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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
June 23, 2023 OR HB 2618 Requires Department of Education Study Best Methodology for Determining Number of Students for School-Based Health Practitioners Concurrence Vote Passed - House (38 - 15)
June 23, 2023 ME LD 1964 Establishes the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Bill Passed - House (74 - 52)
June 23, 2023 OR SB 1095 Restructures Membership of Certain Boards and Commissions Based on Congressional Districts Bill Passed - House (39 - 13)
June 22, 2023 OR SB 556 Prohibits the Department of Human Services From Using Specified Money Intended for Children in Foster Care for Maintenance Costs Bill Passed - House (51 - 3)
June 22, 2023 National H Res 461 Condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted to the United States. Resolution Passed - House (223 - 201)
June 22, 2023 DE HR 17 Requires a Pause in the Implementation of Califonia Standard Emissions Levels Bill Failed - House (17 - 22)
June 22, 2023 ME LD 1119 Classifies Assault on a Medical Professional as a Felony Bill Passed - House (105 - 38)
June 21, 2023 OR HB 2002 Expands Medicaid to Authorize Protections for Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 12)
June 21, 2023 OR SB 337 Establishes the Oregon Public Defense Commission within Judicial Branch Bill Passed - House (34 - 16)
June 21, 2023 OR SB 3 Requires a Half Credit on Higher Education and Career Path Skills and a Half Credit on Finance Education to Earn a High School Diploma Bill Passed - House (42 - 7)
June 21, 2023 National HR 3799 CHOICE Arrangement Act Bill Passed - House (220 - 209)
June 21, 2023 OH HB 8 Requires Parental Consent for Teachers to Educate on Sexuality-Related Content Bill Passed - House (65 - 29)
June 21, 2023 OH HB 73 Authorizes Healthcare Providers and Pharmacies to Prescribe Off-Label Medication Bill Passed - House (75 - 17)
June 21, 2023 WI AB 322 Authorizes Ratification of a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the State and Law Enforcement Association Bill Passed - House (91 - 2)
June 20, 2023 VT H 217 Appropriates Funding to Increase Access to Expanded Child Care Services Veto Override Passed - House (116 - 31)
June 20, 2023 NY S 1066 Authorize Legal Protections for New York Abortion Providers who Prescribe Medication to Out-of-State Patients Bill Passed - House (98 - 47)
June 20, 2023 NY S 7548 Establishes a Streamlined System for Individuals to Overturn Certain Wrongful Convictions Bill Passed - House (94 - 53)
June 20, 2023 OR SB 5532 Appropriates Money Relating to the Financial Administration of the Public Defense Services Commission Bill Passed - House (43 - 11)
June 20, 2023 ME LD 995 Increases Access to a Second Opinion for Health Care Services or Treatment "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (134 - 11)
June 20, 2023 ME LD 935 Repeals Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private Insurance "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (75 - 67)
June 20, 2023 ME LD 616 Authorizes Legal Protections for Abortion and Reproductive Healthcare Providers "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (79 - 66)
June 20, 2023 ME LD 1343 Prohibits Local Regulations on Abortion Services "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (82 - 63)
June 20, 2023 DE HB 186 Amends Rules Concerning Placement on the Sex Offender Registry Bill Passed - House (27 - 10)
June 20, 2023 MI HB 4476 Specifies what Constitutes Institutional Desecration Bill Passed - House (83 - 26)
June 20, 2023 DE HB 160 Establishes the Delaware Suicide and Crisis Hotline Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
June 20, 2023 DE HB 208 Prohibits Motor Vehicle Lessors from Charging Multiple Fees for Licensing, Title, Registration, and Plate Bill Passed - House (25 - 14)
June 20, 2023 MI HB 4474 Specifies what Constitutes a Hate Crime Bill Passed - House (59 - 50)
