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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
May 15, 2024 AK HB 122 Authorizes the Alaska Railroad Corporation to Issue Revenue Bonds to Fund Renovations Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 2)
May 15, 2024 AK HB 104 Authorizes Expedited Sales of Timber Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 2)
May 15, 2024 NC HB 237 Authorizes a Health Exemption for Masking in Public and Prohibits Use of Masks During Criminal Activity Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15)
May 15, 2024 NC HB 237 Authorizes a Health Exemption for Masking in Public and Prohibits Use of Masks During Criminal Activity Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15)
May 15, 2024 AK SB 22 Establishes Juneteenth as a State Holiday Bill Passed - House (37 - 3)
May 15, 2024 NC HB 591 Amends and Modernizes Sex Crime Definitions in the State Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 0)
May 15, 2024 National H Res 1210 Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result. Resolution Passed - House (223 - 185)
May 15, 2024 National HR 4310 Youth Poisoning Protection Act Bill Passed - House (376 - 33)
May 15, 2024 National HR 7343 Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act Bill Passed - House (265 - 148)
May 15, 2024 National HR 7530 DC CRIMES Act Bill Passed - House (225 - 181)
May 15, 2024 National HR 7581 Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act Bill Passed - House (356 - 55)
May 15, 2024 National HR 7343 Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act Bill Passed - House (265 - 148)
May 15, 2024 National HR 4581 Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (408 - 3)
May 15, 2024 National HR 6960 Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act Bill Passed - House (399 - 13)
May 14, 2024 WI SB 1014 Authorizes the Department of Health Services (DHS) to Spend $15 Million in Funding on Capital Improvement Grants Veto Override Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
May 14, 2024 AK SB 134 Amends Insurance Law To Require Coverage for Mammograms and other Diagnostic Breast Exams Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 14, 2024 National S 546 Recruit and Retain Act Bill Passed - House (370 - 18)
May 14, 2024 AK SB 179 Prohibits Municipalities from Taxing Real Estate Transfer Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 14, 2024 AK SB 179 Prohibits Municipalities from Taxing Real Estate Transfer Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 14, 2024 MI SB 767 Appropriates Resource for the Department of Health and Human Services Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
May 14, 2024 NY S 4555 Prohibits Intoxication of the Victim as a Defense in Sex Crimes Bill Passed - Senate (60 - 0)
May 14, 2024 MI SB 760 Appropriates Funding for General Government Operations Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
May 14, 2024 MI SB 766 Appropriates $1.3 Billion to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
May 13, 2024 MN SF 4399 Amends and Updates Several State Human Service Policies Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (60 - 7)
May 13, 2024 CA SB 233 Authorizes Arizona Abortion Providers to Temporarily Provide Care to Patients from Arizona who Travel to California Bill Passed - House (61 - 13)
May 13, 2024 NJ S 2930 Amends Process for Access to Government Records Bill Passed - House (42 - 27)
May 13, 2024 NY A 5909 Establishes a Chief Sustainability Officer Bill Passed - House (133 - 12)
May 13, 2024 NJ S 2930 Amends Process for Access to Government Records Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
May 13, 2024 CA AB 2309 Authorizes City Attorneys to Prosecute Misdemenors Bill Passed - House (50 - 6)
May 13, 2024 NY A 5909 Establishes a Chief Sustainability Officer Bill Passed - House (133 - 12)
May 12, 2024 AK SB 118 Increases the Support for the Mining Industry in Alaska Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 11, 2024 AK SCR 10 Establishes a Joint Legislature Seafood Industry Task Force Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 9, 2024 MI HB 4523 Authorizes Individuals More Resources to Receive the Care and Support Needed Through Mental Health Courts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 40)
May 9, 2024 MI HB 4525 Authorizes Support for Offenders to Access Mental Health and Drug Treatment Courts with Judicial and Prosecutorial Consent Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 36)
May 9, 2024 AK HB 17 Authorizes Insurance Coverage for Certain Contraceptives Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 3)
May 9, 2024 IL SB 1 Establishes the Early Childhood Education Act to Focus on Early Childhood Development Bill Passed - House (93 - 18)
May 9, 2024 MN HF 2609 Increases the Penalty for Straw Gun Purchasing from a Gross Misdemeanor to a Felony Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 33)
