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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Feb. 28, 2024 | SD | SB 43 | Establishes Procedures for the Imposition of Fines and Probation Against Medical Cannabis Establishments | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 6) |
Feb. 27, 2024 | SD | HB 1098 | Repeals the Fee for Homeless Individuals to Obtain a Copy of Their Birth Certificate | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5) |
Feb. 21, 2024 | SD | SB 203 | Authorizes Concealed Carry Permit Holders to Carry a Concealed Weapon on School Grounds with Permission | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3) |
Jan. 23, 2024 | SD | SB 57 | Prohibits Professional Agencies from Denying Convicted Felons from Obtaining Trade Licenses | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
Jan. 22, 2024 | SD | SB 71 | Repeals Prohibition on Law Enforcement Ability to Inspect, Search, Seize, and Prosecute Cannabis Dispensaries | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7) |
Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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2/28 | SB 43 | Establishes Procedures for the Imposition of Fines and Probation Against Medical Cannabis Establishments | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 6) |
2/27 | HB 1098 | Repeals the Fee for Homeless Individuals to Obtain a Copy of Their Birth Certificate | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5) |
2/21 | SB 203 | Authorizes Concealed Carry Permit Holders to Carry a Concealed Weapon on School Grounds with Permission | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3) |
1/23 | SB 57 | Prohibits Professional Agencies from Denying Convicted Felons from Obtaining Trade Licenses | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
1/22 | SB 71 | Repeals Prohibition on Law Enforcement Ability to Inspect, Search, Seize, and Prosecute Cannabis Dispensaries | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7) |