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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
March 10, 2021 WV SB 277 Establishes Liability Protections for the COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (76 - 24)
March 10, 2021 OH SB 22 Authorizes the General Assembly to Repeal the Governor's Emergency Declarations Bill Passed - House (57 - 38)
March 10, 2021 MI HB 4220 Authorizes First-Time DUI Offenders to Apply for Expungement from a Judge Bill Passed - House (93 - 17)
March 10, 2021 MI HB 4219 Authorizes Drivers with a Conviction for DUI to Remove it from the Record Books Bill Passed - House (93 - 17)
March 10, 2021 IA SF 534 Increases Penalties for Assaulting Law Enforcement and Unlawful Assembly Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 17)
March 10, 2021 AR HB 1570 Prohibits Gender Transition-Related Medical Care for Minors Bill Passed - House (70 - 22)
March 10, 2021 IA SF 479 Prohibits State Funding to Cities and Towns that Reduce Law Enforcement Budgets Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 7)
March 9, 2021 OK HB 1674 Establishes Protections for Drivers that Hit Protesters Bill Passed - House (79 - 18)
March 9, 2021 AR HB 1198 Authorizes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to Operate Without the Supervision of a Doctor Bill Passed - House (55 - 31)
March 9, 2021 OK HB 1643 Authorizes Law Enforcement and Other Officials to Make Certain Personal Information Confidential Bill Passed - House (82 - 17)
March 9, 2021 SC S 571 Expands Availability of Naloxone (Narcan) Prescriptions to Patients Under Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
March 8, 2021 MS SB 2107 Prohibits Cities and Counties from Creating Rental Agreements that Restrict Firearm Access Bill Passed - House (82 - 34)
March 8, 2021 OK HB 1681 Establishes an Annual State Park Pass Bill Passed - House (77 - 20)
March 7, 2021 WA HB 1236 Prohibits Rental Terminations or Evictions by Landlords Except on Certain Enumerated Grounds Bill Passed - House (54 - 44)
March 5, 2021 NY S 5357 Limits the Governor's Pandemic Emergency Powers Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20)
March 5, 2021 GA SB 200 Authorizes Businesses and Religious Operations to Continue During the Pandemic Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 19)
March 5, 2021 FL HB 07 Establishes a Legal Defense Fund for Businesses Bill Passed - House (83 - 31)
March 4, 2021 NC HB 196 Appropriates $17 Billion for COVID-19 Relief Concurrence Vote Passed - House (117 - 0)
March 4, 2021 KS HB 2126 Exempts Various Industries from Legal Liability Related to COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (85 - 37)
March 4, 2021 WA SB 5203 Authorizes the State Health Care Authority to Purchase Generic Prescription Drugs Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
March 4, 2021 KS HB 2416 Requires Government Compensation for Business Revenue Lost Due to Covid Restrictions Bill Passed - House (81 - 40)
March 3, 2021 National HR 1280 George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 Bill Passed - House (220 - 212)
March 3, 2021 AZ HB 2770 Authorizes Businesses to Ignore Mask Mandates Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
March 3, 2021 AZ SB 1007 Repeals Parent-Child Relationships if There is a Legitimate Interest Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 0)
March 3, 2021 AZ HB 2550 Prohibits False Complaints Against a Peace Officer Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
March 3, 2021 MD SB 626 Establishes a Statewide Use of Force Policy Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 12)
March 3, 2021 AZ HB 2840 Authorizes Individuals to Bring Loaded Weapons on School Campuses Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
March 3, 2021 MD SB 178 Authorizes Certain Officer Misconduct Records to be Available to the Public Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
March 3, 2021 WA HB 1073 Expands the Coverage of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Bill Passed - House (56 - 40)
March 3, 2021 AZ HB 2309 Establishes Penalties for Violent and Disorderly Assembly Bill Passed - House (31 - 27)
March 2, 2021 National PN 78-15 Nomination of Gina Raimondo as Secretary of Commerce Nomination Confirmed - Senate (84 - 15)
March 2, 2021 MT SB 283 Specifies Response to Guns in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
March 2, 2021 AL HB 103 Prohibits the Government Selecting Which Entities Can Remain Open During COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (75 - 22)
March 2, 2021 WA HB 1214 Establishes the Category of Safety and Security Staff for K-12 Schools Bill Passed - House (67 - 30)
March 2, 2021 AL SB 10 Prohibits Gender Change Therapy for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 4)
March 1, 2021 NC SB 37 Requires in Person Learning for K-12 Schools Veto Override Failed - Senate (29 - 20)
