Legislation - Page 37

January 15, 2024

Alaska opens 2024 session with debate about pay raises, education, and energy

AK lawmakers have a busy session ahead, with such topics such as education funding, energy issues, and legislator pay raises on the docket.

January 12, 2024

WARNING: Lawmaker's bill mandates automatic death penalty for child sex crimes following Epstein files release

Republican New Mexico state Rep. Stefani Lord introduced a bill that would mandate the death penalty for people convicted of certain sex crimes against children.

January 12, 2024

California sheriff blasts Newsom's 'pro-criminal agenda' after court blocks latest gun control law

A California sheriff called out Gov. Gavin Newsom's "anti-gun" agenda after a court blocked a law Newsom signed that would have prohibited concealed carry in many public places.

January 8, 2024

Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders withdraws controversial proposed ban on mosques and the Quran

Far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders has withdrawn a proposed legislation from 2018 that called for a ban on mosques and the Quran, officials say.

January 7, 2024

Swing state Democrats reduced criminal penalties, weakened parole laws ahead of attack on Las Vegas judge

Nevada Democrats pushed through a criminal reform bill that weakened penalties and parole laws ahead of the attack on a Las Vegas judge by a man with an extensive criminal history.

January 5, 2024

Washington state lawmakers convene to address fentanyl crisis, housing and climate change

Washington state lawmakers are returning for a legislative session addressing housing, climate change and the fentanyl crisis, which marks Gov. Jay Inslee's final term.

January 4, 2024

Wisconsin consultants hired to redraw GOP-drawn legislative maps following court ruling

Two consultants have been hired to assess new legislative boundaries in Wisconsin following the Supreme Court's rejection of the current Republican-drawn maps.

January 3, 2024

Maine lawmakers convene to honor Lewiston shooting victims, address gun safety reforms

Maine lawmakers are returning to work with a focus on honoring victims of the deadliest mass shooting in state history. The session will address several gun safety proposals.

January 3, 2024

California legislative session to be dominated by AI regulations and state's struggling budget

California lawmakers are returning to work for an election-year legislative session, facing challenges related to artificial intelligence and a significant budget deficit.

January 3, 2024

Maine Democrat who barred Trump from ballot said voter ID laws 'rooted in White supremacy'

Maine's Democrat secretary of state, Shenna Bellows, previously said that voter ID laws aimed at ensuring election integrity are "rooted in White supremacy."