May 9, 2024 RI S 2096 Amends the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights (LEOBOR) Bill Passed - House (58 - 14)
May 9, 2024 MN SF 4699 Authorizes Various Healthcare Reforms and Improvements Bill Passed - House (68 - 59)
May 9, 2024 MI HB 5522 Authorizes the Director of the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLeap) be Added as a Nonvoting Member of Michigan's Delegation to the Midwest Higher Education Compact Bill Passed - House (69 - 38)
May 9, 2024 AK HB 230 Repeals the Limit on How Many Years Out-of-State Teachers Can Apply Toward the Teacher Pay Scale Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 8, 2024 CO HB 24-1307 Prohibits School Districts from Using Federal Funding to Hire Uncertified HVAC Contractors Concurrence Vote Passed - House (45 - 18)
May 8, 2024 CO SB 24-182 Amends the ID Requirement for the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 12)
May 8, 2024 CO HB 24-1280 Establishes Grant Programs for Community-Based Organizations to Provide Appropriate Services for Migrants who Have Recently Arrived Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 20)
May 8, 2024 CO HB 24-1280 Establishes Grant Programs for Community-Based Organizations to Provide Appropriate Services for Migrants who Have Recently Arrived Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
May 8, 2024 OH HB 50 Establishes a Mechanism to Allow Relief-Collateral Sanctions for Housing Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 1)
May 8, 2024 AZ HB 2721 Amends Zoning Regulations in Certain Cities to Allow More Housing Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 7)
May 8, 2024 AZ HB 2720 Requires Cities with a Population of More than 75,000 Residents Allow Accessory Dwelling Units Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
May 8, 2024 OH HB 81 Authorizes Certain Nurses to Sign Hospital Patient Documents Bill Passed - House (89 - 1)
May 8, 2024 AL HB 73 Increases the Cap in Assessed Value on Residential and Commercial Property to 7% Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
May 8, 2024 CO SB 24-055 Expands Mental Health Support Programs for Individuals in the Agriculture Industry Bill Passed - House (59 - 4)
May 8, 2024 CO HB 24-1219 Expands State Funding for Firefighter Benefits to Include Part-Time and Volunteer Firefighters Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
May 8, 2024 National HR 2925 Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024 Bill Passed - House (216 - 195)
May 8, 2024 MO SB 1359 Requires that Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings are Eligible for Medical Assistance Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4)
May 8, 2024 National HR 7109 Equal Representation Act Bill Passed - House (206 - 202)
May 8, 2024 OH HB 265 Exempts Certain Information about First Responders from Disclosure under Public Records Law Bill Passed - House (89 - 0)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 24)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1152 Establishes Requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 17)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 24)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
May 7, 2024 CO SB 24-182 Amends the ID Requirement for the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act Bill Passed - House (43 - 19)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1307 Prohibits School Districts from Using Federal Funding to Hire Uncertified HVAC Contractors Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
May 7, 2024 MO HB 2062 Prohibits Local Governments From Enforcing Eviction Delays Unless Authorized by State Law Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 9)
May 7, 2024 AL SB 54 Requires the State Textbook Committee to Regularly Review Periodicals Used in Public School Classrooms Bill Passed - House (92 - 5)
May 7, 2024 MO HB 1495 Requires the Missouri Veterans Commission to Review a Previously Passed Mental Healthcare Plan Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 0)
May 7, 2024 AL SB 328 Authorizes the Creation of Community Development Districts Bill Passed - House (71 - 4)
May 7, 2024 CT SB 121 Establishes Guidelines for the Attorney General to Enforce the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Bill Passed - House (130 - 13)
May 7, 2024 CO SB 24-168 Requires the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to Provide Reimbursement for Telehealth Bill Passed - House (61 - 1)
May 7, 2024 MO HB 2111 Expands State Auditor Powers Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
May 7, 2024 AL HB 346 Establishes the Alabama Workforce Housing Tax Credit Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
May 7, 2024 CO SB 24-078 Establishes Outdoor Nature-Based Preschool Programs as Child Care Bill Passed - House (53 - 10)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1004 Prohibits Certain Individuals Convicted of Certain Crimes from Receiving Licenses in Specific Occupations that are Directly Related Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
