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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | S 250 | Amends Police Regulations Related to Data Collection and Interrogation | Bill Passed - House (99 - 48) |
| 5/10 | JRS 53 | Establishes Resolution Supporting Care for Transgender Youth | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (134 - 5) |
| 5/05 | S 139 | Prohibits Discriminatory School Mascots | Bill Passed - House (96 - 47) |
| 4/28 | S 287 | Amends School Funding Formulas and Increases Education Quality and Funding Oversight | Bill Passed - House (132 - 11) |
| 4/22 | S 210 | Expands Housing Regulations | Bill Passed - House (88 - 54) |
| 4/15 | S 254 | Authorizes an Independent Report on Police Misconduct, Qualified Immunity | Bill Passed - House (95 - 40) |
| 4/13 | S 74 | Authorizes Use of Telemedicine for Assisted Suicide | Bill Failed - House (41 - 98) |
| 3/16 | H 715 | Establishes Clean Heat Standard for Buildings | Bill Passed - House (96 - 44) |
| 3/15 | H 606 | Establishes Community Resilience and Biodiversity Protection Act | Bill Passed - House (98 - 42) |