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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Feb. 6, 2023 | VA | HB 2025 | Requires the Department of Social Services Provide School Boards with Information Lists for Families Receiving SNAP Benefits Annually | Bill Passed - House (78 - 22) |
Feb. 23, 2021 | VA | HB 1889 | Extends Eviction Protections for Renters Experiencing Financial Hardship | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 43) |
Feb. 22, 2021 | VA | HB 1889 | Extends Eviction Protections for Renters Experiencing Financial Hardship | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 18) |
April 22, 2020 | VA | SB 883 | Establishes the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 44) |
April 22, 2020 | VA | SB 883 | Establishes the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 16) |
Feb. 11, 2014 | VA | SB 590 | Increases the Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 20) |
Feb. 4, 2013 | VA | SB 721 | Requires Drug Testing for Certain Welfare Recipients | Bill Failed - Senate (19 - 20) |
Feb. 14, 2012 | VA | SB 6 | Requires Drug Tests for Certain Welfare Recipients | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 20) |
April 21, 2010 | VA | Amdt 28 | Reducing Funding for Comprehensive Services for At Risk Youth and Families | Amendment Rejected - House (25 - 69) |
March 6, 2008 | VA | SB 588 | Payday Lending Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (91 - 9) |
March 6, 2008 | VA | HB 12 | Payday Lending Restrictions | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 2) |
Feb. 11, 2008 | VA | HB 12 | Payday Lending Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (91 - 7) |