Bills - Page 39

May 2, 2023

North Carolina AG urges public safety, law enforcement bills

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein called for passage of a package of bills involving public safety and law enforcement. The bills would tackle gun violence and the opioid crisis.

May 1, 2023

Mexico's Senate approves reform of mining laws, 17 bills signed into law

Mexico's Senate approved a reform of laws governing the mining industry, which also includes a requirement that companies will pay 5% of the profits to local communities.

April 28, 2023

North Dakota legislature approves bill allowing teachers to ignore students' preferred pronouns

North Dakota lawmakers approve a bill allowing teachers and government employees to ignore preferred pronouns. It also requires teachers to notify parents if a student is transgender.

April 28, 2023

North Dakota governor vetoes bill requiring librarians to screen sexually explicit material from kids

Doug Burgum, the governor of North Dakota, vetoed a bill that would've required librarians to screen sexually explicit materials from children.

April 26, 2023

North Dakota bill limits bathroom use for transgender people

North Dakota's Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill Tuesday that will limit bathroom use for transgender people. The bill passed the House and Senate with veto-proof majorities.

April 26, 2023

British bill to curb migrants' ability to seek asylum in UK expected to be approved by lawmakers

The Illegal Migration Bill is expected to be approved by lawmakers in the U.K. today. The British bill would curb migrants' ability to seek asylum in the United Kingdom.

April 26, 2023

Texas bill proposes up to $25k for school employees authorized to act as armed guards

Texas lawmakers advanced House Bill 13 on Tuesday, which would allow stipends of up to $25,000 for public school staff members authorized to act as armed guards on campus.

April 25, 2023

Georgia Gov. Kemp signs law for veterans mental health grants

Georgia Gov. Kemp signed a law that creates a $750,000 grant program for veterans mental health. The state's Department of Veterans Service will offer the grant to nonprofit groups.

April 25, 2023

Louisiana GOP lawmakers kill bill to decriminalize marijuana

Louisiana GOP lawmakers killed a bill that would decriminalize marijuana in the state. Efforts to legalize marijuana in the state's GOP-controlled Legislature have been an uphill battle.

April 25, 2023

Colorado set to become first to pass ‘right to repair’ law for farmers

Colorado is set to become the first state to sign a "right to repair" law that allows farmers to fix their own equipment. The bill was signed Tuesday afternoon by Gov. Jared Polis.