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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 18, 2024 NE LB 1169 Amends the Nebraska State Historical Society Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 4)
April 18, 2024 National S 4072 A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency. Bill Failed - Senate (52 - 46)
April 10, 2024 IL SB 2960 Prohibits Hotels from Using Single Use Plastics Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 16)
April 10, 2024 National S J Res 61 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (53 - 47)
April 10, 2024 National S J Res 61 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (53 - 47)
April 4, 2024 MN HF 3377 Establishes Environment and Natural resources Trust Fund Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 25)
April 2, 2024 IA SF 2412 Prohibits Lawsuits Against Pesticide Companies if they are Following E.P.A. Warning Guidelines Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
March 26, 2024 GA HB 1172 Amends State Laws on Waterway Usage for Boating, Fishing and Hunting Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 18)
March 22, 2024 VT S 258 Amends State Management of Fish and Wildlife Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
March 21, 2024 National S J Res 62 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (70 - 25)
March 19, 2024 NY S 2016 Establishes the Home Energy Affordability Transition (HEAT) Act Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 23)
March 14, 2024 AZ SB 1186 Authorizes Specific THC Products Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 9)
March 7, 2024 OR HB 4080 Requires Individuals Involved in Offshore Wind Energy Projects Meet Certain Labor and Supply Chain Standards Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
March 7, 2024 OR HB 4080 Requires Individuals Involved in Offshore Wind Energy Projects Meet Certain Labor and Supply Chain Standards Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
March 6, 2024 SD HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 10)
March 6, 2024 SD HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 10)
March 6, 2024 OR HB 4132 Requires the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission and the Department of State Lands to Implement the Ocean Policy Advisory Council Recommendations Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
March 5, 2024 WA SB 6058 Amends State Carbon Markets to Align with the California-Quebec Carbon Market Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 19)
March 5, 2024 WA SB 6058 Amends State Carbon Markets to Align with the California-Quebec Carbon Market Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 19)
March 5, 2024 OR HB 4083 Prohibits the State Treasurer From Investing Funding in Companies that Deal in Thermal Coal Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
March 5, 2024 OR HB 4083 Prohibits the State Treasurer From Investing Funding in Companies that Deal in Thermal Coal Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
March 5, 2024 OR HB 4015 Amends Regulations Governing Energy Storage Systems Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
March 5, 2024 NY S 4270 Establishes a Carbon Tax Credit for Farmers Bill Passed - Senate (61 - 0)
March 5, 2024 NY S 4270 Establishes a Carbon Tax Credit for Farmers Bill Passed - Senate (61 - 0)
March 4, 2024 OR HB 4102 Appropriates Funding for the Oregon Natural and Working Lands Fund Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4)
March 4, 2024 SD HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
March 4, 2024 SD HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
March 4, 2024 SD SB 1200 Increases Minimum fee for Required for an Application to Build New Power Transmission Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
March 1, 2024 UT HB 297 Limits the Ability of Local Governments to Regulate Beekeeping Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
March 1, 2024 UT HB 297 Limits the Ability of Local Governments to Regulate Beekeeping Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
March 1, 2024 WA HB 1368 Appropriates $80 Million from the Climate Commitment Act for Electric School Bus Purchases Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
Feb. 29, 2024 National S J Res 38 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers". Veto Override Failed - Senate (50 - 47)
Feb. 29, 2024 National S J Res 38 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers". Veto Override Failed - Senate (50 - 47)
Feb. 29, 2024 GA SB 420 Prohibits Foreign Governments from Buying Agricultural Land in Georgia Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 11)
Feb. 29, 2024 FL SB 1084 Prohibits the Regulation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the State Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
Feb. 27, 2024 UT HB 48 Amends the Utah Energy Act Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 6)
Feb. 27, 2024 UT HB 48 Amends the Utah Energy Act Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 6)
Feb. 27, 2024 IA SF 2391 Prohibits Misbranding of Certain Food Products Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
Feb. 23, 2024 CO SB 24-1091 Prohibits the use of Fire-hardened Building Materials in Residential Real Property Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
Feb. 22, 2024 UT HB 374 Amends Various State Energy Policies Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 5)
Feb. 22, 2024 WY SF 44 Amends Requirements Concerning Commencement of Limited Mining Operations Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
Feb. 21, 2024 OR SB 1581 Requires Electric Companies to Report Each Year on the Steps Being Taken to be Part of an Energy Market (24 - 6)
Feb. 20, 2024 UT HB 11 Limits the Use of "Nonfunctional" Grass in the Construction of New Government Buildings Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
Feb. 20, 2024 WI SB 613 Limits Non-Economic Damage Awarded in Lawsuits Involving Commercial Vehicle Accidents to $1 Million Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11)
Feb. 19, 2024 WV HB 5006 Amends Recycling Rules for West Virginia Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
Feb. 16, 2024 UT HB 191 Amends Various State Energy Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 4)
Feb. 16, 2024 UT HB 363 Establishes Livestock Grazing as a Constitutional Right Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
Feb. 15, 2024 KY SB 16 Increases Various Corporate Trespass Laws and Penalties and Limits Whistleblowing Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
Feb. 15, 2024 FL SB 1638 Establishes Funding for Environmental Resource Management Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
Feb. 14, 2024 NM HB 211 Authorizes and Prioritizes Certain Water Projects in the State Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5)
Feb. 14, 2024 NM HB 211 Authorizes and Prioritizes Certain Water Projects in the State Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5)
Feb. 14, 2024 UT SB 211 Appropriates Funding for Construction of New State Water Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 1)
Feb. 13, 2024 WA SB 6092 Establishes New Regulations for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
Feb. 12, 2024 SD HB 1043 Establishes a Lithium Mining Tax Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
Jan. 31, 2024 CO SB 24-005 Prohibits Landscaping Practices for Water Conservations Purposes Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
Jan. 29, 2024 CA SB 768 Repeals Parts of the Environmental Quality Act Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 4)
Jan. 16, 2024 WI SB 792 Establishes a Network of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Across the State of Wisconsin Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