May 7, 2024 DE HB 274 Authorizes Insurance Coverage for Allergen Tests for Infants Bill Passed - House (23 - 6)
May 7, 2024 PA SB 920 Amends the Sexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection Act to Provide Further Rights to Victims Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/15 HB 122 Authorizes the Alaska Railroad Corporation to Issue Revenue Bonds to Fund Renovations Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 2)
5/15 HB 104 Authorizes Expedited Sales of Timber Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 2)
5/15 HB 237 Authorizes a Health Exemption for Masking in Public and Prohibits Use of Masks During Criminal Activity Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15)
5/15 HB 237 Authorizes a Health Exemption for Masking in Public and Prohibits Use of Masks During Criminal Activity Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15)
5/15 SB 22 Establishes Juneteenth as a State Holiday Bill Passed - House (37 - 3)
5/15 HB 591 Amends and Modernizes Sex Crime Definitions in the State Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 0)
5/15 H Res 1210 Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result. Resolution Passed - House (223 - 185)
5/15 HR 4310 Youth Poisoning Protection Act Bill Passed - House (376 - 33)
5/15 HR 7343 Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act Bill Passed - House (265 - 148)
5/15 HR 7530 DC CRIMES Act Bill Passed - House (225 - 181)
5/15 HR 7581 Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act Bill Passed - House (356 - 55)
5/15 HR 7343 Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act Bill Passed - House (265 - 148)
5/15 HR 4581 Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (408 - 3)
5/15 HR 6960 Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act Bill Passed - House (399 - 13)
5/14 SB 1014 Authorizes the Department of Health Services (DHS) to Spend $15 Million in Funding on Capital Improvement Grants Veto Override Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
5/14 SB 134 Amends Insurance Law To Require Coverage for Mammograms and other Diagnostic Breast Exams Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/14 S 546 Recruit and Retain Act Bill Passed - House (370 - 18)
5/14 SB 179 Prohibits Municipalities from Taxing Real Estate Transfer Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/14 SB 179 Prohibits Municipalities from Taxing Real Estate Transfer Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/14 SB 767 Appropriates Resource for the Department of Health and Human Services Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
5/14 S 4555 Prohibits Intoxication of the Victim as a Defense in Sex Crimes Bill Passed - Senate (60 - 0)
5/14 SB 760 Appropriates Funding for General Government Operations Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
5/14 SB 766 Appropriates $1.3 Billion to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
5/13 SF 4399 Amends and Updates Several State Human Service Policies Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (60 - 7)
5/13 SB 233 Authorizes Arizona Abortion Providers to Temporarily Provide Care to Patients from Arizona who Travel to California Bill Passed - House (61 - 13)
5/13 S 2930 Amends Process for Access to Government Records Bill Passed - House (42 - 27)
5/13 A 5909 Establishes a Chief Sustainability Officer Bill Passed - House (133 - 12)
5/13 S 2930 Amends Process for Access to Government Records Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
5/13 AB 2309 Authorizes City Attorneys to Prosecute Misdemenors Bill Passed - House (50 - 6)
5/13 A 5909 Establishes a Chief Sustainability Officer Bill Passed - House (133 - 12)
5/12 SB 118 Increases the Support for the Mining Industry in Alaska Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/11 SCR 10 Establishes a Joint Legislature Seafood Industry Task Force Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/09 HB 4523 Authorizes Individuals More Resources to Receive the Care and Support Needed Through Mental Health Courts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 40)
5/09 HB 4525 Authorizes Support for Offenders to Access Mental Health and Drug Treatment Courts with Judicial and Prosecutorial Consent Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 36)
5/09 HB 17 Authorizes Insurance Coverage for Certain Contraceptives Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 3)
5/09 SB 1 Establishes the Early Childhood Education Act to Focus on Early Childhood Development Bill Passed - House (93 - 18)
5/09 HF 2609 Increases the Penalty for Straw Gun Purchasing from a Gross Misdemeanor to a Felony Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 33)
5/09 S 2096 Amends the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights (LEOBOR) Bill Passed - House (58 - 14)
