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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Aug. 29, 2014 CA SB 1319 Authorizes Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Certain Water Basins Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
Sept. 12, 2013 CA AB 60 Authorizes Driver's License for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
March 4, 2010 CA ABx8 9 Tax and Transportation Law Amendments Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 30)
March 4, 2010 CA ABx8 6 Fuel Tax Amendments Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 32)
Sept. 9, 2011 CA AB 1424 Suspending the Licenses of Delinquent Taxpayers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 27)
Feb. 2, 2012 CA SB 81 Funding For School Transportation Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 8)
July 6, 2012 CA SB 1029 Authorizes the Sale of State Bonds for a High-Speed Rail Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 16)
Aug. 30, 2012 CA AB 2189 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Certain Individuals Ineligible for a Social Security Number Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 21)
Feb. 19, 2009 CA SBx3 7 Transportation Financing Amendments Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
June 19, 2015 CA SB 88 Amends Water Use Regulations Bill Passed - House (52 - 28)
Aug. 17, 2016 CA AB 1785 Prohibits Use of Handheld Electronic Devices While Driving Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 13)
Aug. 25, 2016 CA AB 1889 Appropriates Funds for High-Speed Rail Project Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
Aug. 17, 2016 CA AB 1887 Prohibits State-Funded Travel to Certain States Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12)
Sept. 10, 2019 CA SB 210 Establishes a Smog-Check Program for Diesel Trucks Bill Passed - House (51 - 19)
Aug. 25, 2022 CA AB 2147 Limits Police Enforcement of Prohibition on Pedestrian Jaywalking Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
June 29, 2023 CA SB 150 Increases Infrastructure Package to Accelerate Construction Bill Passed - House (61 - 11)
Aug. 29, 2014 CA SB 1319 Authorizes Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Certain Water Basins Bill Passed - House (48 - 26)
Aug. 29, 2014 CA SB 1168 Requires Sustainability Plans for Groundwater Usage Bill Passed - House (47 - 27)
April 6, 2017 CA SB 1 Increases Gas and Vehicle Taxes to Pay for Road and Bridge Repairs Bill Passed - House (54 - 26)
April 6, 2017 CA SB 1 Increases Gas and Vehicle Taxes to Pay for Road and Bridge Repairs Bill Passed - House (54 - 26)
Sept. 1, 2021 CA SB 556 Limits the Ability of Local Governments to Regulate the Placement of Cell Wireless Facilities Bill Passed - House (53 - 9)
Sept. 7, 2021 CA AB 970 Reduces Obstacles to Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Bill Passed - House (59 - 11)
Sept. 14, 2023 CA ACA 1 Repeals Barriers Over Local Governments Ability to Impose Taxes to Fund Housing and Transportation Projects Amendment Adopted - Senate (29 - 10)
Sept. 11, 2023 CA AB 316 Limits on Self-Driving Delivery Trucks and Requires a Trained "Safety" Driver Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
March 4, 2010 CA ABx8 9 Tax and Transportation Law Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
March 4, 2010 CA ABx8 6 Fuel Tax Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
July 5, 2012 CA SB 1029 Authorizes the Sale of State Bonds for a High-Speed Rail Bill Passed - House (52 - 28)
Sept. 7, 2011 CA AB 1424 Suspending the Licenses of Delinquent Taxpayers Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
Aug. 29, 2012 CA AB 2189 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Certain Individuals Ineligible for a Social Security Number Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
April 6, 2017 CA SB 1 Increases Gas and Vehicle Taxes to Pay for Road and Bridge Repairs Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
April 6, 2017 CA SB 1 Increases Gas and Vehicle Taxes to Pay for Road and Bridge Repairs Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
May 29, 2019 CA AB 1046 Increases Tax Rebates for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - House (55 - 21)
May 29, 2019 CA SB 210 Establishes a Smog-Check Program for Diesel Trucks Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
