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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Jan. 4, 2022 | RI | H 6324 | Amends the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act | Veto Override Passed - Senate (24 - 6) |
Jan. 4, 2022 | RI | H 6324 | Amends the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act | Veto Override Passed - House (44 - 17) |
April 26, 2022 | RI | H 7060 | Reduces Restrictions on Happy Hour Drink Specials | (54 - 11) |
June 21, 2022 | RI | H 7277 | Establishes Renewable Energy Targets and Standards | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 4) |
June 14, 2022 | RI | H 7277 | Establishes Renewable Energy Targets and Standards | Bill Passed - House (56 - 13) |
June 22, 2022 | RI | H 8353 | Amends the Gender Inclusive Restroom Act to Apply to State Building Code Standards | Bill Passed - House (62 - 9) |
June 23, 2022 | RI | S 3036 | Requires Firefighters to Take Road Safety Test Prior to Obtaining Commercial Driver's License | Bill Passed - House (63 - 4) |
Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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1/04 | H 6324 | Amends the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act | Veto Override Passed - Senate (24 - 6) |
1/04 | H 6324 | Amends the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act | Veto Override Passed - House (44 - 17) |
4/26 | H 7060 | Reduces Restrictions on Happy Hour Drink Specials | (54 - 11) |
6/21 | H 7277 | Establishes Renewable Energy Targets and Standards | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 4) |
6/14 | H 7277 | Establishes Renewable Energy Targets and Standards | Bill Passed - House (56 - 13) |
6/22 | H 8353 | Amends the Gender Inclusive Restroom Act to Apply to State Building Code Standards | Bill Passed - House (62 - 9) |
6/23 | S 3036 | Requires Firefighters to Take Road Safety Test Prior to Obtaining Commercial Driver's License | Bill Passed - House (63 - 4) |