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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17 | SB 781 | Establishes 18 Percent Tax on E-Cigarette Liquid Nicotine | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 5) |
| 6/10 | SB 942 | Extends To-Go and Delivery Options to Cocktails | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 1) |
| 6/04 | SB 945 | Requires Implicit Bias and De-Escalation Training for Law Enforcement | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
| 4/30 | SB 858 | Establishes Deadlines for Governor's Stay At Home Orders | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 15) |
| 4/24 | SB 857 | Limits Governor's Power for Declaring a State of Emergency | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 15) |
| 2/26 | SB 686 | Prohibits Disciplinary Action Against State Employees for Communicating with Legislative Branch | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |
| 1/30 | SB 385 | Repeals Ticket-Scalping Ban | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10) |
| 1/28 | SB 517 | Requires a Feasibility Study and Strategic Implementation Plan on Tolling Highways | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7) |
| 1/08 | SB 340 | Establishes Remote Pharmacy Locations | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 5) |