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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
March 24, 2015 IN SB 101 Prohibits the Government from Burdening the Exercise of Religion Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (40 - 10)
March 23, 2015 IN SB 101 Prohibits the Government from Burdening the Exercise of Religion Bill Passed - House (63 - 31)
Feb. 24, 2015 IN SB 101 Prohibits the Government from Burdening the Exercise of Religion Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 10)
Jan. 19, 2006 IN SB 111 Student Nutrition and Physical Activity Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 7)
Feb. 28, 2006 IN SB 111 Student Nutrition and Physical Activity Bill Passed - House (72 - 24)
Jan. 23, 2014 IN SB 113 Requires Cursive Writing to be Taught in School Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 9)
March 2, 2006 IN SB 117 Incentives to Reduce Employee Tobacco Use as Related to Health Benefits Bill Passed - House (51 - 47)
March 12, 2018 IN SB 12 Specifies Rules of Sex Offender Residency Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 20)
Feb. 28, 2023 IN SB 12 Establishes a Procedure for Parents to Lodge a Complaint Against a Book in the Schools Library and a Way for the School to Respond Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 12)
Feb. 21, 2019 IN SB 12 Authorizes Consideration of Bias in Sentencing Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 10)
Feb. 3, 2015 IN SB 127 Authorizes Religious Organizations to Hire Based on Religion Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 11)
Feb. 6, 2024 IN SB 128 Prohibits Schools from Using Learning Materials for Instruction on Human Sexuality Without Board Approval Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 10)
Jan. 24, 2019 IN SB 132 Requires Citizenship Test Prior to High School Graduation Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 17)
March 3, 2022 IN SB 134 Limits Private Donations to Local Governments Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 4)
Feb. 22, 2022 IN SB 134 Limits Private Donations to Local Governments Bill Passed - House (67 - 25)
Feb. 6, 2024 IN SB 139 Authorizes Psilocybin Treatment Programs and Research Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 1)
Jan. 29, 2024 IN SB 14 Authorizes Handgun Usage in the State Capitol Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 9)
Feb. 23, 2021 IN SB 141 Requires the Budget Agency to Withhold Income Tax Revenue from an Eligible County Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 17)
Jan. 29, 2008 IN SB 143 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 13)
Feb. 28, 2008 IN SB 143 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Bill Passed - House (51 - 48)
Jan. 31, 2006 IN SB 145 Vehicle Seizure and Driving While Intoxicated Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 16)
Jan. 29, 2008 IN SB 146 Pre-Abortion Notification Requirement Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 9)
Feb. 5, 2024 IN SB 147 Amends Property Tax Exemption for Property Used by a for-Profit of Early Child Education Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 9)
March 11, 2020 IN SB 148 Prohibits Regulating Relationship between Renters and Landlords Conference Report Adopted - House (64 - 32)
March 11, 2020 IN SB 148 Prohibits Regulating Relationship between Renters and Landlords Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 19)
Feb. 2, 2010 IN SB 150 School Year Beginning and Ending Limitations Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 19)
Jan. 29, 2008 IN SB 16 Change in Township Assessment Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
Feb. 15, 2021 IN SB 164 Establishes the Tourism Capital Development Fund Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 15)
March 10, 2016 IN SB 165 Expands Medicaid Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 16)
March 10, 2016 IN SB 165 Expands Medicaid Conference Report Adopted - House (65 - 35)
Feb. 1, 2022 IN SB 17 Rescinds Legal Protections for Secondary Schools Against Disseminating Harmful Material to Minors Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
Jan. 23, 2012 IN SB 170 Nepotism and Conflicts of Interest in Local Government Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 11)
March 13, 2014 IN SB 176 Authorizes Funding for a Mass Transit System Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 16)
March 13, 2014 IN SB 176 Authorizes Funding for a Mass Transit System Conference Report Adopted - House (66 - 34)
March 3, 2014 IN SB 176 Authorizes Funding for a Mass Transit System Bill Passed - House (52 - 47)
Feb. 4, 2014 IN SB 176 Authorizes Funding for a Mass Transit System Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20)
