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Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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3/29 | HB 563 | Establishes a 25 Million Dollar Scholarship through Tax Credits for Private Schools | Veto Override Failed - House (51 - 42) |
3/16 | HB 258 | Requires Teachers to Pay More Toward Their Retirement and Work Longer Before They Can Earn Full Benefits | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11) |
3/16 | HB 563 | Establishes a 25 Million Dollar Scholarship through Tax Credits for Private Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15) |
2/04 | HB 258 | Requires Teachers to Pay More Toward Their Retirement and Work Longer Before They Can Earn Full Benefits | Bill Passed - House (68 - 28) |
2/02 | HB 1 | Authorizes Businesses, Organizations, and Schools to Remain Open if they are Following CDC Guidelines Regardless of Governor Mandate | Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 22) |
1/09 | HB 1 | Authorizes Businesses, Organizations, and Schools to Remain Open if they are Following CDC Guidelines Regardless of Governor Mandate | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7) |