District 14 (D - Austin)
Sen. Kirk Watson
District 14 (D-Austin)
| Bill | Caption | Date Effective |
|---|---|---|
| SB 2062 | Relating to authorizing certain charter holders to provide combined services for certain adult and high school dropout recovery programs. | Effective immediately |
| SB 189 | Relating to certain practices in the business of personal automobile insurance. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| SB 415 | Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 685 in Travis County as the Deputy Jessica Hollis Memorial Highway. | Effective immediately |
| SB 495 | Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts. | Effective immediately |
| SB 534 | Relating to the oath of a person admitted to practice law in the State of Texas. | Effective immediately |
| SB 494 | Relating to the availability of certain property and casualty insurance forms on the Internet. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| SB 574 | Relating to the creation of the State Cemetery preservation trust fund. | Effective immediately |
| SB 836 | Relating to management services for the physical facilities of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf. | Effective immediately |
| SB 754 | Relating to the use of money in the motorcycle education fund account for certain motorcycle safety programs. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| SB 1316 | Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| SB 1149 | Relating to the commitment of certain juveniles to local post-adjudication secure correctional facilities in certain counties and to the release under supervision of those juveniles. | See remarks for effective date |
| SB 1148 | Relating to the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to the economic regulation of water and sewer service. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| SB 593 | Relating to pretrial settlement discussions during ad valorem tax appeals. | Effective immediately |
| SB 923 | Relating to the prosecution of the offense of obstruction or retaliation; creating a criminal offense. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| SB 188 | Relating to certain insurers' insurance rating and underwriting practices based on certain consumer inquiries. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| SB 1313 | Relating to the names of certain businesses. | Effective immediately |
| SB 1465 | Relating to creating limited purpose disaster declaration authority for the governor and a search and rescue task force in each disaster field response region. | Effective immediately |
| SB 1467 | Relating to authorizing the collection of a service charge on certain electronic toll collection customer account payments. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| SB 1468 | Relating to certain communications regarding the appointment or conduct of certain appraisal review board members; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| SB 1918 | Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on motorcycles. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| SB 1657 | Relating to approval of the issuance of tax and revenue anticipation notes. | Effective immediately |
| SB 1470 | Relating to the establishment of state authorization reciprocity agreements for postsecondary distance learning courses. | Effective immediately |
| SB 1466 | Relating to the definition of medical schools for medical residency programs. | Effective immediately |
| SB 2031 | Relating to the date for publication of the factors considered for admission to a new graduate and professional program. | Effective immediately |
| SB 2055 | Relating to the designation of Loop 223 in Bastrop County as the Captain Jesse Billingsley Memorial Loop. | Effective immediately |
| SB 1267 | Relating to contested cases conducted under the Administrative Procedure Act. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| SB 947 | Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program. | Effective immediately |
| SB 1 | Relating to certain restrictions on the imposition of ad valorem taxes and to the duty of the state to reimburse certain political subdivisions for certain revenue loss; making conforming changes. | See remarks for effective date |
| Bill | Caption | Date Vetoed |
|---|---|---|
| SB 496 | Relating to Foundation School Program funding for certain students. | 06/20/2015 |
| SB 1032 | Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites. | 06/20/2015 |
| Bill | Caption | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| SB 837 | Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| SB 1315 | Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for at-risk developments. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| Bill | Caption | Date of Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| SR 828 | In memory of Kristin Elizabeth McLain. | 05/18/2015 |
