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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
July 25, 2023 ME LD 165 Increases the Governor's salary Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 1)
July 18, 2023 LA HB 399 Requires Vaccination Information Communicated by Schools to Include Exemption Information Veto Override Failed - Senate (23 - 16)
July 18, 2023 LA HB 399 Requires Vaccination Information Communicated by Schools to Include Exemption Information Veto Override Failed - Senate (23 - 16)
July 6, 2023 ME LD 258 Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2023-2025 State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
July 6, 2023 ME LD 1436 Establishes Remedies for Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
July 5, 2023 CA SB 150 Increases Infrastructure Package to Accelerate Construction Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
June 30, 2023 DE HB 3 Extends Allowed Student Absences to Mental Health Issues Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 524 Establishes a Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 3772 Extends Public Defender Representation to Those Seeking Parole Revocation Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 1615 Establishes an Independent Board of Experts to Guide the State on Prescription Drug Policy Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 524 Establishes a Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 3929 Authorizes Hospitals With a Temporary Court Order to Involuntarily Detain Someone for Up To 6 Days Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 1)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 3929 Authorizes Hospitals With a Temporary Court Order to Involuntarily Detain Someone for Up To 6 Days Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 1)
June 29, 2023 NC SB 49 Establishes a Parents Bill of Right's for Students in Grades K-4 Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
June 29, 2023 DE HB 154 Establishes the Delaware Data Privacy Act Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
June 29, 2023 PA HB 479 Establishes Taxpayer-Funded Private School Tuition Vouchers for Children in Low-Performing School Districts Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21)
June 28, 2023 DE HB 94 Establishes New Speeding Cameras Across the State Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
June 28, 2023 PA SB 750 Requires High School Seniors to Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 4)
June 27, 2023 MI SB 161 Amends Certain Requirements Governing Teacher Certification Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 1)
June 27, 2023 NC HB 808 Prohibits Gender Transition Procedures for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
June 27, 2023 PA SB 838 Amends the State Probation Program to Make it Easier for Individuals that Meet Educational or Employment Goals Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 4)
June 24, 2023 OR SB 215 Amends Several Policies and Regulations of the State Department of Education Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
June 24, 2023 OR HB 2395 Authorizes Specified Persons to Distribute and Administer Short-Acting Opioid Reversal Drugs and Kits Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
June 24, 2023 OR HB 3198 Appropriates $140 Million for the Early Literacy Success Initiative Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
June 24, 2023 OR HB 3014 Authorizes Reimbursement of School District Expenses Alternative Transportation Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
June 23, 2023 OR HB 3144 Establishes a Statewide Education Plan for Students who are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
June 23, 2023 OR HB 5014 Requires Oregon Department of Education Make School District Budget Data More Transparent Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
June 23, 2023 OR SB 283 Establishes a Statewide System to Track the Education Workforce Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 3)
June 22, 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 Failed - Senate (49 - 50)
June 22, 2023 OR HB 3442 Authorizes Local Governments to Allow for Affordable Housing on Certain Lands Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
June 22, 2023 OR HB 2656 Requires School Districts Make Available to Students Specified Informational Surveys Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 5)
June 22, 2023 OR HB 3383 Expands the State Board of Education to Include a Representative for Classified Staff Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
June 22, 2023 PA SB 753 Amends the Boroughs and Incorporated Towns Code of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
June 21, 2023 ME LD 935 Repeals Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private Insurance "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 12)
June 21, 2023 ME LD 1343 Prohibits Local Regulations on Abortion Services "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 6)
June 21, 2023 ME LD 616 Authorizes Legal Protections for Abortion and Reproductive Healthcare Providers "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 11)
June 21, 2023 OR HB 2915 Prohibits Retail Pet Stores From Selling Dogs and Cats Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 3)
June 21, 2023 OR HB 2618 Requires Department of Education Study Best Methodology for Determining Number of Students for School-Based Health Practitioners Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
June 21, 2023 OR HB 2281 Requires School Districts Hire a Civil Rights Coordinator Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 7)
June 21, 2023 ME LD 1964 Establishes the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12)
June 20, 2023 VT H 217 Appropriates Funding to Increase Access to Expanded Child Care Services Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
June 20, 2023 OR SB 1095 Restructures Membership of Certain Boards and Commissions Based on Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 4)
June 20, 2023 OR SB 337 Establishes the Oregon Public Defense Commission within Judicial Branch Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 8)
June 16, 2023 RI H 5007 Requires Replacement of Lead Pipes Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
June 15, 2023 OR SB 1043 Requires Hospitals to Provide Narcan Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 1)
June 15, 2023 OR HB 2002 Expands Medicaid to Authorize Protections for Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 3)
June 15, 2023 ME LD 1435 Authorizes Legal Protections for Sex Workers Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
June 15, 2023 RI S 1035 Authorizes the Reuse of Commercial Structures Into High Density Residential Developments Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9)
