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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Dec. 13, 2023 National H Res 927 Condemning antisemitism on University campuses and the testimony of University Presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Resolution Passed - House (303 - 126)
Dec. 6, 2023 National HR 5933 DETERRENT Act Bill Passed - House (246 - 170)
Nov. 9, 2023 MI SB 185 Authorizes Graduate Student Research Assistants and Independent University Contractors to Unionize Bill Passed - House (56 - 51)
Nov. 7, 2023 WI AB 554 Amends Several of Wisconsin's Higher Education Requirements and Programs Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
Nov. 7, 2023 WI AB 370 Requires Guaranteed Admission for Applicants Ranked in the Top 5% of Their High School Class Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
Nov. 7, 2023 WI AB 553 Establishes Certain Free Speech and Academic Standards at Higher Institutions Bill Passed - House (62 - 36)
Nov. 2, 2023 National H Res 798 Condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff. Resolution Passed - House (396 - 23)
Sept. 11, 2023 CA SB 4 Authorizes Religious Institutions and Nonprofit Colleges to Build Affordable Housing on Their Property Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
June 28, 2023 OH SB 117 Establishes "Intellectual Diversity' Centers on All College Campuses Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
June 14, 2023 ME LD 1718 Increases Support for Maines Essential Workers by Increasing Higher Education Program Funding "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 13)
June 1, 2023 CT SB 1108 Increases Access to Reproductive Healthcare at Public Higher Education Institutions Bill Passed - House (114 - 34)
June 1, 2023 CA AB 252 Require Certain Universities Share Sports Revenue with Student Athletes Bill Passed - House (42 - 15)
May 28, 2023 TX SB 17 Repeals Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trainings and Initiatives at State Universities Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 61)
May 25, 2023 CT SB 1108 Increases Access to Reproductive Healthcare at Public Higher Education Institutions Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 2)
May 24, 2023 OH HB 27 Requires Higher Education Organizations to Provide Financial Cost and Aid Disclosure Forms Bill Passed - House (88 - 1)
May 17, 2023 OH SB 83 Establishes New Rules Concerning Diversity Training, Classroom Bias, and Faculty Strikes Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
May 15, 2023 LA SB 194 Prohibits Underage Bar Entry Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
May 12, 2023 MO SB 157 Establishes a Loan Forgiveness Program for Mental Health and Public Health Professionals Conference Report Adopted - House (99 - 51)
May 11, 2023 MO SB 186 Establishes a Loan Forgiveness Fund for Police Officers who take Required Training and Work in the State for a Year Conference Report Adopted - House (127 - 5)
May 10, 2023 MN HF 2073 Appropriates State Funding for Free College Tuition and Automatic Admission Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 30)
May 10, 2023 MO SB 138 Increases Eligibility of the Loan Forgiveness Program for Large Animal Veterinary Students Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
May 10, 2023 MO SB 138 Increases Eligibility of the Loan Forgiveness Program for Large Animal Veterinary Students Bill Passed - House (107 - 40)
May 10, 2023 IL HB 2528 Requires the Board of Higher Education to Establish a Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 6)
May 9, 2023 MN HF 2073 Appropriates State Funding for Free College Tuition and Automatic Admission Conference Report Adopted - House (69 - 62)
May 9, 2023 MO HB 417 Amends Rules for Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Deals Concurrence Vote Passed - House (120 - 31)
May 5, 2023 MO HB 417 Amends Rules for Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Deals Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4)
May 5, 2023 AK SB 13 Requires the State University System List Costs of Course Materials in its Course Catalog Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1)
May 3, 2023 FL SB 266 Prohibits Higher Education Institutions from Spending Federal or State Funds on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training Bill Passed - House (81 - 34)
May 3, 2023 CT HB 6689 Establishes Student Loan Subsidies for Certain Health Care Professionals Bill Passed - House (121 - 23)
April 28, 2023 FL SB 266 Prohibits Higher Education Institutions from Spending Federal or State Funds on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
April 27, 2023 CO SB 23-281 Requires notice of Limited Transferability of College Credits from Some Non-Accredited Institutions Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