| SB 280 | Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property. | 01/28/2015 |
| SJR 21 | Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts. | 03/04/2015 |
| SB 281 | Relating to the information required to be included in an affidavit submitted by a property owner who elects to offer evidence or argument by affidavit in an appraisal review board hearing on certain protests. | 04/08/2015 |
| SJR 20 | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead and authorizing the legislature to prohibit the governing body of any political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a percentage or a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption. | 05/26/2015 |
| SB 278 | Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. | 03/04/2015 |
| SB 282 | Relating to the period for which certain property acquired by a charitable organization to provide low-income housing may be exempted from ad valorem taxation. | 01/28/2015 |
| SB 241 | Relating to the transportation allotment provided under the Foundation School Program. | 01/28/2015 |
| SB 230 | Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. | 01/28/2015 |
| SB 269 | Relating to comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation. | 01/28/2015 |
| SB 247 | Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the public school finance system. | 01/28/2015 |
| SB 270 | Relating to toll rates for certain vehicles traveling on State Highway 130. | 01/28/2015 |
| SB 198 | Relating to the use of statutorily dedicated revenues for budget certification. | 01/27/2015 |
| SB 297 | Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools. | 03/02/2015 |
| SB 299 | Relating to the form of the Legislative Budget Board's report of equalized funding elements to the commissioner of education and the legislature. | 01/28/2015 |
| SB 298 | Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students. | 01/28/2015 |
| SB 300 | Relating to notice to parents of public school students regarding human sexuality instruction. | 03/02/2015 |
| SB 334 | Relating to the rules of the road regarding red signals at certain traffic control signals. | 02/02/2015 |
| SB 422 | Relating to the establishment and operation of a motor-bus-only lane pilot program in certain counties. | 02/04/2015 |
| SR 387 | In memory of Ralph Matthew Dawson. | 03/17/2015 |
| SR 81 | In memory of Moses Steve Vasquez. | 02/02/2015 |
| SR 42 | Recognizing Charlie Betts on the occasion of his retirement. | 02/10/2015 |
| SR 83 | Recognizing Stefan Sinclair, who was named the 2014 Texas Big Brother of the Year. | 02/02/2015 |
| SB 443 | Relating to a study and recommendations by the Texas Judicial Council on consolidating the court of criminal appeals and the supreme court or abolishing one of the courts and transferring that court's functions and jurisdiction to the other court. | 02/09/2015 |
| SR 82 | In memory of Lester J. Reed. | 02/02/2015 |
| SR 101 | Observing February of 2015 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month. | 02/04/2015 |
| SR 104 | In memory of Mark Daniel Johnson. | 02/04/2015 |
| SB 442 | Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles on certain highways during periods of traffic congestion. | 02/09/2015 |
| SR 122 | Recognizing David Boyd on the occasion of his retirement. | 02/09/2015 |
| SR 113 | Welcoming Korean exchange teachers to Texas. | 02/09/2015 |
| SB 497 | Relating to the use of money in a tax increment fund to pay costs related to public improvements used for social services programs and permanent supportive housing that promotes the development or redevelopment of a reinvestment zone. | 02/11/2015 |
| SR 120 | In memory of Eugene Paul Schoch Jr. | 02/09/2015 |
| SR 108 | Recognizing February 11, 2015, as YMCA Advocacy Day. | 02/09/2015 |
| SB 535 | Relating to the use of certain mobile devices at a polling place. | 02/18/2015 |
| SB 533 | Relating to the parking and movement of vehicles in the Capitol Complex. | 02/18/2015 |
| SB 587 | Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain registrations and reports filed by lobbyists. | 02/24/2015 |
| SB 585 | Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by registered lobbyists. | 05/11/2015 |
| SB 579 | Relating to optional fees on registration of vehicles in certain counties to fund transportation projects; authorizing a fee. | 02/23/2015 |
| SB 586 | Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists. | 05/11/2015 |
| SR 169 | In memory of Jeanette Warfield. | 02/17/2015 |
| SB 594 | Relating to the provision of certain information by a title insurance company to a buyer of residential real estate. | 02/23/2015 |
| SR 181 | Recognizing Evelyn and Bill Beauchamp on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. | 02/17/2015 |