June 15, 2023 RI S 1037 Amends the Low and Moderate Income Housing Act Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
June 15, 2023 RI S 575 Requires Epipens to be Covered by Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
June 15, 2023 DE SB 172 Prohibits Certain Unlawful Practices by Landlords Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
June 15, 2023 RI S 311 Prohibits Rental Application Fees Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
June 14, 2023 SC H 4023 Amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to Renew the First Steps Program Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 0)
June 14, 2023 ME LD 52 Authorizes Certain Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 13)
June 14, 2023 WI AB 266 Establishes Judicial Review of Local Government Decisions Relating to Land Development Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
June 14, 2023 RI H 5174 Establishes a Recognizable Boundary for Public Shore Access Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 3)
June 14, 2023 RI S 912 Authorizes Residential Eviction Court Files to be Sealed Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
June 13, 2023 AZ SB 1432 Establishes Updated Water Regulations for Arizona Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 8)
June 13, 2023 AZ SB 1588 Establishes a criminal Justice Data Collection System Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (16 - 12)
June 13, 2023 RI H 6238 Authorizes Tenants to Pay Rent Into an Escrow if Landlords are Not in Compliance with Lead-Safety Laws Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
June 13, 2023 RI H 5946 Repeals Loophole which Excluded Certain Renters from Hazard Protections Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 3)
June 13, 2023 NC HB 750 Prohibits Taking Into Account ESG Factors When Investing Public Funds Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
June 13, 2023 RI H 6239 Increases Enforcement of Lead-Safety Laws Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
June 13, 2023 ME LD 1286 Establishes the Blue Economy Task Force "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 9)
June 13, 2023 DE SB 145 Expands the Limits on the Dollar Amount of Awards of Compensatory or Punitive Damages for Employment Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1)
June 10, 2023 NY S 1051 Establishes the New York Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission Bill Passed - Senate (61 - 1)
June 9, 2023 NY A 1029 Requires Automatic Sealing of Certain Convictions Records After Specified Periods of Time Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 25)
June 8, 2023 LA HB 90 Increases Penalties for Drug Distribution Resulting in Death to Life in Prison Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 5)
June 8, 2023 NH HB 315 Prohibits the Use of the "Gay Panic" Murder Defense "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 4)
June 8, 2023 NY S 2237 Extends Healthcare Coverage for Undocumented Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 21)
June 8, 2023 NY S 7548 Establishes a Streamlined System for Individuals to Overturn Certain Wrongful Convictions Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 21)
June 8, 2023 NY S 2237 Extends Healthcare Coverage for Undocumented Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 21)
June 8, 2023 DE SB 106 Restructures and Redefines Maternal Mental Health Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
June 8, 2023 RI S 342 Prohibits Nondisclosure Agreements that Violate Civil Rights Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0)
June 8, 2023 NY S 365 Establishes the New York Privacy Act Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 18)
Date No. Title Outcome
7/25 LD 165 Increases the Governor's salary Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 1)
7/18 HB 399 Requires Vaccination Information Communicated by Schools to Include Exemption Information Veto Override Failed - Senate (23 - 16)
7/18 HB 399 Requires Vaccination Information Communicated by Schools to Include Exemption Information Veto Override Failed - Senate (23 - 16)
7/06 LD 258 Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2023-2025 State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
7/06 LD 1436 Establishes Remedies for Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
7/05 SB 150 Increases Infrastructure Package to Accelerate Construction Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
6/30 HB 3 Extends Allowed Student Absences to Mental Health Issues Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
6/30 S 524 Establishes a Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
6/30 S 3772 Extends Public Defender Representation to Those Seeking Parole Revocation Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
6/30 S 1615 Establishes an Independent Board of Experts to Guide the State on Prescription Drug Policy Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
6/30 S 524 Establishes a Statewide Mental Health Diversion Program Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
6/30 S 3929 Authorizes Hospitals With a Temporary Court Order to Involuntarily Detain Someone for Up To 6 Days Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 1)
6/30 S 3929 Authorizes Hospitals With a Temporary Court Order to Involuntarily Detain Someone for Up To 6 Days Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 1)
6/29 SB 49 Establishes a Parents Bill of Right's for Students in Grades K-4 Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
6/29 HB 154 Establishes the Delaware Data Privacy Act Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
6/29 HB 479 Establishes Taxpayer-Funded Private School Tuition Vouchers for Children in Low-Performing School Districts Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21)
6/28 HB 94 Establishes New Speeding Cameras Across the State Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
6/28 SB 750 Requires High School Seniors to Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 4)
6/27 SB 161 Amends Certain Requirements Governing Teacher Certification Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 1)
6/27 HB 808 Prohibits Gender Transition Procedures for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
6/27 SB 838 Amends the State Probation Program to Make it Easier for Individuals that Meet Educational or Employment Goals Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 4)
6/24 SB 215 Amends Several Policies and Regulations of the State Department of Education Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
6/24 HB 2395 Authorizes Specified Persons to Distribute and Administer Short-Acting Opioid Reversal Drugs and Kits Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
