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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Dec. 12, 2019 | National | HR 3 | Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019 | Bill Passed - House (230 - 192) |
Dec. 12, 2019 | National | HR 3 | Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019 | Bill Passed - House (230 - 192) |
Dec. 11, 2019 | OH | HB 242 | Prohibits Local Government from Enacting Fees on Plastic Bags in Stores | Bill Passed - House (58 - 35) |
Nov. 21, 2019 | PA | SB 857 | Authorizes Regulation of Telemedicine Among Other Provisions | Bill Passed - House (111 - 77) |
Nov. 21, 2019 | PA | SB 857 | Authorizes Regulation of Telemedicine Among Other Provisions | Bill Passed - House (111 - 77) |
Nov. 21, 2019 | National | HR 1309 | Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act | Bill Passed - House (251 - 158) |
Nov. 18, 2019 | PA | HB 1890 | Requires a Funeral for, or the Cremation of, Abortion Remains | Bill Passed - House (123 - 76) |
Nov. 13, 2019 | IL | SB 667 | Limits the Cost of Insulin to $100 per 30-day Supply | Bill Passed - House (100 - 13) |
Nov. 13, 2019 | IL | SB 667 | Limits the Cost of Insulin to $100 per 30-day Supply | Bill Passed - House (100 - 13) |
Nov. 13, 2019 | MA | H 4183 | Prohibits Flavored Tobacco and Vaping Products, Including Menthol Cigarettes | Bill Passed - House (127 - 31) |
Nov. 7, 2019 | WI | AB 304 | Authorizes Pharmacy Distribution of Certain Hormonal Contraceptives | Bill Passed - House (82 - 13) |
Nov. 6, 2019 | MI | SB 174 | Extends Deadline for 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs Requirement | Bill Passed - House (74 - 36) |
Oct. 31, 2019 | National | HR 823 | Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act | Bill Passed - House (227 - 182) |
Oct. 30, 2019 | IL | HB 3888 | Prohibits the Use of Ethylene Oxide by 2023 | Bill Passed - House (60 - 47) |
Oct. 2, 2019 | OH | HB 123 | Requires Annual Suicide Prevention Classes for Public Middle and High Schools | Bill Passed - House (85 - 7) |
Sept. 26, 2019 | National | HR 3525 | US Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act | Bill Passed - House (230 - 184) |
Sept. 25, 2019 | PA | HB 1410 | Authorizes Funds to Remove PFAS from Drinking Water | Bill Passed - House (144 - 54) |
Sept. 25, 2019 | PA | HB 1410 | Authorizes Funds to Remove PFAS from Drinking Water | Bill Passed - House (144 - 54) |
Sept. 18, 2019 | NH | HB 582 | Establishes a Greenhouse Gas Rebate Program | Veto Override Failed - House (221 - 157) |
Sept. 13, 2019 | CA | SB 1 | Rescinds Federal Freeze of Environmental Deregulations | Bill Passed - House (48 - 22) |
Sept. 12, 2019 | National | HR 1146 | Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act | Bill Passed - House (225 - 193) |
Sept. 11, 2019 | National | HR 1941 | Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act | Bill Passed - House (238 - 189) |
Sept. 10, 2019 | CA | SB 210 | Establishes a Smog-Check Program for Diesel Trucks | Bill Passed - House (51 - 19) |
Sept. 3, 2019 | CA | SB 276 | Establishes Procedures for Receiving Medical Exemptions from Vaccinations | Bill Passed - House (48 - 19) |
Aug. 29, 2019 | NC | SB 553 | Establishes the Regulatory Reform Act of 2019 | Conference Report Adopted - House (78 - 31) |
Aug. 26, 2019 | CA | SB 223 | Authorizes Medical Cannabis on K-12 Campuses | Bill Passed - House (43 - 22) |
Aug. 22, 2019 | CA | SB 343 | Amends Financial Data Disclosure Laws | Bill Passed - House (58 - 13) |
Aug. 22, 2019 | CA | SB 343 | Amends Financial Data Disclosure Laws | Bill Passed - House (58 - 13) |
Aug. 7, 2019 | NC | SB 86 | Establishes Standards for Association Health Plans and Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements | Bill Passed - House (82 - 32) |
Aug. 7, 2019 | NC | SB 681 | Appropriates Funding to Rural Hospitals | Bill Passed - House (81 - 31) |
July 11, 2019 | CA | SB 307 | Prohibits Water Transfers from Desert Groundwater Basins | Bill Passed - House (50 - 24) |
June 27, 2019 | DE | SB 35 | Requires Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act | Bill Passed - House (26 - 15) |
June 24, 2019 | CA | SB 78 | Requires Citizens Purchase Health Insurance | Bill Passed - House (57 - 14) |
