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Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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3/04 | HB 3 | Requires Age-Verification Restrictions on Pornographic Websites in the State | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5) |
2/22 | HB 1 | Prohibits Minors 16 and Under from Having Social Media Accounts | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14) |
5/01 | HB 949 | Requires Individuals Under 18 have a Learner's Permit or Driver's License to Operate a Golf Cart on Public Roads | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
4/18 | HB 1297 | Authorizes the Death Penalty for for People Who Commit Sexual Assault on Children | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5) |
3/08 | HB 1557 | Limits Classroom Discussions of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 17) |
3/12 | SB 810 | Increases the Legal Smoking Age to 21 | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 9) |
3/06 | HB 43 | Amends Child Welfare Training Standards | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
2/06 | SB 404 | Requires Parental Consent for Minors Prior to Abortion | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 17) |
4/04 | SB 718 | Amends Alimony Provisions | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11) |