April 26, 2023 ND HB 1003 Authorizes a 2-Year Tuition Freeze for State Public Colleges and Universities Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 2)
April 26, 2023 ND HB 1003 Authorizes a 2-Year Tuition Freeze for State Public Colleges and Universities Conference Report Adopted - House (69 - 23)
April 26, 2023 CO SB 23-149 Authorizes Higher Education Financial Aid for Youth Mentors Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
April 26, 2023 MI SB 185 Authorizes Graduate Student Research Assistants and Independent University Contractors to Unionize Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 17)
April 24, 2023 CO SB 23-149 Authorizes Higher Education Financial Aid for Youth Mentors Bill Passed - House (47 - 16)
April 20, 2023 WA HB 1559 Appropriates Funding for Student Basic Needs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 40)
April 20, 2023 WA HB 1559 Appropriates Funding for Student Basic Needs Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20)
April 19, 2023 WA SB 5593 Authorizes Institutions of Higher Education Access to K-12 Student Data Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
April 19, 2023 TX SB 17 Repeals Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trainings and Initiatives at State Universities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
April 12, 2023 WA SB 5593 Authorizes Institutions of Higher Education Access to K-12 Student Data Bill Passed - House (89 - 8)
April 10, 2023 MD SB 551 Establishes a Service-Year Option for Recent High School Graduates Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 8)
April 10, 2023 MD SB 551 Establishes a Service-Year Option for Recent High School Graduates Bill Passed - House (117 - 21)
April 7, 2023 MD SB 341 Requires Institutions of Higher Education Develop a Reproductive Health Services Plan in Consultation with Students Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 11)
April 6, 2023 MD SB 341 Requires Institutions of Higher Education Develop a Reproductive Health Services Plan in Consultation with Students Bill Passed - House (98 - 38)
April 4, 2023 MD SB 248 Prohibits Higher Education Institutions from Withholding Transcripts Because of Student Debt Bill Passed - House (126 - 24)
April 3, 2023 ND HB 1489 Prohibits Collegiate Transgender Athletes from Competing with the Gender They Identify As Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 7)
March 30, 2023 ID S 1167 Limits the Scope of the Post-Secondary Career Initiatives Plan Bill Passed - House (51 - 16)
March 30, 2023 ID S 1212 Appropriates $5 Million for the Postsecondary Career Initiatives Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 Bill Passed - House (37 - 30)
March 28, 2023 ID S 1212 Appropriates $5 Million for the Postsecondary Career Initiatives Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
March 27, 2023 ND SB 2247 Prohibits Discipline Against Students and Staff that Refuse to Learn or Teach "Specified Concepts" Bill Passed - House (51 - 40)
March 23, 2023 ME LD 5 Increases Maximum Income Threshold to Qualify for the Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment Program Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9)
March 22, 2023 ID H 24 Appropriates Funding for a State Post-Secondary Career Initiatives Plan Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
March 22, 2023 ID S 1167 Limits the Scope of the Post-Secondary Career Initiatives Plan Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
March 21, 2023 ME LD 5 Increases Maximum Income Threshold to Qualify for the Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment Program Bill Passed - House (81 - 58)
March 16, 2023 KY SB 9 Increases Anti-Hazing Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
March 15, 2023 KY SB 9 Increases Anti-Hazing Laws Bill Passed - House (96 - 3)
March 13, 2023 OR HB 2325 Amends Rules Regarding the Election of a President of the Oregon State Bar (16 - 13)
March 9, 2023 MD HB 50 Requires Private Education Lenders and Loan Collectors to Posses Documentation for Student Loan Borrowers Bill Passed - House (103 - 32)
March 9, 2023 AR SB 71 Prohibits Affirmative Action Policies in the State Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
March 8, 2023 CO SB 23-084 Extends Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility to Adjunct Professors Bill Passed - House (44 - 18)
March 2, 2023 MO SB 186 Establishes a Loan Forgiveness Fund for Police Officers who take Required Training and Work in the State for a Year Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3)
Feb. 15, 2023 ND HB 1489 Prohibits Collegiate Transgender Athletes from Competing with the Gender They Identify As Bill Passed - House (75 - 18)
Feb. 14, 2023 ND SB 2247 Prohibits Discipline Against Students and Staff that Refuse to Learn or Teach "Specified Concepts" Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 6)
