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Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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7/01 | H 5245 | Establishes Harm Reduction Centers | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |
6/29 | H 5245 | Establishes Harm Reduction Centers | Bill Passed - House (63 - 9) |
6/29 | H 5929 | Requires Health Insurers Cover Cost of Doula Services for Expectant Mothers | Bill Passed - House (66 - 0) |
6/29 | H 5929 | Requires Health Insurers Cover Cost of Doula Services for Expectant Mothers | Bill Passed - House (66 - 0) |
6/16 | H 5328 | Requires K-12 and Vocational Schools to Produce a "Waste Audit" Report | Bill Passed - House (60 - 10) |
6/15 | H 5067 | Establishes a Multi-Million Dollar Grant Program for Student's Mental Health Services | Bill Passed - House (68 - 1) |
6/10 | H 5083 | Requires Feminine Hygiene Products in Prisons and Public Schools | Bill Passed - House (69 - 1) |
4/06 | H 5445 | Establishes an Updated Outline of State Climate Goals | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9) |
3/23 | H 5445 | Establishes an Updated Outline of State Climate Goals | Bill Passed - House (53 - 22) |