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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Feb. 28, 2024 LA SB 2 Authorizes Immunity for Conceal Carry Permit Holders Bill Passed - House (74 - 30)
Feb. 28, 2024 LA HB 2 Authorizes Immunity for Law Enforcement Under Most Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11)
Feb. 28, 2024 LA HB 2 Authorizes Immunity for Law Enforcement Under Most Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11)
Feb. 28, 2024 FL HB 187 Defines "Antisemitism" into State Law Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
Feb. 28, 2024 LA HB 11 Authorizes Sanctions for Violation of Probation or Parole Conditions Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11)
Feb. 28, 2024 WA SB 5427 Establishes a Statewide Hate Crimes Hotline Within the Attorney General's Office Bill Passed - House (56 - 39)
Feb. 28, 2024 LA SB 3 Amends Juvenile Justice Laws to Treat 17-Year-Olds as Adults Bill Passed - House (74 - 26)
Feb. 28, 2024 LA SB 10 Reduces Ability of Incarcerated Individuals Convicted in the Death of an Officer from Earning Time Off for Good Behavior Bill Passed - House (96 - 8)
Feb. 28, 2024 LA SB 1 Authorizes Carrying a Concealed Weapon Without a Permit Bill Passed - House (76 - 28)
Feb. 28, 2024 LA SB 5 Amends Parole Proceedings and Revocation Policies in Certain Cases Bill Passed - House (72 - 31)
Feb. 28, 2024 UT HB 30 Establishes Road Rage as a Criminal Offense Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 5)
Feb. 28, 2024 AZ SB 1231 Classifies Illegal Border Crossing as a State Crime Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
Feb. 28, 2024 WA SB 5853 Expands the State's New System of Crisis Relief Centers Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
Feb. 28, 2024 SD SB 71 Repeals Prohibition on Law Enforcement Ability to Inspect, Search, Seize, and Prosecute Cannabis Dispensaries Bill Passed - House (59 - 10)
Feb. 28, 2024 OH SB 148 Establishes the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
Feb. 28, 2024 CO SB 24-035 Classifies Human Trafficking as a Crime of Violence Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
Feb. 28, 2024 ME LD 2283 Establishes Various Red Flag Gun Purchase Provisions Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11)
Feb. 28, 2024 IA HF 2586 Authorizes School Employees to be Issued Permits to Carry Weapons Bill Passed - House (61 - 34)
Feb. 28, 2024 AZ HCR 2038 Defines "Drug Cartels" as Terrorist Organizations Joint Resolution Passed - House (31 - 28)
Feb. 27, 2024 WA SB 5985 Amends Firearms Background Check Program Bill Passed - House (63 - 33)
Feb. 27, 2024 WA SB 5444 Prohibits Open Carrying of Guns in Zoos, Libraries and Transit Centers Bill Passed - House (58 - 36)
Feb. 27, 2024 IN SB 202 Amends State University Tenure, Promotion and Diversity Policies Bill Passed - House (66 - 31)
Feb. 27, 2024 WA HB 2118 Requires Gun Dealers Have Surveillance Cameras Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
Feb. 27, 2024 SD SB 203 Authorizes Concealed Carry Permit Holders to Carry a Concealed Weapon on School Grounds with Permission Bill Passed - House (62 - 8)
Feb. 27, 2024 SD SB 6 Increases Prison Sentences for Drug Dealers Who Sell Fentanyl to an Individual Who Dies of an Overdose Bill Passed - House (67 - 3)
Feb. 27, 2024 SD SB 6 Increases Prison Sentences for Drug Dealers Who Sell Fentanyl to an Individual Who Dies of an Overdose Bill Passed - House (67 - 3)
Feb. 27, 2024 SD SB 170 Appropriates $5.75 Million to the Department of Corrections to Expand Health Care Services at the Pierre Women's Prison Bill Passed - House (66 - 4)
Feb. 27, 2024 SD HB 1098 Repeals the Fee for Homeless Individuals to Obtain a Copy of Their Birth Certificate Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
Feb. 27, 2024 WV SB 717 Prohibits the Sale of Tobacco to Individuals Younger than 21 Years of age Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
Feb. 27, 2024 WY SF 111 Requires Separate Hunting Licenses and Seasons for Mule and Whitetail Deer Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3)
Feb. 27, 2024 WY HB 125 Repeals Gun-Free Zones in Wyoming Bill Passed - House (54 - 7)
Feb. 27, 2024 AZ SB 1208 Prohibits Equipment Developed by Foreign Adversaries from Being Used in Critical Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
Feb. 26, 2024 SD SB 43 Establishes Procedures for the Imposition of Fines and Probation Against Medical Cannabis Establishments Bill Passed - House (59 - 10)
