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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
March 31, 2023 FL HB 1069 Requires State Public K-12 Schools have a Policy Stating it is "False" to Use an Individuals Preferred Pronouns Bill Passed - House (77 - 35)
March 31, 2023 FL HB 319 Increases Protest Penalties Bill Passed - House (109 - 3)
March 30, 2023 KY SB 199 Prohibits Tracking Devices on Motor Vehicles Without Consent Bill Passed - House (86 - 10)
March 30, 2023 MD SB 798 Establishes a Voter Referendum for 2024 Election that Enshrines Individual's Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom Bill Passed - House (98 - 38)
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 CA AB 957 Establishes Gender Identity Acknowledgement as a Parental Custody Requirement Bill Passed - House (51 - 13)
March 29, 2023 NC SB 41 Expands Conceal Carry Permits in School Zones Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 45)
March 29, 2023 KY SB 150 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors and Human Sexuality Education in Elementary School Veto Override Passed - House (76 - 23)
March 29, 2023 GA HB 142 Establishes Unified Police Forces for College Campuses Conference Report Adopted - House (145 - 12)
March 29, 2023 GA HB 557 Authorizes Certain Physicians to Prescribe Schedule 2 Controlled Subtances Concurrence Vote Passed - House (173 - 2)
March 29, 2023 KS SB 180 Amends State Law to Codify Narrower Definitions of Gender Bill Passed - House (83 - 41)
March 29, 2023 NC HB 347 Authorizes Sports Gambling and Horse Racing Bill Passed - House (64 - 45)
March 28, 2023 MS SB 2101 Amends and Increases Criminal Penalties for Carjacking Conference Report Adopted - House (79 - 38)
March 28, 2023 ID H 182 Establishes Provisions Regarding Prayer Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 11)
March 28, 2023 OR HB 2032 Expands "Domestic Partnership" Eligibility Under Family Fairness Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 12)
March 28, 2023 OR HB 2032 Expands "Domestic Partnership" Eligibility Under Family Fairness Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 12)
March 28, 2023 NC HB 10 Requires Sheriffs to Cooperate with ICE Bill Passed - House (71 - 44)
March 27, 2023 MS SB 2079 Authorizes School Employees to Concealed Carry Conference Report Adopted - House (79 - 32)
March 27, 2023 AR HB 1468 Requires Parental Consent for Teachers to Address Transgender Students the Way They Identify Bill Passed - House (65 - 18)
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 FL HB 543 Authorizes Conceal Carry Without a Permit Bill Passed - House (76 - 32)
March 24, 2023 National HR 5 Parents Bill of Rights Act Bill Passed - House (213 - 208)
March 24, 2023 IL HB 3762 Repeals the Death Penalty for First Degree Murder Bill Passed - House (66 - 36)
March 23, 2023 NH CACR 2 Establishes Protections Over Reproductive Health Choices in the State Constitution "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - House (193 - 191)
March 23, 2023 IL HB 1286 Authorizes Businesses to Designate Multi-Occupancy Restrooms as All-Gender Bill Passed - House (60 - 40)
March 23, 2023 IL HB 1633 Requires Schools Teach Native American History in Any Social Studies Course Related to American History Bill Passed - House (75 - 32)
March 23, 2023 MN HF 146 Prohibits State Extradition of Minors Seeking Gender Affirming Care Bill Passed - House (68 - 62)
March 23, 2023 OK HB 1449 Establishing the Women's Bill of Rights Bill Passed - House (76 - 19)
March 23, 2023 IL HB 3882 Authorizes Undocumented Immigrants to Obtain a Standardized Illinois Driver's License Bill Passed - House (67 - 35)
March 23, 2023 VT H 66 Expands Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Bill Passed - House (99 - 32)
March 22, 2023 WI SB 75 Establishes Cash Bail in the State Constitution Bill Passed - House (67 - 30)
March 22, 2023 WI AB 70 Increases Felony Penalties for Rioting Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
March 22, 2023 IL HB 2789 Prohibits Librarians From Banning Books Bill Passed - House (69 - 39)
March 22, 2023 OK HB 1792 Establishes the Oklahoma Crime Reclassification Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (71 - 19)
March 22, 2023 NY A 2878 Authorizes Filing Motions to Vacate Judgement for Convictions that were Subsequently Decriminalized Bill Passed - House (90 - 55)
