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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
March 11, 2020 FL SB 664 Requires Government Agencies Use E-Verify Immigration Check for Employment Bill Passed - House (73 - 45)
June 30, 2020 MS SB 3049 Establishes the "Mississippi Back-to-Business Liability Assurance and Health Care Emergency Response Liability Protection Act" Bill Passed - House (76 - 36)
June 15, 2020 CO SB 20-205 Establishes the "Healthy Families and Workplace Act" Conference Report Adopted - House (39 - 23)
June 18, 2020 CA AB 3216 Expands Medical Leave Protections for Workers during the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Bill Passed - House (44 - 17)
July 29, 2020 National HR 7327 Child Care for Economic Recovery Act Bill Passed - House (250 - 161)
July 29, 2020 National HR 7027 Child Care Is Essential Act Bill Passed - House (249 - 163)
Aug. 26, 2020 CA SB 1257 Establishes Employment Safety Standards for Domestic Service Employees Bill Passed - House (58 - 12)
Aug. 30, 2020 CA AB 979 Requires Corporations to Have Directors From Under-Represented Groups Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 8)
Jan. 27, 2020 CA AB 979 Requires Corporations to Have Directors From Under-Represented Groups Bill Passed - House (73 - 0)
March 13, 2020 MD HB 123 Prohibits Employers from Asking About Wage History Bill Passed - House (98 - 36)
Sept. 17, 2020 NH HB 712 Establishes a System of Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Veto Override Failed - House (195 - 143)
June 11, 2020 CA AB 1850 Amends Worker Classification for Self Employed Individuals Bill Passed - House (76 - 0)
Aug. 5, 2020 NV SB 4 Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses during COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (31 - 10)
Jan. 23, 2020 CA AB 323 Establishes the Save Local Journalism Act Bill Passed - House (77 - 0)
Aug. 10, 2020 OR SB 1703 Authorizes the Department of Revenue to Share Information with the Director of Employment Bill Passed - House (52 - 5)
Feb. 25, 2020 VT S 23 Increases the State Minimum Wage Veto Override Passed - House (100 - 49)
March 15, 2020 MD HB 932 Requires the Distribution of Sales and Use Tax Revenue from Certain Digital Products to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund Concurrence Vote Passed - House (89 - 45)
May 19, 2020 AZ SB 1557 Amends State Consumer Annuity Laws and Regulations Bill Passed - House (36 - 24)
June 11, 2020 CA AB 3262 Requires Electronic Marketplaces Be Held Liable for Defective Products Bill Passed - House (54 - 14)
May 9, 2020 MN HF 331 Increases Legal Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21 Bill Passed - House (89 - 41)
Aug. 26, 2020 ID H 6 Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses, Schools, and Cities during COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
May 23, 2020 IL HB 2682 Authorizes the Sale of To-Go Cocktails Concurrence Vote Passed - House (104 - 6)
April 14, 2020 PA SB 613 Requires the Governor's Office to Follow Federal Guidelines to Reopen Businesses During COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (107 - 95)
May 28, 2020 OH HB 606 Establishes a COVID-19 Business Liability Shield Bill Passed - House (83 - 9)
Aug. 30, 2020 CA SB 1102 Requires Employers to Provide H-2A Employees with a Written Notice of their Rights Bill Passed - House (52 - 18)
Sept. 1, 2020 MI SB 745 Appropriates Funds for a Temporary Additional $300 Weekly Unemployment Benefit Bill Passed - House (106 - 3)
July 23, 2020 NY S 8617 Requires Public Employers Prepare Public Health Emergency Plans Bill Passed - House (141 - 0)
Sept. 10, 2020 VA HB 5116 Requires Public and Private Employers to Provide Paid Quarantine Leave Bill Passed - House (54 - 44)
Oct. 14, 2020 VA HB 5104 Increases Employment Assessment and Review Requirements for Law Enforcement Hiring Conference Report Adopted - House (55 - 35)
Sept. 4, 2020 VA HB 5104 Increases Employment Assessment and Review Requirements for Law Enforcement Hiring Bill Passed - House (54 - 42)
Feb. 11, 2020 CO HB 20-1048 Establishes the CROWN Act Bill Passed - House (42 - 21)
Aug. 27, 2020 NJ A 4482 Establishes Minimum Wage Requirements for Certain Long-Term Care Facility Staff Bill Passed - House (49 - 16)
Sept. 10, 2020 MI HB 4488 Limits the Use of Criminal Background Checks to Prohibit Occupational Licensure Bill Passed - House (106 - 0)
July 30, 2020 NJ S 2380 Requires Employer to Offer Benefits to Essential Workers Unable to Work Bill Passed - House (42 - 27)
Sept. 17, 2020 National HR 2694 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Bill Passed - House (329 - 73)
Sept. 23, 2020 MI HB 6032 Establishes Protections for Employees From Being Fired or Facing Consequences From an Employer Upon Diagnosis of COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (83 - 23)
Sept. 23, 2020 PA HB 2513 Authorizes Restaurants and Bars to Open at 50 Percent Capacity Concurrence Vote Passed - House (145 - 56)
Sept. 23, 2020 OH HB 669 Extends the To-Go Alcohol Sales Provision Permanently Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 4)
Oct. 1, 2020 National HR 925 The Heroes Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (214 - 207)
Sept. 30, 2020 National HR 6270 Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act of 2020 Bill Passed - House (253 - 163)
Sept. 23, 2020 MI HB 6031 Authorizes Immunity for Businesses from COVID-19 Exposure Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (59 - 47)
Oct. 2, 2020 LA HB 32 Requires Bars and Restaurants be Treated the Same during a Disaster Declaration Bill Passed - House (68 - 25)
Aug. 31, 2020 CA AB 1867 Requires Employers with 500 Employees to Provide 2 Weeks of Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Full Time Workers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 15)
May 20, 2020 LA HB 211 Prohibits State Commissioner from Penalizing Financial Institutions for Providing Services to Cannabis-Related Businesses Bill Passed - House (73 - 20)
Sept. 24, 2020 MI HB 4213 Authorizes Bars to Serve Alcohol Until 4am Bill Passed - House (77 - 27)
May 20, 2020 LA HB 109 Prohibits Vaping in Motor Vehicles When a Child Is Present Bill Passed - House (80 - 19)
Oct. 14, 2020 MI HB 6030 Establishes a Minimum Threshold for COVID-19 Business Lawsuits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 15)
Oct. 14, 2020 MI HB 6030 Establishes a Minimum Threshold for COVID-19 Business Lawsuits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 15)
March 5, 2020 VA HB 812 Prohibits Unlicensed Individuals to Deal Firearms from Purchasing More Than One Gun in a 30-Day Period Conference Report Adopted - House (51 - 48)
Oct. 2, 2020 VA HB 5047 Prohibits Price-Gouging during a Declared State of Emergency Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 43)
Sept. 24, 2020 NJ A 4721 Establishes a Corporate Business Tax Rate of 2.5 Percent Bill Passed - House (42 - 35)
Oct. 19, 2020 PA SB 1199 Specifies Provisions for Personal Delivery Devices Bill Passed - House (105 - 97)
Sept. 24, 2020 MI HB 5340 Amends the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act to Allow Access to Private Data Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 28)
Aug. 31, 2020 CA AB 685 Requires Employers to Report COVID-19 Infections Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 17)
Nov. 9, 2020 VA HB 5109 Amends Existing Law Enforcement Officer Training and Qualifications Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 39)
Nov. 20, 2020 National HR 8294 National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 Bill Passed - House (246 - 140)