Feb. 26, 2024 WV SB 725 Specifies Conditions for Pretrial Release and Maximum Bail Amount that can be Set Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
Feb. 23, 2024 WY HB 77 Amends Simple Assault to Include Menacing or Threatening Behavior Bill Passed - House (35 - 27)
Feb. 23, 2024 WV SB 712 Reduces the Minimum Age for State Police Cadets from 21 to 18 Years Old Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
Feb. 23, 2024 WY HB 29 Amends Cold Case Database and Investigation Provisions Bill Passed - House (53 - 9)
Feb. 23, 2024 WY HB 58 Establishes a Forensic Genetic Genealogy Pilot Program Bill Passed - House (49 - 13)
Feb. 22, 2024 MI HB 4525 Authorizes Support for Offenders to Access Mental Health and Drug Treatment Courts with Judicial and Prosecutorial Consent Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
Feb. 22, 2024 MI HB 4525 Authorizes Support for Offenders to Access Mental Health and Drug Treatment Courts with Judicial and Prosecutorial Consent Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
Feb. 22, 2024 MI HB 4524 Amends the Revised Judicature Act (RJA) to Allow Offenders to Participate if Approved by Judge, Prosecutor, and Victim Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
Feb. 22, 2024 NH HB 1186 Prohibits Firearm Dealers from Tracking Individual Gun or Ammunition Purchases "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (203 - 174)
Feb. 22, 2024 NH HB 1050 Establishes a Second List of Individuals Prohibited from Buying Guns "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - House (179 - 200)
Feb. 22, 2024 AZ SB 1185 Prohibits the Possession of Detached Catalytic Converters Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 10)
Feb. 22, 2024 AL HB 161 Amends State Privacy Violation Laws Bill Passed - House (100 - 0)
Feb. 22, 2024 LA SB 1 Authorizes Carrying a Concealed Weapon Without a Permit Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
Feb. 22, 2024 LA HB 8 Increases Penalties for Distributing Drugs Containing Fentanyl Bill Passed - House (92 - 13)
Feb. 22, 2024 LA SB 9 Authorizes Prosecutors to Bring Rape Charges at Any Time Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
Feb. 22, 2024 LA SB 9 Authorizes Prosecutors to Bring Rape Charges at Any Time Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
Feb. 22, 2024 LA SB 10 Reduces Ability of Incarcerated Individuals Convicted in the Death of an Officer from Earning Time Off for Good Behavior Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
Date No. Title Outcome
2/28 SB 2 Authorizes Immunity for Conceal Carry Permit Holders Bill Passed - House (74 - 30)
2/28 HB 2 Authorizes Immunity for Law Enforcement Under Most Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11)
2/28 HB 2 Authorizes Immunity for Law Enforcement Under Most Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11)
2/28 HB 187 Defines "Antisemitism" into State Law Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
2/28 HB 11 Authorizes Sanctions for Violation of Probation or Parole Conditions Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11)
2/28 SB 5427 Establishes a Statewide Hate Crimes Hotline Within the Attorney General's Office Bill Passed - House (56 - 39)
2/28 SB 3 Amends Juvenile Justice Laws to Treat 17-Year-Olds as Adults Bill Passed - House (74 - 26)
2/28 SB 10 Reduces Ability of Incarcerated Individuals Convicted in the Death of an Officer from Earning Time Off for Good Behavior Bill Passed - House (96 - 8)
2/28 SB 1 Authorizes Carrying a Concealed Weapon Without a Permit Bill Passed - House (76 - 28)
2/28 SB 5 Amends Parole Proceedings and Revocation Policies in Certain Cases Bill Passed - House (72 - 31)
2/28 HB 30 Establishes Road Rage as a Criminal Offense Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 5)
2/28 SB 1231 Classifies Illegal Border Crossing as a State Crime Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
2/28 SB 5853 Expands the State's New System of Crisis Relief Centers Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
2/28 SB 71 Repeals Prohibition on Law Enforcement Ability to Inspect, Search, Seize, and Prosecute Cannabis Dispensaries Bill Passed - House (59 - 10)
2/28 SB 148 Establishes the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
2/28 SB 24-035 Classifies Human Trafficking as a Crime of Violence Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