May 30, 2019 CA AB 56 Authorizes the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority to Procure Energy Needs for Californians Bill Passed - House (41 - 21)
April 25, 2011 CA SB 28 Penalties for Using Mobile Device When Driving Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12)
April 22, 2021 CA AB 122 Authorizes Bicyclists to Treat Stop Signs as Yield Signs Bill Passed - House (53 - 11)
Sept. 2, 2021 CA AB 970 Reduces Obstacles to Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
May 30, 2023 CA SB 50 Prohibits Law Enforcement Officers from Making Traffic Stops for Lower-Level Violations Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
Sept. 6, 2023 CA ACA 1 Repeals Barriers Over Local Governments Ability to Impose Taxes to Fund Housing and Transportation Projects Amendment Adopted - House (55 - 12)
May 31, 2023 CA AB 316 Limits on Self-Driving Delivery Trucks and Requires a Trained "Safety" Driver Bill Passed - House (69 - 4)
May 29, 2013 CA AB 60 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (55 - 20)
May 28, 2014 CA SB 1319 Expands Prevention and Response Programs for Oil Spills Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
May 16, 2011 CA AB 144 Concealed Weapons Bill Bill Passed - House (46 - 29)
April 26, 2012 CA AB 2405 Authorizes Low-Emission Vehicles to Use HOV Lanes Bill Passed - House (49 - 25)
April 30, 2012 CA AB 1960 Requires the Department of Transportation to Include Sexual Orientation Reported by Business Owners Bill Passed - House (48 - 25)
May 31, 2012 CA SB 956 Regulates Buy-Here-Pay-Here Car Loans and Lenders Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12)
May 29, 2012 CA AB 1447 Requires Buy-Here-Pay-Here Car Sellers to Provide a Limited Warranty Bill Passed - House (49 - 25)
May 29, 2012 CA AB 1534 Requires Buy-Here-Pay-Here Dealers to Label Used Vehicles Bill Passed - House (42 - 32)
Feb. 8, 2006 CO Amendment Transportation Funding Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (29 - 36)
May 5, 2008 CO SB 226 Zebra Mussels Ban Bill Passed - House (54 - 11)
Feb. 27, 2008 CO HB 1069 Prohibiting Motor Vehicles on Public Lands Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8)
May 3, 2006 CO HB 1125 Seat Belt Enforcement Bill Bill Failed - House (32 - 32)
Feb. 15, 2006 CO HB 1125 Seat Belt Enforcement Bill Bill Passed - House (33 - 32)
Feb. 27, 2007 CO SB 151 Mandatory Seatbelt Use Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 16)
Feb. 13, 2006 CO HB 1036 Auto Insurance Bill Bill Failed - House (32 - 33)
March 10, 2006 CO HB 1125 Seat Belt Enforcement Bill Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14)
Jan. 26, 2009 CO HB 1042 Amending Minimum Traffic Speed Regulations Bill Passed - House (37 - 27)
Jan. 30, 2008 CO HB 1069 Prohibiting Motor Vehicles on Public Lands Bill Passed - House (43 - 22)
April 30, 2009 CO SB 296 Seat Belt Violation as Primary Offense Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
May 4, 2024 CO HB 24-1348 Requires Firearms be Kept in Lock Boxes when in Vehicles Conference Report Adopted - House (35 - 24)
May 6, 2024 CO HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 22)
May 11, 2022 CO HB 22-1314 Expands State Regulations on Non-Consensual Towing Concurrence Vote Passed - House (45 - 20)
May 6, 2024 CO HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 22)
April 30, 2024 CO HB 24-1362 Authorizes Gray-Water Treatment Systems to be Installed in New State Construction Projects Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 2)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 24)
May 4, 2023 CO HB 23-1233 Limits the State Electrical Board From Prohibiting the Installation of Electric Charging Stations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 17)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 24)
May 7, 2013 CO SB 251 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
May 11, 2010 CO HB 1238 Increasing Fines for Moving Traffic Violations in Wildlife Crossing Zones Concurrence Vote Passed - House (34 - 29)
May 4, 2024 CO HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
June 3, 2021 CO SB 21-072 Expands Electric Transmission Facilities to Meet Clean Energy Goals Bill Passed - House (49 - 15)
May 4, 2024 CO HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
