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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
May 25, 2022 NY A 10001 Authorizes a Study on the Impact of the Urban Heat Effect on Disadvantaged Communities Bill Passed - Senate (60 - 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
May 5, 2022 NY A 9279 Establishes a Carpet Collection Program Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 15)
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)
Aug. 29, 2022 CA AB 1445 Requires Governments Factor Climate Change and Sea-Level Rise when Determining Future Municipal Appropriations Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
Aug. 31, 2022 CA AB 1757 Specifies Strategy Regarding Climate Change and Air Pollution Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
Aug. 31, 2022 CA AB 1757 Specifies Strategy Regarding Climate Change and Air Pollution Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
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)
Aug. 29, 2022 CA AB 2183 Authorizes Farm Workers to Unionize by Mail Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
April 14, 2022 MA H 4524 Expands Commonwealth Involvement in Offshore Wind, Clean Energy Industries (37 - 3)
July 21, 2022 MA H 5060 Establishes Various New Programs and Laws to Promote Growth in the Clean Energy Industry (38 - 2)
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)
March 23, 2022 ID H 720 Prohibits Non-Human Entities From Being Granted Personhood Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
March 23, 2022 ID H 720 Prohibits Non-Human Entities From Being Granted Personhood Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
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)
June 2, 2022 LA HB 1031 Requires Annual Electric Vehicle Use Fee Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
March 10, 2022 WY HB 105 Reduces State Coal Severance Tax by 0.5 Percent Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4)
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 2, 2022 UT HB 121 Establishes Incentives to Conserve Water Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 4)
Feb. 15, 2022 IN HB 1248 Prohibits Big Cat and Bear Cub Owners from Allowing Public Interaction Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 4)
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)
May 5, 2022 NH HB 1454 Amends Requirements for New Landfills Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8)
March 18, 2022 MD HB 1486 Authorizes a Suspension of the Gas Tax Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
March 30, 2022 OH HB 175 Repeals the Ohio EPA's Authority to Regulate Ephemeral Streams Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
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)
June 29, 2022 NC HB 219 Amends Various State Environmental Laws Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 2)
April 7, 2022 MD HB 22 Prohibits Declawing of Cats Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 12)
May 10, 2022 CO HB 22-1026 Establishes an Employer Tax Credit for Providing Alternative Transportation to Employees Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
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)
May 4, 2022 CO HB 22-1218 Requires Increased Accommodations for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14)
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)
March 2, 2022 UT HB 242 Requires Metering of Secondary Water Services (22 - 3)
May 5, 2022 MO HB 2485 Prohibits Any Person from Operating a Solid Waste Area Without a Permit Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11)
Feb. 15, 2022 NM HB 37 Establishes the Community Energy Efficiency Development Block Grant Act Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14)
June 1, 2022 OH HB 377 Appropriates Monies for Development, Infrastructure, Elections, etc. Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
June 30, 2022 DE HB 386 Prohibits Cat Declawing as Condition of Rental Agreement Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
March 3, 2022 OR HB 4002 Requires Overtime Pay for Farm Workers Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 10)
Jan. 18, 2022 MI HB 4031 Amends Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 - 9)
March 3, 2022 OR HB 4139 Establishes a Department of Transportation Program to Reduce Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
March 12, 2022 WV HB 4848 Amends Alcohol Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
Dec. 7, 2022 OH HB 507 Amends the Definition of Green Energy to Include Natural Gas Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
Nov. 30, 2022 IL HB 5189 Amends Tax Credit for Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 5)
April 6, 2022 IL HB 5201 Establishes Agriculture Equity Commission Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 2)
March 23, 2022 CT HB 5501 Repeals Taxes on Gas and Clothing Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
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)
Sept. 28, 2022 MI HB 6354 Amends Law in Regard to Hunting Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
Sept. 28, 2022 MI HB 6354 Amends Law in Regard to Hunting Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
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)
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)
May 18, 2022 MN HF 3765 Appropriates $70.88 Million to the Environmental and Natural Resources Fund Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 28)
April 27, 2022 MN HF 4366 Expands Assistance for Agricultural Industry Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 26)
Aug. 7, 2022 National HR 5376 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 50)
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)
April 4, 2022 NE LB 1014 Appropriates Federal COVID-19 Funds for the Various State Costs and Projects Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 4)
April 12, 2022 NE LB 1068 Requires a University of Nebraska Health Assessment Over Ethanol Production Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 8)
April 12, 2022 NE LB 1068 Requires a University of Nebraska Health Assessment Over Ethanol Production Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 8)
April 12, 2022 NE LB 829 Amends State Animal Abuse Laws Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 5)
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)
May 9, 2022 ME LD 1942 Specifies New Hemp Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/25 A 10001 Authorizes a Study on the Impact of the Urban Heat Effect on Disadvantaged Communities Bill Passed - Senate (60 - 1)
6/16 A 1282 Establishes Electric School Bus Program Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
6/02 A 7389 Establishes Restrictions on Cryptocurrency Industry Bill Passed - Senate
5/05 A 9279 Establishes a Carpet Collection Program Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 15)
8/31 AB 1279 Establishes California Climate Crisis Act Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
8/31 AB 1279 Establishes California Climate Crisis Act Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
8/29 AB 1445 Requires Governments Factor Climate Change and Sea-Level Rise when Determining Future Municipal Appropriations Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
8/31 AB 1757 Specifies Strategy Regarding Climate Change and Air Pollution Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