| SB 595 | Relating to the equalized wealth level, basic allotment, local share, and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system. | 02/23/2015 |
| SJR 33 | Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit using revenues, other money, or account or fund balances dedicated by law for nondedicated general governmental purposes or for certification of appropriations for nondedicated purposes or entities. | 02/24/2015 |
| SB 840 | Relating to certain trailer registration fees for veterans with disabilities. | 04/22/2015 |
| SR 389 | Recognizing Melaney Goebel on the occasion of her retirement. | 03/18/2015 |
| SB 727 | Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to obtain an election identification certificate. | 03/02/2015 |
| SB 726 | Relating to notice to parents of public school students regarding human sexuality instruction. | 03/02/2015 |
| SB 728 | Relating to the offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting. | 03/02/2015 |
| SR 234 | Recognizing the Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. | 02/23/2015 |
| SR 233 | In memory of Carlos Adrian Flores. | 02/23/2015 |
| SR 230 | Recognizing Rick Lee Henson for his commemoration of Texas life and culture. | 02/23/2015 |
| SR 238 | Recognizing the state champions from the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Youth and Government program. | 02/23/2015 |
| SB 1143 | Relating to the taxation, titling, and registration of certain motor vehicles. | 03/17/2015 |
| SB 1033 | Relating to relating to the definition of a dependent for health benefit plans offered by certain university systems. | 03/11/2015 |
| SR 332 | Recognizing Paul F. Davis on the occasion of his retirement. | 03/09/2015 |
| SR 306 | In memory of Joel Mark Selber. | 03/03/2015 |
| SB 592 | Relating to the deadlines for delivering or filing certain ad valorem tax-related documents. | 02/23/2015 |
| SR 170 | In memory of Lawrence Dean Cobb. | 02/17/2015 |
| SB 243 | Relating to the cost of education adjustment. | 01/28/2015 |
| SB 245 | Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education. | 01/28/2015 |
| SB 244 | Relating to the elimination of the cost of education adjustment under the Foundation School Program. | 01/28/2015 |
| SB 242 | Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student. | 01/28/2015 |
| SB 246 | Relating to the basic allotment and the equalized wealth level under the Foundation School Program. | 01/28/2015 |
| SR 3 | Recognizing John Hrncir on the occasion of his retirement. | 01/13/2015 |
| SR 4 | In memory of Martha Jean Fleming Pinnelli. | 01/13/2015 |
| SR 913 | In memory of the life of Job M. Reigoux. | 05/20/2015 |
| SB 1915 | Relating to the provision of certain information by a seller of residential real property to a buyer of residential real estate. | 03/25/2015 |
| SR 293 | Recognizing Sharon Lockhart on the occasion of her retirement. | 03/02/2015 |
| SR 279 | Recognizing the Elizabeth Christian Public Relations firm on the occasion of its 20th anniversary. | 03/02/2015 |
| SB 1031 | Relating to a provisional license to practice funeral directing or embalming. | 04/16/2015 |
| SB 1314 | Relating to the award of points for affordable housing projects that are awarded low income housing tax credits. | 04/22/2015 |
| SB 1312 | Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based online or other distance education baccalaureate degree programs at certain private institutions of higher education. | 03/18/2015 |
| SR 363 | In memory of Brett Aaron Aycock. | 03/11/2015 |
| SB 1145 | Relating to the possession and removal of a placenta from a hospital or birthing center. | 03/17/2015 |
| SB 1284 | Relating to the development of electricity demand response programs. | 03/18/2015 |
| SB 1147 | Relating to leases and other agreements relating to real property entered into by certain hospital districts. | 04/22/2015 |
| SB 1144 | Relating to intermunicipal commuter rail districts. | 03/17/2015 |
| SB 1141 | Relating to the establishment and administration of the qualified ABLE program; granting authority to impose a fee. | 03/17/2015 |
| SB 1140 | Relating to the establishment of a technology allotment for public schools. | 03/17/2015 |
| SB 1146 | Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. | 03/17/2015 |
| SB 921 | Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund. | 03/09/2015 |
| SR 334 | In memory of Wayne Bert Sorensen. | 03/09/2015 |
| SR 336 | In memory of Morris Chapman Taylor. | 03/09/2015 |
| SB 920 | Relating to the director of the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office. | 03/09/2015 |
| SB 922 | Relating to authorizing the optional imposition of a county air quality fee at the time other emissions-related inspection fees are collected. | 03/09/2015 |
| SR 321 | In memory of Corinne Roberts Ware. | 03/04/2015 |
| SB 924 | Relating to the guaranteed level of state and local funds for the instructional facilities allotment and the existing debt allotment under the public school finance system. | 03/09/2015 |
| SR 317 | Recognizing Gilbert Zamora Sr. on the occasion of his 90th birthday. | 03/04/2015 |
| SR 348 | Welcoming Patrick Guinness to the State Capitol. | 03/10/2015 |
| SB 1471 | Relating to the use of home telemonitoring services under the Medicaid program. | 04/22/2015 |
| SB 1619 | Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan. | 03/23/2015 |
| SB 1922 | Relating to the funding of the designated trauma facility and emergency medical services account through the imposition of court costs on persons convicted of certain driving-related offenses. | 03/25/2015 |
| SB 1919 | Relating to the establishment of a variable speed limit pilot program by the Texas Transportation Commission. | 05/11/2015 |
| SB 1920 | Relating to an exemption from the veterinary licensing law for certain persons who provide services to an animal shelter. | 04/15/2015 |
| SB 1921 | Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, or paraphernalia. | 03/25/2015 |
| SB 1923 | Relating to the funding of the designated trauma facility and emergency medical services account through the imposition of court costs on persons convicted of certain driving-related offenses. | 03/25/2015 |
| SB 1659 | Relating to the creation of a coverage summary for certain property and casualty insurance policies. | 03/23/2015 |
| SB 1658 | Relating to a study and report on the establishment of a franchise tax credit for the development of low income housing. | 05/19/2015 |
| SB 1469 | Relating to regular reapplication for certain pollution control exemptions from ad valorem taxation granted for certain property. | 04/22/2015 |
| SB 1914 | Relating to creation of the Texas Health Improvement Network. | 03/25/2015 |
| SB 1916 | Relating to the escheat of United States savings bonds. | 05/23/2015 |
| SB 1660 | Relating to prohibited practices regarding unauthorized recordings. | 03/23/2015 |
| SR 405 | In memory of E. V. "Vic" Niemeyer. | 03/23/2015 |
| SR 372 | In memory of Robert Landis Armstrong. | 03/16/2015 |
| SR 365 | Recognizing Tomas Sidney Spradlin on the occasion of his retirement. | 03/16/2015 |
| SR 408 | Recognizing CASA of Travis County on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. | 03/23/2015 |
| SR 411 | Recognizing the Central Texas Water Coalition for its work to protect the Highland Lakes. | 03/23/2015 |
| SB 240 | Relating to the state's contribution to the financing of public education. | 01/28/2015 |
| SR 433 | In memory of James Edwin Russell Jr. | 03/25/2015 |
| SR 425 | Recognizing Jeff Pilchiek for his contributions to the field of education. | 03/24/2015 |
| SR 434 | In memory of Johnnie B. Rogers. | 03/25/2015 |
| SR 483 | Declaring the month of April as Testicular Cancer Month in Texas. | 04/01/2015 |
| SR 478 | Recognizing Wynn Kwok on the occasion of his retirement. | 04/01/2015 |
| SR 569 | In memory of Martha Ellen Bonner Miller. | 04/15/2015 |
| SR 573 | In memory of Caroline Natalie Richards. | 04/15/2015 |
| SR 572 | In memory of Don L. Rives. | 04/15/2015 |
| SR 561 | Recognizing Ann S. Bishop on the occasion of her retirement. | 04/14/2015 |
| SR 545 | Recognizing the Austin Downtown Founder Lions Club for 100 years of service to the community. | 04/13/2015 |
| SR 546 | In memory of Richard F. Mackin. | 04/13/2015 |
| SR 505 | Recognizing Anthony Mays for his role in the desegregation of Round Rock schools. | 04/07/2015 |
| SR 522 | Welcoming members of the 11th grade class of East Austin College Prep. | 04/08/2015 |
| SR 523 | In memory of Jefferson Jones Baskin. | 04/08/2015 |
| SR 594 | Recognizing Don Haynes on the occasion of his retirement. | 04/20/2015 |
| SR 577 | In memory of Whitney Cotton. | 04/20/2015 |
| SR 578 | Recognizing the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance on the occasion of its 40th Gay Softball World Series. | 04/20/2015 |
| SR 595 | Recognizing Robbie Williams on the occasion of her 90th birthday. | 04/20/2015 |
| SR 639 | Recognizing Richard August Chiarello on the occasion of his retirement. | 04/27/2015 |
| SR 636 | Recognizing the Special Operations Detachment-Africa (Airborne) of the Texas Army National Guard. | 04/27/2015 |
| SR 635 | Recognizing Howie Richey for his service in the Office of Engrossing and Enrolling. | 04/27/2015 |
| SR 613 | Recognizing Susan Gudell on the occasion of her retirement. | 04/22/2015 |
| SR 715 | In memory of Andrew R. Ramirez Sr. | 05/05/2015 |
| SR 659 | In memory of Billy Philip Arhos. | 04/29/2015 |
| SR 662 | In memory of Lanny van Allen. | 04/29/2015 |
| SR 721 | In memory of Joann Curran Zaleski. | 05/06/2015 |
