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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 5, 2022 ME LD 965 Prohibits Certain Employer/Employee Contracts and Agreements "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (76 - 36)
April 25, 2022 AZ HB 2696 Expands Prohibition on Human Smuggling Bill Passed - House (37 - 20)
March 10, 2022 FL HB 3 Expands Police Recruitment Efforts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (114 - 3)
Feb. 23, 2022 AZ HB 2473 Prohibits Discrimination Against a Firearm Entity Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
Feb. 24, 2022 AZ HB 2707 Establishes New Requirements for Flags, Moments of Silence, and Other Displays in Public Schools Bill Passed - House (47 - 12)
March 26, 2022 MD HB 1 Authorizes the Use and Possession of Cannabis Concurrence Vote Passed - House (94 - 39)
April 1, 2022 MD HB 837 Establishes Regulations for the Legal Use of Cannabis and Marijuana Bill Passed - House (89 - 41)
March 2, 2022 IN HB 1079 Amends Definition of Rape Concurrence Vote Passed - House (90 - 1)
March 18, 2022 ID H 782 Amends Existing Law Regarding Members of the Judicial Council Bill Passed - House (44 - 24)
March 29, 2022 MS HB 936 Authorizes Hospice Care Services for Terminally Ill Inmates Conference Report Adopted - House (103 - 9)
March 9, 2022 WY SF 77 Requires 6 Months' Residency Before Changing One's Name Bill Passed - House (55 - 3)
April 20, 2022 OK SB 1708 Authorizes 16 and 17 Year Old Employees to Sell Mixed Beverages Bill Passed - House (47 - 33)
April 25, 2022 TN SB 2219 Authorizes Smoking Bans Bill Passed - House (56 - 33)
June 21, 2022 RI H 8230 Expands the Definition of Third Degree Sexual Assault Bill Passed - House (64 - 4)
May 12, 2022 SC H 3050 Specifies Actions That Constitute Unlawful Use of Force by Police Concurrence Vote Passed - House (103 - 4)
June 3, 2022 LA SB 304 Reduces Rate of Diminution of Sentences for People Convicted of Killing a Law Enforcement Officer Bill Passed - House (72 - 24)
July 29, 2022 National HR 1808 Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 Bill Passed - House (217 - 213)
May 31, 2022 LA SB 379 Prohibits Felons Convicted of Gun-Related Offenses at 16 or 17 From Carrying a Firearm Bill Passed - House (59 - 39)
May 31, 2022 LA SB 379 Prohibits Felons Convicted of Gun-Related Offenses at 16 or 17 From Carrying a Firearm Bill Passed - House (59 - 39)
June 29, 2022 CA AB 311 Prohibits the Sale of Firearms in Certain Areas Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 18)
June 30, 2022 CA AB 2571 Prohibits Marketing of Firearms to Minors; Authorizes Lawsuits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 15)
April 18, 2022 ME LD 1862 Expands Maine's Good Samaritan Law Concerning Drug-Related Medical Assistance "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (83 - 52)
April 18, 2022 ME LD 1862 Expands Maine's Good Samaritan Law Concerning Drug-Related Medical Assistance "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (83 - 52)
May 26, 2022 CA AB 1594 Authorizes Lawsuits Against Gun Industry Bill Passed - House (50 - 20)
May 26, 2022 CA AB 1594 Authorizes Lawsuits Against Gun Industry Bill Passed - House (50 - 20)
April 28, 2022 CO HB 22-1367 Expands Protections for Domestic Workers Bill Passed - House (40 - 23)
May 16, 2022 AK SB 7 Requires Policies Relating to the Conduct of Law Enforcement Officers to be Made Public Bill Passed - House (29 - 9)
June 29, 2022 CA AB 1621 Limits the Manufacture of Ghost Guns Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 14)
May 10, 2022 CO SB 22-150 Expands Response to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Bill Passed - House (45 - 20)
Feb. 9, 2022 MS HB 1367 Establishes a Process to Remove Discriminatory Provisions from Real Property Documents Bill Passed - House (115 - 3)
May 2, 2022 CO SB 22-99 Establishes Procedures for the Expungement of Minor Criminal Records Bill Passed - House (61 - 4)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA HB 670 Establishes Independent Policing Auditor to Oversee Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight Groups Bill Passed - House (65 - 35)
April 28, 2022 VA HB 1197 Establishes a Study Regarding Transferring the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Secretariat of Health and Human Resources Veto Override Failed - House (48 - 52)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA HB 1197 Establishes a Study Regarding Transferring the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Secretariat of Health and Human Resources Bill Passed - House (64 - 35)