8/31 AB 1757 Specifies Strategy Regarding Climate Change and Air Pollution Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
6/29 AB 205 Establishes New Energy Relief and Environmental Programs Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
6/29 AB 205 Establishes New Energy Relief and Environmental Programs Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
8/29 AB 2183 Authorizes Farm Workers to Unionize by Mail Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
4/14 H 4524 Expands Commonwealth Involvement in Offshore Wind, Clean Energy Industries (37 - 3)
7/21 H 5060 Establishes Various New Programs and Laws to Promote Growth in the Clean Energy Industry (38 - 2)
4/28 H 715 Establishes Clean Heat Standard for Buildings (23 - 7)
4/28 H 715 Establishes Clean Heat Standard for Buildings (23 - 7)
3/23 H 720 Prohibits Non-Human Entities From Being Granted Personhood Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
3/23 H 720 Prohibits Non-Human Entities From Being Granted Personhood Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
6/21 H 7277 Establishes Renewable Energy Targets and Standards Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 4)
6/21 H 7277 Establishes Renewable Energy Targets and Standards Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 4)
6/02 HB 1031 Requires Annual Electric Vehicle Use Fee Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
3/10 HB 105 Reduces State Coal Severance Tax by 0.5 Percent Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4)
3/10 HB 1099 Expands Policies Regarding Climate Change (28 - 21)
3/10 HB 1099 Expands Policies Regarding Climate Change (28 - 21)
3/02 HB 121 Establishes Incentives to Conserve Water Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 4)
2/15 HB 1248 Prohibits Big Cat and Bear Cub Owners from Allowing Public Interaction Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 4)
3/10 HB 131 Specifies Nuclear Energy Policy Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
3/10 HB 131 Specifies Nuclear Energy Policy Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
5/05 HB 1454 Amends Requirements for New Landfills Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8)
3/18 HB 1486 Authorizes a Suspension of the Gas Tax Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
3/30 HB 175 Repeals the Ohio EPA's Authority to Regulate Ephemeral Streams Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
3/03 HB 1812 Amends Clean Energy Goals Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
3/03 HB 1812 Amends Clean Energy Goals Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
6/29 HB 219 Amends Various State Environmental Laws Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 2)
4/07 HB 22 Prohibits Declawing of Cats Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 12)
5/10 HB 22-1026 Establishes an Employer Tax Credit for Providing Alternative Transportation to Employees Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
4/20 HB 22-1111 Establishes New Insurance Coverage Requirements for Homeowners in the Event of Total Loss Due to Wildfire Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
5/04 HB 22-1218 Requires Increased Accommodations for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14)
5/09 HB 22-1362 Reduces State Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
5/09 HB 22-1362 Reduces State Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
3/02 HB 242 Requires Metering of Secondary Water Services (22 - 3)
5/05 HB 2485 Prohibits Any Person from Operating a Solid Waste Area Without a Permit Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11)
2/15 HB 37 Establishes the Community Energy Efficiency Development Block Grant Act Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14)
6/01 HB 377 Appropriates Monies for Development, Infrastructure, Elections, etc. Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
6/30 HB 386 Prohibits Cat Declawing as Condition of Rental Agreement Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
3/03 HB 4002 Requires Overtime Pay for Farm Workers Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 10)
1/18 HB 4031 Amends Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 - 9)
3/03 HB 4139 Establishes a Department of Transportation Program to Reduce Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
3/12 HB 4848 Amends Alcohol Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
12/07 HB 507 Amends the Definition of Green Energy to Include Natural Gas Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
11/30 HB 5189 Amends Tax Credit for Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 5)
4/06 HB 5201 Establishes Agriculture Equity Commission Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 2)
3/23 HB 5501 Repeals Taxes on Gas and Clothing Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
3/31 HB 606 Establishes Outdoor Stewardship Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 1)
3/31 HB 606 Establishes Outdoor Stewardship Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 1)
9/28 HB 6354 Amends Law in Regard to Hunting Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
9/28 HB 6354 Amends Law in Regard to Hunting Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
3/07 HB 741 Establishes New Regulations for Renewable Energy Net Metering Programs Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
3/07 HB 741 Establishes New Regulations for Renewable Energy Net Metering Programs Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
5/22 HF 3420 Appropriates Moneys for Drought Relief Conference Report Adopted - Senate (66 - 1)
5/22 HF 3420 Appropriates Moneys for Drought Relief Conference Report Adopted - Senate (66 - 1)
5/18 HF 3765 Appropriates $70.88 Million to the Environmental and Natural Resources Fund Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 28)
4/27 HF 4366 Expands Assistance for Agricultural Industry Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 26)
8/07 HR 5376 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 50)
12/15 HR 7776 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (83 - 11)
12/15 HR 7776 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (83 - 11)
7/28 HR 7776 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Bill Passed - Senate (93 - 1)
7/28 HR 7776 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Bill Passed - Senate (93 - 1)
4/04 LB 1014 Appropriates Federal COVID-19 Funds for the Various State Costs and Projects Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 4)
4/12 LB 1068 Requires a University of Nebraska Health Assessment Over Ethanol Production Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 8)
4/12 LB 1068 Requires a University of Nebraska Health Assessment Over Ethanol Production Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 8)
4/12 LB 829 Amends State Animal Abuse Laws Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 5)
4/14 LD 1911 Establishes Procedures and Requirements to Prevent PFAS contamination in Waters and Soil "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 4)
4/14 LD 1911 Establishes Procedures and Requirements to Prevent PFAS contamination in Waters and Soil "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 4)
5/09 LD 1942 Specifies New Hemp Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
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