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Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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3/06 | SB 91 | Increases Criminal Penalties for Rape | Bill Passed - House (66 - 2) |
3/06 | SB 1 | Expands Definition of Who Can Access Medical Marijuana Program | Bill Passed - House (36 - 32) |
3/06 | SB 207 | Establishes Penalties for Appropriating Public Funds to Influence an Election Result | Bill Passed - House (62 - 6) |
2/28 | HB 1090 | Authorizes Protections for Farmers and Agricultural Operations from Frivolous Lawsuits | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 7) |
2/28 | SB 4 | Amends Court Authority to Commit a Juvenile Habitual Offender to the Department of Corrections | Bill Passed - House (62 - 7) |
2/28 | SB 129 | Amends Rules Prohibiting Assault Against Teachers | Bill Passed - House (40 - 30) |
2/27 | HB 1017 | Authorizes Construction of New Prison Facilities | Bill Passed - House (53 - 16) |
2/16 | HB 1235 | Authorizes a COVID-19 Vaccine Conscience Exemption | Bill Failed - House (30 - 39) |
2/13 | HB 1135 | Establishes Transparency in the Pricing of Prescription Drugs | Bill Passed - House (62 - 5) |