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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/02 | H 3927 | Prohibits Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives at State Public Universities and Community Colleges | Bill Passed - House (82 - 32) |
| 3/28 | H 4289 | Prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Hiring at Public Universities | Bill Passed - House (77 - 30) |
| 5/12 | S 533 | Prohibits Paying Disabled Workers Less than the Minimum Wage | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (101 - 2) |
| 3/10 | S 1090 | Establishes Retroactive Provisions for Unemployment Claims | Bill Passed - House (91 - 19) |
| 1/15 | H 3147 | Expands Workers' Compensation for Certain Injuries to Law Enforcement Officers | Bill Passed - House (69 - 45) |
| 3/29 | H 3408 | Freedom of Conscience Act | Bill Passed - House (69 - 41) |
| 3/10 | H 3305 | Requiring Secret Ballot Elections | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (106 - 12) |
| 5/07 | Amendment No. 8A | Requiring Employers to Verify Immigration the Status of Their Employees | Amendment Adopted - House (80 - 33) |