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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 30, 2022 | IL | HB 5189 | Amends Tax Credit for Electric Vehicle Manufacturers | Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 5) |
| April 6, 2022 | IL | HB 5201 | Establishes Agriculture Equity Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 2) |
| March 3, 2022 | IL | HB 3125 | Requires Increased Electric Vehicle Compatibility for Housing Developments | Bill Passed - House (68 - 35) |
| March 1, 2022 | IL | HB 5201 | Establishes Agriculture Equity Commission | Bill Passed - House (89 - 17) |
| Sept. 13, 2021 | IL | SB 2408 | Increases the Growth of Wind, Solar and Other Forms of Renewable Energy | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 17) |
| Sept. 9, 2021 | IL | SB 2408 | Increases the Growth of Wind, Solar and Other Forms of Renewable Energy | Bill Passed - House (83 - 33) |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | IL | SB 18 | Requires All Energy Production to be from Renewable Energy Sources by 2050 | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 16) |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | IL | SB 18 | Requires All Energy Production to be from Renewable Energy Sources by 2050 | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 16) |
| May 6, 2021 | IL | SB 1747 | Establishes Tax Advantaged Zones for Green Energy Businesses | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 11) |
| April 14, 2021 | IL | HB 1711 | Prohibits Puppy Mills | Bill Passed - House (76 - 24) |
| Oct. 30, 2019 | IL | HB 3888 | Prohibits the Use of Ethylene Oxide by 2023 | Bill Passed - House (60 - 47) |
| May 27, 2019 | IL | SB 9 | Establishes Coal-Ash Regulations | Bill Passed - House (77 - 35) |
| May 21, 2019 | IL | SB 241 | Prohibits Use of Animal Testing on Manufacturer Products Sold in the State | Bill Passed - House (85 - 25) |
| May 9, 2019 | IL | SB 9 | Establishes Coal-Ash Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 9) |
| April 11, 2019 | IL | HB 840 | Requires Biannual Reports from Nuclear Power Plants | Bill Passed - House (73 - 40) |
| April 3, 2019 | IL | HB 2988 | Prohibits Townships from Regulating Wind Farms Outside of City Zoning Areas | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 7) |
| April 3, 2019 | IL | HB 2988 | Prohibits Townships from Regulating Wind Farms Outside of City Zoning Areas | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 7) |
| March 27, 2019 | IL | HB 2988 | Prohibits Townships from Regulating Wind Farms Outside of City Zoning Areas | Bill Passed - House (95 - 12) |
| March 27, 2019 | IL | HB 2988 | Prohibits Townships from Regulating Wind Farms Outside of City Zoning Areas | Bill Passed - House (95 - 12) |
| April 23, 2015 | IL | HB 373 | Authorizes Construction of Presidential Libraries and Museums on Park Land | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 13) |
| May 27, 2013 | IL | SB 1639 | Requires Reimbursement for the Sale of Unhealthy Pets | Bill Passed - House (67 - 49) |
| May 22, 2013 | IL | SB 9 | Increases Utility Rates | Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 41) |
| May 21, 2013 | IL | SB 9 | Increases Utility Rates | Veto Override Passed - Senate (44 - 11) |
| May 1, 2013 | IL | SB 1639 | Requires Reimbursement for the Sale of Unhealthy Pets | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18) |
| March 21, 2013 | IL | SB 9 | Increases Utility Rates | Bill Passed - House (86 - 28) |