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Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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12/21 | A 3690 | Authorizes Minors to Vote in a State Primary Election if They Turn 18 Prior to the General Election Date | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
9/29 | S 3046 | Amends Starting Date of Child Tax Credit | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6) |
6/21 | S 2924 | Appropriates $8.4 Million for a "Restorative and Transformative Justice for Youths and Communities" Pilot Program | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11) |
6/25 | A 4110 | Requires Seat Belts on School Buses | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
6/21 | S 2711 | Requires Child Abuse Training for Teachers | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
3/13 | A 3091 | Prohibits Marriage for Individuals Under 18 | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5) |
6/27 | A 3371 | Prohibits Sexual Orientation Conversion Therapy for Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9) |
6/20 | S 2842 | Authorizes Medical Marijuana for Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14) |
3/22 | S 799 | Adopted Individuals' Access to Birth Certificates | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10) |