March 1, 2021 National PN 78-5 Nomination of Miguel Cardona as Secretary of Education Nomination Confirmed - Senate (64 - 33)
March 1, 2021 CT HB 6516 Authorizes Tax Fairness for Remote Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
March 1, 2021 NJ S 3456 Rescinds Mandatory Minimum Terms of Imprisonment Bill Passed - House (46 - 20)
March 1, 2021 NC SB 116 Establishes the North Carolina Back to Work Act Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
March 1, 2021 NC SB 43 Establishes Churches With Schools Have the Right to Bear Arms Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
March 1, 2021 MT SB 220 Increases Penalties for Assaulting a Peace or Judicial Officer Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 15)
March 1, 2021 WA SB 5164 Authorizes Resentencing of Certain Individuals Charged With Robbery Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
March 1, 2021 WA HB 1411 Prohibits the Automatic Disqualification of Individuals with Criminal Records from Providing Care to Vulnerable Adults or Children Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
March 1, 2021 MT SB 354 Increases Restrictions to Prescriptive Easements Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 15)
March 1, 2021 MT HB 121 Repeals the Ability for Health Boards to Implement Rules Surrounding Covid-19 Bill Passed - House (68 - 31)
Feb. 27, 2021 VA SB 1385 Rescinds the Sunset on a Pilot Program Allowing a Locality to Request an Electric Utility to Place Underground Electric Distribution Lines Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 7)
Feb. 27, 2021 VA HB 2004 Requires Releasing Records From Closed Criminal Investigations Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 15)
Feb. 27, 2021 VA HJ 555 Extends Voting Rights to Citizens on Parole Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 18)
Feb. 27, 2021 VA HB 1909 Establishes Gun-Free Zones on School Board Property Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 17)
Feb. 27, 2021 VA HJ 555 Extends Voting Rights to Citizens on Parole Conference Report Adopted - House (56 - 40)
Feb. 27, 2021 VA SB 1385 Rescinds the Sunset on a Pilot Program Allowing a Locality to Request an Electric Utility to Place Underground Electric Distribution Lines Conference Report Adopted - House (55 - 42)
Feb. 27, 2021 WA HB 1054 Prohibits Chokeholds, No-Knock Warrants, and Other Police Tactics Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Feb. 27, 2021 MT HB 334 Expands Which Healthcare Providers Can Grant COVID-19 Vaccine Exemptions Bill Passed - House (65 - 34)
Feb. 26, 2021 MD SB 218 Extends the Earned Income Tax Credit to Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (91 - 44)
Feb. 26, 2021 WA HB 1225 Establishes School Based Health Centers Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
Feb. 26, 2021 WA HB 1225 Establishes School Based Health Centers Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
Feb. 25, 2021 ID H 68 Establishes Public Safety Guidelines for Institutions of Higher Education Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7)
Feb. 25, 2021 ID H 67 Prohibits Public Health Districts from Closing Schools or Programs Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
Feb. 25, 2021 ID H 67 Prohibits Public Health Districts from Closing Schools or Programs Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
Feb. 25, 2021 ID H 68 Establishes Public Safety Guidelines for Institutions of Higher Education Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7)
Feb. 25, 2021 CA AB 156 Authorizes Joint Power Entities to Issue Mortgage Revenue Bill Passed - House (56 - 18)
Feb. 25, 2021 CT HB 6516 Authorizes Tax Fairness for Remote Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (125 - 24)
Feb. 25, 2021 WA HB 1363 Requires Schools Address Secondary Trauma of K-12 Employees Bill Passed - House (58 - 40)
Feb. 25, 2021 CA AB 133 Expands Medi-Cal Eligibility to Low-Income Adults Regardless of Immigration Status Bill Passed - House (56 - 18)
Feb. 25, 2021 CA AB 133 Expands Medi-Cal Eligibility to Low-Income Adults Regardless of Immigration Status Bill Passed - House (56 - 18)
Feb. 25, 2021 MI SB 114 Appropriates $2 Billion in COVID-19 Related Funds Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
Feb. 25, 2021 SC S 147 Establishes COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 3)
Feb. 25, 2021 WA SB 5051 Expands the Role of the State's Law Enforcement Oversight Agency Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 19)
Feb. 25, 2021 WA HB 1272 Requires the Disclosure of Information Regarding Hospital Funding Bill Passed - House (58 - 40)
Feb. 25, 2021 MN SF 1 Requires Businesses Design and Implement a Safety Preparedness Plan Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 29)
Feb. 24, 2021 AK SB 70 Extends Access to Naloxone Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 0)
