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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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July 18, 2023 | LA | HB 125 | Prohibits Chinese Nationals and Other Foreign Adversaries from Owning Land in the State | Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 25) |
June 6, 2023 | LA | HB 537 | Prohibits the Chinese Government and its Citizens from Purchasing Agricultural Land in the State | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 26) |
May 15, 2020 | LA | HB 173 | Expands Parole Eligibility for Certain Juvenile Offenders | Bill Passed - House (68 - 22) |
June 3, 2019 | LA | SB 152 | Establishes Definitions for Meat and Beef | Bill Passed - House (62 - 29) |
May 26, 2016 | LA | HB 67 | Prohibits Minors from Possessing Alcohol on Private Property | Bill Failed - House (48 - 37) |
April 9, 2014 | LA | HB 72 | Authorizes the Concealed Carry of Weapons in Restaurants That Serve Alcohol | Bill Passed - House (79 - 19) |
June 7, 2006 | LA | HB 94 | Daylight Savings Bill | Bill Failed - House (37 - 61) |
Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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7/18 | HB 125 | Prohibits Chinese Nationals and Other Foreign Adversaries from Owning Land in the State | Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 25) |
6/06 | HB 537 | Prohibits the Chinese Government and its Citizens from Purchasing Agricultural Land in the State | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 26) |
5/15 | HB 173 | Expands Parole Eligibility for Certain Juvenile Offenders | Bill Passed - House (68 - 22) |
6/03 | SB 152 | Establishes Definitions for Meat and Beef | Bill Passed - House (62 - 29) |
5/26 | HB 67 | Prohibits Minors from Possessing Alcohol on Private Property | Bill Failed - House (48 - 37) |
4/09 | HB 72 | Authorizes the Concealed Carry of Weapons in Restaurants That Serve Alcohol | Bill Passed - House (79 - 19) |
6/07 | HB 94 | Daylight Savings Bill | Bill Failed - House (37 - 61) |