Program | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 0) |
| April 25, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1326 | Increases Penalties for Distribution and Manufacturing of Fentanyl | Bill Passed - House (43 - 22) |
| April 25, 2022 | ME | LD 811 | Expands Access to Reproductive Care | Bill Passed - House (68 - 54) |
| April 22, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1111 | Establishes New Insurance Coverage Requirements for Homeowners in the Event of Total Loss Due to Wildfire | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 10) |
| April 22, 2022 | CO | SB 22-154 | Expands Regulation of Assisted Living Residences | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
| April 22, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1122 | Prohibits Certain Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices | Bill Passed - House (44 - 20) |
| April 22, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1122 | Prohibits Certain Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices | Bill Passed - House (44 - 20) |
| April 21, 2022 | NH | HB 1609 | Requires an Ultrasound Examination as a Provision of the Fetal Life Protection Act | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5) |
| April 21, 2022 | NH | HB 1495 | Prohibits Requiring of Vaccine Documentation | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
| April 21, 2022 | CA | SB 1157 | Limits Indoor Residential Water Use | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9) |
| April 21, 2022 | MN | SF 4062 | Appropriates Funds for Environmental Cleanup and Tourism Support | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 29) |
| April 21, 2022 | MN | HF 3765 | Appropriates $70.88 Million to the Environmental and Natural Resources Fund | Bill Passed - House (72 - 60) |
| April 20, 2022 | OK | SB 1708 | Authorizes 16 and 17 Year Old Employees to Sell Mixed Beverages | Bill Passed - House (47 - 33) |
| April 20, 2022 | OK | SB 1708 | Authorizes 16 and 17 Year Old Employees to Sell Mixed Beverages | Bill Passed - House (47 - 33) |
| April 20, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1111 | Establishes New Insurance Coverage Requirements for Homeowners in the Event of Total Loss Due to Wildfire | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5) |
| April 20, 2022 | CO | SB 22-098 | Establishes a Task Force to Examine Drug Repository Programs for Unused Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Medications | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6) |
| April 20, 2022 | LA | HCR 3 | Repeals Vaccination Requirements for Public Schools | Bill Passed - House (69 - 30) |
| April 19, 2022 | HI | SB 3311 | Establishes Long-Term Goals for Zero Emissions Transporation | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 0) |
| April 19, 2022 | LA | HB 54 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Vaccination Status | Bill Passed - House (59 - 26) |
| April 19, 2022 | CT | HB 5414 | Authorizes Protection for Reproductive Health | Bill Passed - House (93 - 54) |
| April 18, 2022 | AZ | SB 1163 | Expands Healthcare Options for Individuals with Terminal Illness/Disease | Bill Passed - House (39 - 18) |
| April 18, 2022 | OK | SB 1860 | Expands Patient Access to Retail Pharmacies | Bill Passed - House (72 - 21) |
| April 18, 2022 | CO | SB 22-193 | Authorizes Grants and Funds towards Improving Air Quality | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13) |
| April 15, 2022 | ME | LD 1911 | Establishes Procedures and Requirements to Prevent PFAS contamination in Waters and Soil | Bill Passed - House (85 - 50) |
| April 14, 2022 | ME | LD 1911 | Establishes Procedures and Requirements to Prevent PFAS contamination in Waters and Soil | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 4) |
| April 14, 2022 | HI | HB 1570 | Prohibits the Use of Flavored Tobacco Products | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 1) |
| April 14, 2022 | DE | SB 1 | Expands Family and Medical Leave | Bill Passed - House (29 - 11) |
| April 13, 2022 | VT | S 74 | Authorizes Use of Telemedicine for Assisted Suicide | Bill Failed - House (41 - 98) |
