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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 7, 2022 | OH | SB 178 | Repeals Various Responsibilities of the Ohio State Department of Education | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7) |
| Nov. 30, 2022 | OH | SB 288 | Amends Various Codes and Regulations related to the States Criminal-Justice System | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2) |
| June 1, 2022 | OH | HB 377 | Appropriates Monies for Development, Infrastructure, Elections, etc. | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1) |
| June 1, 2022 | OH | HB 377 | Appropriates Monies for Development, Infrastructure, Elections, etc. | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1) |
| May 25, 2022 | OH | HB 583 | Reduces Occupational Licensing and Registration Regulations for Substitute Teachers | (24 - 6) |
| Jan. 26, 2022 | OH | HB 229 | Establishes Qualified Immunity for Camp Counselors | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/07 | SB 178 | Repeals Various Responsibilities of the Ohio State Department of Education | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7) |
| 11/30 | SB 288 | Amends Various Codes and Regulations related to the States Criminal-Justice System | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2) |
| 6/01 | HB 377 | Appropriates Monies for Development, Infrastructure, Elections, etc. | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1) |
| 6/01 | HB 377 | Appropriates Monies for Development, Infrastructure, Elections, etc. | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1) |
| 5/25 | HB 583 | Reduces Occupational Licensing and Registration Regulations for Substitute Teachers | (24 - 6) |
| 1/26 | HB 229 | Establishes Qualified Immunity for Camp Counselors | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |