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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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March 30, 2022 | OH | HB 175 | Repeals the Ohio EPA's Authority to Regulate Ephemeral Streams | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
Jan. 12, 2022 | NY | S 7696 | Prohibits Pesticide Use at Children's Camps | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 17) |
Jan. 10, 2022 | NJ | S 1016 | Prohibits Use of Neonicotinoid Pesticides | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 7) |
Jan. 18, 2022 | MI | HB 4031 | Amends Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act | (29 - 9) |
Feb. 15, 2022 | IN | HB 1248 | Prohibits Big Cat and Bear Cub Owners from Allowing Public Interaction | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 4) |
March 3, 2022 | OR | HB 4002 | Requires Overtime Pay for Farm Workers | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 10) |
April 6, 2022 | IL | HB 5201 | Establishes Agriculture Equity Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 2) |
May 22, 2022 | MN | HF 3420 | Appropriates Moneys for Drought Relief | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (66 - 1) |
May 22, 2022 | MN | HF 3420 | Appropriates Moneys for Drought Relief | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (66 - 1) |
March 15, 2022 | National | S 623 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2021 | Bill Passed - Senate (100 - 0) |
April 14, 2022 | MA | H 4524 | Expands Commonwealth Involvement in Offshore Wind, Clean Energy Industries | (37 - 3) |
Feb. 23, 2022 | WV | SB 650 | Repeals Restriction on Fossil Fuel Development | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5) |
March 24, 2022 | TN | SB 2077 | Prohibits Local Governments from Restricting Energy Sources | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7) |
March 29, 2022 | IA | SF 2378 | Amends the State Bottle and Can Redemption Program | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18) |
March 14, 2022 | MD | SB 528 | Requires State to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15) |
March 14, 2022 | MD | SB 528 | Requires State to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15) |
April 4, 2022 | NE | LB 1014 | Appropriates Federal COVID-19 Funds for the Various State Costs and Projects | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 4) |
March 29, 2022 | KY | SB 205 | Requires the State Treasurer Publish a List of Financial Companies Believed to Be Boycotting Energy Companies That Deal in Fossil Fuels | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 6) |
April 7, 2022 | RI | S 2446 | Reduces Plastic Bag Use at Retail Establishments via Recyclable Options | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4) |
April 21, 2022 | CA | SB 1157 | Limits Indoor Residential Water Use | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9) |
April 21, 2022 | CA | SB 1157 | Limits Indoor Residential Water Use | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9) |
April 21, 2022 | MN | SF 4062 | Appropriates Funds for Environmental Cleanup and Tourism Support | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 29) |
May 18, 2022 | MN | HF 3765 | Appropriates $70.88 Million to the Environmental and Natural Resources Fund | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 28) |
April 7, 2022 | MD | HB 22 | Prohibits Declawing of Cats | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 12) |
April 28, 2022 | VT | H 715 | Establishes Clean Heat Standard for Buildings | (23 - 7) |
April 28, 2022 | VT | H 715 | Establishes Clean Heat Standard for Buildings | (23 - 7) |
May 5, 2022 | NY | A 9279 | Establishes a Carpet Collection Program | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 15) |
May 5, 2022 | NH | HB 1454 | Amends Requirements for New Landfills | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8) |
May 5, 2022 | MO | HB 2485 | Prohibits Any Person from Operating a Solid Waste Area Without a Permit | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11) |
May 3, 2022 | HI | SB 2065 | Prohibits Aerial Drones and Vehicles for Fishing Purposes | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 2) |
March 29, 2022 | VT | S 148 | Establishes Environmental Justice Policy | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 1) |
June 16, 2022 | NJ | A 1282 | Establishes Electric School Bus Program | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15) |
June 2, 2022 | NY | A 7389 | Establishes Restrictions on Cryptocurrency Industry | Bill Passed - Senate |
March 4, 2022 | OR | SB 1536 | Increases Renter Access to Air Conditioning | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 3) |
May 9, 2022 | ME | LD 1942 | Specifies New Hemp Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5) |
March 10, 2022 | WA | SB 5974 | Establishes the State Goal of Stopping Gas-Powered Vehicle Production by 2030 | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 20) |
May 3, 2022 | HI | SB 2570 | Establishes Rebate System For Zero-Emission Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0) |
May 3, 2022 | AK | SB 243 | Expands Subsidization of Electric Utilities | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 1) |
March 10, 2022 | WY | HB 105 | Reduces State Coal Severance Tax by 0.5 Percent | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4) |
April 12, 2022 | NE | LB 829 | Amends State Animal Abuse Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 5) |
Jan. 24, 2022 | CA | SB 54 | Establishes Plastic Use Reduction Policies | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7) |
May 3, 2022 | HI | SB 2510 | Increases Renewable Energy Requirements | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 5) |
May 3, 2022 | HI | SB 2510 | Increases Renewable Energy Requirements | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 5) |
May 3, 2022 | HI | SB 2510 | Increases Renewable Energy Requirements | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 5) |
April 18, 2022 | CO | SB 22-193 | Authorizes Grants and Funds towards Improving Air Quality | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13) |
May 11, 2022 | NY | S 1130 | Prohibits the Sale of Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits in Stores | Bill Passed - Senate (57 - 5) |
May 10, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1026 | Establishes an Employer Tax Credit for Providing Alternative Transportation to Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
March 3, 2022 | OR | HB 4139 | Establishes a Department of Transportation Program to Reduce Emissions | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2) |
June 24, 2022 | AZ | SB 1740 | Terminates Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizonia | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 1) |
June 29, 2022 | CA | AB 205 | Establishes New Energy Relief and Environmental Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8) |
June 29, 2022 | CA | AB 205 | Establishes New Energy Relief and Environmental Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8) |
May 20, 2022 | OK | SB 1857 | Amends the List of Vehicle Tax Credits to Include Hydrogen Vehicles | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 11) |
Feb. 3, 2022 | NM | SB 14 | Establishes Clean Fuel Energy Standards for the State | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 16) |
Feb. 3, 2022 | NM | SB 14 | Establishes Clean Fuel Energy Standards for the State | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 16) |
June 2, 2022 | LA | HB 1031 | Requires Annual Electric Vehicle Use Fee | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1) |
June 21, 2022 | RI | H 7277 | Establishes Renewable Energy Targets and Standards | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 4) |
June 21, 2022 | RI | H 7277 | Establishes Renewable Energy Targets and Standards | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 4) |
March 7, 2022 | FL | HB 741 | Establishes New Regulations for Renewable Energy Net Metering Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
March 7, 2022 | FL | HB 741 | Establishes New Regulations for Renewable Energy Net Metering Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
April 11, 2022 | ME | LD 2019 | Establishes New Laws Regarding the Use of Pesticides and PFAS | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 8) |
May 4, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1218 | Requires Increased Accommodations for Electric Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14) |
March 10, 2022 | WY | HB 131 | Specifies Nuclear Energy Policy | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
March 10, 2022 | WY | HB 131 | Specifies Nuclear Energy Policy | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
April 27, 2022 | MN | HF 4366 | Expands Assistance for Agricultural Industry | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 26) |
April 14, 2022 | ME | LD 1911 | Establishes Procedures and Requirements to Prevent PFAS contamination in Waters and Soil | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 4) |
April 14, 2022 | ME | LD 1911 | Establishes Procedures and Requirements to Prevent PFAS contamination in Waters and Soil | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 4) |
July 21, 2022 | MA | H 5060 | Establishes Various New Programs and Laws to Promote Growth in the Clean Energy Industry | (38 - 2) |
March 31, 2022 | MS | HB 606 | Establishes Outdoor Stewardship Act | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 1) |
March 31, 2022 | MS | HB 606 | Establishes Outdoor Stewardship Act | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 1) |
June 9, 2022 | DE | SB 305 | Establishes the Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act of 2022 | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6) |
June 9, 2022 | DE | SB 305 | Establishes the Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act of 2022 | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6) |
Aug. 4, 2022 | National | S J Res 55 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions. | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (50 - 47) |
Dec. 15, 2022 | National | HR 7776 | James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (83 - 11) |
Dec. 15, 2022 | National | HR 7776 | James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (83 - 11) |
July 28, 2022 | National | HR 7776 | James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 | Bill Passed - Senate (93 - 1) |
July 28, 2022 | National | HR 7776 | James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 | Bill Passed - Senate (93 - 1) |
Aug. 7, 2022 | National | HR 5376 | Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 | Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 50) |
Feb. 7, 2022 | VA | SB 508 | Increases the Size and Responsibilities of the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
March 30, 2022 | KY | SB 179 | Increases Penalties for Crimes Committed During States of Emergency | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 2) |
Feb. 15, 2022 | NM | HB 37 | Establishes the Community Energy Efficiency Development Block Grant Act | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14) |
March 2, 2022 | UT | HB 242 | Requires Metering of Secondary Water Services | (22 - 3) |
May 5, 2022 | HI | SB 2218 | Establishes a 5-Year Food Hub Pilot Program | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0) |
March 2, 2022 | UT | HB 121 | Establishes Incentives to Conserve Water | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 4) |
June 1, 2022 | OH | HB 377 | Appropriates Monies for Development, Infrastructure, Elections, etc. | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1) |
May 31, 2022 | NY | S 9405 | Establishes Energy Efficiency Standards for New Buildings | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 19) |
March 12, 2022 | WV | HB 4848 | Amends Alcohol Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 10) |
March 7, 2022 | TN | SB 2012 | Specifies Penalties for Littering | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0) |
Aug. 29, 2022 | CA | AB 2183 | Authorizes Farm Workers to Unionize by Mail | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10) |
April 20, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1111 | Establishes New Insurance Coverage Requirements for Homeowners in the Event of Total Loss Due to Wildfire | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5) |
March 8, 2022 | SD | SB 117 | Repeals Sales Tax on Food | Nonconcurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 9) |
May 9, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1362 | Reduces State Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14) |
May 9, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1362 | Reduces State Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14) |
April 26, 2022 | CT | SB 4 | Establishes Electric Vehicle Requirements for State Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
March 8, 2022 | WY | SF 9 | Establishes Bonds for Agricultural Processing Endeavors | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (17 - 13) |
March 10, 2022 | WA | HB 1099 | Expands Policies Regarding Climate Change | (28 - 21) |
March 10, 2022 | WA | HB 1099 | Expands Policies Regarding Climate Change | (28 - 21) |
March 3, 2022 | WA | HB 1812 | Amends Clean Energy Goals | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
March 3, 2022 | WA | HB 1812 | Amends Clean Energy Goals | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
Aug. 31, 2022 | CA | AB 1279 | Establishes California Climate Crisis Act | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10) |
Aug. 31, 2022 | CA | AB 1279 | Establishes California Climate Crisis Act | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10) |