| April 13, 2022 | NE | LB 984 | Exempts Feminine Hygiene Products from State Sales and Use Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0) |
| April 12, 2022 | IA | SF 2378 | Amends the State Bottle and Can Redemption Program | Bill Passed - House (73 - 17) |
| April 12, 2022 | NE | LB 852 | Expands Mental Health Services in Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10) |
| April 12, 2022 | NE | LB 1068 | Requires a University of Nebraska Health Assessment Over Ethanol Production | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 8) |
| April 11, 2022 | ME | LD 2019 | Establishes New Laws Regarding the Use of Pesticides and PFAS | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 8) |
| April 11, 2022 | ME | LD 1639 | Prohibits Local Disposal of Waste not Generated Within the State | Bill Passed - House (102 - 25) |
| April 8, 2022 | MD | HB 1116 | Establishes Regulations for the Issuance of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses in Charles County | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0) |
| April 7, 2022 | AL | HB 123 | Requires Mental Health Service Coordinators in Schools | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 0) |
| April 7, 2022 | AL | SB 255 | Specifies the Discretionary Power of State Health Officer in Response to Outbreak of a Disease | Bill Failed - House (40 - 53) |
| April 7, 2022 | ME | LD 2019 | Establishes New Laws Regarding the Use of Pesticides and PFAS | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (75 - 61) |
| April 7, 2022 | RI | S 2446 | Reduces Plastic Bag Use at Retail Establishments via Recyclable Options | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4) |
| April 6, 2022 | MO | HB 2012 | Establishes Protections for "Infants Born Alive" | Bill Passed - House (91 - 37) |
| April 5, 2022 | MD | SB 705 | Limits Use of Seclusion as Behavioral Health Intervention for Students | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (46 - 1) |
| April 5, 2022 | MO | HB 2162 | Amends Provisions Relating to Opioid Addiction Treatment and Recovery Fund | (30 - 0) |
| April 5, 2022 | MO | HB 2162 | Amends Provisions Relating to Opioid Addiction Treatment and Recovery Fund | (30 - 0) |
| April 5, 2022 | IL | HB 1321 | Authorizes Access to Mental Health Resources for First Responders | Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 0) |
| April 4, 2022 | MN | HF 4065 | Expands Health & Human Services Regulations | Bill Passed - House (132 - 1) |
| April 4, 2022 | MN | HF 4065 | Expands Health & Human Services Regulations | Bill Passed - House (132 - 1) |
| April 4, 2022 | AK | SB 80 | Expands Requirements as to K-12 Mental Health Education | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 1) |
| April 4, 2022 | National | HR 1916 | Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act | Bill Passed - House (310 - 110) |
| April 4, 2022 | National | HR 1916 | Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act | Bill Passed - House (310 - 110) |
| April 1, 2022 | KS | HB 2279 | Authorizes Prescribing of Drugs without Supervising Physician | Conference Report Adopted - House (80 - 34) |
| April 1, 2022 | KS | HB 2279 | Authorizes Prescribing of Drugs without Supervising Physician | Conference Report Adopted - House (80 - 34) |
| April 1, 2022 | GA | SB 403 | Establishes a Mental Health Co-Responder Program | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (54 - 0) |
| April 1, 2022 | MD | HB 837 | Establishes Regulations for the Legal Use of Cannabis and Marijuana | Bill Passed - House (89 - 41) |
| April 1, 2022 | HI | SCR 206 | Establishes Resolution Urging Passage of Women's Health Protection Act | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3) |
| March 31, 2022 | MS | HB 606 | Establishes Outdoor Stewardship Act | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 1) |
| March 31, 2022 | MS | HB 606 | Establishes Outdoor Stewardship Act | Conference Report Adopted - House (114 - 3) |
| March 31, 2022 | MS | SB 2820 | Establishes the COVID-19 Hospital Expanded Capacity Program | Conference Report Adopted - House (112 - 6) |
| March 31, 2022 | NH | HB 1609 | Requires an Ultrasound Examination as a Provision of the Fetal Life Protection Act | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (231 - 114) |