June 20, 2023 MI HB 4475 Establishes Additional Code of Criminal Procedures Bill Passed - House (59 - 50)
June 20, 2023 MI HB 4477 Establishes Additional Code of Criminal Procedures for Institutional Desecration Bill Passed - House (82 - 27)
June 16, 2023 RI S 575 Requires Epipens to be Covered by Insurance Bill Passed - House (61 - 0)
June 15, 2023 RI S 912 Authorizes Residential Eviction Court Files to be Sealed Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 18)
June 15, 2023 OH HB 17 Prohibits State Officials from Using TikTok, WeChat or Other China-Sourced Applications Bill Passed - House (73 - 21)
June 15, 2023 OH HB 17 Prohibits State Officials from Using TikTok, WeChat or Other China-Sourced Applications Bill Passed - House (73 - 21)
June 15, 2023 RI H 5007 Requires Replacement of Lead Pipes Bill Passed - House (67 - 0)
June 15, 2023 DE HB 142 Prohibits LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Bill Passed - House (27 - 10)
June 14, 2023 SC H 3532 Amends and Reforms the State Bail Bond System Conference Report Adopted - House (89 - 16)
June 14, 2023 NC HB 140 Authorizes Civilian Traffic Investigators Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 6)
June 14, 2023 ME LD 1286 Establishes the Blue Economy Task Force "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (80 - 65)
June 14, 2023 OR HB 3144 Establishes a Statewide Education Plan for Students who are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Bill Passed - House (50 - 7)
June 14, 2023 RI H 5902 Increases Criminal Penalties for Wage Theft by Employers from a Misdemeanor to a Felony Bill Passed - House (70 - 2)
June 14, 2023 OR HB 2767 Establishes Requirements for Approving Resources for Recovery Schools Bill Passed - House (53 - 4)
June 14, 2023 MI HB 4173 Establishes the "Michigan Sentencing Commission" in the Legislative Council Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
June 14, 2023 MI HB 4173 Establishes the "Michigan Sentencing Commission" in the Legislative Council Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
June 14, 2023 PA HB 1305 Establishes Resources for Mental Health Behavioral Crisis Intervention Bill Passed - House (113 - 90)
June 14, 2023 PA HB 1305 Establishes Resources for Mental Health Behavioral Crisis Intervention Bill Passed - House (113 - 90)
June 14, 2023 National HR 277 Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (221 - 210)
June 13, 2023 DE SB 1 Amends Title 25 of Delaware Code Relating to Residential Landlord Tenant Code Bill Passed - House (25 - 12)
June 13, 2023 ME LD 52 Authorizes Certain Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (76 - 67)
June 13, 2023 National H J Res 44 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'". Joint Resolution Passed - House (219 - 210)
June 13, 2023 PA HB 1131 Establishes the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bill Passed - House (199 - 4)
June 13, 2023 PA HB 255 Authorizes Penalties to be Imposed for "Blighted" Properties Bill Passed - House (124 - 79)
June 13, 2023 OR HB 5014 Requires Oregon Department of Education Make School District Budget Data More Transparent Bill Passed - House (42 - 16)
June 12, 2023 RI H 5962 Amends Provisions Regarding Rhode Island Campaign Contributions and Expenditure Reporting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 29)
June 12, 2023 AZ SB 1588 Establishes a criminal Justice Data Collection System Bill Passed - House (39 - 21)
June 12, 2023 AZ SB 1432 Establishes Updated Water Regulations for Arizona Bill Passed - House (40 - 20)
June 12, 2023 RI S 739 Authorizes Tenants to Seek Damages if a Child is Poisoned by a Landlords Negligence Bill Passed - House (67 - 2)
June 9, 2023 NY A 1029 Requires Automatic Sealing of Certain Convictions Records After Specified Periods of Time Bill Passed - House (97 - 51)