Jan. 22, 2008 IN SB 18 Allowing Referendum on Public Construction Projects Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 16)
Feb. 20, 2024 IN SB 185 Requires Schools Establish a Policy to Prohibit Cell Phone Use During Class Bill Passed - House (83 - 8)
April 27, 2023 IN SB 187 Requires State Police Departments Conduct Background Checks on Police Reserve Officers Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 7)
April 26, 2023 IN SB 187 Requires State Police Departments Conduct Background Checks on Police Reserve Officers Conference Report Adopted - House (80 - 13)
Jan. 24, 2022 IN SB 19 Prohibits Pointing, Discharging Firearm at Inspector General Investigator (39 - 8)
Feb. 22, 2011 IN SB 192 Authorizing a Study of Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
April 2, 2019 IN SB 198 Amends Criminal Sentencing Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 14)
March 26, 2019 IN SB 198 Amends Criminal Sentencing Regulations Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
Feb. 16, 2021 IN SB 198 Increases Penalties for Attendees of "Riots" or "Unlawful Assemblies" Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 8)
Aug. 5, 2022 IN SB 2 Appropriates Funds for Pregnancy and Child Care Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 9)
Aug. 5, 2022 IN SB 2 Appropriates Funds for Pregnancy and Child Care Bill Passed - House (93 - 7)
Feb. 2, 2021 IN SB 2 Amends the Definition of What Constitutes "Virtual Instruction" Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 6)
Feb. 23, 2021 IN SB 200 Authorizes the State Attorney General to Appoint a Special Prosecutor for Crimes County Prosecutors Decide not to Charge Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
Jan. 29, 2024 IN SB 200 Authorizes Support for Nonprofit Loan Centers Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
April 1, 2019 IN SB 201 Authorizes Health Providers to Abstain from Participating in Abortion Procedures Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 8)
March 14, 2019 IN SB 201 Authorizes Health Providers to Abstain from Participating in Abortion Procedures Bill Passed - House (69 - 25)
Feb. 23, 2021 IN SB 201 Amends Cannabis Possession While Driving Laws Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
Feb. 29, 2024 IN SB 202 Amends State University Tenure, Promotion and Diversity Policies Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 12)
Feb. 27, 2024 IN SB 202 Amends State University Tenure, Promotion and Diversity Policies Bill Passed - House (66 - 31)
April 22, 2013 IN SB 207 Authorizes Certain Undocumented Students to Receive In-State Tuition Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
April 15, 2013 IN SB 207 Authorizes Certain Undocumented Students to Receive In-State Tuition Bill Passed - House (70 - 23)
Feb. 26, 2013 IN SB 207 Authorizes Certain Undocumented Students to Receive In-State Tuition Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 15)
March 25, 2013 IN SB 213 Prohibits Localities From Requiring Certain Employment Benefits Bill Passed - House (55 - 39)
Feb. 26, 2013 IN SB 213 Prohibits Localities From Requiring Certain Employment Benefits Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 12)
Feb. 2, 2016 IN SB 220 Classifies an Offense Based on Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity as Aggravating Circumstance Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 16)
April 22, 2013 IN SB 224 Establishes the Duties of Constitutional Convention Delegates Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 11)
April 15, 2013 IN SB 224 Establishes the Duties of Constitutional Convention Delegates Bill Passed - House (64 - 28)
April 22, 2013 IN SB 225 Establishes Procedures to Appoint Constitutional Convention Delegates Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 11)
April 15, 2013 IN SB 225 Establishes Procedures to Appoint Constitutional Convention Delegates Bill Passed - House (64 - 29)
March 13, 2014 IN SB 229 Authorizes the Concealed Possession of Firearms on School Property Conference Report Adopted - House (75 - 24)
March 13, 2014 IN SB 229 Authorizes the Concealed Possession of Firearms on School Property Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 10)
March 3, 2020 IN SB 229 Removes State Oversight of Certain Drains Near Wetlands Bill Passed - House (58 - 37)
Jan. 28, 2014 IN SB 229 Amends Firearm Buy-Back Program Laws Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
Feb. 24, 2010 IN SB 23 Unemployment Tax Law Amendments Bill Passed - House (82 - 17)
Jan. 12, 2010 IN SB 23 Unemployment Tax Law Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 17)
