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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Feb. 1, 2006 PA HB 1318 Voter Identification Requirements Bill Passed - House (106 - 85)
March 16, 2006 NJ A 2813 New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Bill Passed - House (48 - 28)
April 10, 2006 LA HB 850 Campaign Contributions Bill Passed - House (63 - 31)
April 24, 2006 TX HB 3 Business Tax Revisions Bill Passed - House (80 - 68)
March 14, 2006 IN HB 1099 Fireworks Sales, Regulations, Discharge, Public Safety Fees, and Injuries Conference Report Adopted - House (59 - 35)
Feb. 9, 2006 MS HB 638 Executive Branch Salaries Bill Passed - House (64 - 55)
Feb. 9, 2006 MS HB 638 Executive Branch Salaries Bill Passed - House (64 - 55)
Feb. 22, 2006 MS HB 1638 Funding for Wireless Communications and Cooperative Data Systems Bill Passed - House (80 - 42)
March 25, 2006 MD HB 1674 Restrictions on Campaign Fund-Raising Activities by Members of the Board of Regents Bill Passed - House (87 - 47)
Jan. 25, 2006 MA S 1074 Disclosure of Religious Funds Bill Bill Failed - House (3 - 147)
May 2, 2006 WI SB 1 Ethics Bill Motion Rejected - House (45 - 51)
May 2, 2006 WI SB 1 Ethics Bill Motion Rejected - House (45 - 51)
May 1, 2006 IL SB 1445 Election Code Revisions Bill Passed - House (61 - 40)
April 17, 2006 CT HB 5212 News Media Information Protection Bill Passed - House (107 - 34)
May 17, 2006 LA HB 853 Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment in State Government Bill Failed - House (38 - 58)
Jan. 19, 2006 WI AB 766 Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Caps Veto Override Failed - House (63 - 36)
March 21, 2006 ID H 823 State Affairs Building Code Board Bill Failed - House (33 - 36)
March 7, 2006 HI HB 3115 Gasoline Industry Controls Bill Passed - House (49 - 1)
May 9, 2006 MN HF 1443 Voter Registration Photo ID Bill Passed - House (71 - 62)
March 17, 2006 VT S 164 Same-Day Voter Registration Bill Passed - House (63 - 45)
April 21, 2006 AR SB 16 Science Specialist Program Funding Line Item Veto Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 13)
Feb. 7, 2006 MS HB 300 - Amendment 1 Marriage Counseling Requirement Amendment Rejected - House (45 - 74)
April 24, 2006 CT Sub SB 4 Birth Information for Adult Adoptees Bill Passed - House (79 - 64)
April 4, 2006 MA H 4479 Health Care Bill Conference Report Adopted - House (154 - 2)
April 25, 2006 MA H 4479 Health Care Access & Affordability Bill Section 112 Veto Override Passed - House (137 - 19)
April 25, 2006 MA H 4479 Health Care Access & Affordability Bill Section 112 Veto Override Passed - House (147 - 10)
April 25, 2006 MA H 4479 Health Care Access & Affordability Bill Section 112 Veto Override Passed - House (137 - 20)
Feb. 8, 2006 CO Amendment Transportation Funding Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (29 - 36)
May 4, 2006 CA AB 140 Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention Bond Act Bill Passed - House (62 - 9)
May 4, 2006 LA HB 669 Special Tax Election Requirements Bill Failed - House (51 - 51)
May 4, 2006 LA HB 669 Special Tax Election Requirements Bill Failed - House (51 - 51)
Feb. 7, 2006 MI Sub for HB 5498 Horse Racing Industry Development Funds Bill Passed - House (59 - 46)
March 8, 2006 MS SB 2400 Salary Fixes for Certain Elected State and District Officials Bill Passed - House (78 - 40)
March 8, 2006 MS SB 2400 Salary Fixes for Certain Elected State and District Officials Bill Passed - House (78 - 40)
May 15, 2006 TX HB 2 Property Tax Reduction Conference Report Adopted - House (89 - 56)
March 22, 2006 IA HF 2597 Voter Identification Act Bill Passed - House (51 - 48)