2/28 LD 2283 Establishes Various Red Flag Gun Purchase Provisions Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11)
2/28 HF 2586 Authorizes School Employees to be Issued Permits to Carry Weapons Bill Passed - House (61 - 34)
2/28 HCR 2038 Defines "Drug Cartels" as Terrorist Organizations Joint Resolution Passed - House (31 - 28)
2/27 SB 5985 Amends Firearms Background Check Program Bill Passed - House (63 - 33)
2/27 SB 5444 Prohibits Open Carrying of Guns in Zoos, Libraries and Transit Centers Bill Passed - House (58 - 36)
2/27 SB 202 Amends State University Tenure, Promotion and Diversity Policies Bill Passed - House (66 - 31)
2/27 HB 2118 Requires Gun Dealers Have Surveillance Cameras Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
2/27 SB 203 Authorizes Concealed Carry Permit Holders to Carry a Concealed Weapon on School Grounds with Permission Bill Passed - House (62 - 8)
2/27 SB 6 Increases Prison Sentences for Drug Dealers Who Sell Fentanyl to an Individual Who Dies of an Overdose Bill Passed - House (67 - 3)
2/27 SB 6 Increases Prison Sentences for Drug Dealers Who Sell Fentanyl to an Individual Who Dies of an Overdose Bill Passed - House (67 - 3)
2/27 SB 170 Appropriates $5.75 Million to the Department of Corrections to Expand Health Care Services at the Pierre Women's Prison Bill Passed - House (66 - 4)
2/27 HB 1098 Repeals the Fee for Homeless Individuals to Obtain a Copy of Their Birth Certificate Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
2/27 SB 717 Prohibits the Sale of Tobacco to Individuals Younger than 21 Years of age Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
2/27 SF 111 Requires Separate Hunting Licenses and Seasons for Mule and Whitetail Deer Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3)
2/27 HB 125 Repeals Gun-Free Zones in Wyoming Bill Passed - House (54 - 7)
2/27 SB 1208 Prohibits Equipment Developed by Foreign Adversaries from Being Used in Critical Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
2/26 SB 43 Establishes Procedures for the Imposition of Fines and Probation Against Medical Cannabis Establishments Bill Passed - House (59 - 10)
2/26 SB 725 Specifies Conditions for Pretrial Release and Maximum Bail Amount that can be Set Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
2/23 HB 77 Amends Simple Assault to Include Menacing or Threatening Behavior Bill Passed - House (35 - 27)
2/23 SB 712 Reduces the Minimum Age for State Police Cadets from 21 to 18 Years Old Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
2/23 HB 29 Amends Cold Case Database and Investigation Provisions Bill Passed - House (53 - 9)
2/23 HB 58 Establishes a Forensic Genetic Genealogy Pilot Program Bill Passed - House (49 - 13)
2/22 HB 4525 Authorizes Support for Offenders to Access Mental Health and Drug Treatment Courts with Judicial and Prosecutorial Consent Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
2/22 HB 4525 Authorizes Support for Offenders to Access Mental Health and Drug Treatment Courts with Judicial and Prosecutorial Consent Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
2/22 HB 4524 Amends the Revised Judicature Act (RJA) to Allow Offenders to Participate if Approved by Judge, Prosecutor, and Victim Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
2/22 HB 1186 Prohibits Firearm Dealers from Tracking Individual Gun or Ammunition Purchases "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (203 - 174)
2/22 HB 1050 Establishes a Second List of Individuals Prohibited from Buying Guns "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - House (179 - 200)
2/22 SB 1185 Prohibits the Possession of Detached Catalytic Converters Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 10)
2/22 HB 161 Amends State Privacy Violation Laws Bill Passed - House (100 - 0)
2/22 SB 1 Authorizes Carrying a Concealed Weapon Without a Permit Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
2/22 HB 8 Increases Penalties for Distributing Drugs Containing Fentanyl Bill Passed - House (92 - 13)
2/22 SB 9 Authorizes Prosecutors to Bring Rape Charges at Any Time Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
2/22 SB 9 Authorizes Prosecutors to Bring Rape Charges at Any Time Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
2/22 SB 10 Reduces Ability of Incarcerated Individuals Convicted in the Death of an Officer from Earning Time Off for Good Behavior Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
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