March 7, 2024 IN SB 234 Amends Disaster Emergency Powers for the Governor Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (40 - 8)
March 4, 2024 IN SB 234 Amends Disaster Emergency Powers for the Governor Bill Passed - House (71 - 27)
Feb. 6, 2024 IN SB 253 Requires the Installation of Publicly Available Rescue equipment on Lake Michigan Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
Feb. 20, 2020 IN SB 255 Authorizes Insulin to Patients without a Prescription Bill Passed - House (88 - 0)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/24 SB 101 Prohibits the Government from Burdening the Exercise of Religion Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (40 - 10)
3/23 SB 101 Prohibits the Government from Burdening the Exercise of Religion Bill Passed - House (63 - 31)
2/24 SB 101 Prohibits the Government from Burdening the Exercise of Religion Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 10)
1/19 SB 111 Student Nutrition and Physical Activity Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 7)
2/28 SB 111 Student Nutrition and Physical Activity Bill Passed - House (72 - 24)
1/23 SB 113 Requires Cursive Writing to be Taught in School Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 9)
3/02 SB 117 Incentives to Reduce Employee Tobacco Use as Related to Health Benefits Bill Passed - House (51 - 47)
3/12 SB 12 Specifies Rules of Sex Offender Residency Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 20)
2/28 SB 12 Establishes a Procedure for Parents to Lodge a Complaint Against a Book in the Schools Library and a Way for the School to Respond Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 12)
2/21 SB 12 Authorizes Consideration of Bias in Sentencing Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 10)
2/03 SB 127 Authorizes Religious Organizations to Hire Based on Religion Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 11)
2/06 SB 128 Prohibits Schools from Using Learning Materials for Instruction on Human Sexuality Without Board Approval Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 10)
1/24 SB 132 Requires Citizenship Test Prior to High School Graduation Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 17)
3/03 SB 134 Limits Private Donations to Local Governments Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (43 - 4)
2/22 SB 134 Limits Private Donations to Local Governments Bill Passed - House (67 - 25)
2/06 SB 139 Authorizes Psilocybin Treatment Programs and Research Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 1)
1/29 SB 14 Authorizes Handgun Usage in the State Capitol Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 9)
2/23 SB 141 Requires the Budget Agency to Withhold Income Tax Revenue from an Eligible County Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 17)
1/29 SB 143 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 13)
2/28 SB 143 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Bill Passed - House (51 - 48)
1/31 SB 145 Vehicle Seizure and Driving While Intoxicated Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 16)
1/29 SB 146 Pre-Abortion Notification Requirement Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 9)
2/05 SB 147 Amends Property Tax Exemption for Property Used by a for-Profit of Early Child Education Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 9)
3/11 SB 148 Prohibits Regulating Relationship between Renters and Landlords Conference Report Adopted - House (64 - 32)
3/11 SB 148 Prohibits Regulating Relationship between Renters and Landlords Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 19)
2/02 SB 150 School Year Beginning and Ending Limitations Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 19)
1/29 SB 16 Change in Township Assessment Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
2/15 SB 164 Establishes the Tourism Capital Development Fund Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 15)
3/10 SB 165 Expands Medicaid Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 16)
3/10 SB 165 Expands Medicaid Conference Report Adopted - House (65 - 35)
2/01 SB 17 Rescinds Legal Protections for Secondary Schools Against Disseminating Harmful Material to Minors Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
1/23 SB 170 Nepotism and Conflicts of Interest in Local Government Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 11)
3/13 SB 176 Authorizes Funding for a Mass Transit System Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 16)
3/13 SB 176 Authorizes Funding for a Mass Transit System Conference Report Adopted - House (66 - 34)
3/03 SB 176 Authorizes Funding for a Mass Transit System Bill Passed - House (52 - 47)
2/04 SB 176 Authorizes Funding for a Mass Transit System Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20)
