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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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April 15, 2020 | KY | HB 351 | Increases Taxes on Tobacco Products and Authorizes the Expansion of Absentee Voting | Veto Override Passed - Senate (24 - 9) |
April 14, 2020 | KY | HB 336 | Amends the Time Frame That Gubernatorial Candidates Can Announce Running Mates | Veto Override Passed - Senate (24 - 10) |
April 14, 2020 | KY | HB 195 | Authorizes Local Governments to Advertise Online in Lieu of Newspaper Publications | Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 9) |
Feb. 27, 2020 | KY | SB 62 | Authorizes the Restoration of Voting Rights 5 Years After Completion of Sentence for Certain Felonies | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7) |
Feb. 4, 2020 | KY | SB 1 | Prohibits "Sanctuary" Immigration Policies | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10) |
Jan. 23, 2020 | KY | SB 2 | Amends Voter Identification Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9) |
Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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4/15 | HB 351 | Increases Taxes on Tobacco Products and Authorizes the Expansion of Absentee Voting | Veto Override Passed - Senate (24 - 9) |
4/14 | HB 336 | Amends the Time Frame That Gubernatorial Candidates Can Announce Running Mates | Veto Override Passed - Senate (24 - 10) |
4/14 | HB 195 | Authorizes Local Governments to Advertise Online in Lieu of Newspaper Publications | Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 9) |
2/27 | SB 62 | Authorizes the Restoration of Voting Rights 5 Years After Completion of Sentence for Certain Felonies | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7) |
2/04 | SB 1 | Prohibits "Sanctuary" Immigration Policies | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10) |
1/23 | SB 2 | Amends Voter Identification Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9) |