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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 11, 2024 NE LB 1017 Establishes Compensation for Injuries resulting in disability under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 8)
April 11, 2024 TN SB 2508 Establishes Requirement for the State IRS to Report Ticket Sales Publicly Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0)
April 11, 2024 IL SB 2933 Establishes Revisions for the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act Bill Passed - Senate (58 - 0)
April 11, 2024 IL SB 3310 Extends the Timeline for Employees to File Human Rights Charges Against Employers Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 18)
April 10, 2024 National H J Res 98 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (50 - 48)
April 10, 2024 IL SB 2960 Prohibits Hotels from Using Single Use Plastics Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 16)
April 9, 2024 IL SB 3098 Prohibits Online Individual Sales of Vape Products Bill Passed - Senate (55 - 0)
April 5, 2024 PA SB 745 Requires Contracts for Information Technology Commodities Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
April 4, 2024 KS HB 2711 Amends Various Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Provisions Conference Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 8)
April 4, 2024 MO SB 894 Establishes an Office of Entrepreneurship with an Emphasis on Strengthening Locally-Owned Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
April 2, 2024 IA HF 2605 Establishes Hemp Regulations and Penalties Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
March 29, 2024 MD HB 649 Requires Employers Disclose Wage Information to Applicants for Employment Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 7)
March 29, 2024 MD HB 649 Requires Employers Disclose Wage Information to Applicants for Employment Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 7)
March 28, 2024 GA SB 354 Repeals Certain Cosmetology Licensing Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (40 - 11)
March 28, 2024 RI S 2121 Increases Eligible Benefits and Pay to Employees on Leave Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
March 19, 2024 MI SB 744 Amends Requirements for Teachers to Successfully Complete Probationary Employment Periods to be More Broad Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 17)
March 18, 2024 NJ S 1313 Establishes a State Certification Process for LGBTQ+ Businesses Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
March 15, 2024 CO SB 24-020 Authorizes Restaurants to Serve To-Go Alcohol Permanently Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
March 13, 2024 CO HB 24-1139 Amends Death Benefit Statutes after Remarriage Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
March 12, 2024 WI AB 1073 Amends Several Worker Compensation Laws Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
March 12, 2024 ID S 1390 Amends Definition of "In-Demand Careers" Regarding Idaho Launch Grant program Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
March 12, 2024 ID S 1390 Amends Definition of "In-Demand Careers" Regarding Idaho Launch Grant program Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
March 11, 2024 KY HB 15 Establishes Protections on Consumer Data Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
March 9, 2024 WV HB 4793 Authorizes Individuals 21 and Older to Manufacture Moonshine for Personal or Family Use Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
March 8, 2024 WY SF 41 Exempts Employees of the Division of Banking from State Personnel Classification and Compensation Provisions Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
March 8, 2024 WV HB 5257 Authorizes State Appeals Court to Set Pay Scales for Employees Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
March 8, 2024 FL HB 433 Prohibits Any County's Ability to Create Their Own Rules and Regulations to Address Extreme Heat Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
March 7, 2024 WA SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
March 7, 2024 FL HB 691 Requires Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco to Issue Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 1)
March 7, 2024 MO SB 802 Amends Provisions Relating to Business Investment Incentives Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
March 7, 2024 National S 3853 A bill to extend the period for filing claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and to provide for compensation under such Act for claims relating to Manhattan Project waste, and to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining. Bill Passed - Senate (69 - 30)
March 6, 2024 SC H 3594 Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Firearms by Eligible Adults Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 18)
March 6, 2024 KY SB 147 Establishes Various Regulations and Restrictions on Adult Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
March 6, 2024 AZ SB 1613 Expands Laws Pertaining to Theft Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14)
March 5, 2024 WA SB 6105 Establishes Adult Entertainment Bill of Rights Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
March 4, 2024 FL HB 1347 Prohibits Individuals from Operating Branches of Business Making Consumer Finance Loans Before Obtaining License Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
March 4, 2024 OK SB 1735 Increases Business and Employee Protections during Crimes of Violence Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6)
March 1, 2024 UT SB 61 Prohibits the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 4)
March 1, 2024 WA HB 1551 Prohibits Lead Cooking Pans and Utensils Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0)
Feb. 29, 2024 GA SB 180 Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, and Corporate Employees Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 19)
Feb. 29, 2024 AZ SB 1406 Expands Amount of International Medical Licensees Valid in Arizona Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 10)
Feb. 28, 2024 IA SF 108 Requires Employer Use of the E-Verify System for Employee Hiring Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 17)
Feb. 27, 2024 WA HB 1889 Repeals Citizenship Requirements to Work for Undocumented Immigrants Seeking Professional Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
