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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22 | SJR 21 | Authorizes a Special Election to Fill Secretary of State | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (20 - 11) |
| 3/14 | AB 69 | Requires Armed School Resource Officers (SRO) in Schools with 25 Percent Incident Arrest Rates | Bill Passed - House (59 - 36) |
| 3/14 | AB 53 | Require Schools Report to Law Enforcement Data on Crimes and Incidents that Occur on Their Property | Bill Passed - House (61 - 35) |
| 1/19 | SJR 2 | Requires a Defendant's Potential Risk Factors be Considered when Setting Bail | Joint Resolution Passed - House (74 - 23) |
| 1/19 | SJR 4 | Authorizes Referendum on Welfare Work-Search Requirements | Joint Resolution Passed - House (62 - 35) |
| 1/17 | SJR 2 | Requires a Defendant's Potential Risk Factors be Considered when Setting Bail | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (23 - 9) |
| 1/17 | SJR 4 | Authorizes Referendum on Welfare Work-Search Requirements | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (22 - 10) |
| 1/03 | SJR 1 | Establishes the 2023 Legislative Session Schedule | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (26 - 6) |