April 25, 2006 OK HCS SB 334 Estate Tax/Death Tax Repeal Bill Passed - House (79 - 17)
March 14, 2006 OK HCS HB 3119 Voter ID, Repealing Tuition Assistance, and Reporting of Illegal Immigrants Bill Passed - House (63 - 24)
March 15, 2006 IA H-8178 Preschool Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (46 - 51)
April 27, 2006 OK HCS SCS SB 1657 Civil Procedure Bill Passed - House (54 - 30)
April 10, 2006 OK SB 2022 Income Tax Rate Adjustments Bill Passed - House (64 - 34)
March 15, 2006 OK HCS HB 3120 Tort Reform Bill Bill Passed - House (58 - 41)
April 6, 2006 FL A 990264 Education Funding Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (34 - 81)
April 6, 2006 FL A 990241 Stem Cell Research Funding Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (40 - 73)
April 6, 2006 FL A 990255 Florida KidCare Funding Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (34 - 75)
April 6, 2006 FL A 990269 Teacher Salary Increase Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (37 - 72)
May 2, 2006 FL HB 1037 Campaign Financing Bill Passed - House (81 - 36)
April 5, 2006 FL HB 7009 Review of Local Government Managers Bill Passed - House (85 - 32)
April 11, 2006 AZ SB 1444 Sentencing; Third Felony Offenses Bill Passed - House (38 - 20)
March 23, 2006 FL HB 209 Intangible Personal Property Tax Bill Passed - House (100 - 20)
Feb. 22, 2006 VT HA to H 856 Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (50 - 82)
Jan. 23, 2006 WA 2nd Sub HB 2292 Addressing Health Care Liability Reform Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Jan. 26, 2006 RI H 6700 Sub A Driver Refusal of Chemical Tests Bill Passed - House (64 - 6)
May 9, 2006 RI H 7339 Restriction on Political Surveillance Bill Passed - House (36 - 25)
May 23, 2006 RI S 2094 Sub. A Contract Reporting Requirements Act Bill Passed - House (49 - 11)
June 23, 2006 RI H 6885 International Trade Agreements Veto Override Passed - House (49 - 15)
June 23, 2006 RI H 6885 International Trade Agreements Veto Override Passed - House (49 - 15)
April 27, 2006 MA C Amdt "H" Local Education Funding Study Bill Amendment Adopted - House (144 - 13)
April 12, 2006 VA HB 5002 2006-2008 Biennium Budget Bill Passed - House (64 - 29)
May 3, 2006 RI H 7720 Sub. A Income Tax Reduction Bill Bill Passed - House (52 - 17)
Feb. 9, 2006 MS HB 199 Juvenile Delinquent Program Changes Bill Passed - House (74 - 47)
April 30, 2006 CT LCO #5217 One-Time Revenue Sharing for Property Tax Relief Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (47 - 99)
May 8, 2006 AK SB 305 Oil and Gas Production Tax Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
May 6, 2006 AK CSHB 471 Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 14)
April 5, 2006 AK CSHB 471 Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Bill Passed - House (28 - 7)
March 29, 2006 AK HB 365 2006-2007 Capital Budget Bill Passed - House (27 - 12)
May 8, 2006 AK SB 231 2006-2007 Capital Budget Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
March 21, 2006 OH HCR 36 Apportioning U.S. House Seats Resolution Passed - House (71 - 23)
March 21, 2006 OH HCR 36 Apportioning U.S. House Seats Resolution Passed - House (71 - 23)
May 3, 2006 IL SB 1520 2006-2007 Budget Bill Passed - House (64 - 49)
April 24, 2006 TX CSHB 4 Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Bill Passed - House (80 - 67)
March 15, 2006 OH Amdt. HB 9 Concealed Weapons Permit Disclosure Amendment Amendment Adopted - House (51 - 43)
May 25, 2006 OH HJR 13 Redistricting Commission Joint Resolution Failed - House (53 - 42)
May 25, 2006 OH HJR 13 Redistricting Commission Joint Resolution Failed - House (53 - 42)
