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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Nov. 28, 2022 | CT | HB 6001 | Authorizes Suspension of Gas Taxes and Extension of the Free Bus Service | Bill Passed - House (134 - 7) |
Nov. 28, 2022 | CT | HB 6001 | Authorizes Suspension of Gas Taxes and Extension of the Free Bus Service | Bill Passed - House (134 - 7) |
Nov. 16, 2022 | OH | HB 283 | Prohibits Texting While Driving | Bill Passed - House (77 - 14) |
Sept. 13, 2022 | National | HR 5315 | Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act | Bill Passed - House (308 - 110) |
Aug. 25, 2022 | CA | AB 2147 | Limits Police Enforcement of Prohibition on Pedestrian Jaywalking | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 16) |
July 20, 2022 | National | HR 8294 | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 | Bill Passed - House (220 - 207) |
July 1, 2022 | NC | HB 103 | Appropriates Funds for Education, Economic Development, Transportation, etc. | Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 25) |
July 1, 2022 | NC | HB 103 | Appropriates Funds for Education, Economic Development, Transportation, etc. | Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 25) |
July 1, 2022 | PA | SB 1183 | Limits Use of Off-Road Vehicles; Authorizes Forfeiture Thereof | Bill Passed - House (135 - 65) |
June 29, 2022 | NJ | S 481 | Requires Automobile Insurance Policies to Provide a Minimum Amount of Liability Coverage | Bill Passed - House (44 - 29) |
June 22, 2022 | RI | H 7939 | Authorizes Driving Permits for Undocumented Persons | (55 - 15) |
June 20, 2022 | PA | HB 2398 | Increases Production of Highly Automated Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (123 - 77) |
June 8, 2022 | MA | H 4805 | Authorizes State Drivers Licenses for Certain Undocumented Persons | Veto Override Passed - House (119 - 36) |
June 3, 2022 | NY | S 9422 | Establishes the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act | Bill Passed - House (143 - 6) |
June 1, 2022 | OH | HB 377 | Appropriates Monies for Development, Infrastructure, Elections, etc. | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 10) |
May 26, 2022 | MA | H 4805 | Authorizes State Drivers Licenses for Certain Undocumented Persons | Bill Passed - House (117 - 36) |
May 26, 2022 | NJ | A 1282 | Establishes Electric School Bus Program | Bill Passed - House (47 - 31) |
May 20, 2022 | OK | SB 1857 | Amends the List of Vehicle Tax Credits to Include Hydrogen Vehicles | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 10) |
May 16, 2022 | LA | HB 1031 | Requires Annual Electric Vehicle Use Fee | Bill Passed - House (82 - 13) |
May 11, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1314 | Expands State Regulations on Non-Consensual Towing | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (45 - 20) |
May 10, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1218 | Requires Increased Accommodations for Electric Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (37 - 28) |
May 5, 2022 | SC | S 908 | Prohibits Certain Motor Vehicle Modifications | Bill Passed - House (99 - 5) |
May 4, 2022 | SC | H 4408 | Appropriates Funds from American Rescue Plan Act | Bill Passed - House (102 - 8) |
April 27, 2022 | KS | SB 313 | Authorizes Use of Driverless Vehicles | Conference Report Adopted - House (75 - 44) |
April 4, 2022 | MD | SB 146 | Amends Electric Vehicle Charging Station Sign Posting Requirements | Bill Passed - House (91 - 36) |
March 31, 2022 | KS | HB 2005 | Establishes Elevator Safety Act | Conference Report Adopted - House (73 - 45) |
March 29, 2022 | MS | HB 1029 | Expands Broadband Accessibility in Mississippi | Conference Report Adopted - House (112 - 6) |
March 29, 2022 | KY | SB 23 | Expands Prohibition on Mail Theft | Bill Passed - House (81 - 14) |
March 16, 2022 | CT | HB 5165 | Amends the Timeline for the Revision and Application of the State Plan of Conservation and Development | Bill Passed - House (112 - 27) |
March 16, 2022 | AK | HB 90 | Establishes New Regulations on Rental Car Industry | Bill Passed - House (22 - 18) |
March 10, 2022 | FL | HB 1435 | Specifies Police Ability to Impound Vehicles | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (83 - 32) |
March 10, 2022 | NH | HB 1636 | Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Pistols, Revolvers on Certain Off-Highway Vehicles | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (204 - 134) |
March 8, 2022 | IN | HB 1211 | Amends Law for State Regulation of Blockchain Technology and Oversight of Broadband Projects | Conference Report Adopted - House (63 - 28) |
March 8, 2022 | SD | HB 1174 | Expands Regulations on Certain Car Parts | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 3) |
March 7, 2022 | WY | SF 98 | Limits Expenditure of COVID-19 Relief Funds | Bill Passed - House (45 - 13) |
March 4, 2022 | UT | HB 404 | Requires Public Transit Districts to Conduct Cost Comparisons For Zero Emissions Projects | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 1) |
March 3, 2022 | UT | HB 242 | Requires Metering of Secondary Water Services | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 7) |
March 3, 2022 | OR | SB 1518 | Establishes the Task Force on Resilient Efficient Buildings | Bill Passed - House (36 - 21) |
March 3, 2022 | OR | SB 1510 | Prohibits Police from Stopping Drivers Due to a Defective Tail Light, Headlight, or Brake Light | Bill Passed - House (34 - 24) |
March 2, 2022 | OR | HB 4139 | Establishes a Department of Transportation Program to Reduce Emissions | Bill Passed - House (53 - 5) |
Feb. 24, 2022 | WI | SB 940 | Authorizes Suspension of Voters for Information Discrepancies | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 36) |
Feb. 24, 2022 | UT | SB 53 | Increases the Maximum Fine for Driving Over 100mph | Bill Passed - House (49 - 23) |
Feb. 24, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1104 | Expands Ability of Local Governments to Install Powerline Trails | Bill Passed - House (37 - 24) |
Feb. 23, 2022 | AZ | HB 2686 | Authorizes Remembrance Special Plates | Bill Passed - House (40 - 19) |
Feb. 22, 2022 | OR | HB 4059 | Amends Labor Standards for Large-Scale Projects | Bill Passed - House (37 - 18) |
Feb. 22, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1028 | Establishes New Regulations For Bicycles And Other Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (44 - 20) |
Feb. 16, 2022 | MA | H 4461 | Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Certain Undocumented Immigrants | (120 - 36) |
Feb. 16, 2022 | MA | H 4470 | Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Certain Undocumented Persons | Bill Passed - House (120 - 36) |
Feb. 15, 2022 | NM | SB 4 | Specifies Public Works Prevailing Wages and Fringe Benefits | Bill Passed - House (44 - 25) |
Jan. 25, 2022 | MI | HB 4277 | Expands Prohibition on Device Use While Driving | Bill Passed - House (75 - 26) |