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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Feb. 24, 2009 | IN | HB 1215 | Increasing Traffic Fines to Fund Trauma Centers | Bill Passed - House (53 - 42) |
April 10, 2023 | MD | HB 123 | Authorizes Electric Vehicles to Use HOV Lanes Regardless of How Many Passengers are in the Vehicle | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (104 - 35) |
March 1, 2016 | CO | HB 1231 | Limits Use of Automated Vehicle Identification Systems | Bill Passed - House (33 - 31) |
March 22, 2007 | IN | HB 1237 | Seat Belt Requirement | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 17) |
Feb. 20, 2007 | IN | HB 1237 | Seat Belt Requirement | Bill Passed - House (55 - 41) |
May 11, 2010 | CO | HB 1238 | Increasing Fines for Moving Traffic Violations in Wildlife Crossing Zones | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (34 - 29) |
May 10, 2010 | CO | HB 1238 | Increasing Fines for Moving Traffic Violations in Wildlife Crossing Zones | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11) |
Feb. 3, 2021 | AR | HB 1244 | Authorizes the Issuance of a Driver's License Without a Photograph in Certain Circumstances | Bill Passed - House (83 - 4) |
May 28, 2013 | IL | HB 1247 | Prohibits Using a Hand-Held Cell Phone While Driving | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 48) |
May 23, 2013 | IL | HB 1247 | Prohibits Using a Hand-Held Cell Phone While Driving | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 20) |
March 1, 2013 | IL | HB 1247 | Prohibits Using a Hand-Held Cell Phone While Driving | Bill Passed - House (64 - 46) |
Feb. 7, 2007 | ND | HB 1254 | Mandatory Seatbelt Use | Bill Failed - House (40 - 52) |
May 28, 2024 | LA | HB 127 | Increases Penalties for Protesters Who Disrupt Traffic | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 17) |
May 16, 2024 | LA | HB 127 | Increases Penalties for Protesters Who Disrupt Traffic | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10) |
Feb. 10, 2011 | ND | HB 1278 | Fees for Traffic Violations | Bill Passed - House (51 - 42) |
Dec. 13, 2023 | PA | HB 1284 | Authorizes Speed Cameras on Philadelphia's Roosevelt Avenue and Expands the Program | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (121 - 82) |
Dec. 13, 2023 | PA | HB 1284 | Authorizes Speed Cameras on Philadelphia's Roosevelt Avenue and Expands the Program | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 3) |
March 1, 2013 | UT | HB 13 | Prohibits Smoking in a Vehicle with Minors Present | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
Feb. 11, 2013 | UT | HB 13 | Prohibits Smoking in a Vehicle with Minors Present | Bill Passed - House (41 - 30) |
April 11, 2017 | MO | HB 130 | Establishes Regulations for Transportation Network Companies | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1) |
April 29, 2015 | IN | HB 1305 | Amends Exisitng Law Relating to Motor Vehicles | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 20) |
April 4, 2007 | MD | HB 131 | Maryland Clean Cars Act of 2007 | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 9) |
Feb. 20, 2007 | MD | HB 131 | Maryland Clean Cars Act of 2007 | Bill Passed - House (122 - 16) |
May 19, 2008 | LA | HB 1312 | Drivers Insurance Increase | Bill Passed - House (57 - 35) |
May 15, 2017 | AK | HB 132 | Authorizes Operation of Ridesharing Services | Bill Passed - House (35 - 5) |
March 27, 2017 | MD | HB 1325 | Prohibits Fracking | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10) |
June 16, 2010 | LA | HB 1339 | Increasing Driving Restrictions on Class E License Holders | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13) |
May 12, 2010 | LA | HB 1339 | Increasing Driving Restrictions on Class E License Holders | Bill Passed - House (59 - 34) |
May 5, 2015 | HI | HB 134 | Authorizes Rail Tax | Conference Report Adopted - House (39 - 12) |
May 5, 2015 | HI | HB 134 | Authorizes Rail Tax | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 4) |
Feb. 12, 2016 | VA | HB 1348 | Prohibits Smoking in a Car with Minors | Bill Passed - House (59 - 38) |
March 30, 2023 | KY | HB 135 | Establishes a Legal Framework for the Use of Fully Autonomous Vehicles in Kentucky | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 40) |