March 21, 2023 IA HF 595 Increases Penalties for the Manufacture, Distribution and Possession of Drugs Containing Fentanyl Bill Passed - House (91 - 3)
March 21, 2023 OK HB 2546 Prohibits Instruction on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in Public School Bill Passed - House (79 - 19)
March 21, 2023 IA HF 595 Increases Penalties for the Manufacture, Distribution and Possession of Drugs Containing Fentanyl Bill Passed - House (91 - 3)
March 21, 2023 IL HB 1596 Amends the Children Family Services Act by Removing Gender Specific Pronouns Bill Passed - House (72 - 37)
March 20, 2023 GA SB 44 Increases Penalties for Gang Recruitment Bill Passed - House (99 - 74)
March 20, 2023 MN HF 366 Prohibits State Extradition of Any Individual Seeking or Assisting in an Abortion Bill Passed - House (68 - 62)
March 17, 2023 HI SB 1 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (43 - 7)
March 17, 2023 NM SB 51 Authorizes Cost-Sharing Contributions for Prescription Drug Bill Passed - House (44 - 21)
March 16, 2023 GA SB 140 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - House (96 - 75)
March 16, 2023 KY SB 229 Requires Interagency Communication and Agency Corporation During Child Abuse Cases Bill Passed - House (91 - 6)
March 16, 2023 KY SB 129 Prohibits Selling Data Obtained by Automated License Plate Readers Bill Passed - House (52 - 35)
March 16, 2023 IA SF 482 Requires Students Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
March 15, 2023 KY SB 9 Increases Anti-Hazing Laws Bill Passed - House (96 - 3)
March 15, 2023 IA SF 507 Prohibits Investment of Public Funds from Management by Firms that Account for "Environmental, Social and Governance Factors" Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
March 14, 2023 WI AB 53 Require Schools Report to Law Enforcement Data on Crimes and Incidents that Occur on Their Property Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
March 14, 2023 WI AB 69 Requires Armed School Resource Officers (SRO) in Schools with 25 Percent Incident Arrest Rates Bill Passed - House (59 - 36)
March 13, 2023 NM SB 64 Prohibits Life Sentences for Juveniles Bill Passed - House (37 - 25)
March 13, 2023 KY HB 551 Establishes Legal Sports Betting Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
March 12, 2023 NM SB 9 Appropriates Millions in State Funds for Environment and Cultural Conservation Bill Passed - House (54 - 11)
March 11, 2023 WV HB 2218 Increases Penalties for Distracted Driving Concurrence Vote Passed - House (89 - 8)
March 11, 2023 WV HB 3354 Authorizes Municipalities to Combine Operations with Other Municipalities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 54)
March 11, 2023 CO HB 23-1219 Establishes a 3-Day Waiting Period to Purchase Firearms Bill Passed - House (44 - 20)
March 10, 2023 WV SB 608 Amends the Definition for What is Considered a "Deadly Weapon" Bill Passed - House (92 - 3)
March 10, 2023 WV SB 608 Amends the Definition for What is Considered a "Deadly Weapon" Bill Passed - House (92 - 3)
March 10, 2023 NM HB 306 Prohibits Purchasing a Firearm for Someone Who is Not Allowed or Intends to Use it in a Crime Bill Passed - House (62 - 3)
March 10, 2023 NM HB 306 Prohibits Purchasing a Firearm for Someone Who is Not Allowed or Intends to Use it in a Crime Bill Passed - House (62 - 3)
March 9, 2023 National HR 140 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act Bill Passed - House (219 - 206)
March 9, 2023 KY HB 547 Prohibits School Districts from Punishing an Employee for Private Religious Expression Bill Passed - House (81 - 12)
March 8, 2023 IA SF 538 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
March 8, 2023 MI SB 4 Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - House (64 - 45)
March 8, 2023 MI SB 4 Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - House (64 - 45)
March 8, 2023 WA HB 1112 Authorizes New Penalties for Negligent Driving Bill Passed - House (86 - 11)
March 8, 2023 WA HB 1241 Establishes Harassing Election Workers as a Felony Crime Bill Passed - House (90 - 7)
March 8, 2023 SC H 3014 Authorizes Additional Penalties for Perpetrators of Hate Crimes Bill Passed - House (84 - 31)
March 8, 2023 WA HB 1240 Prohibits the Sale, Manufacture, Delivery and Purchase of Assault Weapons Across the State Bill Passed - House (55 - 42)
March 8, 2023 IA HF 348 Prohibits Instruction on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in Grades K-6 Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