March 21, 2022 CO HB 22-1104 Expands Ability of Local Governments to Install Powerline Trails Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
May 9, 2022 CO HB 22-1314 Expands State Regulations on Non-Consensual Towing Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 4)
April 22, 2024 CO HB 24-1348 Requires Firearms be Kept in Lock Boxes when in Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
Date No. Title Outcome
8/29 SB 1319 Authorizes Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Certain Water Basins Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
9/12 AB 60 Authorizes Driver's License for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
3/04 ABx8 9 Tax and Transportation Law Amendments Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 30)
3/04 ABx8 6 Fuel Tax Amendments Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 32)
9/09 AB 1424 Suspending the Licenses of Delinquent Taxpayers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 27)
2/02 SB 81 Funding For School Transportation Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 8)
7/06 SB 1029 Authorizes the Sale of State Bonds for a High-Speed Rail Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 16)
8/30 AB 2189 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Certain Individuals Ineligible for a Social Security Number Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 21)
2/19 SBx3 7 Transportation Financing Amendments Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
6/19 SB 88 Amends Water Use Regulations Bill Passed - House (52 - 28)
8/17 AB 1785 Prohibits Use of Handheld Electronic Devices While Driving Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 13)
8/25 AB 1889 Appropriates Funds for High-Speed Rail Project Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
8/17 AB 1887 Prohibits State-Funded Travel to Certain States Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12)
9/10 SB 210 Establishes a Smog-Check Program for Diesel Trucks Bill Passed - House (51 - 19)
8/25 AB 2147 Limits Police Enforcement of Prohibition on Pedestrian Jaywalking Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
6/29 SB 150 Increases Infrastructure Package to Accelerate Construction Bill Passed - House (61 - 11)
8/29 SB 1319 Authorizes Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Certain Water Basins Bill Passed - House (48 - 26)
8/29 SB 1168 Requires Sustainability Plans for Groundwater Usage Bill Passed - House (47 - 27)
4/06 SB 1 Increases Gas and Vehicle Taxes to Pay for Road and Bridge Repairs Bill Passed - House (54 - 26)
4/06 SB 1 Increases Gas and Vehicle Taxes to Pay for Road and Bridge Repairs Bill Passed - House (54 - 26)
9/01 SB 556 Limits the Ability of Local Governments to Regulate the Placement of Cell Wireless Facilities Bill Passed - House (53 - 9)
9/07 AB 970 Reduces Obstacles to Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Bill Passed - House (59 - 11)
9/14 ACA 1 Repeals Barriers Over Local Governments Ability to Impose Taxes to Fund Housing and Transportation Projects Amendment Adopted - Senate (29 - 10)
9/11 AB 316 Limits on Self-Driving Delivery Trucks and Requires a Trained "Safety" Driver Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
3/04 ABx8 9 Tax and Transportation Law Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
3/04 ABx8 6 Fuel Tax Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
7/05 SB 1029 Authorizes the Sale of State Bonds for a High-Speed Rail Bill Passed - House (52 - 28)
9/07 AB 1424 Suspending the Licenses of Delinquent Taxpayers Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
8/29 AB 2189 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Certain Individuals Ineligible for a Social Security Number Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
4/06 SB 1 Increases Gas and Vehicle Taxes to Pay for Road and Bridge Repairs Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
4/06 SB 1 Increases Gas and Vehicle Taxes to Pay for Road and Bridge Repairs Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
5/29 AB 1046 Increases Tax Rebates for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - House (55 - 21)
5/29 SB 210 Establishes a Smog-Check Program for Diesel Trucks Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
