2023 Session Summary

BIA's GRC had a very busy legislative session. Over 3,100 total bills were introduced during the 2023 session, of those, BIA's GRC tracked 499 bills & resolutions and submitted 65 testimonies.


We are pleased to inform members that our advocacy efforts resulted in the following major wins for our industry.


WIN - Two bills passed supported by BIA testimony & lobbying efforts:

HB865

SCR91


NOTE: BIA is especially proud of SCR91 as this resolution was written, submitted and lobbied by BIA.


WIN - 13 bills died and are considered big WINS supported by BIA opposing testimony and lobbying efforts:

HB144

HB327

HB329

HB714

HB809

HB958

SB191

SB388

SB431

SB690

SB824

SB913

SB1181


End of Session Report. View the entire list of bills tracked and outcomes HERE. This list includes bills that both passed and died, GREEN = WIN, PINK = LOSS.


Submitted Testimonies. View the advocacy webpage for 2023 testimonies submitted HERE.


We hope this comprehensive list of wins and losses will be beneficial to your understanding of the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure our industry prospers.

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