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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | HB 5301 | Repeals Name Change Barriers on Driver Licenses | Bill Passed - House (56 - 0) |
| 11/07 | SB 788 | Authorizes Special Registration License Plates for Women Veterans | Bill Passed - House (59 - 49) |
| 9/26 | SB 716 | Authorizes Historic Vehicle Owners Personalized License Plates | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |
| 9/25 | HB 5779 | Requires Autonomy be Returned to Certain Local Governments on Bridge Infrastructure | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18) |
| 6/20 | HB 5779 | Requires Autonomy be Returned to Certain Local Governments on Bridge Infrastructure | Bill Passed - House (56 - 25) |
| 5/01 | HB 5182 | Specifies Theft Crime and Punishment | Bill Passed - House (88 - 17) |
| 5/01 | HB 5183 | Amends Sentencing Guidelines in the Code of Criminal Procedure Relating to Car Theft | Bill Passed - House (89 - 16) |
| 4/16 | HB 5103 | Authorizes Certain Individuals to Receive a Driver's License if They have Received Moving Violations Before Being Issued Their Initial Driver's License | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 3) |