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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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March 6, 2024 | IA | HF 2240 | Prohibits the Distribution or Publishing of Nude Images | Bill Passed - House (94 - 0) |
March 6, 2024 | IA | HF 2523 | Requires Parental Approval for Minor Social Media Access | Bill Passed - House (88 - 6) |
March 4, 2024 | IA | SF 2243 | Prohibits the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0) |
Feb. 28, 2024 | IA | SF 108 | Requires Employer Use of the E-Verify System for Employee Hiring | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 17) |
April 21, 2021 | IA | HF 867 | Appropriates $100 Million in Grants to Expand Broadband Internet Access | Bill Passed - House (55 - 37) |
Feb. 26, 2020 | IA | SF 2272 | Establishes Computer Verification System for Public Assistance Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 17) |
April 25, 2014 | IA | SF 2318 | Amends School Harassment and Bullying Policies | Bill Passed - House (68 - 27) |
March 18, 2014 | IA | SF 2318 | Amends School Harassment and Bullying Policies | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 19) |
Feb. 11, 2014 | IA | HF 2175 | Prohibits Webcam Abortions | Bill Passed - House (55 - 42) |
May 8, 2012 | IA | SF 2344 | Reduces Certain Business Property Taxes | Bill Failed - Senate (24 - 23) |
March 13, 2012 | IA | HF 2380 | Amends Education Provisions | Bill Passed - House (53 - 46) |
March 13, 2012 | IA | SF 2275 | Authorizes Internet Gambling | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |
March 13, 2012 | IA | HF 2385 | Authorizes Professionals to Teach Certain High School Courses | Bill Passed - House (61 - 36) |
April 20, 2011 | IA | SF 526 | Requires a Study to Weigh Outcomes of Authorizing Online Poker in Iowa | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 12) |
March 23, 2010 | IA | HF 2456 | Texting While Driving Ban | Conference Report Adopted - House (66 - 33) |
March 23, 2010 | IA | HF 2456 | Texting While Driving Ban | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 12) |
Feb. 23, 2010 | IA | HF 2456 | Texting While Driving Ban | Bill Passed - House (65 - 31) |
April 19, 2007 | IA | SF 596 | Electronic Downloads Tax Creation and Regulation Adjustments for Cigarette Retailers | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20) |