Nov. 18, 2020 OH HB 621 Authorizes Businesses that Meet State Safety Standards to Remain Open Bill Passed - House (77 - 10)
Nov. 16, 2020 NJ A 3950 Prohibits Employers from Using Tracking Devices in Employee Vehicles Bill Passed - House (47 - 25)
Nov. 18, 2020 OH HB 208 Amends Previous Law to Make Assaulting a Sports Referee a Felony Bill Passed - House (74 - 13)
Nov. 18, 2020 OH HB 199 Requires Commercial Roofer Contractors Have a License Bill Passed - House (64 - 23)
Sept. 24, 2020 NJ S 2021 Appropriations State and Federal Funds for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Bill Passed - House (51 - 27)
June 9, 2020 CO HB 20-1413 Establishes a Small Business Tax Credit for the COVID-19 Response Bill Passed - House (43 - 18)
Dec. 2, 2020 CO SB 20B-001 Appropriates $57 Million in Direct Aid, Grants, and Annual Fee Waivers to Small Businesses Bill Passed - House (46 - 17)
Dec. 2, 2020 CO HB 20B-1005 Authorizes Local Authorities to Impose Food Delivery Fee Restrictions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 19)
Dec. 14, 2020 MN SF 31 Extends State Unemployment Benefits by 13 Weeks and Appropriates $216 Million for Business COVID-19 Relief Bill Passed - House (117 - 13)
March 10, 2020 ME LD 2031 Requires Cable Companies to Probate Bills Bill Passed - House (131 - 6)
Aug. 31, 2020 CA AB 3075 Expands Employer Liability for Failing to Pay Wages Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 11)
March 6, 2020 WA SB 6281 Increases Consumer Personal Data Protections and Regulations on Facial Recognition Technology Bill Passed - House (56 - 41)
March 4, 2020 WA SB 6205 Prohibits Harassment, Abuse, and Discrimination Towards Long-Term Care Workers Bill Passed - House (74 - 23)
May 12, 2020 MN HF 4602 Reduces the Number of Job Retainments for Verso in Duluth, Minnesota from 200 to 150 Bill Passed - House (114 - 18)
Feb. 20, 2020 VT H 568 Repeals Prohibitions on Sex Work Bill Passed - House (126 - 19)
Aug. 2, 2020 NV AJR 1 Increases Tax on Mining Companies Bill Passed - House (29 - 13)
Dec. 17, 2020 OH SB 140 Amends Knife Laws and Regulation to Allow Manufacturing in the State Bill Passed - House (59 - 25)
Feb. 28, 2020 MD HB 14 Prohibits Employers From Retaliating Against Employees Bill Passed - House (99 - 37)
Aug. 2, 2020 NV AJR 2 Amends the State Constitution to Increase Taxes on Mining Proceeeds Resolution Passed - House (29 - 13)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/11 SB 664 Requires Government Agencies Use E-Verify Immigration Check for Employment Bill Passed - House (73 - 45)
6/30 SB 3049 Establishes the "Mississippi Back-to-Business Liability Assurance and Health Care Emergency Response Liability Protection Act" Bill Passed - House (76 - 36)
6/15 SB 20-205 Establishes the "Healthy Families and Workplace Act" Conference Report Adopted - House (39 - 23)
6/18 AB 3216 Expands Medical Leave Protections for Workers during the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Bill Passed - House (44 - 17)
7/29 HR 7327 Child Care for Economic Recovery Act Bill Passed - House (250 - 161)
7/29 HR 7027 Child Care Is Essential Act Bill Passed - House (249 - 163)
8/26 SB 1257 Establishes Employment Safety Standards for Domestic Service Employees Bill Passed - House (58 - 12)
8/30 AB 979 Requires Corporations to Have Directors From Under-Represented Groups Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 8)
1/27 AB 979 Requires Corporations to Have Directors From Under-Represented Groups Bill Passed - House (73 - 0)
3/13 HB 123 Prohibits Employers from Asking About Wage History Bill Passed - House (98 - 36)
9/17 HB 712 Establishes a System of Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Veto Override Failed - House (195 - 143)
6/11 AB 1850 Amends Worker Classification for Self Employed Individuals Bill Passed - House (76 - 0)
