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Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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4/03 | SF 2391 | Prohibits Misbranding of Certain Food Products | Bill Passed - House (60 - 34) |
4/02 | SF 2412 | Prohibits Lawsuits Against Pesticide Companies if they are Following E.P.A. Warning Guidelines | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 19) |
3/07 | HF 2575 | Increases Penalties for Intentionally or Unintentionally Ending a Pregnancy Without Consent | Bill Passed - House (58 - 36) |
3/04 | SF 2196 | Requires Schools Include Information on Vaccine Exemptions on Any Communications to Parents | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 15) |
2/27 | SF 2391 | Prohibits Misbranding of Certain Food Products | Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0) |
2/21 | SF 2369 | Authorizes a Patients Choice of Blood Donation Source | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 16) |
2/19 | HF 2325 | Amends the Standards for Tobacco Shop Inspections | Bill Passed - House (88 - 3) |
2/19 | SF 2251 | Extends the Length of Time Individuals can Receive Medicaid Postpartum Coverage | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 13) |