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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | AB 265 | Establishes a Mandatory Minimum Sentence of 10 Years for Human Trafficking, and 15 Years if the Victim is a Child | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
| 11/18 | SB 389 | Repeals the Per Pupil Adjustment in the School District Revenue Limit Formula | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
| 6/18 | SB 106 | Authorizes the Establishment of Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRFTs) for Individuals Under Age 21 | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14) |
| 6/18 | SB 108 | Requires the Department of Health Services to Develop a Portal to Facilitate Sharing of Safety Plans for a Minor in Crisis | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14) |
| 6/18 | SB 111 | Requires Counties That Approve Emergency Detention for a Minor to Transport the Minor to the Detention Facility | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14) |
| 6/18 | SB 232 | Requires the Department of Justice to Provide Grants for Responding to Suspected Child Maltreatment | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |