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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2024 | WV | SB 152 | Requires the Phrase "In God We Trust" be Displayed in Public Schools and College Classrooms | Bill Passed - House (86 - 10) |
| March 8, 2024 | NH | HB 1539 | Authorizes an Automatic Annulment Process for All Cannabis Possession | Bill Passed - House (283 - 80) |
| March 7, 2024 | FL | SB 7014 | Increases the Maximum Fine for Violations of Specified Lobbying Provisions | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 34) |
| March 7, 2024 | IN | HB 1137 | Requires Schools Provide Students 2 Hours of Religious Practice Per Week | Conference Report Adopted - House (69 - 25) |
| March 7, 2024 | WY | SF 99 | Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 2) |
| March 7, 2024 | WY | SF 47 | Amends Law Enforcement Retirement Contributions | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 1) |
| March 7, 2024 | WY | HB 125 | Repeals Gun-Free Zones in Wyoming | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8) |
| March 7, 2024 | DE | SB 2 | Prohibits Handgun Ownership Without a Permit | Bill Passed - House (23 - 16) |
| March 7, 2024 | WV | SB 155 | Establishes the Violent Crime Prevention Act | Bill Passed - House (93 - 5) |
| March 7, 2024 | OR | HB 4156 | Expands State Stalking Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 3) |
| March 7, 2024 | NH | SB 415 | Establishes Penalties for Fentanyl-Related Offenses | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6) |
| March 7, 2024 | MO | SB 754 | Amends Various Public Safety Policies | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10) |
| March 7, 2024 | MO | SB 754 | Amends Various Public Safety Policies | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10) |
| March 7, 2024 | MO | SB 754 | Amends Various Public Safety Policies | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10) |
| March 7, 2024 | IA | HF 2575 | Increases Penalties for Intentionally or Unintentionally Ending a Pregnancy Without Consent | Bill Passed - House (58 - 36) |
| March 7, 2024 | KS | HB 2676 | Establishes the Crime of Encouraging Suicide | Bill Passed - House (119 - 1) |
| March 7, 2024 | MO | HB 1518 | Prohibits Higher Education Institutions from Discriminating Against Religious Student Associations | Bill Passed - House (100 - 46) |
| March 7, 2024 | ID | S 1379 | Establishes Additional Requirements for Child Care Placements | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0) |
| March 7, 2024 | NH | SB 414 | Establishes Sentencing for Crimes due to Drug-Related Deaths | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6) |
| March 7, 2024 | NH | SB 414 | Establishes Sentencing for Crimes due to Drug-Related Deaths | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6) |
| March 7, 2024 | NH | SB 316 | Establishes New Drug Trafficking Penalties | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
| March 7, 2024 | TN | HB 1931 | Repeals Local Police Policies | Bill Passed - House (68 - 24) |
| March 7, 2024 | MS | HB 1609 | Authorizes Voter Restoration for Individuals Previously Convicted of Non-Violent Felonies | Bill Passed - House (96 - 11) |
| March 6, 2024 | SC | H 3594 | Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Firearms by Eligible Adults | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 18) |
| March 6, 2024 | SC | H 3594 | Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Firearms by Eligible Adults | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 18) |