March 8, 2023 SC H 3014 Authorizes Additional Penalties for Perpetrators of Hate Crimes Bill Passed - House (84 - 31)
March 8, 2023 KY HB 594 Prohibits Gambling Machines Called "Gray Machines" or "Skill Games" Bill Passed - House (64 - 32)
March 7, 2023 MS SB 2523 Increases Penalties for Illegal Pecan Harvesting Bill Passed - House (104 - 5)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/31 HB 1069 Requires State Public K-12 Schools have a Policy Stating it is "False" to Use an Individuals Preferred Pronouns Bill Passed - House (77 - 35)
3/31 HB 319 Increases Protest Penalties Bill Passed - House (109 - 3)
3/30 SB 199 Prohibits Tracking Devices on Motor Vehicles Without Consent Bill Passed - House (86 - 10)
3/30 SB 798 Establishes a Voter Referendum for 2024 Election that Enshrines Individual's Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom Bill Passed - House (98 - 38)
3/30 SB 268 Authorizes Restitution for Minors Whose Parents are Killed or Disabled by an Intoxicated Driver Bill Passed - House (84 - 12)
3/30 AB 957 Establishes Gender Identity Acknowledgement as a Parental Custody Requirement Bill Passed - House (51 - 13)
3/29 SB 41 Expands Conceal Carry Permits in School Zones Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 45)
3/29 SB 150 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors and Human Sexuality Education in Elementary School Veto Override Passed - House (76 - 23)
3/29 HB 142 Establishes Unified Police Forces for College Campuses Conference Report Adopted - House (145 - 12)
3/29 HB 557 Authorizes Certain Physicians to Prescribe Schedule 2 Controlled Subtances Concurrence Vote Passed - House (173 - 2)
3/29 SB 180 Amends State Law to Codify Narrower Definitions of Gender Bill Passed - House (83 - 41)
3/29 HB 347 Authorizes Sports Gambling and Horse Racing Bill Passed - House (64 - 45)
3/28 SB 2101 Amends and Increases Criminal Penalties for Carjacking Conference Report Adopted - House (79 - 38)
3/28 H 182 Establishes Provisions Regarding Prayer Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 11)
3/28 HB 2032 Expands "Domestic Partnership" Eligibility Under Family Fairness Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 12)
3/28 HB 2032 Expands "Domestic Partnership" Eligibility Under Family Fairness Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 12)
3/28 HB 10 Requires Sheriffs to Cooperate with ICE Bill Passed - House (71 - 44)
3/27 SB 2079 Authorizes School Employees to Concealed Carry Conference Report Adopted - House (79 - 32)
3/27 HB 1468 Requires Parental Consent for Teachers to Address Transgender Students the Way They Identify Bill Passed - House (65 - 18)
3/24 SB 5006 Amends Firearm Waiver Rights for At-Risk Individuals Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
3/24 SB 5006 Amends Firearm Waiver Rights for At-Risk Individuals Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
3/24 HB 543 Authorizes Conceal Carry Without a Permit Bill Passed - House (76 - 32)
3/24 HR 5 Parents Bill of Rights Act Bill Passed - House (213 - 208)
3/24 HB 3762 Repeals the Death Penalty for First Degree Murder Bill Passed - House (66 - 36)
3/23 CACR 2 Establishes Protections Over Reproductive Health Choices in the State Constitution "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - House (193 - 191)
3/23 HB 1286 Authorizes Businesses to Designate Multi-Occupancy Restrooms as All-Gender Bill Passed - House (60 - 40)
3/23 HB 1633 Requires Schools Teach Native American History in Any Social Studies Course Related to American History Bill Passed - House (75 - 32)
3/23 HF 146 Prohibits State Extradition of Minors Seeking Gender Affirming Care Bill Passed - House (68 - 62)
3/23 HB 1449 Establishing the Women's Bill of Rights Bill Passed - House (76 - 19)
3/23 HB 3882 Authorizes Undocumented Immigrants to Obtain a Standardized Illinois Driver's License Bill Passed - House (67 - 35)
3/23 H 66 Expands Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Bill Passed - House (99 - 32)
3/22 SB 75 Establishes Cash Bail in the State Constitution Bill Passed - House (67 - 30)
3/22 AB 70 Increases Felony Penalties for Rioting Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
3/22 HB 2789 Prohibits Librarians From Banning Books Bill Passed - House (69 - 39)
3/22 HB 1792 Establishes the Oklahoma Crime Reclassification Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (71 - 19)
3/22 A 2878 Authorizes Filing Motions to Vacate Judgement for Convictions that were Subsequently Decriminalized Bill Passed - House (90 - 55)
