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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
March 14, 2023 NM HB 207 Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Sexual Orientation, or Gender Identity Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
March 14, 2023 MD SB 798 Establishes a Voter Referendum for 2024 Election that Enshrines Individual's Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
March 14, 2023 IA SF 319 Authorizes Drug Testing of Private Sector Employees Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
March 14, 2023 TX SB 2 Classifies Illegal Voting as a Felony Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
March 13, 2023 GA HB 147 Requires All Schools Submit School Safety Plans and Active Shooter Drills Annually Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 3)
March 13, 2023 AR HB 1307 Requires the State Divest from Financial Companies that Follow Certain Sociopolitical Guidelines Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
March 13, 2023 CO SB 23-169 Increases Legal Age to Buy Firearms to 21 Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
March 13, 2023 CO SB 23-170 Expands Access to Extreme Risk Protection Orders Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
March 13, 2023 CO SB 23-168 Repeals Current Limits on Product Liability Actions Against Firearm Manufacturers Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
March 13, 2023 CO SB 23-168 Repeals Current Limits on Product Liability Actions Against Firearm Manufacturers Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
March 13, 2023 TN SB 1440 Amends State Law to Codify Narrower Definitions of Sex Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
March 9, 2023 WV HB 2218 Increases Penalties for Distracted Driving Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
March 9, 2023 OR HB 2032 Expands "Domestic Partnership" Eligibility Under Family Fairness Act (27 - 2)
March 9, 2023 KS HB 2238 Requires Transgender Student Athletes Play Against Those of Their Biological Sex Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11)
March 9, 2023 OR HB 2032 Expands "Domestic Partnership" Eligibility Under Family Fairness Act (27 - 2)
March 9, 2023 MD SB 290 Authorizes the State Attorney General to Prosecute Law Enforcement Officers Involved in Incidents Resulting in Death Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20)
March 8, 2023 NM HB 4 Expands Various Voting Rights Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 14)
March 8, 2023 National H J Res 26 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (81 - 14)
March 8, 2023 WA SB 5352 Expands Police Chase Protections for Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
March 7, 2023 SD SB 1 Expands Definition of Who Can Access Medical Marijuana Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
March 7, 2023 MS HB 1020 Establishes a Court System of Unelected Judges and Prosecutors for the City of Jackson, Mississippi Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
March 7, 2023 NM HB 7 Establishes State Protections for Gender Affirming Care Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
March 7, 2023 HI SB 926 Authorizes Jaywalking if No Danger to Pedestrians Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 3)
March 7, 2023 IA SF 507 Prohibits Investment of Public Funds from Management by Firms that Account for "Environmental, Social and Governance Factors" Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
March 7, 2023 HI SB 1 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion Lawsuits Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
March 7, 2023 IA SF 482 Requires Students Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
March 7, 2023 IA SF 538 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
March 6, 2023 SD SB 4 Amends Court Authority to Commit a Juvenile Habitual Offender to the Department of Corrections Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
March 6, 2023 ID S 1056 Repeals State Law that Prohibits Local Groups from Carrying Firearms in Public Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
March 6, 2023 GA SB 140 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 22)
March 3, 2023 UT HB 219 Establishes Utah as a Second Amendment Sanctuary State Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 6)
March 3, 2023 NM HB 9 Establishes Negligently Leaving a Firearm Accessible for a Minor as a Crime Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 16)
March 3, 2023 UT HB 137 Establishes Brine Shrimp as the State Crustacean Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 3)
March 3, 2023 UT HB 92 Establishes Porcini as the State Mushroom Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 4)
March 3, 2023 UT HB 195 Requires School Employees Who are Under Criminal Investigation To Be Put On Paid Leave Bill Failed - Senate (13 - 14)
March 3, 2023 UT HB 374 Repeals and Dissolves the Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake by 2025 Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 5)
March 3, 2023 KY SB 129 Prohibits Selling Data Obtained by Automated License Plate Readers Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
March 2, 2023 UT SB 93 Prohibits Name or Sex Change on a Minor's Birth Certificate Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 4)
March 2, 2023 UT SB 31 Establishes a New State Flag Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 9)
March 2, 2023 WY SF 133 Requires Transgender Student Athletes Play Against Those of Their Biological Sex Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 3)
March 2, 2023 UT HB 427 Authorizes Religious Protections in School Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
March 2, 2023 AZ SB 1698 Prohibits Minor Exposure to "Drag Shows" Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14)
March 2, 2023 AZ SB 1026 Prohibits State Tax Funding from Sponsoring Drag Shows Targeting Minors Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
March 2, 2023 GA SB 132 Prohibits Undocumented Individuals from Certain Land Ownership Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 20)
March 2, 2023 MO SB 186 Establishes a Loan Forgiveness Fund for Police Officers who take Required Training and Work in the State for a Year Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3)
March 2, 2023 MT SB 333 Establishes Drone Trespassing as a Crime Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 12)
March 2, 2023 MT SB 450 Authorizes Religious or Conscience Exemptions for Certain Vaccines Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20)