Feb. 27, 2024 WY SF 107 Requires Manufacturers of Electronic Cigarettes and Vapor Material to File Certifications Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 14)
Feb. 22, 2024 FL SB 1746 Establishes Employee Organization Assessments Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
Feb. 22, 2024 FL SB 1746 Establishes Employee Organization Assessments Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
Feb. 21, 2024 WV SB 727 Amends the Process for County Boards of Education to Hire Aides, Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teachers, and Secretaries Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
Feb. 20, 2024 OR SB 1596 Authorizes the Individual Right to Repair Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
Feb. 20, 2024 IA SF 2095 Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, Corporate, and Foundation Employees Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 16)
Feb. 20, 2024 IA SF 2095 Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, Corporate, and Foundation Employees Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 16)
Feb. 20, 2024 IA SF 2096 Repeals Gender Balance Requirements on Iowa's Boards and Commissions Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 16)
Feb. 19, 2024 WV HB 4782 Requires Municipalities Regulate Zoning Ordinances Equally for All Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
Feb. 19, 2024 OR SB 1580 Prohibits Employer Falsifying of Payroll Report Records Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
Feb. 19, 2024 OR SB 1568 Requires Pay for Electricians be Equal to the Pay in Union Contracts Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
Feb. 19, 2024 AZ SB 1021 Amends and Repeals Parts of the Arizona Statutes Concerning Health Professionals Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 4)
Feb. 16, 2024 ID S 1261 Establishes Policies for Employees Participating in Telework and Defines Scheduling and Other Specific Details Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16)
Feb. 15, 2024 KY SB 16 Increases Various Corporate Trespass Laws and Penalties and Limits Whistleblowing Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
Feb. 14, 2024 OR SB 1515 Amends and Implements Changes to Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 2)
Feb. 10, 2024 NM SB 241 Requires Background Checks for Employees of the State Aging and Long-Term Services Department Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
Feb. 9, 2024 NM SB 3 Authorizes Paid Family Medical Leave Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
Feb. 8, 2024 GA SB 362 Prohibits Companies from Receiving State Tax Incentives Unless Their Decision to Unionize was via Secret Ballot Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 23)
Feb. 7, 2024 WA SB 5778 Prohibits Employers from Requiring Workers to Attend Captive Audience Meetings Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20)
Feb. 6, 2024 WA SB 5935 Limits Non-Competition Contracts for Workers in the State Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
Feb. 1, 2024 SC H 3594 Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Firearms by Eligible Adults Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15)
Jan. 31, 2024 VA SB 635 Amends To-Go Alcohol Sale Laws to be Permanently Legal Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
Jan. 10, 2024 National S J Res 32 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)". Veto Override Failed - Senate (54 - 45)
Jan. 8, 2024 NJ S 332 Establishes Consumer Data Privacy into State Law Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
Jan. 8, 2024 NJ S 4265 Establishes New Licenses and Restrictions Over Breweries Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/11 LB 1017 Establishes Compensation for Injuries resulting in disability under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 8)
4/11 SB 2508 Establishes Requirement for the State IRS to Report Ticket Sales Publicly Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0)
4/11 SB 2933 Establishes Revisions for the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act Bill Passed - Senate (58 - 0)
4/11 SB 3310 Extends the Timeline for Employees to File Human Rights Charges Against Employers Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 18)
4/10 H J Res 98 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (50 - 48)
4/10 SB 2960 Prohibits Hotels from Using Single Use Plastics Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 16)
4/09 SB 3098 Prohibits Online Individual Sales of Vape Products Bill Passed - Senate (55 - 0)
4/05 SB 745 Requires Contracts for Information Technology Commodities Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
4/04 HB 2711 Amends Various Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Provisions Conference Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 8)
4/04 SB 894 Establishes an Office of Entrepreneurship with an Emphasis on Strengthening Locally-Owned Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
4/02 HF 2605 Establishes Hemp Regulations and Penalties Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
3/29 HB 649 Requires Employers Disclose Wage Information to Applicants for Employment Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 7)
3/29 HB 649 Requires Employers Disclose Wage Information to Applicants for Employment Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 7)
3/28 SB 354 Repeals Certain Cosmetology Licensing Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (40 - 11)
3/28 S 2121 Increases Eligible Benefits and Pay to Employees on Leave Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
3/19 SB 744 Amends Requirements for Teachers to Successfully Complete Probationary Employment Periods to be More Broad Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 17)
3/18 S 1313 Establishes a State Certification Process for LGBTQ+ Businesses Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
3/15 SB 24-020 Authorizes Restaurants to Serve To-Go Alcohol Permanently Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
3/13 HB 24-1139 Amends Death Benefit Statutes after Remarriage Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
3/12 AB 1073 Amends Several Worker Compensation Laws Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
3/12 S 1390 Amends Definition of "In-Demand Careers" Regarding Idaho Launch Grant program Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
3/12 S 1390 Amends Definition of "In-Demand Careers" Regarding Idaho Launch Grant program Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
