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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/01 | HB 414 | Prohibits Those With Criminal Convictions In Another State From Being Hired As Non-licensed Health Professionals | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 8) |
| 6/01 | HB 414 | Prohibits Those With Criminal Convictions In Another State From Being Hired As Non-licensed Health Professionals | Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 20) |
| 5/29 | HB 1249 | Requires Public Schools to Adopt Policies to Provide School-Based Health Center Services | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (90 - 6) |
| 5/26 | HB 1249 | Requires Public Schools to Adopt Policies to Provide School-Based Health Center Services | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3) |
| 5/20 | HB 782 | Expands Regulations and Increases Fees for Nicotine Sales | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 0) |
| 5/18 | HB 568 | Increases Penalties for Smoking in School Zones | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10) |
| 4/22 | HB 568 | Increases Penalties for Smoking in School Zones | Bill Passed - House (59 - 34) |