June 8, 2023 LA HB 90 Increases Penalties for Drug Distribution Resulting in Death to Life in Prison Conference Report Adopted - House (78 - 19)
June 8, 2023 DE HB 141 Requires a Criminal History Background Checks For Candidates For State And County Public Office Bill Passed - House (25 - 7)
June 8, 2023 RI H 6239 Increases Enforcement of Lead-Safety Laws Bill Passed - House (59 - 11)
June 8, 2023 RI H 6238 Authorizes Tenants to Pay Rent Into an Escrow if Landlords are Not in Compliance with Lead-Safety Laws Bill Passed - House (66 - 5)
June 8, 2023 RI H 5946 Repeals Loophole which Excluded Certain Renters from Hazard Protections Bill Passed - House (64 - 6)
June 8, 2023 OR HB 2772 Classifies Domestic Terrorism as a Felony Bill Passed - House (49 - 5)
June 8, 2023 OR HB 2656 Requires School Districts Make Available to Students Specified Informational Surveys Bill Passed - House (39 - 16)
June 7, 2023 CT SB 1 Establishes Transparency Requirements in Education Bill Passed - House (104 - 47)
June 7, 2023 CT SB 1147 Authorizes the Department of Energy and Environmental Protections to Amend Environmental Justice Permit Processes Bill Passed - House (109 - 41)
June 7, 2023 WI AB 205 Authorizes Business and Healthcare Workers Licensed in Another State to Work in Wisconsin Bill Passed - House (62 - 34)
June 7, 2023 WI AB 206 Requires DSPS to Post on Their Website Other State's Licensing Requirements that Meet Wisconsin Standards Bill Passed - House (62 - 34)
June 7, 2023 WI AB 201 Requires Department of Safety and Public Service Update their Website Monthly on the Time it Takes to Process Credentialed Applications Bill Passed - House (63 - 33)
June 7, 2023 WI AB 203 Specifies that it's Applicants Responsibility to Submit Materials to Renew Credentials Bill Passed - House (83 - 13)
June 7, 2023 WI AB 202 Reduces the Time DSPS Takes to Review the Legal Records of Individuals Applying for Licensed Credentials Bill Passed - House (62 - 34)
June 7, 2023 PA HB 849 Appropriates $100 Million in Funding for Mental Health Services Bill Passed - House (173 - 30)
June 7, 2023 CT HB 5003 Increases Education Funding By Changing Formula for Funding and Removing Tuition Bill Passed - House (121 - 30)
June 7, 2023 RI H 5757 Increases Jail Sentences for Sexual Assault Bill Passed - House (52 - 15)
June 7, 2023 WI AB 204 Extends the Renewal Period from 2 years to 4 years for Individuals in the Health and Business Professions Bill Passed - House (62 - 34)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/23 HB 2618 Requires Department of Education Study Best Methodology for Determining Number of Students for School-Based Health Practitioners Concurrence Vote Passed - House (38 - 15)
6/23 LD 1964 Establishes the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Bill Passed - House (74 - 52)
6/23 SB 1095 Restructures Membership of Certain Boards and Commissions Based on Congressional Districts Bill Passed - House (39 - 13)
6/22 SB 556 Prohibits the Department of Human Services From Using Specified Money Intended for Children in Foster Care for Maintenance Costs Bill Passed - House (51 - 3)
6/22 H Res 461 Condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted to the United States. Resolution Passed - House (223 - 201)
6/22 HR 17 Requires a Pause in the Implementation of Califonia Standard Emissions Levels Bill Failed - House (17 - 22)
6/22 LD 1119 Classifies Assault on a Medical Professional as a Felony Bill Passed - House (105 - 38)
6/21 HB 2002 Expands Medicaid to Authorize Protections for Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 12)
6/21 SB 337 Establishes the Oregon Public Defense Commission within Judicial Branch Bill Passed - House (34 - 16)
6/21 SB 3 Requires a Half Credit on Higher Education and Career Path Skills and a Half Credit on Finance Education to Earn a High School Diploma Bill Passed - House (42 - 7)
6/21 HR 3799 CHOICE Arrangement Act Bill Passed - House (220 - 209)
