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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/05 | HB 1435 | Amends the Financial Aid Program to Include Students with a Financial Aid Gap | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (154 - 4) |
| 4/04 | HB 1084 | Limits Discussion of "Divisive Concepts" Relating to Race | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (98 - 71) |
| 3/29 | SB 345 | Prohibits State and Local Governments from Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination | (99 - 67) |
| 3/28 | SB 588 | Requires All Meetings of Local Boards of Education to be Open to the Public | Bill Passed - House (129 - 41) |
| 3/15 | HB 1330 | Establishes Tax Credits for Theater and Film Production Companies | Bill Passed - House (146 - 26) |
| 3/04 | HB 1178 | Establishes Parents' Bill of Rights | (98 - 68) |
| 3/04 | HB 1 | Establishes Public Forums at Public Institutions | Bill Passed - House (93 - 62) |
| 2/17 | SB 458 | Amends Description of Richmond County School Board Districts | Bill Passed - House (97 - 63) |
| 2/17 | SB 369 | Requires Board of Education Member Elections Be Nonpartisan | Bill Passed - House (95 - 61) |