| SR 745 | In memory of Charlotte Koehler Flynn. | 05/08/2015 |
| SR 744 | In memory of Florence Keyes Olsen. | 05/08/2015 |
| SR 753 | Recognizing James G. Nolan for his 20 years of service with the Texas State Guard. | 05/11/2015 |
| SR 794 | Recognizing Mark Lockerman on the occasion of his retirement. | 05/12/2015 |
| SR 746 | Recognizing Terry G. McCoy on the occasion of his retirement. | 05/11/2015 |
| SR 795 | Recognizing Martha Olvera on the occasion of her retirement. | 05/12/2015 |
| SR 823 | In memory of Melvin Vernell Greene. | 05/15/2015 |
| SR 811 | In memory of Donald Wood Patrick. | 05/14/2015 |
| SB 279 | Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead and to the authority of the governing body of any taxing unit that has adopted an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a percentage, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead to reduce the amount of or repeal the exemption. | 05/26/2015 |
| SR 915 | In memory of Howard Newton Richards. | 05/20/2015 |
| SR 966 | In memory of William White. | 05/26/2015 |
| SR 964 | In memory of William Gillette Gill Jr. | 05/22/2015 |
| SR 942 | In memory of the life of Andrew Michael Pedersen-Keel. | 05/21/2015 |
| SR 998 | Recognizing Cathy Stephens on the occasion of her retirement. | 05/26/2015 |
| SR 982 | Recognizing Glenna Rhea Bowman on the occasion of her retirement. | 05/26/2015 |
| SR 1057 | Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1465. | 05/30/2015 |
| SR 983 | Recognizing Jorge and Monica Joy Partida on the birth of their daughter, Penelope Joy Partida. | 05/26/2015 |
| SR 981 | In memory of Marguerite Marie Labasse Knisely. | 05/26/2015 |
| SR 984 | Recognizing Jorge and Monica Joy Partida on the birth of their son, Patrick Gunnar Miles Partida. | 05/26/2015 |
| SR 1020 | Recognizing Steve Atkinson on the occasion of his retirement. | 05/27/2015 |
| SR 1023 | Recognizing Ramon Galindo on the occasion of his 94th birthday. | 05/27/2015 |
| SR 1031 | In memory of Robert Wayne Strauser. | 05/29/2015 |
| SR 1041 | Recognizing William Powers Jr. for his service as president of The University of Texas at Austin. | 05/30/2015 |
| SR 171 | Observing February 22 through 28, 2015, as Toastmasters International Week. | 02/17/2015 |
| SR 1070 | In memory of Maria Gonzalez Kennedy. | 06/01/2015 |
| SB 268 | Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. | 05/26/2015 |
| SR 914 | In memory of William B. Wilkerson. | 05/20/2015 |
| SB 1142 | Relating to regulation of discount drug card program operators; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; expanding a registration requirement. | 05/05/2015 |
| SR 682 | In memory of Paul Howard Pryor. | 05/04/2015 |
| SR 634 | In memory of Shelburne Jay Veselka. | 04/27/2015 |
| SR 448 | Recognizing April 2, 2015, as Homelessness Awareness Day. | 03/30/2015 |
| SB 1917 | Relating to contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. | 03/25/2015 |
| SR 400 | Recognizing Charles J. Barnett for his accomplishments in the field of health care. | 03/19/2015 |
| SR 295 | Commemorating Texas Independence Day 2015. | 03/02/2015 |
| SB 1885 | Relating to the reimbursement of providers for the provision of certain home telemonitoring services under the Medicaid program. | 03/25/2015 |
| SB 521 | Relating to the period for which the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality may grant or renew an emergency authorization relating to the use of state water. | 05/26/2015 |
| SR 485 | In memory of Consuelo Raymond Kazen. | 04/01/2015 |
| SB 1473 | Relating to liability of persons who lease dwellings to persons with criminal records. | 03/19/2015 |
| SR 722 | Recognizing May 6, 2015, as Asian Real Estate Association of America Day. | 05/06/2015 |
| SR 430 | Celebrating March 30, 2015, as Baylor Day. | 03/30/2015 |
| SB 856 | Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense. | 03/04/2015 |
| SR 297 | Recognizing the Bob Bullock Scholars Program of Baylor University. | 03/02/2015 |
| SR 477 | Recognizing the 19th Annual Cesar Chavez March for Justice. | 03/31/2015 |
| SCR 29 | Urging Congress to update Voting Rights Act provisions to protect against voter discrimination. | 03/23/2015 |
| SR 555 | Recognizing the eighth class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program. | 04/16/2015 |
| SR 97 | Recognizing February 4, 2015, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day. | 02/04/2015 |
| SB 1864 | Relating to requiring a peace officer to obtain a warrant to search a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device. | 05/22/2015 |
| SR 398 | Extending condolences to the families of the missing students from Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, Mexico. | 03/19/2015 |
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