Feb. 24, 2021 OH SB 3 Authorizes Ohio to Join the Nurse Licensure Compact Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8)
Feb. 24, 2021 NM HJR 9 Authorizes Public Assistance in the Development of Infrastructure to be Distributed by the Legislature by a Majority Vote Joint Resolution Passed - House (44 - 24)
Feb. 24, 2021 WA HB 1078 Extends Voting Rights to Citizens on Parole Bill Passed - House (57 - 41)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/10 SB 277 Establishes Liability Protections for the COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (76 - 24)
3/10 SB 22 Authorizes the General Assembly to Repeal the Governor's Emergency Declarations Bill Passed - House (57 - 38)
3/10 HB 4220 Authorizes First-Time DUI Offenders to Apply for Expungement from a Judge Bill Passed - House (93 - 17)
3/10 HB 4219 Authorizes Drivers with a Conviction for DUI to Remove it from the Record Books Bill Passed - House (93 - 17)
3/10 SF 534 Increases Penalties for Assaulting Law Enforcement and Unlawful Assembly Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 17)
3/10 HB 1570 Prohibits Gender Transition-Related Medical Care for Minors Bill Passed - House (70 - 22)
3/10 SF 479 Prohibits State Funding to Cities and Towns that Reduce Law Enforcement Budgets Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 7)
3/09 HB 1674 Establishes Protections for Drivers that Hit Protesters Bill Passed - House (79 - 18)
3/09 HB 1198 Authorizes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to Operate Without the Supervision of a Doctor Bill Passed - House (55 - 31)
3/09 HB 1643 Authorizes Law Enforcement and Other Officials to Make Certain Personal Information Confidential Bill Passed - House (82 - 17)
3/09 S 571 Expands Availability of Naloxone (Narcan) Prescriptions to Patients Under Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
3/08 SB 2107 Prohibits Cities and Counties from Creating Rental Agreements that Restrict Firearm Access Bill Passed - House (82 - 34)
3/08 HB 1681 Establishes an Annual State Park Pass Bill Passed - House (77 - 20)
3/07 HB 1236 Prohibits Rental Terminations or Evictions by Landlords Except on Certain Enumerated Grounds Bill Passed - House (54 - 44)
3/05 S 5357 Limits the Governor's Pandemic Emergency Powers Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20)
3/05 SB 200 Authorizes Businesses and Religious Operations to Continue During the Pandemic Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 19)
3/05 HB 07 Establishes a Legal Defense Fund for Businesses Bill Passed - House (83 - 31)
3/04 HB 196 Appropriates $17 Billion for COVID-19 Relief Concurrence Vote Passed - House (117 - 0)
3/04 HB 2126 Exempts Various Industries from Legal Liability Related to COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (85 - 37)
3/04 SB 5203 Authorizes the State Health Care Authority to Purchase Generic Prescription Drugs Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
3/04 HB 2416 Requires Government Compensation for Business Revenue Lost Due to Covid Restrictions Bill Passed - House (81 - 40)
3/03 HR 1280 George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 Bill Passed - House (220 - 212)
3/03 HB 2770 Authorizes Businesses to Ignore Mask Mandates Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
3/03 SB 1007 Repeals Parent-Child Relationships if There is a Legitimate Interest Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 0)
3/03 HB 2550 Prohibits False Complaints Against a Peace Officer Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
3/03 SB 626 Establishes a Statewide Use of Force Policy Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 12)
3/03 HB 2840 Authorizes Individuals to Bring Loaded Weapons on School Campuses Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
3/03 SB 178 Authorizes Certain Officer Misconduct Records to be Available to the Public Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
3/03 HB 1073 Expands the Coverage of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Bill Passed - House (56 - 40)
3/03 HB 2309 Establishes Penalties for Violent and Disorderly Assembly Bill Passed - House (31 - 27)
3/02 PN 78-15 Nomination of Gina Raimondo as Secretary of Commerce Nomination Confirmed - Senate (84 - 15)
3/02 SB 283 Specifies Response to Guns in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
3/02 HB 103 Prohibits the Government Selecting Which Entities Can Remain Open During COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (75 - 22)
3/02 HB 1214 Establishes the Category of Safety and Security Staff for K-12 Schools Bill Passed - House (67 - 30)
3/02 SB 10 Prohibits Gender Change Therapy for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 4)
3/01 SB 37 Requires in Person Learning for K-12 Schools Veto Override Failed - Senate (29 - 20)