March 2, 2023 MT SB 361 Prohibits Firearm Discrimination By Any Individual or Business Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 17)
March 2, 2023 MT SB 450 Authorizes Religious or Conscience Exemptions for Certain Vaccines Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20)
March 1, 2023 WY HB 152 Expands Abortion Restrictions Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
March 1, 2023 UT HB 107 Repeals Fees for Conceal Carry Permits for School Employees Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 6)
March 1, 2023 UT HB 297 Requires Law Enforcement Compile Data on Sexual Assault Reports Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 6)
March 1, 2023 KY SB 104 Repeals the Kentucky Public Television Board and Requires Senate Confirmation for Future Appointments Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
March 1, 2023 AZ SB 1428 Prohibits Local Municipalities from Preventing Gun Shows Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12)
March 1, 2023 WA SB 5614 Amends Safety Measures and Prohibits Unfair Contract Terminations for Exotic Dancers Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 8)
March 1, 2023 WA SB 5120 Establishes 23-Hour Mental Health and Substance Use Crisis Relief Centers Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0)
March 1, 2023 MI SB 4 Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
March 1, 2023 MI SB 4 Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
March 1, 2023 NC SB 3 Authorizes the Use of Medical Cannabis for Those Who Qualify Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10)
Feb. 28, 2023 WV HB 3042 Establishes the Equal Protection for Religion Act Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
Feb. 28, 2023 IN SB 343 Amends Definitions of Machine-Guns for Increased Felony Penalties Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 10)
Feb. 28, 2023 AZ SB 1040 Prohibits Students from Using Restrooms that Best Align with Their Gender Identity Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14)
Feb. 27, 2023 SD HB 1135 Establishes Transparency in the Pricing of Prescription Drugs Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
Feb. 25, 2023 VA HB 2398 Classifies Sexual Extortion as a Class 5 Felony Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 3)
Feb. 25, 2023 VA SB 1188 Classifies Fentanyl as a "Weapons of Terrorism" and a Class 4 Felony Conference Report Adopted - Senate (35 - 5)
Feb. 25, 2023 VA SB 887 Requires Individuals in Solitary Confinement Receive a Minimum of 4 Hours Out of Cell Each Day Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 2)
Feb. 24, 2023 UT HB 208 Amends Criminal Trespass Laws Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 4)
Feb. 23, 2023 KS SB 13 Authorizes Certain Local Broadcasters to Provide Broadcast Services of Schools Postseason Activities Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
Feb. 23, 2023 KS SB 233 Prohibits Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11)
Feb. 22, 2023 NM SB 64 Prohibits Life Sentences for Juveniles Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
Feb. 22, 2023 SC S 153 Classifies the Trafficking of Fentanyl as a Felony Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
Feb. 22, 2023 SC S 153 Classifies the Trafficking of Fentanyl as a Felony Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
Feb. 21, 2023 MS HB 1125 Prohibits Hormone Therapy and Puberty-Blocking Drugs to Minors Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
Feb. 21, 2023 MN HF 4 Authorizes Undocumented Residents to Obtain a State Drivers License Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 31)
Feb. 21, 2023 MN HF 28 Expands Voting Rights to Ex-Felons Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 30)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/14 HB 207 Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Sexual Orientation, or Gender Identity Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
3/14 SB 798 Establishes a Voter Referendum for 2024 Election that Enshrines Individual's Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
3/14 SF 319 Authorizes Drug Testing of Private Sector Employees Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
3/14 SB 2 Classifies Illegal Voting as a Felony Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
3/13 HB 147 Requires All Schools Submit School Safety Plans and Active Shooter Drills Annually Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 3)
3/13 HB 1307 Requires the State Divest from Financial Companies that Follow Certain Sociopolitical Guidelines Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
3/13 SB 23-169 Increases Legal Age to Buy Firearms to 21 Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
3/13 SB 23-170 Expands Access to Extreme Risk Protection Orders Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
3/13 SB 23-168 Repeals Current Limits on Product Liability Actions Against Firearm Manufacturers Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
3/13 SB 23-168 Repeals Current Limits on Product Liability Actions Against Firearm Manufacturers Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
3/13 SB 1440 Amends State Law to Codify Narrower Definitions of Sex Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
3/09 HB 2218 Increases Penalties for Distracted Driving Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
3/09 HB 2032 Expands "Domestic Partnership" Eligibility Under Family Fairness Act (27 - 2)
3/09 HB 2238 Requires Transgender Student Athletes Play Against Those of Their Biological Sex Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11)
3/09 HB 2032 Expands "Domestic Partnership" Eligibility Under Family Fairness Act (27 - 2)
3/09 SB 290 Authorizes the State Attorney General to Prosecute Law Enforcement Officers Involved in Incidents Resulting in Death Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20)
3/08 HB 4 Expands Various Voting Rights Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 14)
3/08 H J Res 26 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (81 - 14)
3/08 SB 5352 Expands Police Chase Protections for Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
3/07 SB 1 Expands Definition of Who Can Access Medical Marijuana Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
3/07 HB 1020 Establishes a Court System of Unelected Judges and Prosecutors for the City of Jackson, Mississippi Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
3/07 HB 7 Establishes State Protections for Gender Affirming Care Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