Jan. 31, 2006 OH HB 3 Election Law Reform Bill Conference Report Adopted - House (57 - 40)
March 29, 2006 OH Am Sub SB 17 Child Abuse Reporting Requirements and Statute of Limitations Regarding Religious Figures Bill Passed - House (77 - 18)
May 25, 2006 OH HJR 13 Redistricting Commission Joint Resolution Failed - House (58 - 37)
May 25, 2006 OH HJR 13 Redistricting Commission Joint Resolution Failed - House (58 - 37)
April 5, 2006 AL HB 51 Presidential Primary Date Bill Passed - House (79 - 14)
March 15, 2006 IA H-8172 Teacher Salary Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (46 - 51)
April 18, 2006 AL SB 446 Eminent Domain Conference Report Rejected - House (54 - 25)
April 6, 2006 AL SB 446 Eminent Domain Bill Passed - House (94 - 3)
March 29, 2006 AL Executive Amendment 84452-1 to HB 272 Educational Funds Amendment Nonconcurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 38)
March 31, 2006 CO HB 1385 2006-2007 Budget Bill Passed - House (45 - 19)
Jan. 31, 2006 IA HF 2045 Senior Citizen Tax Revision Bill Passed - House (81 - 18)
April 20, 2006 OR SB 1106 Property Taxes Bill Passed - House (36 - 24)
Feb. 23, 2006 KY HCS HB 338 Affordable Housing Trust Fund Bill Bill Passed - House (83 - 15)
May 5, 2006 CA SB 1689 Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006 Bill Passed - House (54 - 16)
March 15, 2006 IA HF 2527 2006-2007 Education Budget Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
May 8, 2006 TX HB 4 Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Conference Report Adopted - House (86 - 47)
May 3, 2006 PA SB 999 Voting Standards Bill Passed - House (139 - 59)
Feb. 22, 2006 KY HCS HB 93 Criminal Record Expungement Bill Bill Passed - House (76 - 21)
March 14, 2006 PA SB 862 State Gaming Bill Passed - House (180 - 20)
Feb. 8, 2006 SC H 4449 Sales and Property Taxes Bill Passed - House (86 - 31)
Jan. 26, 2006 UT HB 109 Sales and Use Tax on Food Bill Passed - House (57 - 17)
March 1, 2006 UT 3SHB 109 Food Tax Cut Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 23)
Feb. 22, 2006 UT 1SHB 181 Education Reform Bill Bill Passed - House (44 - 31)
May 1, 2006 KS HB 3021 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011 Budget Amendments Bill Passed - House (64 - 58)
May 30, 2006 CA AB 2948 Electoral College: Interstate Compact Bill Passed - House (49 - 31)
May 24, 2006 MI HB 5796 2006-2007 Budget Bill Passed - House (60 - 46)
Date No. Title Outcome
2/01 HB 1318 Voter Identification Requirements Bill Passed - House (106 - 85)
3/16 A 2813 New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Bill Passed - House (48 - 28)
4/10 HB 850 Campaign Contributions Bill Passed - House (63 - 31)
4/24 HB 3 Business Tax Revisions Bill Passed - House (80 - 68)
3/14 HB 1099 Fireworks Sales, Regulations, Discharge, Public Safety Fees, and Injuries Conference Report Adopted - House (59 - 35)
2/09 HB 638 Executive Branch Salaries Bill Passed - House (64 - 55)
2/09 HB 638 Executive Branch Salaries Bill Passed - House (64 - 55)
2/22 HB 1638 Funding for Wireless Communications and Cooperative Data Systems Bill Passed - House (80 - 42)
3/25 HB 1674 Restrictions on Campaign Fund-Raising Activities by Members of the Board of Regents Bill Passed - House (87 - 47)
1/25 S 1074 Disclosure of Religious Funds Bill Bill Failed - House (3 - 147)
5/02 SB 1 Ethics Bill Motion Rejected - House (45 - 51)
5/02 SB 1 Ethics Bill Motion Rejected - House (45 - 51)
5/01 SB 1445 Election Code Revisions Bill Passed - House (61 - 40)
4/17 HB 5212 News Media Information Protection Bill Passed - House (107 - 34)