June 20, 2019 | DE | HB 79 | Requires Beverages Included in Kids' Meals to be Milk or Water | Bill Passed - House (28 - 11) |
June 19, 2019 | RI | H 5125 | Establishes Abortion Procedures as Protected State Law | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (45 - 29) |
June 19, 2019 | PA | HB 33 | Repeals a General Assistance Program for Adults with Disabilities | Bill Passed - House (106 - 95) |
June 18, 2019 | OR | SB 579 | Exempts Certain Individuals from the 15-Day Waiting Period for Assisted Suicide | Bill Passed - House (35 - 22) |
June 18, 2019 | OR | SB 1044 | Establishes Zero-Emission Vehicle Use Goals | Bill Passed - House (39 - 20) |
June 17, 2019 | ME | LD 1691 | Prohibits Use of Aerial Herbicide Spraying for Deforestation | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (75 - 67) |
June 17, 2019 | OR | HB 2020 | Establishes a Cap-and-Trade Program | Bill Passed - House (36 - 24) |
June 13, 2019 | NY | A 2371 | Prohibits Exemption from Vaccinations Based on Religious Beliefs | Bill Passed - House (84 - 61) |
June 6, 2019 | ME | LD 37 | Authorizes the Sale of Nonprescription Drugs Through Vending Machines | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (85 - 54) |
June 5, 2019 | OR | HB 2623 | Establishes Temporary Ban on Fracking | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 19) |
June 5, 2019 | NH | SB 290 | Amends Medicaid Work Requirements | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (207 - 143) |
June 5, 2019 | NH | SB 279 | Requires Health Insurers Cover Fertility Treatment | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (210 - 147) |
June 5, 2019 | NH | SB 279 | Requires Health Insurers Cover Fertility Treatment | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (210 - 147) |
June 5, 2019 | National | HR 1921 | Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019 | Bill Passed - House (395 - 22) |
June 5, 2019 | NY | A 264 | Establishes Patient Protections from Emergency Care Charges | Bill Passed - House (90 - 49) |
June 5, 2019 | ME | LD 1282 | Establishes a "Green New Deal" | Bill Passed - House (84 - 55) |
June 4, 2019 | OR | SB 910 | Expands Access to Substances That Can Stop Overdoses and Treat Addiction | Bill Passed - House (36 - 21) |
June 4, 2019 | OR | SB 910 | Expands Access to Substances That Can Stop Overdoses and Treat Addiction | Bill Passed - House (36 - 21) |
June 3, 2019 | ME | LD 1313 | Authorizes Medical Aid in Dying | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 72) |
June 3, 2019 | OR | SB 698 | Requires Second Language on Prescription Drug Labels | Bill Passed - House (48 - 9) |
June 3, 2019 | LA | SB 152 | Establishes Definitions for Meat and Beef | Bill Passed - House (62 - 29) |
June 3, 2019 | ME | LD 351 | Requires Accuracy of Maine's Meat and Poultry Labeling | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (101 - 37) |
May 31, 2019 | CT | SB 1 | Establishes Paid Family and Medical Leave | Bill Passed - House (79 - 69) |
May 30, 2019 | ME | LD 1532 | Prohibits Single-Use Plastic Bags | Bill Passed - House (91 - 52) |
May 30, 2019 | CA | AB 1611 | Limits What Hospitals Can Charge for Emergency Care | Bill Passed - House (48 - 9) |
May 30, 2019 | CA | AB 1611 | Limits What Hospitals Can Charge for Emergency Care | Bill Passed - House (48 - 9) |
May 29, 2019 | OR | SB 90 | Prohibits Single-Use Plastic Straws at Restaurants Unless Asked For | Bill Passed - House (48 - 12) |
May 29, 2019 | CA | AB 1246 | Requires Large Group Health Plans to Cover Medically Necessary Prescription Drugs | (58 - 19) |
May 29, 2019 | CA | AB 414 | Establishes a Statewide Individual Mandate Program for Health Insurance | Bill Passed - House (55 - 18) |
May 29, 2019 | CA | AB 414 | Establishes a Statewide Individual Mandate Program for Health Insurance | Bill Passed - House (55 - 18) |
May 29, 2019 | CA | AB 134 | Establishes a Safe Drinking Water Fund | Bill Passed - House (59 - 0) |
May 29, 2019 | CA | AB 134 | Establishes a Safe Drinking Water Fund | Bill Passed - House (59 - 0) |
May 29, 2019 | OH | HB 6 | Amends Clean Energy Standards | Bill Passed - House (53 - 43) |
May 29, 2019 | CA | AB 1162 | Prohibits Single-Use Plastics for Personal Care Products at Lodging Establishments | Bill Passed - House (50 - 24) |
