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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
May 29, 2024 LA HB 383 Authorizes Liability Immunity for Drivers who Hit Protesters While Feeling Threatened Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 17)
May 28, 2024 LA HB 127 Increases Penalties for Protesters Who Disrupt Traffic Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 17)
May 22, 2024 NC HB 198 Amends State Billboard Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 38)
May 20, 2024 LA HB 383 Authorizes Liability Immunity for Drivers who Hit Protesters While Feeling Threatened Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
May 16, 2024 LA HB 127 Increases Penalties for Protesters Who Disrupt Traffic Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10)
May 15, 2024 National HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (387 - 26)
May 15, 2024 NC HB 198 Amends State Billboard Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 14)
May 9, 2024 National HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Bill Passed - Senate (88 - 4)
May 8, 2024 PA SB 37 Prohibits Distracted Driving and Establishes Penalties Concurrence Vote Passed - House (126 - 74)
May 7, 2024 PA SB 37 Prohibits Distracted Driving and Establishes Penalties Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 13)
May 7, 2024 RI S 2440 Prohibits Insurers from Refusing the Use of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Parts Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
May 6, 2024 MN HF 5242 Appropriates Funding for Investments in Railroad Safety and Public Transit Systems Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 31)
May 4, 2024 CO HB 24-1348 Requires Firearms be Kept in Lock Boxes when in Vehicles Conference Report Adopted - House (35 - 24)
May 1, 2024 National HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Cloture Invoked - Senate (89 - 10)
May 1, 2024 MN HF 5242 Appropriates Funding for Investments in Railroad Safety and Public Transit Systems Bill Passed - House (69 - 60)
April 23, 2024 OK SB 2035 Amends the State's Temporary Car Tag Laws to Reduce Traffic Stops Bill Passed - House (89 - 2)
April 22, 2024 CO HB 24-1348 Requires Firearms be Kept in Lock Boxes when in Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
April 11, 2024 RI H 7631 Extends Statute of Limitations for Repeat Offenses Bill Passed - House (65 - 3)
April 11, 2024 RI H 7630 Increases Range of Penalties for All Driving Offenses Which Result in Serious Bodily Injury or Death Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
April 4, 2024 AL HB 211 Requires Law Enforcement to Notify Parents or Legal Guardians when Citing a Minor with a Traffic Infraction Bill Passed - House (96 - 3)
April 3, 2024 ID H 770 Appropriates Resources for the Transportation Budget Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 18)
April 3, 2024 ID H 770 Appropriates Resources for the Transportation Budget Bill Passed - House (37 - 31)
March 18, 2024 AK SB 127 Authorizes Individual Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Transaction Taxes Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 4)
March 14, 2024 KS SB 500 Authorizes Certain Individuals with Revoked Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 2)
March 7, 2024 OR HB 4109 Amends Photo Radar Laws and Makes Changes to Aviation Grant Funds Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 7)
March 6, 2024 FL SB 1084 Prohibits the Regulation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the State Bill Passed - House (86 - 27)
March 6, 2024 IA HF 2639 Authorizes a Gladsden Flag Specialty License Plate Bill Passed - House (60 - 34)
March 5, 2024 FL HB 1589 Amends Penalties for Driving Without a License Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
March 5, 2024 OR HB 4109 Amends Photo Radar Laws and Makes Changes to Aviation Grant Funds Bill Passed - House (37 - 15)
March 4, 2024 OR HB 4103 Establishes the Offense of Unsafe E-Bike Riding Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 2)
March 1, 2024 WA HB 1368 Appropriates $80 Million from the Climate Commitment Act for Electric School Bus Purchases Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
Feb. 29, 2024 National S J Res 38 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers". Veto Override Failed - Senate (50 - 47)
Feb. 29, 2024 LA SB 7 Increases Penalties for Drunk Driving (DUI) Bill Passed - House (93 - 1)
Feb. 29, 2024 FL SB 1084 Prohibits the Regulation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the State Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
Feb. 29, 2024 National HR 7454 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 Bill Passed - House (401 - 19)
Feb. 28, 2024 UT SB 45 Repeals Front Facing License Plate Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
Feb. 28, 2024 UT HB 30 Establishes Road Rage as a Criminal Offense Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 5)
Feb. 22, 2024 FL HB 1589 Amends Penalties for Driving Without a License Bill Passed - House (83 - 31)
Feb. 16, 2024 UT HB 30 Establishes Road Rage as a Criminal Offense Bill Passed - House (51 - 17)
Feb. 16, 2024 UT HB 441 Requires Registration of Novel Vehicles Bill Passed - House (60 - 9)
Feb. 15, 2024 FL HB 317 Establishes Driving Restrictions and Penalties Bill Passed - House (113 - 3)
Feb. 15, 2024 KS HB 2499 Prohibits Minor Cell Phone Use While Driving Bill Passed - House (86 - 30)
Feb. 13, 2024 GA SB 426 Limits the Ability to Sue an Insurance Company Directly After a Wreck. Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 2)
Feb. 12, 2024 NJ S 349 Prohibits Motor Vehicles Overtaking Certain Pedestrians and Persons Operating Bicycles Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
Feb. 6, 2024 NM SB 88 Authorizes Electronic Driver Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
Feb. 3, 2024 NM HB 41 Establishes State Clean Energy Standards Bill Passed - House (36 - 33)
Feb. 1, 2024 National HR 6976 Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act Bill Passed - House (274 - 150)
Jan. 31, 2024 VA SB 635 Amends To-Go Alcohol Sale Laws to be Permanently Legal Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
Jan. 31, 2024 VA HB 688 Amends To-Go Alcohol Sale Laws to be Permanently Legal Bill Passed - House (81 - 18)
Jan. 29, 2024 IN SB 52 Prohibits Dedicated Bus Lanes Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 14)
Jan. 29, 2024 WA HB 1368 Appropriates $80 Million from the Climate Commitment Act for Electric School Bus Purchases Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
Jan. 11, 2024 National S J Res 38 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers". Joint Resolution Passed - House (209 - 198)
Jan. 8, 2024 NJ S 2841 Increases the Minimum Liability Insurance Requirements for Motor Carriers Bill Passed - House (48 - 26)
Dec. 13, 2023 PA HB 1284 Authorizes Speed Cameras on Philadelphia's Roosevelt Avenue and Expands the Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (121 - 82)
Dec. 13, 2023 OH HB 201 Prohibits Automobile Bans Based on Energy Source Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 31)
Dec. 13, 2023 OH HB 201 Prohibits Automobile Bans Based on Energy Source Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8)
Dec. 13, 2023 PA HB 1284 Authorizes Speed Cameras on Philadelphia's Roosevelt Avenue and Expands the Program Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 3)
Dec. 13, 2023 PA SB 140 Authorizes the State Attorney General to Appoint a Special Prosecutor for South Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Crimes Bill Passed - House (159 - 44)
Dec. 11, 2023 NJ S 3044 Appropriates $15 Million to the DEP for Implementation of Electric School Bus Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 11)
Dec. 6, 2023 National HR 4468 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (221 - 197)
Dec. 5, 2023 National HR 1547 One Seat Ride Act Bill Passed - House (356 - 61)
Nov. 15, 2023 OH HB 201 Prohibits Automobile Bans Based on Energy Source Bill Passed - House (70 - 23)
Nov. 8, 2023 National S J Res 38 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (50 - 48)
Sept. 26, 2023 National HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Cloture Invoked - Senate (77 - 19)
Sept. 14, 2023 CA ACA 1 Repeals Barriers Over Local Governments Ability to Impose Taxes to Fund Housing and Transportation Projects Amendment Adopted - Senate (29 - 10)
Sept. 14, 2023 National HR 1435 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act Bill Passed - House (222 - 190)
Sept. 11, 2023 CA AB 316 Limits on Self-Driving Delivery Trucks and Requires a Trained "Safety" Driver Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
Sept. 6, 2023 CA ACA 1 Repeals Barriers Over Local Governments Ability to Impose Taxes to Fund Housing and Transportation Projects Amendment Adopted - House (55 - 12)
July 20, 2023 National HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Bill Passed - House (351 - 69)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 3044 Appropriates $15 Million to the DEP for Implementation of Electric School Bus Program Bill Passed - House (49 - 27)
June 30, 2023 NJ S 3976 Establishes Mobility and Transportation Innovation Program in DOT Bill Passed - House (61 - 10)