3/21 HF 595 Increases Penalties for the Manufacture, Distribution and Possession of Drugs Containing Fentanyl Bill Passed - House (91 - 3)
3/21 HB 2546 Prohibits Instruction on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in Public School Bill Passed - House (79 - 19)
3/21 HF 595 Increases Penalties for the Manufacture, Distribution and Possession of Drugs Containing Fentanyl Bill Passed - House (91 - 3)
3/21 HB 1596 Amends the Children Family Services Act by Removing Gender Specific Pronouns Bill Passed - House (72 - 37)
3/20 SB 44 Increases Penalties for Gang Recruitment Bill Passed - House (99 - 74)
3/20 HF 366 Prohibits State Extradition of Any Individual Seeking or Assisting in an Abortion Bill Passed - House (68 - 62)
3/17 SB 1 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (43 - 7)
3/17 SB 51 Authorizes Cost-Sharing Contributions for Prescription Drug Bill Passed - House (44 - 21)
3/16 SB 140 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - House (96 - 75)
3/16 SB 229 Requires Interagency Communication and Agency Corporation During Child Abuse Cases Bill Passed - House (91 - 6)
3/16 SB 129 Prohibits Selling Data Obtained by Automated License Plate Readers Bill Passed - House (52 - 35)
3/16 SF 482 Requires Students Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
3/15 SB 9 Increases Anti-Hazing Laws Bill Passed - House (96 - 3)
3/15 SF 507 Prohibits Investment of Public Funds from Management by Firms that Account for "Environmental, Social and Governance Factors" Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
3/14 AB 53 Require Schools Report to Law Enforcement Data on Crimes and Incidents that Occur on Their Property Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
3/14 AB 69 Requires Armed School Resource Officers (SRO) in Schools with 25 Percent Incident Arrest Rates Bill Passed - House (59 - 36)
3/13 SB 64 Prohibits Life Sentences for Juveniles Bill Passed - House (37 - 25)
3/13 HB 551 Establishes Legal Sports Betting Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
3/12 SB 9 Appropriates Millions in State Funds for Environment and Cultural Conservation Bill Passed - House (54 - 11)
3/11 HB 2218 Increases Penalties for Distracted Driving Concurrence Vote Passed - House (89 - 8)
3/11 HB 3354 Authorizes Municipalities to Combine Operations with Other Municipalities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 54)
3/11 HB 23-1219 Establishes a 3-Day Waiting Period to Purchase Firearms Bill Passed - House (44 - 20)
3/10 SB 608 Amends the Definition for What is Considered a "Deadly Weapon" Bill Passed - House (92 - 3)
3/10 SB 608 Amends the Definition for What is Considered a "Deadly Weapon" Bill Passed - House (92 - 3)
3/10 HB 306 Prohibits Purchasing a Firearm for Someone Who is Not Allowed or Intends to Use it in a Crime Bill Passed - House (62 - 3)
3/10 HB 306 Prohibits Purchasing a Firearm for Someone Who is Not Allowed or Intends to Use it in a Crime Bill Passed - House (62 - 3)
3/09 HR 140 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act Bill Passed - House (219 - 206)
3/09 HB 547 Prohibits School Districts from Punishing an Employee for Private Religious Expression Bill Passed - House (81 - 12)
3/08 SF 538 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
3/08 SB 4 Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - House (64 - 45)
3/08 SB 4 Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - House (64 - 45)
3/08 HB 1112 Authorizes New Penalties for Negligent Driving Bill Passed - House (86 - 11)
3/08 HB 1241 Establishes Harassing Election Workers as a Felony Crime Bill Passed - House (90 - 7)
3/08 H 3014 Authorizes Additional Penalties for Perpetrators of Hate Crimes Bill Passed - House (84 - 31)
3/08 HB 1240 Prohibits the Sale, Manufacture, Delivery and Purchase of Assault Weapons Across the State Bill Passed - House (55 - 42)
3/08 HF 348 Prohibits Instruction on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in Grades K-6 Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
3/08 H 3014 Authorizes Additional Penalties for Perpetrators of Hate Crimes Bill Passed - House (84 - 31)
3/08 HB 594 Prohibits Gambling Machines Called "Gray Machines" or "Skill Games" Bill Passed - House (64 - 32)
3/07 SB 2523 Increases Penalties for Illegal Pecan Harvesting Bill Passed - House (104 - 5)
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