3/01 PN 78-5 Nomination of Miguel Cardona as Secretary of Education Nomination Confirmed - Senate (64 - 33)
3/01 HB 6516 Authorizes Tax Fairness for Remote Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
3/01 S 3456 Rescinds Mandatory Minimum Terms of Imprisonment Bill Passed - House (46 - 20)
3/01 SB 116 Establishes the North Carolina Back to Work Act Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
3/01 SB 43 Establishes Churches With Schools Have the Right to Bear Arms Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
3/01 SB 220 Increases Penalties for Assaulting a Peace or Judicial Officer Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 15)
3/01 SB 5164 Authorizes Resentencing of Certain Individuals Charged With Robbery Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
3/01 HB 1411 Prohibits the Automatic Disqualification of Individuals with Criminal Records from Providing Care to Vulnerable Adults or Children Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
3/01 SB 354 Increases Restrictions to Prescriptive Easements Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 15)
3/01 HB 121 Repeals the Ability for Health Boards to Implement Rules Surrounding Covid-19 Bill Passed - House (68 - 31)
2/27 SB 1385 Rescinds the Sunset on a Pilot Program Allowing a Locality to Request an Electric Utility to Place Underground Electric Distribution Lines Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 7)
2/27 HB 2004 Requires Releasing Records From Closed Criminal Investigations Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 15)
2/27 HJ 555 Extends Voting Rights to Citizens on Parole Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 18)
2/27 HB 1909 Establishes Gun-Free Zones on School Board Property Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 17)
2/27 HJ 555 Extends Voting Rights to Citizens on Parole Conference Report Adopted - House (56 - 40)
2/27 SB 1385 Rescinds the Sunset on a Pilot Program Allowing a Locality to Request an Electric Utility to Place Underground Electric Distribution Lines Conference Report Adopted - House (55 - 42)
2/27 HB 1054 Prohibits Chokeholds, No-Knock Warrants, and Other Police Tactics Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
2/27 HB 334 Expands Which Healthcare Providers Can Grant COVID-19 Vaccine Exemptions Bill Passed - House (65 - 34)
2/26 SB 218 Extends the Earned Income Tax Credit to Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (91 - 44)
2/26 HB 1225 Establishes School Based Health Centers Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
2/26 HB 1225 Establishes School Based Health Centers Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
2/25 H 68 Establishes Public Safety Guidelines for Institutions of Higher Education Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7)
2/25 H 67 Prohibits Public Health Districts from Closing Schools or Programs Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
2/25 H 67 Prohibits Public Health Districts from Closing Schools or Programs Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
2/25 H 68 Establishes Public Safety Guidelines for Institutions of Higher Education Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7)
2/25 AB 156 Authorizes Joint Power Entities to Issue Mortgage Revenue Bill Passed - House (56 - 18)
2/25 HB 6516 Authorizes Tax Fairness for Remote Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (125 - 24)
2/25 HB 1363 Requires Schools Address Secondary Trauma of K-12 Employees Bill Passed - House (58 - 40)
2/25 AB 133 Expands Medi-Cal Eligibility to Low-Income Adults Regardless of Immigration Status Bill Passed - House (56 - 18)
2/25 AB 133 Expands Medi-Cal Eligibility to Low-Income Adults Regardless of Immigration Status Bill Passed - House (56 - 18)
2/25 SB 114 Appropriates $2 Billion in COVID-19 Related Funds Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
2/25 S 147 Establishes COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 3)
2/25 SB 5051 Expands the Role of the State's Law Enforcement Oversight Agency Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 19)
2/25 HB 1272 Requires the Disclosure of Information Regarding Hospital Funding Bill Passed - House (58 - 40)
2/25 SF 1 Requires Businesses Design and Implement a Safety Preparedness Plan Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 29)
2/24 SB 70 Extends Access to Naloxone Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 0)
2/24 SB 3 Authorizes Ohio to Join the Nurse Licensure Compact Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8)
2/24 HJR 9 Authorizes Public Assistance in the Development of Infrastructure to be Distributed by the Legislature by a Majority Vote Joint Resolution Passed - House (44 - 24)
2/24 HB 1078 Extends Voting Rights to Citizens on Parole Bill Passed - House (57 - 41)
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