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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Dec. 4, 2024 OH HB 206 Increases School Suspension to a Year for Students that Make Online Dangerous Threats Bill Passed - House (68 - 15)
Dec. 4, 2024 OH HJR 8 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Ask Voters to Approve $2.5 Billion in Spending Over 10 Years Joint Resolution Passed - House (87 - 4)
Dec. 4, 2024 OH HB 206 Increases School Suspension to a Year for Students that Make Online Dangerous Threats Bill Passed - House (68 - 15)
Dec. 4, 2024 OH HB 296 Increases Contributions to the State's Police and Fire Pension Fund Bill Passed - House (66 - 25)
Nov. 21, 2024 National HR 9495 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act Bill Passed - House (219 - 184)
Nov. 21, 2024 National H Res 915 Urging the Government of Ukraine to review and modify its decision to suspend adoption by foreign nationals with a view to resuming such adoptions, particularly in cases where the mutual concerns of the Governments of Ukraine and of the United States can be substantially addressed. Resolution Passed - House (372 - 6)
Nov. 20, 2024 National H Res 1449 Condemning the global rise of antisemitism and calling upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism. Resolution Passed - House (388 - 21)
Nov. 20, 2024 National H Res 1449 Condemning the global rise of antisemitism and calling upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism. Resolution Passed - House (388 - 21)
Nov. 20, 2024 National HR 3012 North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act Bill Passed - House (335 - 37)
Nov. 20, 2024 National HR 8368 Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024 Bill Passed - House (334 - 63)
Nov. 18, 2024 National HR 8371 Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act Bill Passed - House (389 - 9)
Nov. 15, 2024 National HR 8932 FAFSA Deadline Act Bill Passed - House (381 - 1)
Nov. 14, 2024 National HR 8446 Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024 Bill Passed - House (245 - 155)
Nov. 13, 2024 MI HB 5451 Requires the Safe Firearm Storage Notice Created by MDHHS be Distributed Parents and Legal Guardians of Students Yearly Beginning October 1, 2025 Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
Nov. 13, 2024 MI HB 5450 Requires that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Create a Notice in English, Spanish and Arabic Regarding the Safe Storage of Firearms Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
Nov. 13, 2024 MI HB 5400 Amends The Term "Ethnic Intimidation" to "Hate Crime" in the Civil Rights Chapter of the State Penal Code Bill Passed - House (57 - 52)
Nov. 13, 2024 MI HB 5400 Amends The Term "Ethnic Intimidation" to "Hate Crime" in the Civil Rights Chapter of the State Penal Code Bill Passed - House (57 - 52)
Nov. 13, 2024 MI HB 5401 Specifies that the Legislation H.B. 5400 Shall Not Prohibit Free Speech Bill Passed - House (57 - 52)
Nov. 13, 2024 MI HB 5401 Specifies that the Legislation H.B. 5400 Shall Not Prohibit Free Speech Bill Passed - House (57 - 52)
Nov. 13, 2024 MI HB 5435 Authorizes Pharmacists to Prescribe Hormonal Contraceptives such an Implants or Intrauterine Devices Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
Nov. 13, 2024 MI HB 5436 Authorizes Pharmacists to Prescribe and Dispense Certain Contraceptives Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
Nov. 12, 2024 MI HB 5684 Authorizes Skin Care Services to be Performed by an Esthetician or Cosmetologist Concurrence Vote Passed - House (104 - 3)
Nov. 12, 2024 MI HB 5684 Authorizes Skin Care Services to be Performed by an Esthetician or Cosmetologist Concurrence Vote Passed - House (104 - 3)
Nov. 12, 2024 MI HB 5683 Prohibits Unsupervised Medical Exfoliation Procedures by Licensees or Registrants Concurrence Vote Passed - House (105 - 2)
Nov. 12, 2024 LA HB 7 Authorizes a Constitutional Amendment to Repeal the Education Quality Trust Fund Bill Passed - House (81 - 15)
Nov. 12, 2024 National HR 9495 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act Bill Failed - House (256 - 145)
Nov. 12, 2024 National HR 5342 Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2023 Bill Failed - House (175 - 225)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ A 1848 Prohibits Certain Weight Loss and Dietary Supplements to Individuals Under 18 Years of Age Bill Passed - House (56 - 17)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ A 4429 Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings Relating to Employee Unionization Bill Passed - House (65 - 8)
Oct. 23, 2024 PA SB 1319 Amends Various Architect Licensure Laws and Regulations Bill Passed - House (130 - 72)
Oct. 22, 2024 PA HB 2185 Requires the Department of Education Distribute Diabetes Fact Sheets to Parents and Guardians Concurrence Vote Passed - House (168 - 34)