June 28, 2023 DE HB 94 Establishes New Speeding Cameras Across the State Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
June 28, 2023 MI HB 4706 Authorizes Entities to Own or Operate Electric Vehicle Chargers Without being Considered a Public Utility Bill Passed - House (100 - 8)
June 28, 2023 DE HB 209 Amends State Rental Car Laws Bill Passed - House (27 - 11)
June 21, 2023 National S J Res 11 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards". Veto Override Failed - Senate (50 - 50)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/29 HB 383 Authorizes Liability Immunity for Drivers who Hit Protesters While Feeling Threatened Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 17)
5/28 HB 127 Increases Penalties for Protesters Who Disrupt Traffic Concurrence Vote Passed - House (82 - 17)
5/22 HB 198 Amends State Billboard Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 38)
5/20 HB 383 Authorizes Liability Immunity for Drivers who Hit Protesters While Feeling Threatened Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
5/16 HB 127 Increases Penalties for Protesters Who Disrupt Traffic Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10)
5/15 HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (387 - 26)
5/15 HB 198 Amends State Billboard Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 14)
5/09 HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Bill Passed - Senate (88 - 4)
5/08 SB 37 Prohibits Distracted Driving and Establishes Penalties Concurrence Vote Passed - House (126 - 74)
5/07 SB 37 Prohibits Distracted Driving and Establishes Penalties Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 13)
5/07 S 2440 Prohibits Insurers from Refusing the Use of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Parts Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
5/06 HF 5242 Appropriates Funding for Investments in Railroad Safety and Public Transit Systems Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 31)
5/04 HB 24-1348 Requires Firearms be Kept in Lock Boxes when in Vehicles Conference Report Adopted - House (35 - 24)
5/01 HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Cloture Invoked - Senate (89 - 10)
5/01 HF 5242 Appropriates Funding for Investments in Railroad Safety and Public Transit Systems Bill Passed - House (69 - 60)
4/23 SB 2035 Amends the State's Temporary Car Tag Laws to Reduce Traffic Stops Bill Passed - House (89 - 2)
4/22 HB 24-1348 Requires Firearms be Kept in Lock Boxes when in Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
4/11 H 7631 Extends Statute of Limitations for Repeat Offenses Bill Passed - House (65 - 3)
4/11 H 7630 Increases Range of Penalties for All Driving Offenses Which Result in Serious Bodily Injury or Death Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
4/04 HB 211 Requires Law Enforcement to Notify Parents or Legal Guardians when Citing a Minor with a Traffic Infraction Bill Passed - House (96 - 3)
4/03 H 770 Appropriates Resources for the Transportation Budget Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 18)
4/03 H 770 Appropriates Resources for the Transportation Budget Bill Passed - House (37 - 31)
3/18 SB 127 Authorizes Individual Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Transaction Taxes Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 4)
3/14 SB 500 Authorizes Certain Individuals with Revoked Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 2)
3/07 HB 4109 Amends Photo Radar Laws and Makes Changes to Aviation Grant Funds Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 7)
3/06 SB 1084 Prohibits the Regulation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the State Bill Passed - House (86 - 27)
3/06 HF 2639 Authorizes a Gladsden Flag Specialty License Plate Bill Passed - House (60 - 34)
3/05 HB 1589 Amends Penalties for Driving Without a License Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
3/05 HB 4109 Amends Photo Radar Laws and Makes Changes to Aviation Grant Funds Bill Passed - House (37 - 15)
3/04 HB 4103 Establishes the Offense of Unsafe E-Bike Riding Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 2)
3/01 HB 1368 Appropriates $80 Million from the Climate Commitment Act for Electric School Bus Purchases Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
2/29 S J Res 38 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers". Veto Override Failed - Senate (50 - 47)
2/29 SB 7 Increases Penalties for Drunk Driving (DUI) Bill Passed - House (93 - 1)
2/29 SB 1084 Prohibits the Regulation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the State Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
