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Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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10/18 | HB 636 | Prohibits Hidden or "Junk" Fees in All Online Sales and Advertising | Bill Passed - House (172 - 31) |
10/17 | HB 1658 | Prohibits Speculative Ticketing Practices | Bill Passed - House (201 - 2) |
10/16 | HB 1378 | Prohibits Use of Computer Software (Grinch Bots) to Bulk Purchase Tickets for Resale | Bill Passed - House (193 - 10) |
5/22 | SB 190 | Defines and Provides for Existing Regulatory Practices | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21) |
5/22 | SB 190 | Defines and Provides for Existing Regulatory Practices | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21) |
5/10 | SB 350 | Amends and Reforms the State Permitting Process | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 19) |
5/02 | HB 760 | Establishes Greater Access to Worker's Compensation | Bill Passed - House (114 - 86) |
5/02 | HB 299 | Extends OSHA Protections for Public Workers in the State | Bill Passed - House (116 - 85) |
5/01 | HB 666 | Repeals the "At Will" Employment Requirement for the State Housing Authority | Bill Passed - House (172 - 29) |