June 15, 2022 MI HB 6108 Prohibits Sale of Tobacco, Vapor Products to Persons Under 21 Bill Passed - House (79 - 26)
June 29, 2022 NJ A 3974 Prohibits Extradition for Reproductive Services Lawful in State Bill Passed - House (47 - 16)
May 25, 2022 CA AB 1769 Prohibits the Sale of Firearms by the 31st District Agricultural Association Bill Passed - House (53 - 19)
May 25, 2022 CA AB 2156 Establishes New Requirements for Firearm Manufacturer Licenses Bill Passed - House (54 - 16)
June 15, 2022 MI HB 6109 Prohibits Anyone Under 21 From Entering a Specialty Tobacco Shop Bill Passed - House (78 - 27)
June 30, 2022 MI SB 576 Prohibits Distributing Tobacco by Mail to Anyone Under 21 Bill Passed - House (78 - 28)
June 30, 2022 MI SB 577 Amends the Age of Majority Act of 1971 to Reflect an Increase in the Legal Tobacco Consumption Age Bill Passed - House (79 - 27)
March 29, 2022 KY SB 179 Increases Penalties for Crimes Committed During States of Emergency Bill Passed - House (84 - 10)
April 18, 2022 AZ SB 1311 Increases Prevention Measures and Penalties for Healthcare Workers Assault Bill Passed - House (53 - 5)
Feb. 9, 2022 KY HB 269 Prohibits Execution of Persons with Serious Mental Illness Bill Passed - House (76 - 19)
March 7, 2022 SD SB 144 Establishes The Incarceration Construction Fund Bill Passed - House (66 - 3)
Feb. 7, 2022 AZ HB 2397 Amends Definitions Related to Vulnerable Adults and Emotional Abuse Bill Passed - House (49 - 9)
Feb. 12, 2022 NM HB 99 Prohibits Threats Against Judges Bill Passed - House (59 - 7)
April 4, 2022 GA SB 259 Amends Firearm Open Carry and Possession Laws Bill Passed - House (94 - 67)
Feb. 24, 2022 MI SB 720 Expands Tobacco Regulations; Establishes Taxes; Authorizes Seizure and Sale of Property (78 - 23)
June 30, 2022 MI HB 4195 Amends Divorce Filing Law Concurrence Vote Passed - House (103 - 3)
May 12, 2022 MO HB 1606 Limits Where Homeless People May Sleep Bill Passed - House (109 - 34)
March 29, 2022 KY HB 63 Requires School Boards Implement School Resource Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 16)
April 4, 2022 CO SB 22-103 Authorizes Criminal Defendants to Challenge Their Misdemeanor Guilty Pleas in Court if Not Advised of Immigration Consequences Bill Passed - House (40 - 25)
March 7, 2022 WA HB 2057 Establishes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standards for State Patrol Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 14)
March 9, 2022 SD SB 24 Limits Cultivation of Cannabis Plants Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 19)
May 24, 2022 RI H 7593 Authorizes Recreational Use of Marijuana (55 - 16)
March 2, 2022 UT SB 176 Amends Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws Bill Passed - House (64 - 11)
March 3, 2022 SD SB 151 Requires Automatic Expungement of Marijuana Convictions Bill Passed - House (38 - 31)
April 25, 2022 TN SB 2628 Authorizes Short-Barreled Shotguns Bill Passed - House (80 - 7)
Feb. 25, 2022 SD SB 20 Authorizes Medical Marijuana as a Defense Against Prosecution for Possession and Use Bill Failed - House (32 - 34)
March 10, 2022 SD SB 53 Authorizes Community Work Center for Inmates Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 19)
June 8, 2022 NC SB 448 Reduces Restrictions on Prescribed Controlled Substances, Cannabis Bill Passed - House (92 - 9)
April 18, 2022 AZ SB 1163 Expands Healthcare Options for Individuals with Terminal Illness/Disease Bill Passed - House (39 - 18)
April 4, 2022 TN HB 2841 Increases Punishment for Certain Heinous Crimes Bill Passed - House (88 - 2)
June 29, 2022 NJ S 1204 Expands Requirements for Firearm Registration Bill Passed - House (51 - 27)
June 21, 2022 MI HB 4699 Amends Statute Relating to Criminal Sexual Conduct Bill Passed - House (105 - 0)
March 15, 2022 NH HB 1266 Prohibits Restrictions on Immigration Enforcement "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (172 - 162)
March 12, 2022 WV HB 4848 Amends Alcohol Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 37)
July 1, 2022 PA SB 1183 Limits Use of Off-Road Vehicles; Authorizes Forfeiture Thereof Bill Passed - House (135 - 65)
June 30, 2022 DE SB 11 Amends State Constitution in Regard to Bail Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
Feb. 3, 2022 MS HB 1099 Prohibits Prisoners from Changing Name or Gender (84 - 30)