3/11 HB 15 Establishes Protections on Consumer Data Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
3/09 HB 4793 Authorizes Individuals 21 and Older to Manufacture Moonshine for Personal or Family Use Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
3/08 SF 41 Exempts Employees of the Division of Banking from State Personnel Classification and Compensation Provisions Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
3/08 HB 5257 Authorizes State Appeals Court to Set Pay Scales for Employees Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
3/08 HB 433 Prohibits Any County's Ability to Create Their Own Rules and Regulations to Address Extreme Heat Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
3/07 SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
3/07 HB 691 Requires Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco to Issue Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 1)
3/07 SB 802 Amends Provisions Relating to Business Investment Incentives Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
3/07 S 3853 A bill to extend the period for filing claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and to provide for compensation under such Act for claims relating to Manhattan Project waste, and to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining. Bill Passed - Senate (69 - 30)
3/06 H 3594 Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Firearms by Eligible Adults Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 18)
3/06 SB 147 Establishes Various Regulations and Restrictions on Adult Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
3/06 SB 1613 Expands Laws Pertaining to Theft Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14)
3/05 SB 6105 Establishes Adult Entertainment Bill of Rights Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
3/04 HB 1347 Prohibits Individuals from Operating Branches of Business Making Consumer Finance Loans Before Obtaining License Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18)
3/04 SB 1735 Increases Business and Employee Protections during Crimes of Violence Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6)
3/01 SB 61 Prohibits the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 4)
3/01 HB 1551 Prohibits Lead Cooking Pans and Utensils Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0)
2/29 SB 180 Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, and Corporate Employees Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 19)
2/29 SB 1406 Expands Amount of International Medical Licensees Valid in Arizona Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 10)
2/28 SF 108 Requires Employer Use of the E-Verify System for Employee Hiring Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 17)
2/27 HB 1889 Repeals Citizenship Requirements to Work for Undocumented Immigrants Seeking Professional Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
2/27 SF 107 Requires Manufacturers of Electronic Cigarettes and Vapor Material to File Certifications Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 14)
2/22 SB 1746 Establishes Employee Organization Assessments Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
2/22 SB 1746 Establishes Employee Organization Assessments Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
2/21 SB 727 Amends the Process for County Boards of Education to Hire Aides, Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teachers, and Secretaries Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
2/20 SB 1596 Authorizes the Individual Right to Repair Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
2/20 SF 2095 Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, Corporate, and Foundation Employees Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 16)
2/20 SF 2095 Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, Corporate, and Foundation Employees Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 16)
2/20 SF 2096 Repeals Gender Balance Requirements on Iowa's Boards and Commissions Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 16)
2/19 HB 4782 Requires Municipalities Regulate Zoning Ordinances Equally for All Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
2/19 SB 1580 Prohibits Employer Falsifying of Payroll Report Records Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
2/19 SB 1568 Requires Pay for Electricians be Equal to the Pay in Union Contracts Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
2/19 SB 1021 Amends and Repeals Parts of the Arizona Statutes Concerning Health Professionals Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 4)
2/16 S 1261 Establishes Policies for Employees Participating in Telework and Defines Scheduling and Other Specific Details Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16)
2/15 SB 16 Increases Various Corporate Trespass Laws and Penalties and Limits Whistleblowing Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
2/14 SB 1515 Amends and Implements Changes to Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 2)
2/10 SB 241 Requires Background Checks for Employees of the State Aging and Long-Term Services Department Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
2/09 SB 3 Authorizes Paid Family Medical Leave Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
2/08 SB 362 Prohibits Companies from Receiving State Tax Incentives Unless Their Decision to Unionize was via Secret Ballot Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 23)
2/07 SB 5778 Prohibits Employers from Requiring Workers to Attend Captive Audience Meetings Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20)
2/06 SB 5935 Limits Non-Competition Contracts for Workers in the State Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
2/01 H 3594 Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Firearms by Eligible Adults Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15)
1/31 SB 635 Amends To-Go Alcohol Sale Laws to be Permanently Legal Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
1/10 S J Res 32 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)". Veto Override Failed - Senate (54 - 45)
1/08 S 332 Establishes Consumer Data Privacy into State Law Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
1/08 S 4265 Establishes New Licenses and Restrictions Over Breweries Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
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