Oct. 22, 2024 PA HB 2185 Requires the Department of Education Distribute Diabetes Fact Sheets to Parents and Guardians Concurrence Vote Passed - House (168 - 34)
Oct. 22, 2024 PA SB 1237 Extends the PA One Call Law Permanently Bill Passed - House (196 - 6)
Oct. 22, 2024 PA HR 566 Establishes August 4, 2025, as BAPS Day in Pennsylvania Resolution Passed - House (150 - 52)
Oct. 22, 2024 PA HR 318 Requires the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee Conduct a Study on the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Resolution Passed - House (152 - 50)
Oct. 22, 2024 PA HR 566 Establishes August 4, 2025, as BAPS Day in Pennsylvania Resolution Passed - House (150 - 52)
Oct. 21, 2024 PA HB 2132 Establishes the Pennsylvania-Ireland Trade Commission Concurrence Vote Passed - House (138 - 64)
Oct. 21, 2024 PA HB 1509 Authorizes Various Criminal Sentencing Regulations and Parole Guideline Reforms Concurrence Vote Passed - House (113 - 89)
Oct. 21, 2024 PA HB 1608 Requires Medical Assistance Reimbursement for Doula Services to Expecting Parents Concurrence Vote Passed - House (201 - 1)
Oct. 9, 2024 NC HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Conference Report Adopted - House (113 - 0)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 2383 Establishes a Program of Retired Volunteers Willing to Share Life Lessons, Experience and Hobbies with Students Concurrence Vote Passed - House (169 - 33)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 2127 Expands Screening and Support Care for Postpartum Depression Concurrence Vote Passed - House (199 - 3)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA SB 1118 Authorizes Suspended Drivers to Pay Fines with Community Service Bill Passed - House (199 - 3)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA SB 232 Requires Parental Notification on Student Tick Removal and the Symptoms of Lyme Disease Bill Passed - House (179 - 23)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA SB 232 Requires Parental Notification on Student Tick Removal and the Symptoms of Lyme Disease Bill Passed - House (179 - 23)
Oct. 9, 2024 MI HB 5599 Authorizes Penalty Change for Specified Felonies Bill Passed - House (109 - 0)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 2562 Prohibits Insurers from Setting Annual or Lifetime Limits on the Cost of Care Bill Passed - House (160 - 42)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 2563 Authorizes Adult Children to Remain on a Parent's Private Health Plan Up to Age 26 Bill Passed - House (163 - 39)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 2564 Prohibits Insurers from Denying or Excluding Coverage Due to Preexisting Conditions Bill Passed - House (174 - 28)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 2084 Authorizes Virtual Manufacturers Licenses for Drug Prescription Distribution Bill Passed - House (200 - 1)
Date No. Title Outcome
12/04 HB 206 Increases School Suspension to a Year for Students that Make Online Dangerous Threats Bill Passed - House (68 - 15)
12/04 HJR 8 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Ask Voters to Approve $2.5 Billion in Spending Over 10 Years Joint Resolution Passed - House (87 - 4)
12/04 HB 206 Increases School Suspension to a Year for Students that Make Online Dangerous Threats Bill Passed - House (68 - 15)
12/04 HB 296 Increases Contributions to the State's Police and Fire Pension Fund Bill Passed - House (66 - 25)
11/21 HR 9495 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act Bill Passed - House (219 - 184)
11/21 H Res 915 Urging the Government of Ukraine to review and modify its decision to suspend adoption by foreign nationals with a view to resuming such adoptions, particularly in cases where the mutual concerns of the Governments of Ukraine and of the United States can be substantially addressed. Resolution Passed - House (372 - 6)
11/20 H Res 1449 Condemning the global rise of antisemitism and calling upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism. Resolution Passed - House (388 - 21)
11/20 H Res 1449 Condemning the global rise of antisemitism and calling upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism. Resolution Passed - House (388 - 21)
11/20 HR 3012 North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act Bill Passed - House (335 - 37)
11/20 HR 8368 Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024 Bill Passed - House (334 - 63)
11/18 HR 8371 Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act Bill Passed - House (389 - 9)
11/15 HR 8932 FAFSA Deadline Act Bill Passed - House (381 - 1)
11/14 HR 8446 Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024 Bill Passed - House (245 - 155)
11/13 HB 5451 Requires the Safe Firearm Storage Notice Created by MDHHS be Distributed Parents and Legal Guardians of Students Yearly Beginning October 1, 2025 Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