5/30 AB 56 Authorizes the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority to Procure Energy Needs for Californians Bill Passed - House (41 - 21)
4/25 SB 28 Penalties for Using Mobile Device When Driving Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12)
4/22 AB 122 Authorizes Bicyclists to Treat Stop Signs as Yield Signs Bill Passed - House (53 - 11)
9/02 AB 970 Reduces Obstacles to Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
5/30 SB 50 Prohibits Law Enforcement Officers from Making Traffic Stops for Lower-Level Violations Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
9/06 ACA 1 Repeals Barriers Over Local Governments Ability to Impose Taxes to Fund Housing and Transportation Projects Amendment Adopted - House (55 - 12)
5/31 AB 316 Limits on Self-Driving Delivery Trucks and Requires a Trained "Safety" Driver Bill Passed - House (69 - 4)
5/29 AB 60 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (55 - 20)
5/28 SB 1319 Expands Prevention and Response Programs for Oil Spills Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
5/16 AB 144 Concealed Weapons Bill Bill Passed - House (46 - 29)
4/26 AB 2405 Authorizes Low-Emission Vehicles to Use HOV Lanes Bill Passed - House (49 - 25)
4/30 AB 1960 Requires the Department of Transportation to Include Sexual Orientation Reported by Business Owners Bill Passed - House (48 - 25)
5/31 SB 956 Regulates Buy-Here-Pay-Here Car Loans and Lenders Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12)
5/29 AB 1447 Requires Buy-Here-Pay-Here Car Sellers to Provide a Limited Warranty Bill Passed - House (49 - 25)
5/29 AB 1534 Requires Buy-Here-Pay-Here Dealers to Label Used Vehicles Bill Passed - House (42 - 32)
2/08 Amendment Transportation Funding Amendment Amendment Rejected - House (29 - 36)
5/05 SB 226 Zebra Mussels Ban Bill Passed - House (54 - 11)
2/27 HB 1069 Prohibiting Motor Vehicles on Public Lands Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8)
5/03 HB 1125 Seat Belt Enforcement Bill Bill Failed - House (32 - 32)
2/15 HB 1125 Seat Belt Enforcement Bill Bill Passed - House (33 - 32)
2/27 SB 151 Mandatory Seatbelt Use Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 16)
2/13 HB 1036 Auto Insurance Bill Bill Failed - House (32 - 33)
3/10 HB 1125 Seat Belt Enforcement Bill Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14)
1/26 HB 1042 Amending Minimum Traffic Speed Regulations Bill Passed - House (37 - 27)
1/30 HB 1069 Prohibiting Motor Vehicles on Public Lands Bill Passed - House (43 - 22)
4/30 SB 296 Seat Belt Violation as Primary Offense Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
5/04 HB 24-1348 Requires Firearms be Kept in Lock Boxes when in Vehicles Conference Report Adopted - House (35 - 24)
5/06 HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 22)
5/11 HB 22-1314 Expands State Regulations on Non-Consensual Towing Concurrence Vote Passed - House (45 - 20)
5/06 HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 22)
4/30 HB 24-1362 Authorizes Gray-Water Treatment Systems to be Installed in New State Construction Projects Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 2)
5/07 HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 24)
5/04 HB 23-1233 Limits the State Electrical Board From Prohibiting the Installation of Electric Charging Stations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 17)
5/07 HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 24)
5/07 SB 251 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
5/11 HB 1238 Increasing Fines for Moving Traffic Violations in Wildlife Crossing Zones Concurrence Vote Passed - House (34 - 29)
5/04 HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
6/03 SB 21-072 Expands Electric Transmission Facilities to Meet Clean Energy Goals Bill Passed - House (49 - 15)
5/04 HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
3/21 HB 22-1104 Expands Ability of Local Governments to Install Powerline Trails Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
5/09 HB 22-1314 Expands State Regulations on Non-Consensual Towing Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 4)
4/22 HB 24-1348 Requires Firearms be Kept in Lock Boxes when in Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
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