8/05 SB 4 Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses during COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (31 - 10)
1/23 AB 323 Establishes the Save Local Journalism Act Bill Passed - House (77 - 0)
8/10 SB 1703 Authorizes the Department of Revenue to Share Information with the Director of Employment Bill Passed - House (52 - 5)
2/25 S 23 Increases the State Minimum Wage Veto Override Passed - House (100 - 49)
3/15 HB 932 Requires the Distribution of Sales and Use Tax Revenue from Certain Digital Products to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund Concurrence Vote Passed - House (89 - 45)
5/19 SB 1557 Amends State Consumer Annuity Laws and Regulations Bill Passed - House (36 - 24)
6/11 AB 3262 Requires Electronic Marketplaces Be Held Liable for Defective Products Bill Passed - House (54 - 14)
5/09 HF 331 Increases Legal Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21 Bill Passed - House (89 - 41)
8/26 H 6 Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses, Schools, and Cities during COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
5/23 HB 2682 Authorizes the Sale of To-Go Cocktails Concurrence Vote Passed - House (104 - 6)
4/14 SB 613 Requires the Governor's Office to Follow Federal Guidelines to Reopen Businesses During COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (107 - 95)
5/28 HB 606 Establishes a COVID-19 Business Liability Shield Bill Passed - House (83 - 9)
8/30 SB 1102 Requires Employers to Provide H-2A Employees with a Written Notice of their Rights Bill Passed - House (52 - 18)
9/01 SB 745 Appropriates Funds for a Temporary Additional $300 Weekly Unemployment Benefit Bill Passed - House (106 - 3)
7/23 S 8617 Requires Public Employers Prepare Public Health Emergency Plans Bill Passed - House (141 - 0)
9/10 HB 5116 Requires Public and Private Employers to Provide Paid Quarantine Leave Bill Passed - House (54 - 44)
10/14 HB 5104 Increases Employment Assessment and Review Requirements for Law Enforcement Hiring Conference Report Adopted - House (55 - 35)
9/04 HB 5104 Increases Employment Assessment and Review Requirements for Law Enforcement Hiring Bill Passed - House (54 - 42)
2/11 HB 20-1048 Establishes the CROWN Act Bill Passed - House (42 - 21)
8/27 A 4482 Establishes Minimum Wage Requirements for Certain Long-Term Care Facility Staff Bill Passed - House (49 - 16)
9/10 HB 4488 Limits the Use of Criminal Background Checks to Prohibit Occupational Licensure Bill Passed - House (106 - 0)
7/30 S 2380 Requires Employer to Offer Benefits to Essential Workers Unable to Work Bill Passed - House (42 - 27)
9/17 HR 2694 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Bill Passed - House (329 - 73)
9/23 HB 6032 Establishes Protections for Employees From Being Fired or Facing Consequences From an Employer Upon Diagnosis of COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (83 - 23)
9/23 HB 2513 Authorizes Restaurants and Bars to Open at 50 Percent Capacity Concurrence Vote Passed - House (145 - 56)
9/23 HB 669 Extends the To-Go Alcohol Sales Provision Permanently Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 4)
10/01 HR 925 The Heroes Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (214 - 207)
9/30 HR 6270 Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act of 2020 Bill Passed - House (253 - 163)
9/23 HB 6031 Authorizes Immunity for Businesses from COVID-19 Exposure Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (59 - 47)
10/02 HB 32 Requires Bars and Restaurants be Treated the Same during a Disaster Declaration Bill Passed - House (68 - 25)
8/31 AB 1867 Requires Employers with 500 Employees to Provide 2 Weeks of Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Full Time Workers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 15)