April 27, 2022 TN SB 2013 Increases Penalties for Killing Police Dogs Bill Passed - House (77 - 6)
March 3, 2022 IL HB 4850 Amends Law Regarding Workplace Violence; Establishes Employer Liability Bill Passed - House (69 - 39)
March 3, 2022 IN HB 1001 Amends COVID-19 Immunization and Vaccine Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (78 - 10)
Jan. 25, 2022 WI AB 828 Increases Employment Incentives for Correctional Officers Bill Passed - House (59 - 33)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/05 LD 965 Prohibits Certain Employer/Employee Contracts and Agreements "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (76 - 36)
4/25 HB 2696 Expands Prohibition on Human Smuggling Bill Passed - House (37 - 20)
3/10 HB 3 Expands Police Recruitment Efforts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (114 - 3)
2/23 HB 2473 Prohibits Discrimination Against a Firearm Entity Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
2/24 HB 2707 Establishes New Requirements for Flags, Moments of Silence, and Other Displays in Public Schools Bill Passed - House (47 - 12)
3/26 HB 1 Authorizes the Use and Possession of Cannabis Concurrence Vote Passed - House (94 - 39)
4/01 HB 837 Establishes Regulations for the Legal Use of Cannabis and Marijuana Bill Passed - House (89 - 41)
3/02 HB 1079 Amends Definition of Rape Concurrence Vote Passed - House (90 - 1)
3/18 H 782 Amends Existing Law Regarding Members of the Judicial Council Bill Passed - House (44 - 24)
3/29 HB 936 Authorizes Hospice Care Services for Terminally Ill Inmates Conference Report Adopted - House (103 - 9)
3/09 SF 77 Requires 6 Months' Residency Before Changing One's Name Bill Passed - House (55 - 3)
4/20 SB 1708 Authorizes 16 and 17 Year Old Employees to Sell Mixed Beverages Bill Passed - House (47 - 33)
4/25 SB 2219 Authorizes Smoking Bans Bill Passed - House (56 - 33)
6/21 H 8230 Expands the Definition of Third Degree Sexual Assault Bill Passed - House (64 - 4)
5/12 H 3050 Specifies Actions That Constitute Unlawful Use of Force by Police Concurrence Vote Passed - House (103 - 4)
6/03 SB 304 Reduces Rate of Diminution of Sentences for People Convicted of Killing a Law Enforcement Officer Bill Passed - House (72 - 24)
7/29 HR 1808 Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 Bill Passed - House (217 - 213)
5/31 SB 379 Prohibits Felons Convicted of Gun-Related Offenses at 16 or 17 From Carrying a Firearm Bill Passed - House (59 - 39)
5/31 SB 379 Prohibits Felons Convicted of Gun-Related Offenses at 16 or 17 From Carrying a Firearm Bill Passed - House (59 - 39)
6/29 AB 311 Prohibits the Sale of Firearms in Certain Areas Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 18)
6/30 AB 2571 Prohibits Marketing of Firearms to Minors; Authorizes Lawsuits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 15)
4/18 LD 1862 Expands Maine's Good Samaritan Law Concerning Drug-Related Medical Assistance "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (83 - 52)
4/18 LD 1862 Expands Maine's Good Samaritan Law Concerning Drug-Related Medical Assistance "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (83 - 52)
5/26 AB 1594 Authorizes Lawsuits Against Gun Industry Bill Passed - House (50 - 20)
5/26 AB 1594 Authorizes Lawsuits Against Gun Industry Bill Passed - House (50 - 20)
4/28 HB 22-1367 Expands Protections for Domestic Workers Bill Passed - House (40 - 23)
5/16 SB 7 Requires Policies Relating to the Conduct of Law Enforcement Officers to be Made Public Bill Passed - House (29 - 9)
6/29 AB 1621 Limits the Manufacture of Ghost Guns Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 14)
5/10 SB 22-150 Expands Response to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Bill Passed - House (45 - 20)
2/09 HB 1367 Establishes a Process to Remove Discriminatory Provisions from Real Property Documents Bill Passed - House (115 - 3)
5/02 SB 22-99 Establishes Procedures for the Expungement of Minor Criminal Records Bill Passed - House (61 - 4)
2/15 HB 670 Establishes Independent Policing Auditor to Oversee Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight Groups Bill Passed - House (65 - 35)
4/28 HB 1197 Establishes a Study Regarding Transferring the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Secretariat of Health and Human Resources Veto Override Failed - House (48 - 52)
