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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | AB 308 | Prohibits Public Funds From Being Used to Pay for Health Care Services for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
| 11/18 | AB 165 | Prohibits Local Governments From Using Tax Revenue to Establish a Guaranteed Income Program Without Work Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
| 11/18 | AB 165 | Prohibits Local Governments From Using Tax Revenue to Establish a Guaranteed Income Program Without Work Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
| 7/02 | SB 45 | Appropriates Funds for Public Education, Infrastructure, Property Tax Relief, and State Government Services for 2026-27 | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14) |
| 6/18 | SB 41 | Requires the Department of Justice to Establish a Grant Program for School Safety Improvements | 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) |