March 30, 2023 | KY | HB 135 | Establishes a Legal Framework for the Use of Fully Autonomous Vehicles in Kentucky | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16) |
Feb. 25, 2015 | ND | HB 1357 | Requires Crew of At Least 2 Individuals on Freight Trains | Bill Failed - House (46 - 45) |
May 13, 2008 | LA | HB 1358 | Transporting Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (70 - 17) |
March 5, 2014 | NH | HB 1360 | Prohibits the Use of Hand Held Mobile Electronic Devices While Driving | Bill Passed - House (192 - 133) |
March 1, 2024 | WA | HB 1368 | Appropriates $80 Million from the Climate Commitment Act for Electric School Bus Purchases | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
Jan. 29, 2024 | WA | HB 1368 | Appropriates $80 Million from the Climate Commitment Act for Electric School Bus Purchases | Bill Passed - House (58 - 39) |
April 9, 2011 | WA | HB 1382 | Express Toll Lanes in the Eastside Corridor | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 13) |
April 15, 2011 | WA | HB 1382 | Express Toll Lanes in the Eastside Corridor | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 44) |
March 5, 2011 | WA | HB 1382 | Express Toll Lanes in the Eastside Corridor | Bill Passed - House (52 - 46) |
April 1, 2010 | CO | HB 1387 | Highway User Tax Fund Diversion to Licensing Services Fund | Bill Passed - House (38 - 27) |
March 1, 2018 | AL | HB 14 | Amends Driving-Under-the-Influence Laws | Bill Passed - House (44 - 42) |
Feb. 23, 2012 | UT | HB 140 | Prohibits Traffic Checkpoints | Bill Passed - House (41 - 33) |
May 7, 2020 | MO | HB 1403 | Establishes an Alternative Highway Commission | Bill Passed - House (114 - 33) |
Feb. 25, 2008 | MO | HB 1406 | Establishment of Drunk Driving Memorial Sign Program | Bill Passed - House (82 - 51) |
Jan. 30, 2009 | WY | HB 141 | Amending DUI Statutes | Bill Passed - House (49 - 10) |
June 16, 2010 | LA | HB 1410 | Establishing the Louisiana Interstate Rail Compact | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 33) |
April 4, 2016 | TN | HB 1416 | Prohibits Driving in Left Lane without Passing Other Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 7) |
Feb. 16, 2009 | ND | HB 1431 | Increasing Fines for Certain Traffic Violations | Bill Failed - House (35 - 57) |
March 10, 2022 | FL | HB 1435 | Specifies Police Ability to Impound Vehicles | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (83 - 32) |
March 4, 2022 | FL | HB 1435 | Specifies Police Ability to Impound Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3) |
May 7, 2019 | NC | HB 144 | Prohibits Distracted Driving | Bill Passed - House (92 - 23) |
April 22, 2020 | VA | HB 1442 | Authorizes the Use of Photo Speed Monitoring Devices | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 18) |
April 22, 2020 | VA | HB 1442 | Authorizes the Use of Photo Speed Monitoring Devices | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 44) |
May 27, 2009 | LA | HB 146 | Cell Phones While Driving | Bill Passed - House (57 - 41) |
April 3, 2023 | ND | HB 1475 | Increases the State's Interstate Highway Speed Limit from 75 to 80 MPH | Veto Override Failed - House (58 - 34) |
March 22, 2023 | ND | HB 1475 | Increases the State's Interstate Highway Speed Limit from 75 to 80 MPH | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 21) |
Aug. 10, 2009 | NC | HB 148 | Local Transportation Reforms | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 40) |
June 23, 2015 | NC | HB 148 | Requires Auto Insurance for Moped Operators | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 8) |
Feb. 26, 2015 | NM | HB 148 | Prohibits Smoking in Motor Vehicles with Minors | Bill Passed - House (34 - 23) |
April 29, 2015 | NC | HB 148 | Requires Auto Insurance for Moped Operators | Bill Passed - House (81 - 32) |
March 29, 2013 | MD | HB 1515 | Increases the Gas Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20) |
March 22, 2013 | MD | HB 1515 | Increases the Gas Tax | Bill Passed - House (76 - 63) |
June 18, 2012 | PA | HB 1521 | Prohibits Hidden Compartments in Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (114 - 83) |
March 3, 2011 | UT | HB 155 | Cycling Law Amendments | Bill Failed - Senate (11 - 11) |
Feb. 25, 2011 | UT | HB 155 | Cycling Law Amendments | Bill Passed - House (39 - 33) |
