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Newsletter May 23, 2024

This dispatch covers the legislation from the floor debate of the May 23 session of the House. The bill SB418, which aimed at increasing penalties for those who refuse testing in cases of aggravated driving while intoxicated, failed to pass with a vote of 101-253. SB340 provided that the school district may provide information re

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Newsletter May 9, 2024

A summery of House actions on May 9th….SB592 The Bradley Haas Bill passed unanimously on a voice vote renaming part ofRt 127 as Officer Bradley Haas memorial highway.SB589 allows wastewater discharge surcharges and the collection of information between municipalities. Passed by voice vote.SB576 reporting death of a registered voter(s) by executors within 30 days to

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Newsletter May 2, 2024

May 2 was our first Session during “Crossover,” when the House votes on the approved Senate Bills. 55 bills went through consent, and 39 made it to the floor for amendments or discussions. The Senate had a great day, with over 80% getting approval. Floor bills that were discussed on May 2: SB359, which raised

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Newsletter March 21, 2024

The number of bills reaching the floor established a record for this term, and we ended on March 21 at 8 PM. March 14 session bills of interest: HB1204 passed (228-139) protecting citizens with stronger requirements when a government agent may enter a secured premise without a warrant. HB1305 passed on a bipartisan vote (206-169)

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Newsletter March 7, 2024

The House was back in session on March 7, starting at 9:00, with 54 bills on the docket for discussion. The session ended at 6:00 pm, and the last 10 bills were moved to the following week. Some of the bills that were discussed included: CACR17 was a constitutional amendment giving parents the fundamental right to direct

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