5/17 HB 853 Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment in State Government Bill Failed - House (38 - 58)
1/19 AB 766 Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Caps Veto Override Failed - House (63 - 36)
3/21 H 823 State Affairs Building Code Board Bill Failed - House (33 - 36)
3/07 HB 3115 Gasoline Industry Controls Bill Passed - House (49 - 1)
5/09 HF 1443 Voter Registration Photo ID Bill Passed - House (71 - 62)
3/17 S 164 Same-Day Voter Registration Bill Passed - House (63 - 45)
4/21 SB 16 Science Specialist Program Funding Line Item Veto Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 13)
2/07 HB 300 - Amendment 1 Marriage Counseling Requirement Amendment Rejected - House (45 - 74)
4/24 Sub SB 4 Birth Information for Adult Adoptees Bill Passed - House (79 - 64)
4/04 H 4479 Health Care Bill Conference Report Adopted - House (154 - 2)
4/25 H 4479 Health Care Access & Affordability Bill Section 112 Veto Override Passed - House (137 - 19)
4/25 H 4479 Health Care Access & Affordability Bill Section 112 Veto Override Passed - House (147 - 10)
4/25 H 4479 Health Care Access & Affordability Bill Section 112 Veto Override Passed - House (137 - 20)
2/08 Amendment Transportation Funding Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (29 - 36)
5/04 AB 140 Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention Bond Act Bill Passed - House (62 - 9)
5/04 HB 669 Special Tax Election Requirements Bill Failed - House (51 - 51)
5/04 HB 669 Special Tax Election Requirements Bill Failed - House (51 - 51)
2/07 Sub for HB 5498 Horse Racing Industry Development Funds Bill Passed - House (59 - 46)
3/08 SB 2400 Salary Fixes for Certain Elected State and District Officials Bill Passed - House (78 - 40)
3/08 SB 2400 Salary Fixes for Certain Elected State and District Officials Bill Passed - House (78 - 40)
5/15 HB 2 Property Tax Reduction Conference Report Adopted - House (89 - 56)
3/22 HF 2597 Voter Identification Act Bill Passed - House (51 - 48)
4/25 HCS SB 334 Estate Tax/Death Tax Repeal Bill Passed - House (79 - 17)
3/14 HCS HB 3119 Voter ID, Repealing Tuition Assistance, and Reporting of Illegal Immigrants Bill Passed - House (63 - 24)
3/15 H-8178 Preschool Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (46 - 51)
4/27 HCS SCS SB 1657 Civil Procedure Bill Passed - House (54 - 30)
4/10 SB 2022 Income Tax Rate Adjustments Bill Passed - House (64 - 34)
3/15 HCS HB 3120 Tort Reform Bill Bill Passed - House (58 - 41)
4/06 A 990264 Education Funding Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (34 - 81)
4/06 A 990241 Stem Cell Research Funding Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (40 - 73)
4/06 A 990255 Florida KidCare Funding Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (34 - 75)
4/06 A 990269 Teacher Salary Increase Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (37 - 72)
5/02 HB 1037 Campaign Financing Bill Passed - House (81 - 36)
4/05 HB 7009 Review of Local Government Managers Bill Passed - House (85 - 32)
4/11 SB 1444 Sentencing; Third Felony Offenses Bill Passed - House (38 - 20)
3/23 HB 209 Intangible Personal Property Tax Bill Passed - House (100 - 20)
2/22 HA to H 856 Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (50 - 82)
1/23 2nd Sub HB 2292 Addressing Health Care Liability Reform Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
1/26 H 6700 Sub A Driver Refusal of Chemical Tests Bill Passed - House (64 - 6)
5/09 H 7339 Restriction on Political Surveillance Bill Passed - House (36 - 25)
5/23 S 2094 Sub. A Contract Reporting Requirements Act Bill Passed - House (49 - 11)
6/23 H 6885 International Trade Agreements Veto Override Passed - House (49 - 15)