1/22 SB 18 Allowing Referendum on Public Construction Projects Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 16)
2/20 SB 185 Requires Schools Establish a Policy to Prohibit Cell Phone Use During Class Bill Passed - House (83 - 8)
4/27 SB 187 Requires State Police Departments Conduct Background Checks on Police Reserve Officers Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 7)
4/26 SB 187 Requires State Police Departments Conduct Background Checks on Police Reserve Officers Conference Report Adopted - House (80 - 13)
1/24 SB 19 Prohibits Pointing, Discharging Firearm at Inspector General Investigator (39 - 8)
2/22 SB 192 Authorizing a Study of Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
4/02 SB 198 Amends Criminal Sentencing Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 14)
3/26 SB 198 Amends Criminal Sentencing Regulations Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
2/16 SB 198 Increases Penalties for Attendees of "Riots" or "Unlawful Assemblies" Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 8)
8/05 SB 2 Appropriates Funds for Pregnancy and Child Care Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 9)
8/05 SB 2 Appropriates Funds for Pregnancy and Child Care Bill Passed - House (93 - 7)
2/02 SB 2 Amends the Definition of What Constitutes "Virtual Instruction" Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 6)
2/23 SB 200 Authorizes the State Attorney General to Appoint a Special Prosecutor for Crimes County Prosecutors Decide not to Charge Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
1/29 SB 200 Authorizes Support for Nonprofit Loan Centers Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
4/01 SB 201 Authorizes Health Providers to Abstain from Participating in Abortion Procedures Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 8)
3/14 SB 201 Authorizes Health Providers to Abstain from Participating in Abortion Procedures Bill Passed - House (69 - 25)
2/23 SB 201 Amends Cannabis Possession While Driving Laws Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
2/29 SB 202 Amends State University Tenure, Promotion and Diversity Policies Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 12)
2/27 SB 202 Amends State University Tenure, Promotion and Diversity Policies Bill Passed - House (66 - 31)
4/22 SB 207 Authorizes Certain Undocumented Students to Receive In-State Tuition Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
4/15 SB 207 Authorizes Certain Undocumented Students to Receive In-State Tuition Bill Passed - House (70 - 23)
2/26 SB 207 Authorizes Certain Undocumented Students to Receive In-State Tuition Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 15)
3/25 SB 213 Prohibits Localities From Requiring Certain Employment Benefits Bill Passed - House (55 - 39)
2/26 SB 213 Prohibits Localities From Requiring Certain Employment Benefits Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 12)
2/02 SB 220 Classifies an Offense Based on Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity as Aggravating Circumstance Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 16)
4/22 SB 224 Establishes the Duties of Constitutional Convention Delegates Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 11)
4/15 SB 224 Establishes the Duties of Constitutional Convention Delegates Bill Passed - House (64 - 28)
4/22 SB 225 Establishes Procedures to Appoint Constitutional Convention Delegates Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 11)
4/15 SB 225 Establishes Procedures to Appoint Constitutional Convention Delegates Bill Passed - House (64 - 29)
3/13 SB 229 Authorizes the Concealed Possession of Firearms on School Property Conference Report Adopted - House (75 - 24)
3/13 SB 229 Authorizes the Concealed Possession of Firearms on School Property Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 10)
3/03 SB 229 Removes State Oversight of Certain Drains Near Wetlands Bill Passed - House (58 - 37)
1/28 SB 229 Amends Firearm Buy-Back Program Laws Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
2/24 SB 23 Unemployment Tax Law Amendments Bill Passed - House (82 - 17)
1/12 SB 23 Unemployment Tax Law Amendments Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 17)
3/07 SB 234 Amends Disaster Emergency Powers for the Governor Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (40 - 8)
3/04 SB 234 Amends Disaster Emergency Powers for the Governor Bill Passed - House (71 - 27)
2/06 SB 253 Requires the Installation of Publicly Available Rescue equipment on Lake Michigan Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
2/20 SB 255 Authorizes Insulin to Patients without a Prescription Bill Passed - House (88 - 0)
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