March 13, 2014 | MO | HB 1557 | Authorizes the Use of Red Light Cameras | Bill Passed - House (84 - 63) |
June 11, 2020 | NC | HB 158 | Authorizes Temporary Driver's License Without Road Testing | Conference Report Adopted - House (107 - 12) |
March 5, 2024 | FL | HB 1589 | Amends Penalties for Driving Without a License | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2) |
Feb. 22, 2024 | FL | HB 1589 | Amends Penalties for Driving Without a License | Bill Passed - House (83 - 31) |
July 17, 2007 | PA | HB 1590 | Public Transportation and Interstate 80 Toll Road | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (124 - 79) |
July 16, 2007 | PA | HB 1590 | Public Transportation and Interstate 80 Toll Road | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19) |
June 27, 2007 | PA | HB 1590 | Public Transportation and Interstate 80 Toll Road | Bill Passed - House (105 - 96) |
March 9, 2009 | GA | HB 160 | Speeding Fee | Bill Passed - House (113 - 53) |
March 12, 2014 | NH | HB 1601 | Requires the Use of Headlights of a Motor Vehicle During Certain Conditions | Bill Failed - House (151 - 182) |
April 15, 2009 | IN | HB 1607 | West Lake Commuter Rail Project | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 7) |
Feb. 25, 2009 | IN | HB 1607 | West Lake Commuter Rail Project | Bill Passed - House (68 - 31) |
April 15, 2015 | OK | HB 1614 | Establishes Regulations for Transportation Network Company Services | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 11) |
Feb. 26, 2007 | IN | HB 1622 | Gasoline Sales Tax | Bill Passed - House (75 - 25) |
May 17, 2019 | TX | HB 1631 | Prohibits Use of Red Light Cameras | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8) |
March 10, 2022 | NH | HB 1636 | Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Pistols, Revolvers on Certain Off-Highway Vehicles | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (204 - 134) |
April 30, 2019 | TN | HB 164 | Prohibits Cell Phone Use While Driving | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7) |
April 17, 2019 | TN | HB 164 | Prohibits Cell Phone Use While Driving | Bill Passed - House (53 - 38) |
Feb. 10, 2009 | IN | HB 1656 | Shifting Federal Transportation Funding to Counties and Localities | Bill Passed - House (88 - 11) |
Jan. 20, 2010 | OH | HB 166 | Authorizing Regional Transportation Authorities | Bill Passed - House (72 - 26) |
March 10, 2011 | MO | HB 167 | Driver License Examinations Administered in English Only | Bill Passed - House (102 - 56) |
July 21, 2015 | NC | HB 169 | Repeals Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspections in Certain Counties | Bill Passed - House (72 - 35) |
April 11, 2019 | IL | HB 1690 | Amends Criminal Record Expungement Law | Bill Passed - House (69 - 36) |
March 5, 2015 | GA | HB 170 | Amends Gasoline Tax | Bill Passed - House (123 - 46) |
Feb. 13, 2020 | NH | HB 1700 | Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Non-United States Citizens | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (177 - 128) |
March 29, 2007 | IL | HB 1769 | Smoking Ban in Vehicles | Bill Failed - House (18 - 91) |
March 11, 2009 | UT | HB 179 | Authorizing Land Swap for Development of UTA Rail Station | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8) |
March 5, 2009 | UT | HB 179 | Authorizing Land Swap for Development of UTA Rail Station | Bill Passed - House (52 - 21) |
April 18, 2023 | WA | HB 1791 | Repeals and Restarts the Process of Selecting a Site for the New State International Airport | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (91 - 6) |
April 12, 2023 | WA | HB 1791 | Repeals and Restarts the Process of Selecting a Site for the New State International Airport | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 17) |
Jan. 30, 2020 | WA | HB 1793 | Establishes Additional Uses for Automated Traffic Safety Cameras | Bill Passed - House (56 - 40) |
Feb. 23, 2019 | VA | HB 1811 | Prohibits Texting While Driving | Conference Report Rejected - House (45 - 50) |
Feb. 5, 2019 | VA | HB 1811 | Prohibits Texting While Driving | Bill Passed - House (69 - 27) |
Feb. 24, 2009 | VA | HB 1826 | Driver's License Suspension for Unexcused School Absences | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 3) |