5/09 SF 4699 Authorizes Various Healthcare Reforms and Improvements Bill Passed - House (68 - 59)
5/09 HB 5522 Authorizes the Director of the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLeap) be Added as a Nonvoting Member of Michigan's Delegation to the Midwest Higher Education Compact Bill Passed - House (69 - 38)
5/09 HB 230 Repeals the Limit on How Many Years Out-of-State Teachers Can Apply Toward the Teacher Pay Scale Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/08 HB 24-1307 Prohibits School Districts from Using Federal Funding to Hire Uncertified HVAC Contractors Concurrence Vote Passed - House (45 - 18)
5/08 SB 24-182 Amends the ID Requirement for the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 12)
5/08 HB 24-1280 Establishes Grant Programs for Community-Based Organizations to Provide Appropriate Services for Migrants who Have Recently Arrived Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 20)
5/08 HB 24-1280 Establishes Grant Programs for Community-Based Organizations to Provide Appropriate Services for Migrants who Have Recently Arrived Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
5/08 HB 50 Establishes a Mechanism to Allow Relief-Collateral Sanctions for Housing Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 1)
5/08 HB 2721 Amends Zoning Regulations in Certain Cities to Allow More Housing Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 7)
5/08 HB 2720 Requires Cities with a Population of More than 75,000 Residents Allow Accessory Dwelling Units Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
5/08 HB 81 Authorizes Certain Nurses to Sign Hospital Patient Documents Bill Passed - House (89 - 1)
5/08 HB 73 Increases the Cap in Assessed Value on Residential and Commercial Property to 7% Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
5/08 SB 24-055 Expands Mental Health Support Programs for Individuals in the Agriculture Industry Bill Passed - House (59 - 4)
5/08 HB 24-1219 Expands State Funding for Firefighter Benefits to Include Part-Time and Volunteer Firefighters Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
5/08 HR 2925 Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024 Bill Passed - House (216 - 195)
5/08 SB 1359 Requires that Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings are Eligible for Medical Assistance Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4)
5/08 HR 7109 Equal Representation Act Bill Passed - House (206 - 202)
5/08 HB 265 Exempts Certain Information about First Responders from Disclosure under Public Records Law Bill Passed - House (89 - 0)
5/07 HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 24)
5/07 HB 24-1152 Establishes Requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 17)
5/07 HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 24)
5/07 HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
5/07 SB 24-182 Amends the ID Requirement for the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act Bill Passed - House (43 - 19)
5/07 HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
5/07 HB 24-1307 Prohibits School Districts from Using Federal Funding to Hire Uncertified HVAC Contractors Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
5/07 HB 2062 Prohibits Local Governments From Enforcing Eviction Delays Unless Authorized by State Law Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 9)
5/07 SB 54 Requires the State Textbook Committee to Regularly Review Periodicals Used in Public School Classrooms Bill Passed - House (92 - 5)
5/07 HB 1495 Requires the Missouri Veterans Commission to Review a Previously Passed Mental Healthcare Plan Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 0)
5/07 SB 328 Authorizes the Creation of Community Development Districts Bill Passed - House (71 - 4)
5/07 SB 121 Establishes Guidelines for the Attorney General to Enforce the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Bill Passed - House (130 - 13)
5/07 SB 24-168 Requires the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to Provide Reimbursement for Telehealth Bill Passed - House (61 - 1)
5/07 HB 2111 Expands State Auditor Powers Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
5/07 HB 346 Establishes the Alabama Workforce Housing Tax Credit Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
5/07 SB 24-078 Establishes Outdoor Nature-Based Preschool Programs as Child Care Bill Passed - House (53 - 10)
5/07 HB 24-1004 Prohibits Certain Individuals Convicted of Certain Crimes from Receiving Licenses in Specific Occupations that are Directly Related Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
5/07 HB 274 Authorizes Insurance Coverage for Allergen Tests for Infants Bill Passed - House (23 - 6)
5/07 SB 920 Amends the Sexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection Act to Provide Further Rights to Victims Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
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