6/21 HB 8 Requires Parental Consent for Teachers to Educate on Sexuality-Related Content Bill Passed - House (65 - 29)
6/21 HB 73 Authorizes Healthcare Providers and Pharmacies to Prescribe Off-Label Medication Bill Passed - House (75 - 17)
6/21 AB 322 Authorizes Ratification of a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the State and Law Enforcement Association Bill Passed - House (91 - 2)
6/20 H 217 Appropriates Funding to Increase Access to Expanded Child Care Services Veto Override Passed - House (116 - 31)
6/20 S 1066 Authorize Legal Protections for New York Abortion Providers who Prescribe Medication to Out-of-State Patients Bill Passed - House (98 - 47)
6/20 S 7548 Establishes a Streamlined System for Individuals to Overturn Certain Wrongful Convictions Bill Passed - House (94 - 53)
6/20 SB 5532 Appropriates Money Relating to the Financial Administration of the Public Defense Services Commission Bill Passed - House (43 - 11)
6/20 LD 995 Increases Access to a Second Opinion for Health Care Services or Treatment "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (134 - 11)
6/20 LD 935 Repeals Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private Insurance "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (75 - 67)
6/20 LD 616 Authorizes Legal Protections for Abortion and Reproductive Healthcare Providers "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (79 - 66)
6/20 LD 1343 Prohibits Local Regulations on Abortion Services "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (82 - 63)
6/20 HB 186 Amends Rules Concerning Placement on the Sex Offender Registry Bill Passed - House (27 - 10)
6/20 HB 4476 Specifies what Constitutes Institutional Desecration Bill Passed - House (83 - 26)
6/20 HB 160 Establishes the Delaware Suicide and Crisis Hotline Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
6/20 HB 208 Prohibits Motor Vehicle Lessors from Charging Multiple Fees for Licensing, Title, Registration, and Plate Bill Passed - House (25 - 14)
6/20 HB 4474 Specifies what Constitutes a Hate Crime Bill Passed - House (59 - 50)
6/20 HB 4475 Establishes Additional Code of Criminal Procedures Bill Passed - House (59 - 50)
6/20 HB 4477 Establishes Additional Code of Criminal Procedures for Institutional Desecration Bill Passed - House (82 - 27)
6/16 S 575 Requires Epipens to be Covered by Insurance Bill Passed - House (61 - 0)
6/15 S 912 Authorizes Residential Eviction Court Files to be Sealed Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 18)
6/15 HB 17 Prohibits State Officials from Using TikTok, WeChat or Other China-Sourced Applications Bill Passed - House (73 - 21)
6/15 HB 17 Prohibits State Officials from Using TikTok, WeChat or Other China-Sourced Applications Bill Passed - House (73 - 21)
6/15 H 5007 Requires Replacement of Lead Pipes Bill Passed - House (67 - 0)
6/15 HB 142 Prohibits LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Bill Passed - House (27 - 10)
6/14 H 3532 Amends and Reforms the State Bail Bond System Conference Report Adopted - House (89 - 16)
6/14 HB 140 Authorizes Civilian Traffic Investigators Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 6)
6/14 LD 1286 Establishes the Blue Economy Task Force "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (80 - 65)
6/14 HB 3144 Establishes a Statewide Education Plan for Students who are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Bill Passed - House (50 - 7)
6/14 H 5902 Increases Criminal Penalties for Wage Theft by Employers from a Misdemeanor to a Felony Bill Passed - House (70 - 2)
6/14 HB 2767 Establishes Requirements for Approving Resources for Recovery Schools Bill Passed - House (53 - 4)
6/14 HB 4173 Establishes the "Michigan Sentencing Commission" in the Legislative Council Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
6/14 HB 4173 Establishes the "Michigan Sentencing Commission" in the Legislative Council Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