2/29 HR 7454 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 Bill Passed - House (401 - 19)
2/28 SB 45 Repeals Front Facing License Plate Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
2/28 HB 30 Establishes Road Rage as a Criminal Offense Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 5)
2/22 HB 1589 Amends Penalties for Driving Without a License Bill Passed - House (83 - 31)
2/16 HB 30 Establishes Road Rage as a Criminal Offense Bill Passed - House (51 - 17)
2/16 HB 441 Requires Registration of Novel Vehicles Bill Passed - House (60 - 9)
2/15 HB 317 Establishes Driving Restrictions and Penalties Bill Passed - House (113 - 3)
2/15 HB 2499 Prohibits Minor Cell Phone Use While Driving Bill Passed - House (86 - 30)
2/13 SB 426 Limits the Ability to Sue an Insurance Company Directly After a Wreck. Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 2)
2/12 S 349 Prohibits Motor Vehicles Overtaking Certain Pedestrians and Persons Operating Bicycles Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
2/06 SB 88 Authorizes Electronic Driver Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
2/03 HB 41 Establishes State Clean Energy Standards Bill Passed - House (36 - 33)
2/01 HR 6976 Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act Bill Passed - House (274 - 150)
1/31 SB 635 Amends To-Go Alcohol Sale Laws to be Permanently Legal Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
1/31 HB 688 Amends To-Go Alcohol Sale Laws to be Permanently Legal Bill Passed - House (81 - 18)
1/29 SB 52 Prohibits Dedicated Bus Lanes Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 14)
1/29 HB 1368 Appropriates $80 Million from the Climate Commitment Act for Electric School Bus Purchases Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
1/11 S J Res 38 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers". Joint Resolution Passed - House (209 - 198)
1/08 S 2841 Increases the Minimum Liability Insurance Requirements for Motor Carriers Bill Passed - House (48 - 26)
12/13 HB 1284 Authorizes Speed Cameras on Philadelphia's Roosevelt Avenue and Expands the Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (121 - 82)
12/13 HB 201 Prohibits Automobile Bans Based on Energy Source Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 31)
12/13 HB 201 Prohibits Automobile Bans Based on Energy Source Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8)
12/13 HB 1284 Authorizes Speed Cameras on Philadelphia's Roosevelt Avenue and Expands the Program Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 3)
12/13 SB 140 Authorizes the State Attorney General to Appoint a Special Prosecutor for South Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Crimes Bill Passed - House (159 - 44)
12/11 S 3044 Appropriates $15 Million to the DEP for Implementation of Electric School Bus Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 11)
12/06 HR 4468 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (221 - 197)
12/05 HR 1547 One Seat Ride Act Bill Passed - House (356 - 61)
11/15 HB 201 Prohibits Automobile Bans Based on Energy Source Bill Passed - House (70 - 23)
11/08 S J Res 38 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (50 - 48)
9/26 HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Cloture Invoked - Senate (77 - 19)
9/14 ACA 1 Repeals Barriers Over Local Governments Ability to Impose Taxes to Fund Housing and Transportation Projects Amendment Adopted - Senate (29 - 10)
9/14 HR 1435 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act Bill Passed - House (222 - 190)
9/11 AB 316 Limits on Self-Driving Delivery Trucks and Requires a Trained "Safety" Driver Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
9/06 ACA 1 Repeals Barriers Over Local Governments Ability to Impose Taxes to Fund Housing and Transportation Projects Amendment Adopted - House (55 - 12)
7/20 HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Bill Passed - House (351 - 69)
6/30 S 3044 Appropriates $15 Million to the DEP for Implementation of Electric School Bus Program Bill Passed - House (49 - 27)
6/30 S 3976 Establishes Mobility and Transportation Innovation Program in DOT Bill Passed - House (61 - 10)
6/28 HB 94 Establishes New Speeding Cameras Across the State Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
6/28 HB 4706 Authorizes Entities to Own or Operate Electric Vehicle Chargers Without being Considered a Public Utility Bill Passed - House (100 - 8)
6/28 HB 209 Amends State Rental Car Laws Bill Passed - House (27 - 11)
6/21 S J Res 11 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards". Veto Override Failed - Senate (50 - 50)
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