3/07 SB 926 Authorizes Jaywalking if No Danger to Pedestrians Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 3)
3/07 SF 507 Prohibits Investment of Public Funds from Management by Firms that Account for "Environmental, Social and Governance Factors" Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
3/07 SB 1 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion Lawsuits Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
3/07 SF 482 Requires Students Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
3/07 SF 538 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
3/06 SB 4 Amends Court Authority to Commit a Juvenile Habitual Offender to the Department of Corrections Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
3/06 S 1056 Repeals State Law that Prohibits Local Groups from Carrying Firearms in Public Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
3/06 SB 140 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 22)
3/03 HB 219 Establishes Utah as a Second Amendment Sanctuary State Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 6)
3/03 HB 9 Establishes Negligently Leaving a Firearm Accessible for a Minor as a Crime Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 16)
3/03 HB 137 Establishes Brine Shrimp as the State Crustacean Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 3)
3/03 HB 92 Establishes Porcini as the State Mushroom Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 4)
3/03 HB 195 Requires School Employees Who are Under Criminal Investigation To Be Put On Paid Leave Bill Failed - Senate (13 - 14)
3/03 HB 374 Repeals and Dissolves the Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake by 2025 Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 5)
3/03 SB 129 Prohibits Selling Data Obtained by Automated License Plate Readers Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
3/02 SB 93 Prohibits Name or Sex Change on a Minor's Birth Certificate Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 4)
3/02 SB 31 Establishes a New State Flag Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 9)
3/02 SF 133 Requires Transgender Student Athletes Play Against Those of Their Biological Sex Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 3)
3/02 HB 427 Authorizes Religious Protections in School Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
3/02 SB 1698 Prohibits Minor Exposure to "Drag Shows" Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14)
3/02 SB 1026 Prohibits State Tax Funding from Sponsoring Drag Shows Targeting Minors Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
3/02 SB 132 Prohibits Undocumented Individuals from Certain Land Ownership Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 20)
3/02 SB 186 Establishes a Loan Forgiveness Fund for Police Officers who take Required Training and Work in the State for a Year Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3)
3/02 SB 333 Establishes Drone Trespassing as a Crime Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 12)
3/02 SB 450 Authorizes Religious or Conscience Exemptions for Certain Vaccines Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20)
3/02 SB 361 Prohibits Firearm Discrimination By Any Individual or Business Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 17)
3/02 SB 450 Authorizes Religious or Conscience Exemptions for Certain Vaccines Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20)
3/01 HB 152 Expands Abortion Restrictions Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
3/01 HB 107 Repeals Fees for Conceal Carry Permits for School Employees Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 6)
3/01 HB 297 Requires Law Enforcement Compile Data on Sexual Assault Reports Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 6)
3/01 SB 104 Repeals the Kentucky Public Television Board and Requires Senate Confirmation for Future Appointments Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
3/01 SB 1428 Prohibits Local Municipalities from Preventing Gun Shows Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12)
3/01 SB 5614 Amends Safety Measures and Prohibits Unfair Contract Terminations for Exotic Dancers Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 8)
3/01 SB 5120 Establishes 23-Hour Mental Health and Substance Use Crisis Relief Centers Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0)
3/01 SB 4 Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
3/01 SB 4 Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
3/01 SB 3 Authorizes the Use of Medical Cannabis for Those Who Qualify Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10)
2/28 HB 3042 Establishes the Equal Protection for Religion Act Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
2/28 SB 343 Amends Definitions of Machine-Guns for Increased Felony Penalties Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 10)
2/28 SB 1040 Prohibits Students from Using Restrooms that Best Align with Their Gender Identity Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14)
2/27 HB 1135 Establishes Transparency in the Pricing of Prescription Drugs Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
2/25 HB 2398 Classifies Sexual Extortion as a Class 5 Felony Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 3)
2/25 SB 1188 Classifies Fentanyl as a "Weapons of Terrorism" and a Class 4 Felony Conference Report Adopted - Senate (35 - 5)
2/25 SB 887 Requires Individuals in Solitary Confinement Receive a Minimum of 4 Hours Out of Cell Each Day Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 2)
2/24 HB 208 Amends Criminal Trespass Laws Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 4)
2/23 SB 13 Authorizes Certain Local Broadcasters to Provide Broadcast Services of Schools Postseason Activities Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
2/23 SB 233 Prohibits Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11)
2/22 SB 64 Prohibits Life Sentences for Juveniles Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
2/22 S 153 Classifies the Trafficking of Fentanyl as a Felony Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
2/22 S 153 Classifies the Trafficking of Fentanyl as a Felony Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
2/21 HB 1125 Prohibits Hormone Therapy and Puberty-Blocking Drugs to Minors Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
2/21 HF 4 Authorizes Undocumented Residents to Obtain a State Drivers License Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 31)
2/21 HF 28 Expands Voting Rights to Ex-Felons Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 30)
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