Feb. 6, 2023 ID H 24 Appropriates Funding for a State Post-Secondary Career Initiatives Plan Bill Passed - House (36 - 34)
Feb. 2, 2023 MD SB 127 Establishes Reporting Requirements for Student FAFSA Data Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
Jan. 24, 2023 WV SB 10 Authorizes College Campus Concealed-Carry Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4)
Date No. Title Outcome
12/13 H Res 927 Condemning antisemitism on University campuses and the testimony of University Presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Resolution Passed - House (303 - 126)
12/06 HR 5933 DETERRENT Act Bill Passed - House (246 - 170)
11/09 SB 185 Authorizes Graduate Student Research Assistants and Independent University Contractors to Unionize Bill Passed - House (56 - 51)
11/07 AB 554 Amends Several of Wisconsin's Higher Education Requirements and Programs Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
11/07 AB 370 Requires Guaranteed Admission for Applicants Ranked in the Top 5% of Their High School Class Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
11/07 AB 553 Establishes Certain Free Speech and Academic Standards at Higher Institutions Bill Passed - House (62 - 36)
11/02 H Res 798 Condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff. Resolution Passed - House (396 - 23)
9/11 SB 4 Authorizes Religious Institutions and Nonprofit Colleges to Build Affordable Housing on Their Property Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
6/28 SB 117 Establishes "Intellectual Diversity' Centers on All College Campuses Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
6/14 LD 1718 Increases Support for Maines Essential Workers by Increasing Higher Education Program Funding "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 13)
6/01 SB 1108 Increases Access to Reproductive Healthcare at Public Higher Education Institutions Bill Passed - House (114 - 34)
6/01 AB 252 Require Certain Universities Share Sports Revenue with Student Athletes Bill Passed - House (42 - 15)
5/28 SB 17 Repeals Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trainings and Initiatives at State Universities Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 61)
5/25 SB 1108 Increases Access to Reproductive Healthcare at Public Higher Education Institutions Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 2)
5/24 HB 27 Requires Higher Education Organizations to Provide Financial Cost and Aid Disclosure Forms Bill Passed - House (88 - 1)
5/17 SB 83 Establishes New Rules Concerning Diversity Training, Classroom Bias, and Faculty Strikes Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
5/15 SB 194 Prohibits Underage Bar Entry Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
5/12 SB 157 Establishes a Loan Forgiveness Program for Mental Health and Public Health Professionals Conference Report Adopted - House (99 - 51)
5/11 SB 186 Establishes a Loan Forgiveness Fund for Police Officers who take Required Training and Work in the State for a Year Conference Report Adopted - House (127 - 5)
5/10 HF 2073 Appropriates State Funding for Free College Tuition and Automatic Admission Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 30)
5/10 SB 138 Increases Eligibility of the Loan Forgiveness Program for Large Animal Veterinary Students Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
5/10 SB 138 Increases Eligibility of the Loan Forgiveness Program for Large Animal Veterinary Students Bill Passed - House (107 - 40)
5/10 HB 2528 Requires the Board of Higher Education to Establish a Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 6)
5/09 HF 2073 Appropriates State Funding for Free College Tuition and Automatic Admission Conference Report Adopted - House (69 - 62)
5/09 HB 417 Amends Rules for Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Deals Concurrence Vote Passed - House (120 - 31)
5/05 HB 417 Amends Rules for Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Deals Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4)
5/05 SB 13 Requires the State University System List Costs of Course Materials in its Course Catalog Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1)
5/03 SB 266 Prohibits Higher Education Institutions from Spending Federal or State Funds on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training Bill Passed - House (81 - 34)
5/03 HB 6689 Establishes Student Loan Subsidies for Certain Health Care Professionals Bill Passed - House (121 - 23)
4/28 SB 266 Prohibits Higher Education Institutions from Spending Federal or State Funds on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
4/27 SB 23-281 Requires notice of Limited Transferability of College Credits from Some Non-Accredited Institutions Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