Jan. 16, 2024 WI SB 791 Establishes Exemptions from Public Utility Regulations for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
Jan. 16, 2024 WI SB 791 Establishes Exemptions from Public Utility Regulations for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/18 LB 1169 Amends the Nebraska State Historical Society Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 4)
4/18 S 4072 A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency. Bill Failed - Senate (52 - 46)
4/10 SB 2960 Prohibits Hotels from Using Single Use Plastics Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 16)
4/10 S J Res 61 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (53 - 47)
4/10 S J Res 61 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (53 - 47)
4/04 HF 3377 Establishes Environment and Natural resources Trust Fund Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 25)
4/02 SF 2412 Prohibits Lawsuits Against Pesticide Companies if they are Following E.P.A. Warning Guidelines Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
3/26 HB 1172 Amends State Laws on Waterway Usage for Boating, Fishing and Hunting Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 18)
3/22 S 258 Amends State Management of Fish and Wildlife Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
3/21 S J Res 62 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (70 - 25)
3/19 S 2016 Establishes the Home Energy Affordability Transition (HEAT) Act Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 23)
3/14 SB 1186 Authorizes Specific THC Products Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 9)
3/07 HB 4080 Requires Individuals Involved in Offshore Wind Energy Projects Meet Certain Labor and Supply Chain Standards Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
3/07 HB 4080 Requires Individuals Involved in Offshore Wind Energy Projects Meet Certain Labor and Supply Chain Standards Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
3/06 HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 10)
3/06 HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 10)
3/06 HB 4132 Requires the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission and the Department of State Lands to Implement the Ocean Policy Advisory Council Recommendations Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
3/05 SB 6058 Amends State Carbon Markets to Align with the California-Quebec Carbon Market Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 19)
3/05 SB 6058 Amends State Carbon Markets to Align with the California-Quebec Carbon Market Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 19)
3/05 HB 4083 Prohibits the State Treasurer From Investing Funding in Companies that Deal in Thermal Coal Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
3/05 HB 4083 Prohibits the State Treasurer From Investing Funding in Companies that Deal in Thermal Coal Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
3/05 HB 4015 Amends Regulations Governing Energy Storage Systems Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
3/05 S 4270 Establishes a Carbon Tax Credit for Farmers Bill Passed - Senate (61 - 0)
3/05 S 4270 Establishes a Carbon Tax Credit for Farmers Bill Passed - Senate (61 - 0)
3/04 HB 4102 Appropriates Funding for the Oregon Natural and Working Lands Fund Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4)
3/04 HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
3/04 HB 1186 Prohibits Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Easement Agreements from Exceeding 50 Years Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
3/04 SB 1200 Increases Minimum fee for Required for an Application to Build New Power Transmission Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
3/01 HB 297 Limits the Ability of Local Governments to Regulate Beekeeping Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
3/01 HB 297 Limits the Ability of Local Governments to Regulate Beekeeping Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
3/01 HB 1368 Appropriates $80 Million from the Climate Commitment Act for Electric School Bus Purchases Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
2/29 S J Res 38 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers". Veto Override Failed - Senate (50 - 47)
2/29 S J Res 38 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers". Veto Override Failed - Senate (50 - 47)
2/29 SB 420 Prohibits Foreign Governments from Buying Agricultural Land in Georgia Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 11)
2/29 SB 1084 Prohibits the Regulation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the State Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
2/27 HB 48 Amends the Utah Energy Act Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 6)
2/27 HB 48 Amends the Utah Energy Act Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 6)
2/27 SF 2391 Prohibits Misbranding of Certain Food Products Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
2/23 SB 24-1091 Prohibits the use of Fire-hardened Building Materials in Residential Real Property Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
2/22 HB 374 Amends Various State Energy Policies Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 5)
2/22 SF 44 Amends Requirements Concerning Commencement of Limited Mining Operations Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
2/21 SB 1581 Requires Electric Companies to Report Each Year on the Steps Being Taken to be Part of an Energy Market (24 - 6)
2/20 HB 11 Limits the Use of "Nonfunctional" Grass in the Construction of New Government Buildings Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
2/20 SB 613 Limits Non-Economic Damage Awarded in Lawsuits Involving Commercial Vehicle Accidents to $1 Million Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11)
2/19 HB 5006 Amends Recycling Rules for West Virginia Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
2/16 HB 191 Amends Various State Energy Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 4)
2/16 HB 363 Establishes Livestock Grazing as a Constitutional Right Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
2/15 SB 16 Increases Various Corporate Trespass Laws and Penalties and Limits Whistleblowing Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
2/15 SB 1638 Establishes Funding for Environmental Resource Management Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
2/14 HB 211 Authorizes and Prioritizes Certain Water Projects in the State Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5)
2/14 HB 211 Authorizes and Prioritizes Certain Water Projects in the State Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5)
2/14 SB 211 Appropriates Funding for Construction of New State Water Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 1)
2/13 SB 6092 Establishes New Regulations for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19)
2/12 HB 1043 Establishes a Lithium Mining Tax Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
1/31 SB 24-005 Prohibits Landscaping Practices for Water Conservations Purposes Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
1/29 SB 768 Repeals Parts of the Environmental Quality Act Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 4)
1/16 SB 792 Establishes a Network of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Across the State of Wisconsin Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
1/16 SB 791 Establishes Exemptions from Public Utility Regulations for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
1/16 SB 791 Establishes Exemptions from Public Utility Regulations for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
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