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AI Summary: This federal bill aims to address occupational licensing by prohibiting states from denying or revoking licenses based solely on an individual's criminal history. The bill seeks to remove barriers for individuals with criminal records seeking employment in licensed professions. By preventing discrimination based on criminal history, the bill aims to enhance opportunities for reentry into the workforce and reduce recidivism rates among formerly incarcerated individuals.
Latest Action: Introduced in House and read first time
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Actions (32):
2024-01-17 : Introduced in House and read first time
2024-01-17 : Assigned to House RA Committee
2024-01-17 : Assigned to House RULES Committee
2024-01-22 : House read second time
2024-01-31 : House RA Committee action: Do Pass Amended, voting: (6-0-0-0-0-0)
2024-02-05 : House RULES Committee action: constitutional and in proper form, voting: (9-0-0-0-0-0)
2024-02-05 : House Committee of the Whole consent calendar
2024-02-06 : House majority caucus: Do pass
2024-02-06 : House minority caucus: Do pass
2024-02-19 : House Committee of the Whole action: Retained on the Calendar
2024-02-21 : House Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass Amended
2024-02-22 : House third reading PASSED voting: (52-6-1-0)
2024-02-23 : Transmit to Senate
2024-02-29 : Introduced in Senate and read first time
2024-02-29 : Assigned to Senate FICO Committee
2024-02-29 : Assigned to Senate RULES Committee
2024-03-04 : Senate read second time
2024-03-11 : Senate FICO Committee action: Do Pass Amended, voting: (6-0-1-0)
2024-03-18 : Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (0-0-0-0)
2024-03-19 : Senate minority caucus: Do pass
2024-03-19 : Senate majority caucus: Do pass
2024-03-22 : Senate Committee of the Whole consent calendar
2024-03-26 : Senate Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass Amended
2024-03-27 : Senate third reading PASSED voting: (28-0-2-0)
2024-03-27 : Transmit to House
2024-04-01 : House Conference Committee recommended
2024-04-01 : House minority caucus: Conference
2024-04-02 : House concurs
2024-04-02 : House final reading PASSED, voting: (53-0-6-0)
2024-04-02 : Transmitted to Governor
2024-04-08 : Governor Signed
2024-04-08 : Chapter 91
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