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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Nov. 11, 2007 | AK | AM 1 | Standard Deduction Amendment | Amendment Adopted - House (21 - 19) |
Nov. 11, 2007 | AK | AM 8 | Oil and Gas Production Tax Increase | Amendment Adopted - House (26 - 14) |
May 9, 2006 | AK | SB 305 | Oil and Gas Production Tax | Concurrence Vote Failed - Senate (10 - 10) |
Nov. 16, 2007 | AK | SCS CSHB 2001 | Oil and Gas Production Tax | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 13) |
May 16, 2007 | AK | SCS CSHB 177 | Alaska Gasline Inducement Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 1) |
May 8, 2006 | AK | SB 305 | Oil and Gas Production Tax | Bill Passed - House (28 - 11) |
April 24, 2006 | AK | SB 305 | Oil and Gas Production Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6) |
Nov. 11, 2007 | AK | CSHB 2001 | Oil and Gas Production Tax | Bill Passed - House (27 - 13) |
Nov. 16, 2007 | AK | SCS CSHB 2001 | Oil and Gas Production Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 5) |
July 22, 2008 | AK | HB 3001 | Natural Gas Pipeline to Canada | Bill Passed - House (24 - 16) |
Aug. 1, 2008 | AK | HB 3001 | Natural Gas Pipeline to Canada | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 5) |
March 28, 2020 | AK | SB 241 | Appropriates Emergency Funds for COVID-19 Coronavirus Relief | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 1) |
April 14, 2013 | AK | SB 21 | Amends the Oil Industry Tax Rate Structure | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (12 - 8) |
April 13, 2013 | AK | SB 21 | Amends the Oil Industry Tax Rate Structure | Bill Passed - House (27 - 12) |
Feb. 19, 2013 | AK | HB 80 | Amends Cruise Ship Wastewater Discharge Permits | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5) |
May 15, 2024 | AK | HB 251 | Exempts Certain Foods and Drinks Prepared in Uninspected Kitchens from State Labeling Requirements | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (38 - 1) |
May 15, 2024 | AK | HB 203 | Authorizes Payment Via Prepaid Debit Cards | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 3) |
April 13, 2013 | AK | SB 21 | Amends the Oil Industry Tax Rate Structure | Bill Passed - House (24 - 15) |
Feb. 19, 2013 | AK | HB 80 | Amends Cruise Ship Wastewater Discharge Permits | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6) |
May 11, 2024 | AK | SCR 10 | Establishes a Joint Legislature Seafood Industry Task Force | Bill Passed - House (39 - 1) |
March 22, 2020 | AK | HB 308 | Establishes Relief for Employees Affected by COVID-19 Coronavirus | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 0) |
March 27, 2024 | AK | SB 93 | Establishes a Fund for the Compensation of Fishermen | Bill Passed - House (39 - 1) |
May 15, 2022 | AK | SB 156 | Prohibits Certain Vaccine-Related Requirements | Bill Failed - House (14 - 21) |
April 11, 2014 | AK | HB 309 | Authorizes Distilleries to Sell Alcohol Directly to Individuals | Bill Passed - House (29 - 5) |
Feb. 6, 2013 | AK | HB 80 | Amends Cruise Ship Wastewater Discharge Permits | Bill Passed - House (27 - 10) |
April 13, 2014 | AK | HB 384 | Increases Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - House (21 - 19) |
March 21, 2013 | AK | SB 21 | Amends the Oil Industry Tax Rate Structure | Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 9) |
April 13, 2014 | AK | HB 384 | Increases Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - House (21 - 19) |
March 23, 2016 | AK | SB 125 | Amends Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7) |
May 6, 2024 | AK | HB 189 | Reduces the Alcohol Serving Age to 18 | Bill Passed - House (37 - 2) |
March 22, 2022 | AK | HB 30 | Amends Worker's Compensation Benefits in Cases of Permanent Partial Impairment | Bill Passed - House (29 - 10) |
May 6, 2024 | AK | SB 206 | Establishes Worker Rehabilitation and Return-to-Work Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 1) |
March 30, 2016 | AK | SB 1 | Prohibits Smoking in Public | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5) |
May 6, 2024 | AK | HB 189 | Reduces the Alcohol Serving Age to 18 | Bill Passed - House (37 - 2) |
April 15, 2015 | AK | HB 176 | Repeals Salary Increase for Certain State Employees | Bill Passed - House (21 - 19) |
May 13, 2023 | AK | HB 29 | Prohibits Discrimination Against Elected Officials in Insurance | Bill Passed - House (25 - 15) |
May 15, 2017 | AK | HB 132 | Authorizes Operation of Ridesharing Services | Bill Passed - House (35 - 5) |
March 16, 2022 | AK | SB 156 | Prohibits Certain Vaccine-Related Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6) |
March 16, 2022 | AK | HB 90 | Establishes New Regulations on Rental Car Industry | Bill Passed - House (22 - 18) |