6/23 H 6885 International Trade Agreements Veto Override Passed - House (49 - 15)
4/27 C Amdt "H" Local Education Funding Study Bill Amendment Adopted - House (144 - 13)
4/12 HB 5002 2006-2008 Biennium Budget Bill Passed - House (64 - 29)
5/03 H 7720 Sub. A Income Tax Reduction Bill Bill Passed - House (52 - 17)
2/09 HB 199 Juvenile Delinquent Program Changes Bill Passed - House (74 - 47)
4/30 LCO #5217 One-Time Revenue Sharing for Property Tax Relief Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (47 - 99)
5/08 SB 305 Oil and Gas Production Tax Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
5/06 CSHB 471 Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 14)
4/05 CSHB 471 Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Bill Passed - House (28 - 7)
3/29 HB 365 2006-2007 Capital Budget Bill Passed - House (27 - 12)
5/08 SB 231 2006-2007 Capital Budget Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
3/21 HCR 36 Apportioning U.S. House Seats Resolution Passed - House (71 - 23)
3/21 HCR 36 Apportioning U.S. House Seats Resolution Passed - House (71 - 23)
5/03 SB 1520 2006-2007 Budget Bill Passed - House (64 - 49)
4/24 CSHB 4 Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Bill Passed - House (80 - 67)
3/15 Amdt. HB 9 Concealed Weapons Permit Disclosure Amendment Amendment Adopted - House (51 - 43)
5/25 HJR 13 Redistricting Commission Joint Resolution Failed - House (53 - 42)
5/25 HJR 13 Redistricting Commission Joint Resolution Failed - House (53 - 42)
1/31 HB 3 Election Law Reform Bill Conference Report Adopted - House (57 - 40)
3/29 Am Sub SB 17 Child Abuse Reporting Requirements and Statute of Limitations Regarding Religious Figures Bill Passed - House (77 - 18)
5/25 HJR 13 Redistricting Commission Joint Resolution Failed - House (58 - 37)
5/25 HJR 13 Redistricting Commission Joint Resolution Failed - House (58 - 37)
4/05 HB 51 Presidential Primary Date Bill Passed - House (79 - 14)
3/15 H-8172 Teacher Salary Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (46 - 51)
4/18 SB 446 Eminent Domain Conference Report Rejected - House (54 - 25)
4/06 SB 446 Eminent Domain Bill Passed - House (94 - 3)
3/29 Executive Amendment 84452-1 to HB 272 Educational Funds Amendment Nonconcurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 38)
3/31 HB 1385 2006-2007 Budget Bill Passed - House (45 - 19)
1/31 HF 2045 Senior Citizen Tax Revision Bill Passed - House (81 - 18)
4/20 SB 1106 Property Taxes Bill Passed - House (36 - 24)
2/23 HCS HB 338 Affordable Housing Trust Fund Bill Bill Passed - House (83 - 15)
5/05 SB 1689 Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006 Bill Passed - House (54 - 16)
3/15 HF 2527 2006-2007 Education Budget Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
5/08 HB 4 Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Conference Report Adopted - House (86 - 47)
5/03 SB 999 Voting Standards Bill Passed - House (139 - 59)
2/22 HCS HB 93 Criminal Record Expungement Bill Bill Passed - House (76 - 21)
3/14 SB 862 State Gaming Bill Passed - House (180 - 20)
2/08 H 4449 Sales and Property Taxes Bill Passed - House (86 - 31)
1/26 HB 109 Sales and Use Tax on Food Bill Passed - House (57 - 17)
3/01 3SHB 109 Food Tax Cut Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 23)
2/22 1SHB 181 Education Reform Bill Bill Passed - House (44 - 31)
5/01 HB 3021 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011 Budget Amendments Bill Passed - House (64 - 58)
5/30 AB 2948 Electoral College: Interstate Compact Bill Passed - House (49 - 31)
5/24 HB 5796 2006-2007 Budget Bill Passed - House (60 - 46)
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