2/15 HB 1197 Establishes a Study Regarding Transferring the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Secretariat of Health and Human Resources Bill Passed - House (64 - 35)
6/15 HB 6108 Prohibits Sale of Tobacco, Vapor Products to Persons Under 21 Bill Passed - House (79 - 26)
6/29 A 3974 Prohibits Extradition for Reproductive Services Lawful in State Bill Passed - House (47 - 16)
5/25 AB 1769 Prohibits the Sale of Firearms by the 31st District Agricultural Association Bill Passed - House (53 - 19)
5/25 AB 2156 Establishes New Requirements for Firearm Manufacturer Licenses Bill Passed - House (54 - 16)
6/15 HB 6109 Prohibits Anyone Under 21 From Entering a Specialty Tobacco Shop Bill Passed - House (78 - 27)
6/30 SB 576 Prohibits Distributing Tobacco by Mail to Anyone Under 21 Bill Passed - House (78 - 28)
6/30 SB 577 Amends the Age of Majority Act of 1971 to Reflect an Increase in the Legal Tobacco Consumption Age Bill Passed - House (79 - 27)
3/29 SB 179 Increases Penalties for Crimes Committed During States of Emergency Bill Passed - House (84 - 10)
4/18 SB 1311 Increases Prevention Measures and Penalties for Healthcare Workers Assault Bill Passed - House (53 - 5)
2/09 HB 269 Prohibits Execution of Persons with Serious Mental Illness Bill Passed - House (76 - 19)
3/07 SB 144 Establishes The Incarceration Construction Fund Bill Passed - House (66 - 3)
2/07 HB 2397 Amends Definitions Related to Vulnerable Adults and Emotional Abuse Bill Passed - House (49 - 9)
2/12 HB 99 Prohibits Threats Against Judges Bill Passed - House (59 - 7)
4/04 SB 259 Amends Firearm Open Carry and Possession Laws Bill Passed - House (94 - 67)
2/24 SB 720 Expands Tobacco Regulations; Establishes Taxes; Authorizes Seizure and Sale of Property (78 - 23)
6/30 HB 4195 Amends Divorce Filing Law Concurrence Vote Passed - House (103 - 3)
5/12 HB 1606 Limits Where Homeless People May Sleep Bill Passed - House (109 - 34)
3/29 HB 63 Requires School Boards Implement School Resource Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 16)
4/04 SB 22-103 Authorizes Criminal Defendants to Challenge Their Misdemeanor Guilty Pleas in Court if Not Advised of Immigration Consequences Bill Passed - House (40 - 25)
3/07 HB 2057 Establishes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standards for State Patrol Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 14)
3/09 SB 24 Limits Cultivation of Cannabis Plants Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 19)
5/24 H 7593 Authorizes Recreational Use of Marijuana (55 - 16)
3/02 SB 176 Amends Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws Bill Passed - House (64 - 11)
3/03 SB 151 Requires Automatic Expungement of Marijuana Convictions Bill Passed - House (38 - 31)
4/25 SB 2628 Authorizes Short-Barreled Shotguns Bill Passed - House (80 - 7)
2/25 SB 20 Authorizes Medical Marijuana as a Defense Against Prosecution for Possession and Use Bill Failed - House (32 - 34)
3/10 SB 53 Authorizes Community Work Center for Inmates Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 19)
6/08 SB 448 Reduces Restrictions on Prescribed Controlled Substances, Cannabis Bill Passed - House (92 - 9)
4/18 SB 1163 Expands Healthcare Options for Individuals with Terminal Illness/Disease Bill Passed - House (39 - 18)
4/04 HB 2841 Increases Punishment for Certain Heinous Crimes Bill Passed - House (88 - 2)
6/29 S 1204 Expands Requirements for Firearm Registration Bill Passed - House (51 - 27)
6/21 HB 4699 Amends Statute Relating to Criminal Sexual Conduct Bill Passed - House (105 - 0)
3/15 HB 1266 Prohibits Restrictions on Immigration Enforcement "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (172 - 162)
3/12 HB 4848 Amends Alcohol Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 37)
7/01 SB 1183 Limits Use of Off-Road Vehicles; Authorizes Forfeiture Thereof Bill Passed - House (135 - 65)
6/30 SB 11 Amends State Constitution in Regard to Bail Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
2/03 HB 1099 Prohibits Prisoners from Changing Name or Gender (84 - 30)
4/27 SB 2013 Increases Penalties for Killing Police Dogs Bill Passed - House (77 - 6)
3/03 HB 4850 Amends Law Regarding Workplace Violence; Establishes Employer Liability Bill Passed - House (69 - 39)
3/03 HB 1001 Amends COVID-19 Immunization and Vaccine Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (78 - 10)
1/25 AB 828 Increases Employment Incentives for Correctional Officers Bill Passed - House (59 - 33)
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