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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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March 9, 2012 | FL | HB 1205 | Authorizes Random Drug Tests of State Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14) |
Feb. 1, 2024 | FL | HB 49 | Establishes Employment Restrictions for Minors | Bill Passed - House (80 - 35) |
April 1, 2021 | FL | HB 735 | Prohibits Local Governments from Requiring a License for a Contractor or Journeyman Type Job | Bill Passed - House (82 - 32) |
March 8, 2024 | FL | HB 433 | Prohibits Any County's Ability to Create Their Own Rules and Regulations to Address Extreme Heat | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 3 | Authorizes Exemption from Public Records Requirements for Employee Complaints Alleging Private Employer's Violation of COVID-19 Vaccination Policies or Practices | Bill Passed - House (85 - 31) |
Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 5 | Authorizes the Development of a Plan to Create a State Occupational Safety and Health Administration Agency | Bill Passed - House (76 - 38) |
Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 1 | Prohibits Private Employers from Imposing COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates | Bill Passed - House (78 - 39) |
March 24, 2010 | FL | SB 6 | Education Law Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17) |
Feb. 29, 2012 | FL | HB 609 | Prohibits Unpaid Wage Collection Ordinances | Bill Passed - House (77 - 38) |
Feb. 14, 2012 | FL | SB 2038 | Private Correctional Facilities | Bill Failed - Senate (19 - 21) |
March 2, 2012 | FL | HB 1205 | Authorizes Random Drug Tests of State Employees | Bill Passed - House (79 - 37) |
March 27, 2006 | GA | CCS SB 529 | Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (39 - 16) |
March 28, 2006 | GA | CCS SB 529 | Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act | Conference Report Adopted - House (119 - 49) |
March 8, 2006 | GA | SCS SB 529 | Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 13) |
March 23, 2006 | GA | HCS SB 529 | Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act | Bill Passed - House (123 - 51) |
March 22, 2022 | GA | SB 331 | Limits Labor Regulations by Local Governments | Bill Passed - House (99 - 67) |
March 20, 2024 | GA | SB 362 | Prohibits Companies from Receiving State Tax Incentives Unless Their Decision to Unionize was via Secret Ballot | Bill Passed - House (96 - 78) |
April 4, 2022 | GA | HB 1390 | Establishes a Cause of Action Against Government Employers Who Retaliate Against Employees Due to Complaints of Sexual Harassment | Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0) |
March 20, 2024 | GA | SB 362 | Prohibits Companies from Receiving State Tax Incentives Unless Their Decision to Unionize was via Secret Ballot | Bill Passed - House (96 - 78) |
Feb. 16, 2021 | GA | HB 146 | Authorizes Paid Parental Leave for Eligible State and Local Board of Education Employees | Bill Passed - House (155 - 2) |
March 15, 2022 | GA | HB 1390 | Establishes a Cause of Action Against Government Employers Who Retaliate Against Employees Due to Complaints of Sexual Harassment | Bill Passed - House (172 - 0) |
Feb. 8, 2024 | GA | SB 362 | Prohibits Companies from Receiving State Tax Incentives Unless Their Decision to Unionize was via Secret Ballot | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 23) |
Feb. 29, 2024 | GA | SB 180 | Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, and Corporate Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 19) |
Feb. 8, 2024 | GA | SB 362 | Prohibits Companies from Receiving State Tax Incentives Unless Their Decision to Unionize was via Secret Ballot | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 23) |
Feb. 17, 2022 | GA | SB 331 | Limits Labor Regulations by Local Governments | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 21) |
March 14, 2011 | GA | SB 40 | Immigration Status Verification of Private Business Workers | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 21) |
March 7, 2012 | GA | SB 469 | Prohibits Picketing in Certain Circumstances | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 18) |
March 7, 2012 | GA | SB 469 | Prohibits Picketing in Certain Circumstances | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 18) |
March 7, 2012 | GA | SB 460 | Exempts Religious Employers from Insurance Requirements for Coverage of Contraception | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 15) |
March 30, 2006 | HI | SB 3008 | Public Work Projects; Hours and Wages; Violations | Bill Passed - House (34 - 9) |
March 7, 2006 | HI | SB 3008 | Public Work Projects; Hours and Wages; Violations | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4) |
May 2, 2023 | HI | SB 1057 | Requires Disclosure of Hourly Pay Rates or Salaries in Job Listings | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 5) |
April 12, 2022 | HI | HB 2510 | Increases Minimum Wage to $18 by 2026 | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1) |
May 3, 2022 | HI | SB 3289 | Establishes Retirement Savings Program | (50 - 1) |
April 14, 2009 | HI | HB 952 | Amending Unionization Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 4) |
March 8, 2022 | HI | HB 2510 | Increases Minimum Wage to $18 by 2026 | Bill Passed - House (42 - 8) |
March 9, 2021 | HI | SB 676 | Establishes a Higher Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2) |
March 3, 2020 | HI | HB 2541 | Increases the State Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - House (48 - 2) |
March 4, 2014 | HI | SB 2609 | Increases the Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1) |
March 4, 2014 | HI | HB 2580 | Increases the Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - House (48 - 3) |
March 10, 2009 | HI | HB 952 | Amending Unionization Requirements | Bill Passed - House (37 - 9) |
March 12, 2008 | IA | SF 2355 | Time Off to Attend Presidential Precinct Caucuses | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 10) |
March 19, 2008 | IA | HF 2645 | Public Employee Collective Bargaining and Teacher Termination Policy | Bill Passed - House (52 - 47) |
March 24, 2008 | IA | HF 2645 | Public Employee Collective Bargaining and Teacher Termination Policy | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 23) |
April 16, 2008 | IA | HF 2686 | Employee Identification Verification | Bill Passed - House (84 - 16) |
Feb. 16, 2009 | IA | SF 137 | Wage Discrimination Policy and Penalties | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18) |
Feb. 19, 2009 | IA | HF 333 | Wage Standards for Public Project Workers | Bill Failed - House (49 - 49) |
March 8, 2007 | IA | SF 413 | Fair Share Union Fees | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21) |
Jan. 23, 2007 | IA | HF 1 | Minimum Wage Increase | Bill Passed - House (79 - 19) |
Jan. 24, 2007 | IA | HF 1 | Minimum Wage Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 8) |
March 29, 2010 | IA | SF 2389 | Iowa Jobs II Program and Budget Amendments | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 17) |
Feb. 4, 2010 | IA | SF 2062 | State Worker Retirement Incentive Program | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 6) |
Feb. 29, 2024 | IA | SF 2095 | Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, Corporate, and Foundation Employees | Bill Passed - House (61 - 33) |
Feb. 16, 2017 | IA | HF 291 | Limits Collective Bargaining for Public Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21) |
Feb. 16, 2017 | IA | HF 291 | Limits Collective Bargaining for Public Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21) |
March 29, 2010 | IA | SF 2389 | Iowa Jobs II Program and Budget Amendments | Bill Passed - House (52 - 47) |
Oct. 28, 2021 | IA | HF 902 | Authorizes Certain Exemptions from the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Guarantees Unemployment Benefits for Those Who are Fired for Refusing a Vaccine | Bill Passed - House (68 - 27) |
Feb. 24, 2015 | IA | SF 269 | Increases Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 22) |
Feb. 22, 2023 | IA | SF 228 | Limits Employee Liability in Commercial Vehicle Crashes | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19) |
March 18, 2015 | IA | SF 437 | Authorizes Employees to Take Unpaid Leave to Participate in a Presidential Precinct Caucus | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 24) |
April 17, 2023 | IA | SF 542 | Amends Child Labor Laws to Authorize Minor Employment in Previously Prohibited Jobs | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 17) |
Feb. 24, 2015 | IA | SF 270 | Prohibits Wage Diversion | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23) |
Feb. 20, 2024 | IA | SF 2095 | Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, Corporate, and Foundation Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 16) |
March 2, 2016 | IA | SF 2252 | Requires Accommodations for Employees During Pregnancy | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 22) |
