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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 19, 2025 | PA | HB 439 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Hair or Hairstyles | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 3) |
| Sept. 9, 2025 | PA | SB 64 | Authorizes a Special Logo to Promote Majority Veteran-Owned Businesses | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 12) |
| Sept. 9, 2025 | PA | SB 114 | Expands Accessibility for Long-Term Care Training and Exams for Nurse Aids | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18) |
| June 11, 2025 | PA | SB 719 | Expands the Qualification Process for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) to Add an Alternative Pathway to Enter the Profession | Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0) |
| Jan. 29, 2025 | PA | SB 157 | Requires the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to Issue an Annual Report Detailing Information Relating to Changes in How Lottery Winnings are Counted for All Forms of Cash Assistance | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19 | HB 439 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Hair or Hairstyles | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 3) |
| 9/09 | SB 64 | Authorizes a Special Logo to Promote Majority Veteran-Owned Businesses | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 12) |
| 9/09 | SB 114 | Expands Accessibility for Long-Term Care Training and Exams for Nurse Aids | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18) |
| 6/11 | SB 719 | Expands the Qualification Process for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) to Add an Alternative Pathway to Enter the Profession | Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0) |
| 1/29 | SB 157 | Requires the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to Issue an Annual Report Detailing Information Relating to Changes in How Lottery Winnings are Counted for All Forms of Cash Assistance | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |