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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2022 | NE | LB 773 | Authorizes the Concealed Carry of Handguns Without a Permit | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 9) |
| March 11, 2022 | GA | SB 377 | Prohibits Teaching "Divisive Concepts" Such as Systematic Racism | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 20) |
| March 10, 2022 | SD | SB 53 | Authorizes Community Work Center for Inmates | Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 19) |
| March 10, 2022 | SD | SB 53 | Authorizes Community Work Center for Inmates | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 2) |
| March 10, 2022 | WY | HB 91 | Amends Specified County Officer Salary Levels | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 18) |
| 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 | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7) |
| March 10, 2022 | MI | SB 11 | Limits Emergency Gun Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (58 - 43) |
| March 10, 2022 | FL | HB 7 | Limits Protected Speech in Specific Workplaces | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
| 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 | MO | SB 799 | Amends the Offense of Escaping from Custody | (26 - 4) |
| March 10, 2022 | MD | HB 515 | Requires Recognition of Student Athletes' Religious Freedom | Bill Passed - House (112 - 27) |
| March 10, 2022 | KY | HB 29 | Prohibits Enforcement of Certain Federal Gun Policies | Bill Passed - House (75 - 20) |
| March 10, 2022 | MD | HB 52 | Prohibits Sale of Certain Animal Parts, Products | Bill Passed - House (125 - 14) |
| March 10, 2022 | MD | HB 22 | Prohibits Declawing of Cats | Bill Passed - House (112 - 25) |
| 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 | SD | SB 24 | Limits Cultivation of Cannabis Plants | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 11) |
| March 9, 2022 | KS | HB 2279 | Authorizes Prescribing of Drugs without Supervising Physician | (30 - 7) |
| March 9, 2022 | WY | SF 102 | Prohibits State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearms | Bill Passed - House (43 - 15) |
| March 9, 2022 | FL | SB 1808 | Requires Local Governments to Assist with Immigration Enforcement | Bill Passed - House (77 - 42) |
| March 9, 2022 | ME | LD 1893 | Prohibits Colleges and Universities from Controlling the Use of Student Athletes' Likenesses | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 0) |
| March 9, 2022 | OK | HB 3543 | Requires Toleration of Free Speech on College Campuses | (66 - 27) |
| March 9, 2022 | AK | SB 182 | Establishes the Crime of Interference with Emergency Communications | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 0) |
| March 9, 2022 | OK | SB 615 | Requires Transgender Students to Use Restroom of Sex Assigned at Birth | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7) |
| March 8, 2022 | SD | SB 144 | Establishes The Incarceration Construction Fund | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 3) |
| March 8, 2022 | IN | HB 1296 | Repeals License Requirement to Carry a Handgun | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20) |
| March 8, 2022 | AR | HB 1034 | Increases Prison Spending | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 3) |
| March 8, 2022 | VA | HB 1197 | Establishes a Study Regarding Transferring the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Secretariat of Health and Human Resources | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 7) |
| March 8, 2022 | HI | HB 2405 | Prohibits Health Insurers from Applying Cosmetic or Blanket Exclusions to Gender Affirming Treatments | Bill Passed - House (49 - 2) |
| March 8, 2022 | ID | H 675 | Prohibits Gender Confirmation Treatment for Individuals Under 18 | Bill Passed - House (55 - 13) |
| March 8, 2022 | HI | HB 2024 | Establishes Mauna Kea as an Important Cultural and Genealogical Site | Bill Passed - House (49 - 2) |
| March 8, 2022 | AK | SB 7 | Requires Policies Relating to the Conduct of Law Enforcement Officers to be Made Public | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6) |
| 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 1851 | Expands and Codifies Abortion Protections into State Law | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 41) |
| 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 | WY | SF 51 | Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams | Bill Failed - House (21 - 37) |
| March 7, 2022 | FL | HB 1571 | Increases Protesting on Private Property to a Second Degree Misdemeanor | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3) |
| March 7, 2022 | FL | HB 1571 | Increases Protesting on Private Property to a Second Degree Misdemeanor | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3) |
| March 7, 2022 | National | HR 55 | Emmett Till Antilynching Act | Bill Passed - Senate (100 - 0) |
| March 7, 2022 | AR | HB 1026 | Appropriates Funds for Law Enforcement Budgets and Spending | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0) |
| March 7, 2022 | TN | SB 2012 | Specifies Penalties for Littering | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0) |
| March 7, 2022 | AR | HB 1034 | Increases Prison Spending | Bill Passed - House (83 - 5) |
| 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 | UT | SB 49 | Establishes Incentives for Filming in Rural Areas | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 7) |
| 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 4, 2022 | FL | HB 1435 | Specifies Police Ability to Impound Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3) |
| March 4, 2022 | UT | SB 49 | Establishes Incentives for Filming in Rural Areas | Bill Passed - House (50 - 22) |
| March 4, 2022 | UT | HB 406 | Authorizes Law Enforcement to Distribute Jail Photos as Unprotected Records | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0) |
| March 4, 2022 | UT | HCR 16 | Amends School Uniform Policies to Accommodate Religious Freedom | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (27 - 0) |
| March 4, 2022 | OR | SB 1560 | Amends State Immigration Laws by Replacing Alien with Non-Citizen | Bill Passed - House (48 - 9) |
| March 3, 2022 | HI | HB 1567 | Limits Use of Monetary Bail | Bill Passed - House (43 - 5) |
| March 3, 2022 | UT | SB 176 | Amends Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 8) |
| March 3, 2022 | OR | SB 1550 | Transfers Immigrant Office to Department of Human Services | Bill Passed - House (42 - 16) |
| March 3, 2022 | SD | SB 151 | Requires Automatic Expungement of Marijuana Convictions | Bill Passed - House (38 - 31) |
| March 3, 2022 | OR | SB 1545 | Expands Workforce Development and Diversity Initiatives | Bill Passed - House (48 - 10) |
| March 3, 2022 | OR | HB 4008 | Repeals Restrictions on Police Use of Tear Gas | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 3) |
| 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 | AL | HB 272 | Authorizes Permitless Carry of Handguns | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 6) |
| March 3, 2022 | MS | SB 2113 | Prohibits Teaching the Topic Known as "Critical Race Theory" | Bill Passed - House (75 - 43) |
| March 3, 2022 | OR | SB 1522 | Amends Provisions Relating to College Tuition | Bill Passed - House (38 - 20) |
| March 3, 2022 | IL | HB 4850 | Amends Law Regarding Workplace Violence; Establishes Employer Liability | Bill Passed - House (69 - 39) |
| March 3, 2022 | FL | SB 1808 | Requires Local Governments to Assist with Immigration Enforcement | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
| March 3, 2022 | ID | H 720 | Prohibits Non-Human Entities From Being Granted Personhood | Bill Passed - House (50 - 17) |
| March 3, 2022 | AZ | SB 1311 | Increases Prevention Measures and Penalties for Healthcare Workers Assault | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 4) |
| March 3, 2022 | FL | SB 1798 | Increases the Monetary Damages an Individual May Receive as a Result of Violations Relating to Sexual Cyberharassment | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |
| March 2, 2022 | IN | HB 1079 | Amends Definition of Rape | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (90 - 1) |
| March 2, 2022 | OH | SB 215 | Amends Concealed Handgun Licensee Duties | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 9) |
| March 2, 2022 | SD | HB 1223 | Authorizes Prenatal Care to Minors Without Parental Consent | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5) |
| March 2, 2022 | UT | SB 176 | Amends Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws | Bill Passed - House (64 - 11) |
| March 2, 2022 | WA | HB 2057 | Establishes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standards for State Patrol | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 12) |
| March 2, 2022 | FL | HB 105 | Establishes New Regulations on Smoking and Vaping | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |
| March 2, 2022 | WA | HB 1956 | Prohibits Public Disclosure of Inmate Gender Status | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20) |
| March 2, 2022 | IA | HF 2416 | Requires Student Athletes to Join Teams Based on Sex Assigned at Birth | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 17) |
| March 2, 2022 | FL | HB 1571 | Increases Protesting on Private Property to a Second Degree Misdemeanor | Bill Passed - House (76 - 41) |
| March 2, 2022 | OH | SB 215 | Amends Concealed Handgun Licensee Duties | Bill Passed - House (58 - 36) |
| March 2, 2022 | FL | HB 1571 | Increases Protesting on Private Property to a Second Degree Misdemeanor | Bill Passed - House (76 - 41) |
| March 2, 2022 | AR | SB 98 | Appropriates Money for Capital Improvements and Illicit Drug Education and Training for the University of Arkansas | Bill Passed - House (92 - 4) |
| March 1, 2022 | WA | HB 1630 | Prohibits Carrying Firearms in Certain Locations | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20) |
| March 1, 2022 | WA | HB 1851 | Expands and Codifies Abortion Protections into State Law | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21) |
| March 1, 2022 | WA | HB 2068 | Establishes the Imagination Library of Washington Program | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1) |
| March 1, 2022 | IN | HB 1041 | Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18) |
| March 1, 2022 | WA | HB 1705 | Prohibits the Sale of Ghost Guns | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23) |
| March 1, 2022 | OR | SB 1522 | Amends Provisions Relating to College Tuition | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 4) |
| March 1, 2022 | OR | SB 1545 | Expands Workforce Development and Diversity Initiatives | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 3) |
| March 1, 2022 | KY | HB 313 | Limits Charitable Bail Assistance | Bill Passed - House (76 - 19) |
| March 1, 2022 | UT | HB 476 | Prohibits Local Ordinances Against Animal Enterprises | Bill Passed - House (43 - 28) |
| March 1, 2022 | OR | SB 1584 | Establishes Legal Process for Wrongful Conviction Compensation | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0) |
| March 1, 2022 | KY | HB 43 | Requires Equal Treatment for All Religious Organizations During Declared State of Emergencies | Bill Passed - House (83 - 12) |
| March 1, 2022 | OR | SB 1510 | Prohibits Police from Stopping Drivers Due to a Defective Tail Light, Headlight, or Brake Light | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 11) |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | GA | SB 479 | Amends Law Relating to Firearm Possession by Felons | (43 - 9) |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | GA | SB 479 | Amends Law Relating to Firearm Possession by Felons | (43 - 9) |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | NJ | A 1720 | Requires Cultural Diversity, Implicit Bias Training for Police | Bill Passed - House (61 - 11) |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | GA | SB 259 | Amends Firearm Open Carry and Possession Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 20) |