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Statehouse Potpourri (formerly known as Hot Issues): No Dogs Allowed, Energy Sources, Abortion Laws & More

October 29, 2021 (1 min read)

Business

The Wisconsin Senate approves SB 298, a bill that would bar the Wolverine State from making rules against dogs entering businesses that sell pre-packaged food while still allowing pups to be banned from businesses that sell cooked food. It is now in the Assembly.

The Pennsylvania House approves HB 1819, which would, among several things, require job seekers to make a “good faith” attempt to get work or face losing their unemployment benefits. It moves to the Senate.  

Energy

The Pennsylvania Senate approves SB 275, legislation that would bar municipalities from adopting building codes that prohibit gas hookups or otherwise restricting utility service based on the energy source. It moves to the House.

Social Policy

The Ohio Senate approves SB 157, which would require Buckeye State doctors to provide care to fetuses born alive during an abortion. The measure moves to the House.

The Illinois Senate approves an amendment to HB 370, an amendment that would repeal a state law that requires doctors to notify a parent of the child’s planned abortion 48 hours prior to the procedure. It moves to the Senate.

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