April 30, 2009 | AL | HB 175 | Permitting Elections in Smaller Municipalities on Allowing Alcohol | Veto Override Passed - House (54 - 19) |
May 14, 2009 | AL | HB 175 | Permitting Elections in Smaller Municipalities on Allowing Alcohol | Veto Override Passed - Senate (18 - 11) |
April 6, 2006 | AL | SA 85045-1 to HB 135 | Food Sales and Use Tax Reduction Amendment | Amendment Adopted - Senate (16 - 11) |
April 21, 2009 | AL | HB 175 | Permitting Elections in Smaller Municipalities on Allowing Alcohol | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 23) |
April 21, 2009 | AL | HB 175 | Permitting Elections in Smaller Municipalities on Allowing Alcohol | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 9) |
March 14, 2006 | AL | SB 352 | Smoking Ban | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7) |
April 9, 2009 | AL | SB 373 | Deregulation of Landline Phone Service Rates | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 8) |
April 30, 2009 | AL | SB 373 | Deregulation of Landline Phone Service Rates | Bill Passed - House (67 - 24) |
March 4, 2008 | AL | HB 196 | Relaxing Alcohol Sales Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (48 - 42) |
May 2, 2007 | AL | HB 507 | Sunday Liquor Sales | Bill Passed - House (59 - 28) |
April 15, 2008 | AL | HB 274 | Food Sales Tax Repeal | Bill Passed - House (63 - 38) |
May 24, 2007 | AL | HB 112 | Gill Net Fishing Ban | Bill Passed - House (74 - 21) |
May 30, 2019 | AL | HB 225 | Prohibits Pay Discrimination Based on Sex and Race | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 0) |
April 5, 2022 | AL | HB 395 | Authorizes Alcoholic Beverages at Hospitality Management Programs at State Universities | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 11) |
March 31, 2022 | AL | HB 134 | Reduces the Minimum Age Teachers May Collect Retirement Benefits | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 1) |
Feb. 17, 2022 | AL | HB 82 | Establishes the Small Business Relief and Revitalization Act of 2022 | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0) |
May 16, 2012 | AL | HB 658 | Amends Immigration Regulations | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 37) |
April 6, 2022 | AL | HB 458 | Amends the Constitutional Requirements for Selling Public Property for Private Economic Development | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0) |
April 1, 2021 | AL | HB 103 | Prohibits the Government Selecting Which Entities Can Remain Open During COVID-19 | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 6) |
March 28, 2018 | AL | HB 317 | Exempts Certain Individuals from Registering as Lobbyists | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 14) |
April 2, 2014 | AL | SB 115 | Amends Job Application Requirements for Welfare Recipients | Bill Passed - House (70 - 33) |
Feb. 25, 2016 | AL | HB 174 | Prohibits Local Governments from Establishing Wage or Employee Benefits Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11) |
Feb. 25, 2016 | AL | HB 174 | Prohibits Local Governments from Establishing Wage or Employee Benefits Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11) |
March 31, 2022 | AL | HB 136 | Increases Minimum Pay for Public Education Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
May 14, 2009 | AL | HB 373 | Higher Alcohol Content Limit for Beer | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9) |
May 16, 2012 | AL | HB 658 | Amends Immigration Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 7) |
April 2, 2024 | AL | HB 227 | Repeals the Current Ethics Laws for Public Officials and Employees | Bill Passed - House (79 - 9) |
Feb. 16, 2016 | AL | HB 174 | Prohibits Local Governments from Establishing Wage or Employee Benefits Requirements | Bill Passed - House (71 - 31) |
April 2, 2024 | AL | HB 102 | Repeals the Requirement that Minors Have a Permit Issued to be Employed After School | Bill Passed - House (97 - 2) |
March 2, 2021 | AL | HB 103 | Prohibits the Government Selecting Which Entities Can Remain Open During COVID-19 | Bill Passed - House (75 - 22) |
Feb. 11, 2014 | AL | SB 168 | Prohibits Smoking in Public Places | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8) |
May 11, 2017 | AL | SB 200 | Prohibits Criminal History Inquiries by Employers | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 9) |
April 3, 2012 | AL | SB 63 | Authorizes Private Work-Oriented Rehbilitation Programs for Inmates | Bill Passed - House (73 - 22) |
Feb. 16, 2016 | AL | HB 174 | Prohibits Local Governments from Establishing Wage or Employee Benefits Requirements | Bill Passed - House (71 - 31) |
March 6, 2014 | AL | HB 379 | Requires Confidentiality for Lethal-Injection Drug Suppliers | Bill Passed - House (77 - 19) |
Feb. 4, 2021 | AL | SB 30 | Increases Protections Against Lawsuits Involving COVID-19 | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 1) |