11/13 HB 5450 Requires that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Create a Notice in English, Spanish and Arabic Regarding the Safe Storage of Firearms Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
11/13 HB 5400 Amends The Term "Ethnic Intimidation" to "Hate Crime" in the Civil Rights Chapter of the State Penal Code Bill Passed - House (57 - 52)
11/13 HB 5400 Amends The Term "Ethnic Intimidation" to "Hate Crime" in the Civil Rights Chapter of the State Penal Code Bill Passed - House (57 - 52)
11/13 HB 5401 Specifies that the Legislation H.B. 5400 Shall Not Prohibit Free Speech Bill Passed - House (57 - 52)
11/13 HB 5401 Specifies that the Legislation H.B. 5400 Shall Not Prohibit Free Speech Bill Passed - House (57 - 52)
11/13 HB 5435 Authorizes Pharmacists to Prescribe Hormonal Contraceptives such an Implants or Intrauterine Devices Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
11/13 HB 5436 Authorizes Pharmacists to Prescribe and Dispense Certain Contraceptives Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
11/12 HB 5684 Authorizes Skin Care Services to be Performed by an Esthetician or Cosmetologist Concurrence Vote Passed - House (104 - 3)
11/12 HB 5684 Authorizes Skin Care Services to be Performed by an Esthetician or Cosmetologist Concurrence Vote Passed - House (104 - 3)
11/12 HB 5683 Prohibits Unsupervised Medical Exfoliation Procedures by Licensees or Registrants Concurrence Vote Passed - House (105 - 2)
11/12 HB 7 Authorizes a Constitutional Amendment to Repeal the Education Quality Trust Fund Bill Passed - House (81 - 15)
11/12 HR 9495 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act Bill Failed - House (256 - 145)
11/12 HR 5342 Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2023 Bill Failed - House (175 - 225)
10/28 A 1848 Prohibits Certain Weight Loss and Dietary Supplements to Individuals Under 18 Years of Age Bill Passed - House (56 - 17)
10/28 A 4429 Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings Relating to Employee Unionization Bill Passed - House (65 - 8)
10/23 SB 1319 Amends Various Architect Licensure Laws and Regulations Bill Passed - House (130 - 72)
10/22 HB 2185 Requires the Department of Education Distribute Diabetes Fact Sheets to Parents and Guardians Concurrence Vote Passed - House (168 - 34)
10/22 HB 2185 Requires the Department of Education Distribute Diabetes Fact Sheets to Parents and Guardians Concurrence Vote Passed - House (168 - 34)
10/22 SB 1237 Extends the PA One Call Law Permanently Bill Passed - House (196 - 6)
10/22 HR 566 Establishes August 4, 2025, as BAPS Day in Pennsylvania Resolution Passed - House (150 - 52)
10/22 HR 318 Requires the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee Conduct a Study on the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Resolution Passed - House (152 - 50)
10/22 HR 566 Establishes August 4, 2025, as BAPS Day in Pennsylvania Resolution Passed - House (150 - 52)
10/21 HB 2132 Establishes the Pennsylvania-Ireland Trade Commission Concurrence Vote Passed - House (138 - 64)
10/21 HB 1509 Authorizes Various Criminal Sentencing Regulations and Parole Guideline Reforms Concurrence Vote Passed - House (113 - 89)
10/21 HB 1608 Requires Medical Assistance Reimbursement for Doula Services to Expecting Parents Concurrence Vote Passed - House (201 - 1)
10/09 HB 149 Appropriates Emergency Funding for the Disaster Recovery Act Part I Conference Report Adopted - House (113 - 0)
10/09 HB 2383 Establishes a Program of Retired Volunteers Willing to Share Life Lessons, Experience and Hobbies with Students Concurrence Vote Passed - House (169 - 33)
10/09 HB 2127 Expands Screening and Support Care for Postpartum Depression Concurrence Vote Passed - House (199 - 3)
10/09 SB 1118 Authorizes Suspended Drivers to Pay Fines with Community Service Bill Passed - House (199 - 3)
10/09 SB 232 Requires Parental Notification on Student Tick Removal and the Symptoms of Lyme Disease Bill Passed - House (179 - 23)
10/09 SB 232 Requires Parental Notification on Student Tick Removal and the Symptoms of Lyme Disease Bill Passed - House (179 - 23)
10/09 HB 5599 Authorizes Penalty Change for Specified Felonies Bill Passed - House (109 - 0)
10/09 HB 2562 Prohibits Insurers from Setting Annual or Lifetime Limits on the Cost of Care Bill Passed - House (160 - 42)
10/09 HB 2563 Authorizes Adult Children to Remain on a Parent's Private Health Plan Up to Age 26 Bill Passed - House (163 - 39)
10/09 HB 2564 Prohibits Insurers from Denying or Excluding Coverage Due to Preexisting Conditions Bill Passed - House (174 - 28)
10/09 HB 2084 Authorizes Virtual Manufacturers Licenses for Drug Prescription Distribution Bill Passed - House (200 - 1)
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