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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 24, 2024 AR SB 78 Establishes Noise Reduction Requirements that Crypto Mines must Comply With Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
April 23, 2024 National HR 815 Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (79 - 18)
April 19, 2024 National HR 7888 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act Bill Passed - Senate (60 - 34)
April 19, 2024 IA SF 2411 Repeals Work-Based Learning Programs Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 13)
April 18, 2024 National HR 7888 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act Cloture Invoked - Senate (67 - 32)
April 18, 2024 CO HB 24-1136 Establishes New Social Media Safety Programs Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
April 18, 2024 NE LB 1092 Requires Online Age Verification Liability Act Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
April 15, 2024 AR SR 11 Requires Digital Asset Mining Businesses Pay Fees for Extraordinary Electrical Energy Usage Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3)
April 12, 2024 ME LD 1487 Authorizes Maine Residents Right to Repair Their Electronics Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
April 11, 2024 NE LB 1284 Establishes a Computer Science Education Program Expansion in Schools Along with Other Pilot Programs to Promote Education Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0)
April 11, 2024 AR SR 13 Requires Individuals who Engage in Crypto Mining to be Licensed Money Transmitters Resolution Passed - Senate (27 - 1)
April 11, 2024 AR SR 17 Requires Crypto Mines to be Licensed by the State Department of Energy and Environment Resolution Passed - Senate (25 - 2)
April 11, 2024 AR SR 16 Prohibits Local Governments from Regulating Crypto Mines and Prohibit Ownership by Certain Foreign Countries Resolution Passed - Senate (24 - 3)
April 11, 2024 AR SR 14 Requires the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission Monitor Crypto Mines' Water Usage and Administer Consequences Resolution Passed - Senate (28 - 0)
April 11, 2024 AR SR 12 Prohibits the Use of Computers or Software Manufactured by Foreign Entities in Crypto Mining in Arkansas Resolution Passed - Senate (26 - 1)
April 11, 2024 IL SB 2979 Amends Liability Laws for Biometric Data Violations Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 13)
April 5, 2024 KS SB 271 Prohibits State Agencies from Acquiring Drone Technology from Certain Countries of Concern Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 12)
April 5, 2024 PA SB 745 Requires Contracts for Information Technology Commodities Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
April 1, 2024 AR SR 5 Establishes Noise Limits on Arkansas Crypto Mines and Prohibit Them from being Owned by Foreign Entities Resolution Passed - Senate (28 - 1)
March 29, 2024 GA SB 351 Requires Social Media Companies get Parental Permission for Minors 16 and Under to Create Accounts Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (48 - 7)
March 27, 2024 AZ HB 2123 Amends Revised Statutes Regarding Water Measuring Devices Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
March 25, 2024 CO HB 24-1081 Amends the Regulation of Sodium Nitrite Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
March 25, 2024 AK HB 193 Requires Internet Access for All State Public School Districts Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 1)
March 14, 2024 GA HB 1192 Authorizes Tax Breaks for Data Storage Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 22)
March 11, 2024 KY HB 15 Establishes Protections on Consumer Data Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
March 7, 2024 OR HB 4154 Establishes a Fund to Help the Electronic Chip Industry Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 4)
March 7, 2024 OR HB 4098 Establishes the CHIPS Child Care Fund Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 4)
March 7, 2024 DE SB 147 Establishes a Narrow Exception for Certain Computer Crimes Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 8)
March 6, 2024 OR SB 1571 Requires Disclosure of AI in Political Campaign Advertisements Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
March 6, 2024 WY HB 58 Establishes a Forensic Genetic Genealogy Pilot Program Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11)
March 5, 2024 SD HB 1092 increases the 911 Surcharge on Phone Lines from $1.25 to $2 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 4)
March 5, 2024 VA SB 487 Requires the Joint Commission on Technology and Science Analyze Usage of Artificial Intelligence by Public Bodies (34 - 5)
March 5, 2024 WA SB 6308 Amends 988 Call Centers Integrated Data Platforms to Provide Seamless Person-Centered Service Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
March 5, 2024 AZ SB 1285 Authorizes City and County Candidates to Collect Signatures Online to Qualify for State Ballots Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 1)
March 5, 2024 OR HB 4015 Amends Regulations Governing Energy Storage Systems Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
March 4, 2024 WA SB 5838 Establishes an Artificial Intelligence Task Force Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
March 4, 2024 IN HB 1121 Extends the Expiration of Provisions Concerning a County with a Single Voting Bloc and the Allocation of Votes for a Local Income Tax Council Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 7)
March 4, 2024 OR HB 4103 Establishes the Offense of Unsafe E-Bike Riding Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 2)
March 4, 2024 FL HB 3 Requires Age-Verification Restrictions on Pornographic Websites in the State Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
March 4, 2024 IA SF 2243 Prohibits the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
Feb. 29, 2024 AZ SB 1078 Prohibits Use of Artificial Intelligence Including Deep Fakes Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 2)
Feb. 28, 2024 WA HB 1999 Establishes Criminal and Civil Legal Remedies for Victims of "Deep Fake" Porn Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
Feb. 28, 2024 IA SF 108 Requires Employer Use of the E-Verify System for Employee Hiring Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 17)
Feb. 26, 2024 UT SB 131 Requires Candidates Disclose Whether AI is Used in Political Advertisements Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
Feb. 26, 2024 OR SB 1571 Requires Disclosure of AI in Political Campaign Advertisements Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
Feb. 22, 2024 FL HB 1 Prohibits Minors 16 and Under from Having Social Media Accounts Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
Feb. 20, 2024 OR SB 1596 Authorizes the Individual Right to Repair Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
Feb. 16, 2024 ID S 1261 Establishes Policies for Employees Participating in Telework and Defines Scheduling and Other Specific Details Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16)