Feb. 16, 2017 | IA | HF 291 | Limits Collective Bargaining for Public Employees | Bill Passed - House (53 - 47) |
Feb. 16, 2017 | IA | HF 291 | Limits Collective Bargaining for Public Employees | Bill Passed - House (53 - 47) |
April 2, 2019 | IA | SF 516 | Requires Employers to Verify Employee Immigration Status | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 14) |
March 17, 2021 | IA | SF 361 | Establishes Guidelines for Drug Testing | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 17) |
Feb. 19, 2013 | IA | HF 215 | Appropriates Education Funding and Establishes New Programs | Bill Passed - House (52 - 44) |
April 7, 2014 | IA | HF 2462 | Prohibits Confidentiality Agreements in State Employee Settlements | Bill Passed - House (63 - 35) |
March 18, 2010 | IA | HF 2518 | Retirement Contribution Rate Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 16) |
March 13, 2012 | IA | HF 2385 | Authorizes Professionals to Teach Certain High School Courses | Bill Passed - House (61 - 36) |
March 17, 2010 | IA | HF 2518 | Retirement Contribution Rate Amendments | Bill Passed - House (53 - 43) |
Feb. 27, 2006 | ID | H 551 | Public Works Contractors Licensing Fees | Bill Passed - House (53 - 15) |
March 22, 2006 | ID | H 814 | Judge Salaries | Bill Passed - House (41 - 27) |
March 29, 2006 | ID | H 814 | Judge Salaries | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4) |
March 19, 2008 | ID | S 1447 | Capping Medical Benefits for State Government Retirees | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10) |
Feb. 14, 2006 | ID | S 1327 | Background Checks for Adults Who Work With Children | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12) |
March 8, 2006 | ID | H 551 | Public Works Contractors Licensing Fees | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6) |
March 30, 2023 | ID | S 1167 | Limits the Scope of the Post-Secondary Career Initiatives Plan | Bill Passed - House (51 - 16) |
March 30, 2023 | ID | S 1212 | Appropriates $5 Million for the Postsecondary Career Initiatives Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 | Bill Passed - House (37 - 30) |
March 22, 2023 | ID | H 24 | Appropriates Funding for a State Post-Secondary Career Initiatives Plan | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
Feb. 19, 2016 | ID | H 463 | Prohibits Local Governments from Increasing Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - House (55 - 14) |
Feb. 6, 2023 | ID | H 24 | Appropriates Funding for a State Post-Secondary Career Initiatives Plan | Bill Passed - House (36 - 34) |
Feb. 22, 2011 | ID | S 1007 | Labor Organizations | Bill Passed - House (55 - 15) |
March 22, 2023 | ID | S 1167 | Limits the Scope of the Post-Secondary Career Initiatives Plan | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14) |
Feb. 22, 2011 | ID | S 1006 | Right to Work Law Amendments | Bill Passed - House (55 - 14) |
March 28, 2023 | ID | S 1212 | Appropriates $5 Million for the Postsecondary Career Initiatives Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
Feb. 22, 2011 | ID | S 1006 | Right to Work Law Amendments | Bill Passed - House (55 - 14) |
March 18, 2008 | ID | S 1393 | Non-Compete Agreements | Bill Passed - House (43 - 27) |
Feb. 16, 2021 | ID | H 135 | Amends the Governor's Emergency Powers | Bill Passed - House (49 - 20) |
Feb. 26, 2019 | ID | H 153 | Increases State Teacher Pay | Bill Passed - House (61 - 9) |
Feb. 21, 2020 | ID | S 1318 | Prohibits Employment Discrimination Based On Criminal History Background | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13) |
March 17, 2020 | ID | S 1428 | Appropriates Funds for the State Advanced Paid/Sick Administrative Leave Program | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0) |
March 22, 2012 | ID | S 1369 | Penalties for Failure to Report Hiring or Rehiring of Employees | Bill Passed - House (36 - 34) |
April 3, 2009 | ID | H 173 | Restricting Eligibility for State Retiree Health Benefits | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8) |
April 29, 2009 | ID | S 1166 | Workers' Compensation Dividend Amendments | Bill Passed - House (50 - 16) |
Feb. 14, 2013 | ID | H 88 | Expands Tax Credit for New Employees | Bill Passed - House (62 - 7) |
Feb. 4, 2011 | ID | S 1007 | Labor Organizations | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8) |
Feb. 1, 2011 | ID | S 1006 | Right to Work Law Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7) |