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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2018 | OK | SB 1098 | Establishes the Criminal Justice Reclassification Coordination Council | Conference Report Adopted - House (51 - 31) |
| May 3, 2018 | OK | SB 1140 | Authorizes Child-Placement Agencies to Deny Services Based on Religion | Bill Passed - House (57 - 24) |
| May 2, 2018 | OK | HB 2932 | Prohibits Individual from Receiving Medicaid Unless Working More than 20 hours a week | Conference Report Adopted - House (53 - 23) |
| April 27, 2018 | OK | SB 1600 | Amends General Appropriations | Bill Passed - House (63 - 31) |
| April 25, 2018 | OK | SB 888 | Repeals Wind Industry Tax Credits | Bill Passed - House (51 - 46) |
| April 24, 2018 | OK | SB 786 | Amends Burglary Laws | Conference Report Adopted - House (56 - 33) |
| April 24, 2018 | OK | SB 793 | Amends Drug Possession Sentences | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 20) |
| March 26, 2018 | OK | HB 1010 | Increases Taxes to Provide More Funding for Education | Bill Passed - House (79 - 19) |
| March 14, 2018 | OK | HB 1270 | Establishes The HOPE Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 32) |
| March 12, 2018 | OK | HB 2775 | Amends Oil and Gas Sales Taxes | Bill Passed - House (62 - 25) |
| March 6, 2018 | OK | HB 2632 | Authorizes "Stand Your Ground" in Defense of Church Members | Bill Passed - House (62 - 21) |
| Nov. 8, 2017 | OK | HB 1054 | Increases Tax Rate on Tobacco, Alcohol, and Fuel Products | Bill Failed - House (71 - 27) |
| Nov. 1, 2017 | OK | HB 1085 | Increases Tax Rates on Oil and Gas Wells | Bill Passed - House (64 - 31) |
| May 26, 2017 | OK | SB 845 | Establishes a Fee for Cigarette Purchases | Bill Passed - House (51 - 43) |
| May 2, 2017 | OK | HB 2348 | Revises Income Tax Provisions | Bill Passed - House (51 - 44) |
| March 21, 2017 | OK | HB 1549 | Prohibits Abortions Based on Genetic Abnormalities | Bill Passed - House (67 - 16) |
| Feb. 16, 2017 | OK | HB 1845 | Requires REAL ID Compliance | Bill Passed - House (78 - 18) |
| March 10, 2016 | OK | HB 2504 | Expands Punishments for Theft of Domestic Animals | Bill Passed - House (71 - 21) |
| March 10, 2016 | OK | HB 3098 | Amends License and Training Requirements for Gun Possession | Bill Passed - House (73 - 15) |
| March 9, 2016 | OK | HB 2962 | Requires Health Insurance Plans Cover Autism Treatment | Bill Passed - House (76 - 20) |
| March 3, 2016 | OK | HB 3162 | Amends Nomination Procedure for Appellate Judges | Bill Passed - House (58 - 34) |
| March 1, 2016 | OK | HB 2797 | Requires Public High Schools to Teach Students about Fetal Development During Pregnancy | Bill Passed - House (64 - 12) |
| Feb. 22, 2016 | OK | HB 2275 | Requires Collection of DNA upon Arrest for a Felony Charge | Bill Failed - House (38 - 56) |
| April 28, 2015 | OK | HB 1518 | Establishes the Justice Safety Valve Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 31) |
| April 15, 2015 | OK | SB 383 | Amends State Liquor Laws | Bill Passed - House (68 - 21) |