5/20 HB 211 Prohibits State Commissioner from Penalizing Financial Institutions for Providing Services to Cannabis-Related Businesses Bill Passed - House (73 - 20)
9/24 HB 4213 Authorizes Bars to Serve Alcohol Until 4am Bill Passed - House (77 - 27)
5/20 HB 109 Prohibits Vaping in Motor Vehicles When a Child Is Present Bill Passed - House (80 - 19)
10/14 HB 6030 Establishes a Minimum Threshold for COVID-19 Business Lawsuits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 15)
10/14 HB 6030 Establishes a Minimum Threshold for COVID-19 Business Lawsuits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 15)
3/05 HB 812 Prohibits Unlicensed Individuals to Deal Firearms from Purchasing More Than One Gun in a 30-Day Period Conference Report Adopted - House (51 - 48)
10/02 HB 5047 Prohibits Price-Gouging during a Declared State of Emergency Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 43)
9/24 A 4721 Establishes a Corporate Business Tax Rate of 2.5 Percent Bill Passed - House (42 - 35)
10/19 SB 1199 Specifies Provisions for Personal Delivery Devices Bill Passed - House (105 - 97)
9/24 HB 5340 Amends the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act to Allow Access to Private Data Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 28)
8/31 AB 685 Requires Employers to Report COVID-19 Infections Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 17)
11/09 HB 5109 Amends Existing Law Enforcement Officer Training and Qualifications Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 39)
11/20 HR 8294 National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 Bill Passed - House (246 - 140)
11/18 HB 621 Authorizes Businesses that Meet State Safety Standards to Remain Open Bill Passed - House (77 - 10)
11/16 A 3950 Prohibits Employers from Using Tracking Devices in Employee Vehicles Bill Passed - House (47 - 25)
11/18 HB 208 Amends Previous Law to Make Assaulting a Sports Referee a Felony Bill Passed - House (74 - 13)
11/18 HB 199 Requires Commercial Roofer Contractors Have a License Bill Passed - House (64 - 23)
9/24 S 2021 Appropriations State and Federal Funds for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Bill Passed - House (51 - 27)
6/09 HB 20-1413 Establishes a Small Business Tax Credit for the COVID-19 Response Bill Passed - House (43 - 18)
12/02 SB 20B-001 Appropriates $57 Million in Direct Aid, Grants, and Annual Fee Waivers to Small Businesses Bill Passed - House (46 - 17)
12/02 HB 20B-1005 Authorizes Local Authorities to Impose Food Delivery Fee Restrictions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 19)
12/14 SF 31 Extends State Unemployment Benefits by 13 Weeks and Appropriates $216 Million for Business COVID-19 Relief Bill Passed - House (117 - 13)
3/10 LD 2031 Requires Cable Companies to Probate Bills Bill Passed - House (131 - 6)
8/31 AB 3075 Expands Employer Liability for Failing to Pay Wages Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 11)
3/06 SB 6281 Increases Consumer Personal Data Protections and Regulations on Facial Recognition Technology Bill Passed - House (56 - 41)
3/04 SB 6205 Prohibits Harassment, Abuse, and Discrimination Towards Long-Term Care Workers Bill Passed - House (74 - 23)
5/12 HF 4602 Reduces the Number of Job Retainments for Verso in Duluth, Minnesota from 200 to 150 Bill Passed - House (114 - 18)
2/20 H 568 Repeals Prohibitions on Sex Work Bill Passed - House (126 - 19)
8/02 AJR 1 Increases Tax on Mining Companies Bill Passed - House (29 - 13)
12/17 SB 140 Amends Knife Laws and Regulation to Allow Manufacturing in the State Bill Passed - House (59 - 25)
2/28 HB 14 Prohibits Employers From Retaliating Against Employees Bill Passed - House (99 - 37)
8/02 AJR 2 Amends the State Constitution to Increase Taxes on Mining Proceeeds Resolution Passed - House (29 - 13)
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