6/24 HB 3198 Appropriates $140 Million for the Early Literacy Success Initiative Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
6/24 HB 3014 Authorizes Reimbursement of School District Expenses Alternative Transportation Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
6/23 HB 3144 Establishes a Statewide Education Plan for Students who are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
6/23 HB 5014 Requires Oregon Department of Education Make School District Budget Data More Transparent Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
6/23 SB 283 Establishes a Statewide System to Track the Education Workforce Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 3)
6/22 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 Failed - Senate (49 - 50)
6/22 HB 3442 Authorizes Local Governments to Allow for Affordable Housing on Certain Lands Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
6/22 HB 2656 Requires School Districts Make Available to Students Specified Informational Surveys Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 5)
6/22 HB 3383 Expands the State Board of Education to Include a Representative for Classified Staff Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
6/22 SB 753 Amends the Boroughs and Incorporated Towns Code of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
6/21 LD 935 Repeals Barriers to Abortion Coverage in Private Insurance "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 12)
6/21 LD 1343 Prohibits Local Regulations on Abortion Services "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 6)
6/21 LD 616 Authorizes Legal Protections for Abortion and Reproductive Healthcare Providers "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 11)
6/21 HB 2915 Prohibits Retail Pet Stores From Selling Dogs and Cats Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 3)
6/21 HB 2618 Requires Department of Education Study Best Methodology for Determining Number of Students for School-Based Health Practitioners Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
6/21 HB 2281 Requires School Districts Hire a Civil Rights Coordinator Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 7)
6/21 LD 1964 Establishes the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12)
6/20 H 217 Appropriates Funding to Increase Access to Expanded Child Care Services Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
6/20 SB 1095 Restructures Membership of Certain Boards and Commissions Based on Congressional Districts Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 4)
6/20 SB 337 Establishes the Oregon Public Defense Commission within Judicial Branch Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 8)
6/16 H 5007 Requires Replacement of Lead Pipes Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
6/15 SB 1043 Requires Hospitals to Provide Narcan Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 1)
6/15 HB 2002 Expands Medicaid to Authorize Protections for Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 3)
6/15 LD 1435 Authorizes Legal Protections for Sex Workers Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
6/15 S 1035 Authorizes the Reuse of Commercial Structures Into High Density Residential Developments Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9)
6/15 S 1037 Amends the Low and Moderate Income Housing Act Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
6/15 S 575 Requires Epipens to be Covered by Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
6/15 SB 172 Prohibits Certain Unlawful Practices by Landlords Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
6/15 S 311 Prohibits Rental Application Fees Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
6/14 H 4023 Amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to Renew the First Steps Program Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 0)
6/14 LD 52 Authorizes Certain Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 13)
6/14 AB 266 Establishes Judicial Review of Local Government Decisions Relating to Land Development Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
6/14 H 5174 Establishes a Recognizable Boundary for Public Shore Access Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 3)
6/14 S 912 Authorizes Residential Eviction Court Files to be Sealed Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
6/13 SB 1432 Establishes Updated Water Regulations for Arizona Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 8)
6/13 SB 1588 Establishes a criminal Justice Data Collection System Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (16 - 12)
6/13 H 6238 Authorizes Tenants to Pay Rent Into an Escrow if Landlords are Not in Compliance with Lead-Safety Laws Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
6/13 H 5946 Repeals Loophole which Excluded Certain Renters from Hazard Protections Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 3)
6/13 HB 750 Prohibits Taking Into Account ESG Factors When Investing Public Funds Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
6/13 H 6239 Increases Enforcement of Lead-Safety Laws Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
6/13 LD 1286 Establishes the Blue Economy Task Force "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 9)
6/13 SB 145 Expands the Limits on the Dollar Amount of Awards of Compensatory or Punitive Damages for Employment Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1)
6/10 S 1051 Establishes the New York Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission Bill Passed - Senate (61 - 1)
6/09 A 1029 Requires Automatic Sealing of Certain Convictions Records After Specified Periods of Time Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 25)
6/08 HB 90 Increases Penalties for Drug Distribution Resulting in Death to Life in Prison Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 5)
6/08 HB 315 Prohibits the Use of the "Gay Panic" Murder Defense "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 4)
6/08 S 2237 Extends Healthcare Coverage for Undocumented Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 21)
6/08 S 7548 Establishes a Streamlined System for Individuals to Overturn Certain Wrongful Convictions Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 21)
6/08 S 2237 Extends Healthcare Coverage for Undocumented Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 21)
6/08 SB 106 Restructures and Redefines Maternal Mental Health Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
6/08 S 342 Prohibits Nondisclosure Agreements that Violate Civil Rights Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0)
6/08 S 365 Establishes the New York Privacy Act Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 18)
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