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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2023 | KY | SB 268 | Authorizes Restitution for Minors Whose Parents are Killed or Disabled by an Intoxicated Driver | Bill Passed - House (84 - 12) |
| March 30, 2023 | IL | SB 754 | Prohibits Purchase of Explosive Devices Without a Firearm Identification Card | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 16) |
| March 30, 2023 | FL | SB 450 | Reduces Amount of Jurors Needed for Agreement on Death Sentences | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10) |
| March 30, 2023 | FL | SB 450 | Reduces Amount of Jurors Needed for Agreement on Death Sentences | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10) |
| March 29, 2023 | NC | SB 41 | Expands Conceal Carry Permits in School Zones | Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 45) |
| March 29, 2023 | GA | HB 142 | Establishes Unified Police Forces for College Campuses | Conference Report Adopted - House (145 - 12) |
| March 29, 2023 | GA | SB 44 | Increases Penalties for Gang Recruitment | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 20) |
| March 29, 2023 | GA | HB 557 | Authorizes Certain Physicians to Prescribe Schedule 2 Controlled Subtances | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (173 - 2) |
| March 29, 2023 | National | H J Res 7 | Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020 | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (68 - 23) |
| March 28, 2023 | NC | SB 41 | Expands Conceal Carry Permits in School Zones | Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 19) |
| March 28, 2023 | MS | SB 2101 | Amends and Increases Criminal Penalties for Carjacking | Conference Report Adopted - House (79 - 38) |
| March 28, 2023 | MS | SB 2101 | Amends and Increases Criminal Penalties for Carjacking | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (44 - 8) |
| March 28, 2023 | VT | S 4 | Reduces Crimes of Violence Associated with Juveniles and Dangerous Weapons | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 2) |
| March 27, 2023 | SD | SB 129 | Amends Rules Prohibiting Assault Against Teachers | Veto Override Failed - Senate (20 - 15) |
| March 27, 2023 | MS | SB 2079 | Authorizes School Employees to Concealed Carry | Conference Report Adopted - House (79 - 32) |
| March 27, 2023 | MS | SB 2079 | Authorizes School Employees to Concealed Carry | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 14) |
| March 27, 2023 | GA | HB 557 | Authorizes Certain Physicians to Prescribe Schedule 2 Controlled Subtances | (53 - 1) |
| March 27, 2023 | GA | SB 92 | Establishes Provisions Regarding Prosecuting Attorneys | Bill Passed - House (97 - 77) |
| March 24, 2023 | WA | SB 5006 | Amends Firearm Waiver Rights for At-Risk Individuals | Bill Passed - House (61 - 35) |
| March 24, 2023 | WA | SB 5006 | Amends Firearm Waiver Rights for At-Risk Individuals | Bill Passed - House (61 - 35) |
| March 24, 2023 | WA | SB 5028 | Amends Process for Legal Name Change | Bill Passed - House (64 - 32) |
| March 24, 2023 | IL | HB 3762 | Repeals the Death Penalty for First Degree Murder | Bill Passed - House (66 - 36) |
| March 24, 2023 | FL | HB 543 | Authorizes Conceal Carry Without a Permit | Bill Passed - House (76 - 32) |
| March 24, 2023 | IL | HB 3762 | Repeals the Death Penalty for First Degree Murder | Bill Passed - House (66 - 36) |
| March 23, 2023 | MI | SB 79 | Establishes Penalties for Improper Firearm Storage | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18) |