6/14 HB 1305 Establishes Resources for Mental Health Behavioral Crisis Intervention Bill Passed - House (113 - 90)
6/14 HB 1305 Establishes Resources for Mental Health Behavioral Crisis Intervention Bill Passed - House (113 - 90)
6/14 HR 277 Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (221 - 210)
6/13 SB 1 Amends Title 25 of Delaware Code Relating to Residential Landlord Tenant Code Bill Passed - House (25 - 12)
6/13 LD 52 Authorizes Certain Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (76 - 67)
6/13 H J Res 44 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'". Joint Resolution Passed - House (219 - 210)
6/13 HB 1131 Establishes the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bill Passed - House (199 - 4)
6/13 HB 255 Authorizes Penalties to be Imposed for "Blighted" Properties Bill Passed - House (124 - 79)
6/13 HB 5014 Requires Oregon Department of Education Make School District Budget Data More Transparent Bill Passed - House (42 - 16)
6/12 H 5962 Amends Provisions Regarding Rhode Island Campaign Contributions and Expenditure Reporting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 29)
6/12 SB 1588 Establishes a criminal Justice Data Collection System Bill Passed - House (39 - 21)
6/12 SB 1432 Establishes Updated Water Regulations for Arizona Bill Passed - House (40 - 20)
6/12 S 739 Authorizes Tenants to Seek Damages if a Child is Poisoned by a Landlords Negligence Bill Passed - House (67 - 2)
6/09 A 1029 Requires Automatic Sealing of Certain Convictions Records After Specified Periods of Time Bill Passed - House (97 - 51)
6/08 HB 90 Increases Penalties for Drug Distribution Resulting in Death to Life in Prison Conference Report Adopted - House (78 - 19)
6/08 HB 141 Requires a Criminal History Background Checks For Candidates For State And County Public Office Bill Passed - House (25 - 7)
6/08 H 6239 Increases Enforcement of Lead-Safety Laws Bill Passed - House (59 - 11)
6/08 H 6238 Authorizes Tenants to Pay Rent Into an Escrow if Landlords are Not in Compliance with Lead-Safety Laws Bill Passed - House (66 - 5)
6/08 H 5946 Repeals Loophole which Excluded Certain Renters from Hazard Protections Bill Passed - House (64 - 6)
6/08 HB 2772 Classifies Domestic Terrorism as a Felony Bill Passed - House (49 - 5)
6/08 HB 2656 Requires School Districts Make Available to Students Specified Informational Surveys Bill Passed - House (39 - 16)
6/07 SB 1 Establishes Transparency Requirements in Education Bill Passed - House (104 - 47)
6/07 SB 1147 Authorizes the Department of Energy and Environmental Protections to Amend Environmental Justice Permit Processes Bill Passed - House (109 - 41)
6/07 AB 205 Authorizes Business and Healthcare Workers Licensed in Another State to Work in Wisconsin Bill Passed - House (62 - 34)
6/07 AB 206 Requires DSPS to Post on Their Website Other State's Licensing Requirements that Meet Wisconsin Standards Bill Passed - House (62 - 34)
6/07 AB 201 Requires Department of Safety and Public Service Update their Website Monthly on the Time it Takes to Process Credentialed Applications Bill Passed - House (63 - 33)
6/07 AB 203 Specifies that it's Applicants Responsibility to Submit Materials to Renew Credentials Bill Passed - House (83 - 13)
6/07 AB 202 Reduces the Time DSPS Takes to Review the Legal Records of Individuals Applying for Licensed Credentials Bill Passed - House (62 - 34)
6/07 HB 849 Appropriates $100 Million in Funding for Mental Health Services Bill Passed - House (173 - 30)
6/07 HB 5003 Increases Education Funding By Changing Formula for Funding and Removing Tuition Bill Passed - House (121 - 30)
6/07 H 5757 Increases Jail Sentences for Sexual Assault Bill Passed - House (52 - 15)
6/07 AB 204 Extends the Renewal Period from 2 years to 4 years for Individuals in the Health and Business Professions Bill Passed - House (62 - 34)
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