4/26 HB 1003 Authorizes a 2-Year Tuition Freeze for State Public Colleges and Universities Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 2)
4/26 HB 1003 Authorizes a 2-Year Tuition Freeze for State Public Colleges and Universities Conference Report Adopted - House (69 - 23)
4/26 SB 23-149 Authorizes Higher Education Financial Aid for Youth Mentors Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
4/26 SB 185 Authorizes Graduate Student Research Assistants and Independent University Contractors to Unionize Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 17)
4/24 SB 23-149 Authorizes Higher Education Financial Aid for Youth Mentors Bill Passed - House (47 - 16)
4/20 HB 1559 Appropriates Funding for Student Basic Needs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 40)
4/20 HB 1559 Appropriates Funding for Student Basic Needs Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20)
4/19 SB 5593 Authorizes Institutions of Higher Education Access to K-12 Student Data Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
4/19 SB 17 Repeals Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trainings and Initiatives at State Universities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
4/12 SB 5593 Authorizes Institutions of Higher Education Access to K-12 Student Data Bill Passed - House (89 - 8)
4/10 SB 551 Establishes a Service-Year Option for Recent High School Graduates Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 8)
4/10 SB 551 Establishes a Service-Year Option for Recent High School Graduates Bill Passed - House (117 - 21)
4/07 SB 341 Requires Institutions of Higher Education Develop a Reproductive Health Services Plan in Consultation with Students Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 11)
4/06 SB 341 Requires Institutions of Higher Education Develop a Reproductive Health Services Plan in Consultation with Students Bill Passed - House (98 - 38)
4/04 SB 248 Prohibits Higher Education Institutions from Withholding Transcripts Because of Student Debt Bill Passed - House (126 - 24)
4/03 HB 1489 Prohibits Collegiate Transgender Athletes from Competing with the Gender They Identify As Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 7)
3/30 S 1167 Limits the Scope of the Post-Secondary Career Initiatives Plan Bill Passed - House (51 - 16)
3/30 S 1212 Appropriates $5 Million for the Postsecondary Career Initiatives Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 Bill Passed - House (37 - 30)
3/28 S 1212 Appropriates $5 Million for the Postsecondary Career Initiatives Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
3/27 SB 2247 Prohibits Discipline Against Students and Staff that Refuse to Learn or Teach "Specified Concepts" Bill Passed - House (51 - 40)
3/23 LD 5 Increases Maximum Income Threshold to Qualify for the Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment Program Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9)
3/22 H 24 Appropriates Funding for a State Post-Secondary Career Initiatives Plan Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
3/22 S 1167 Limits the Scope of the Post-Secondary Career Initiatives Plan Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
3/21 LD 5 Increases Maximum Income Threshold to Qualify for the Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment Program Bill Passed - House (81 - 58)
3/16 SB 9 Increases Anti-Hazing Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
3/15 SB 9 Increases Anti-Hazing Laws Bill Passed - House (96 - 3)
3/13 HB 2325 Amends Rules Regarding the Election of a President of the Oregon State Bar (16 - 13)
3/09 HB 50 Requires Private Education Lenders and Loan Collectors to Posses Documentation for Student Loan Borrowers Bill Passed - House (103 - 32)
3/09 SB 71 Prohibits Affirmative Action Policies in the State Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
3/08 SB 23-084 Extends Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility to Adjunct Professors Bill Passed - House (44 - 18)
3/02 SB 186 Establishes a Loan Forgiveness Fund for Police Officers who take Required Training and Work in the State for a Year Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3)
2/15 HB 1489 Prohibits Collegiate Transgender Athletes from Competing with the Gender They Identify As Bill Passed - House (75 - 18)
2/14 SB 2247 Prohibits Discipline Against Students and Staff that Refuse to Learn or Teach "Specified Concepts" Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 6)
2/06 H 24 Appropriates Funding for a State Post-Secondary Career Initiatives Plan Bill Passed - House (36 - 34)
2/02 SB 127 Establishes Reporting Requirements for Student FAFSA Data Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
1/24 SB 10 Authorizes College Campus Concealed-Carry Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4)
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