May 29, 2019 | CA | AB 1046 | Increases Tax Rebates for Electric Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (55 - 21) |
May 29, 2019 | CA | AB 1246 | Requires Large Group Health Plans to Cover Medically Necessary Prescription Drugs | (58 - 19) |
May 28, 2019 | CA | AB 4 | Authorizes Medi-Cal Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - House (51 - 17) |
May 28, 2019 | CT | HB 7083 | Requires Climate Change Education in School Curriculum | Bill Passed - House (102 - 44) |
May 27, 2019 | IL | SB 9 | Establishes Coal-Ash Regulations | Bill Passed - House (77 - 35) |
May 26, 2019 | TX | HB 3557 | Increases Penalties for Pipeline Protesting | Conference Report Adopted - House (97 - 49) |
May 24, 2019 | TX | HB 3285 | Establishes Services for Substance Use Disorders | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (124 - 18) |
May 24, 2019 | TX | HB 1584 | Repeals Step Therapy or "Fail First" Protocols for Metastatic Stage 4 Cancer Patients | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (115 - 24) |
May 24, 2019 | TX | HB 1576 | Authorizes Medicaid Payments to Ride-Hailing Sites for Appointment Pickup | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (141 - 0) |
May 24, 2019 | TX | HB 1576 | Authorizes Medicaid Payments to Ride-Hailing Sites for Appointment Pickup | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (141 - 0) |
May 24, 2019 | TX | HB 3285 | Establishes Services for Substance Use Disorders | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (124 - 18) |
May 24, 2019 | AZ | HB 2753 | Authorizes Environmental State Budget for Fiscal Year 2020 | Bill Passed - House (31 - 29) |
May 24, 2019 | CA | AB 936 | Amends Environmental Protections Relating to Heavy Crude Oils | Bill Passed - House (45 - 19) |
May 24, 2019 | AZ | HB 2754 | Appropriates Funds for Health-Related Costs and Areas for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 | Bill Passed - House (31 - 29) |
May 24, 2019 | CA | AB 824 | Prohibits Pharmaceutical Companies from Using "Pay for Delay" Practices | Bill Passed - House (56 - 0) |
May 24, 2019 | TX | AB 824 | Prohibits Pharmaceutical Companies from Using "Pay for Delay" Practices | Bill Passed - House |
May 23, 2019 | TX | HB 16 | Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 57) |
May 23, 2019 | CA | AB 161 | Prohibits Paper Receipts | Bill Passed - House (43 - 24) |
May 23, 2019 | CA | AB 792 | Increases Recycled Plastics Percentages Used in Plastic Beverage Bottles | Bill Passed - House (50 - 15) |
May 20, 2019 | MN | HF 400 | Establishes an Opiate Product Registration Fee and the Opiate Epidemic Response Advisory Council | Conference Report Adopted - House (109 - 25) |
May 20, 2019 | MN | HF 400 | Establishes an Opiate Product Registration Fee and the Opiate Epidemic Response Advisory Council | Conference Report Adopted - House (109 - 25) |
May 20, 2019 | OR | HB 3076 | Establishes Standards for Non-Profit Hospitals | Bill Passed - House (38 - 21) |
May 16, 2019 | ME | LD 820 | Requires the State Medicaid Program to Cover Abortion Services | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 59) |
May 16, 2019 | VT | S 37 | Requires Corporate Compensation for Long-Term Health Monitoring | Bill Passed - House (100 - 42) |
May 16, 2019 | VT | S 37 | Requires Corporate Compensation for Long-Term Health Monitoring | Bill Passed - House (100 - 42) |
May 16, 2019 | National | HR 987 | MORE Health Education Act | Bill Passed - House (234 - 183) |
May 16, 2019 | National | HR 987 | MORE Health Education Act | Bill Passed - House (234 - 183) |
May 15, 2019 | MI | SB 155 | Prohibits the Sale of Flavored Nicotine Products | Bill Passed - House (99 - 10) |
May 15, 2019 | MI | SB 106 | Prohibits Selling Vaping Products to Minors | Bill Passed - House (100 - 9) |
May 15, 2019 | WI | AB 180 | Requires Potential Abortion Reversal Drugs be made Available | Bill Passed - House (62 - 35) |
May 15, 2019 | WI | AB 179 | Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth | Bill Passed - House (62 - 35) |
May 15, 2019 | WI | AB 76 | Reduces Number of Hours Required for Nurse Aide Certification | Bill Passed - House (66 - 31) |
May 14, 2019 | PA | HB 321 | Prohibits Abortions Based on a Diagnosis of Down Syndrome | Bill Passed - House (117 - 76) |