Feb. 15, 2024 FL HB 1377 Establishes Exemptions From Public Document Requests Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9)
Feb. 15, 2024 NM HB 270 Amends Provisions Governing the Technology Enhancement Fund Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/24 SB 78 Establishes Noise Reduction Requirements that Crypto Mines must Comply With Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
4/23 HR 815 Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (79 - 18)
4/19 HR 7888 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act Bill Passed - Senate (60 - 34)
4/19 SF 2411 Repeals Work-Based Learning Programs Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 13)
4/18 HR 7888 Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act Cloture Invoked - Senate (67 - 32)
4/18 HB 24-1136 Establishes New Social Media Safety Programs Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
4/18 LB 1092 Requires Online Age Verification Liability Act Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
4/15 SR 11 Requires Digital Asset Mining Businesses Pay Fees for Extraordinary Electrical Energy Usage Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3)
4/12 LD 1487 Authorizes Maine Residents Right to Repair Their Electronics Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
4/11 LB 1284 Establishes a Computer Science Education Program Expansion in Schools Along with Other Pilot Programs to Promote Education Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0)
4/11 SR 13 Requires Individuals who Engage in Crypto Mining to be Licensed Money Transmitters Resolution Passed - Senate (27 - 1)
4/11 SR 17 Requires Crypto Mines to be Licensed by the State Department of Energy and Environment Resolution Passed - Senate (25 - 2)
4/11 SR 16 Prohibits Local Governments from Regulating Crypto Mines and Prohibit Ownership by Certain Foreign Countries Resolution Passed - Senate (24 - 3)
4/11 SR 14 Requires the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission Monitor Crypto Mines' Water Usage and Administer Consequences Resolution Passed - Senate (28 - 0)
4/11 SR 12 Prohibits the Use of Computers or Software Manufactured by Foreign Entities in Crypto Mining in Arkansas Resolution Passed - Senate (26 - 1)
4/11 SB 2979 Amends Liability Laws for Biometric Data Violations Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 13)
4/05 SB 271 Prohibits State Agencies from Acquiring Drone Technology from Certain Countries of Concern Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 12)
4/05 SB 745 Requires Contracts for Information Technology Commodities Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
4/01 SR 5 Establishes Noise Limits on Arkansas Crypto Mines and Prohibit Them from being Owned by Foreign Entities Resolution Passed - Senate (28 - 1)
3/29 SB 351 Requires Social Media Companies get Parental Permission for Minors 16 and Under to Create Accounts Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (48 - 7)
3/27 HB 2123 Amends Revised Statutes Regarding Water Measuring Devices Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
3/25 HB 24-1081 Amends the Regulation of Sodium Nitrite Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
3/25 HB 193 Requires Internet Access for All State Public School Districts Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 1)
3/14 HB 1192 Authorizes Tax Breaks for Data Storage Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 22)
3/11 HB 15 Establishes Protections on Consumer Data Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
3/07 HB 4154 Establishes a Fund to Help the Electronic Chip Industry Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 4)
3/07 HB 4098 Establishes the CHIPS Child Care Fund Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 4)
3/07 SB 147 Establishes a Narrow Exception for Certain Computer Crimes Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 8)
3/06 SB 1571 Requires Disclosure of AI in Political Campaign Advertisements Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
3/06 HB 58 Establishes a Forensic Genetic Genealogy Pilot Program Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11)
3/05 HB 1092 increases the 911 Surcharge on Phone Lines from $1.25 to $2 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 4)
3/05 SB 487 Requires the Joint Commission on Technology and Science Analyze Usage of Artificial Intelligence by Public Bodies (34 - 5)
3/05 SB 6308 Amends 988 Call Centers Integrated Data Platforms to Provide Seamless Person-Centered Service Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
3/05 SB 1285 Authorizes City and County Candidates to Collect Signatures Online to Qualify for State Ballots Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 1)
3/05 HB 4015 Amends Regulations Governing Energy Storage Systems Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
3/04 SB 5838 Establishes an Artificial Intelligence Task Force Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
3/04 HB 1121 Extends the Expiration of Provisions Concerning a County with a Single Voting Bloc and the Allocation of Votes for a Local Income Tax Council Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 7)
3/04 HB 4103 Establishes the Offense of Unsafe E-Bike Riding Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 2)
3/04 HB 3 Requires Age-Verification Restrictions on Pornographic Websites in the State Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
3/04 SF 2243 Prohibits the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
2/29 SB 1078 Prohibits Use of Artificial Intelligence Including Deep Fakes Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 2)
2/28 HB 1999 Establishes Criminal and Civil Legal Remedies for Victims of "Deep Fake" Porn Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
2/28 SF 108 Requires Employer Use of the E-Verify System for Employee Hiring Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 17)
2/26 SB 131 Requires Candidates Disclose Whether AI is Used in Political Advertisements Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
2/26 SB 1571 Requires Disclosure of AI in Political Campaign Advertisements Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
2/22 HB 1 Prohibits Minors 16 and Under from Having Social Media Accounts Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
2/20 SB 1596 Authorizes the Individual Right to Repair Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
2/16 S 1261 Establishes Policies for Employees Participating in Telework and Defines Scheduling and Other Specific Details Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16)
2/15 HB 1377 Establishes Exemptions From Public Document Requests Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9)
2/15 HB 270 Amends Provisions Governing the Technology Enhancement Fund Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
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