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Here's a look back at the bills that passed or stalled during the 2019 session

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Here's a look back at the bills that passed or stalled during the 2019 session

• Don Walton
• Jun 1, 2019
• Jun 1, 2019 Updated Nov 26, 2019
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Don Walton

Senators introduced 739 bills, passing 294 into law during the legislative session that ended Friday. Next year, senators will have a chance to take up leftover bills and consider new ones. Here's a recap of the 2019 session:

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