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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 13, 2022 | FL | SB 4-A | Expands Disaster Relief Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
| April 20, 2022 | FL | SB 2-C | Amends State Congressional Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
| April 20, 2022 | FL | SB 4-C | Repeals Independent Special Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 16) |
| April 20, 2022 | FL | SB 6-C | Amends the Definition of the Term "Social Media Platform" | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
| March 14, 2022 | FL | HB 7071 | Establishing Temporary Tax Exemptions | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0) |
| March 11, 2022 | FL | SB 898 | Requires Background Checks for Residence Workers | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 0) |
| March 10, 2022 | FL | HB 7 | Limits Protected Speech in Specific Workplaces | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
| March 8, 2022 | FL | HB 1557 | Limits Classroom Discussions of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17) |
| March 7, 2022 | FL | HB 921 | Establishes New Regulations and Limitations on Campaign Financing | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16) |
| March 7, 2022 | FL | HB 1571 | Increases Protesting on Private Property to a Second Degree Misdemeanor | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3) |
| March 7, 2022 | FL | HB 741 | Establishes New Regulations for Renewable Energy Net Metering Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
| March 5, 2022 | FL | HB 45 | Rescinds Tuition Fees for Disabled Veterans | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
| March 4, 2022 | FL | SB 102 | Establishes State Congressional Districts | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate |
| March 4, 2022 | FL | HB 1435 | Specifies Police Ability to Impound Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3) |
| March 4, 2022 | FL | SB 1796 | Establishes New Laws Governing Alimony | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
| March 4, 2022 | FL | SB 524 | Establishes Office of Election Crimes and Security | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14) |
| March 3, 2022 | FL | HB 5 | Prohibits Abortions After 15 Weeks | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15) |
| March 3, 2022 | FL | HB 1421 | Establishes New Policies and Commissions on School Safety | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
| March 3, 2022 | FL | SB 1808 | Requires Local Governments to Assist with Immigration Enforcement | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
| March 3, 2022 | FL | SB 1798 | Increases the Monetary Damages an Individual May Receive as a Result of Violations Relating to Sexual Cyberharassment | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |
| March 3, 2022 | FL | SB 1728 | Amends Various State Property Insurance Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 11) |
| March 2, 2022 | FL | HB 395 | Establishes a "Victims of Communism" Day in Public Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
| March 2, 2022 | FL | HB 105 | Establishes New Regulations on Smoking and Vaping | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |
| March 2, 2022 | FL | SB 1712 | Establishes the Veteran Suicide Prevention Training Pilot Program | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
| Feb. 23, 2022 | FL | SB 438 | Expands Military Statutes and Definitions to Include Space Force | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |