Karen Carter Peterson

SB342 Abortion Restrictions (passed 29 to 4 on 6/5/2022). Provides that it shall be unlawful for a physician or other person to perform an abortion, except in cases to “prevent the death or substantial risk of death” or the “loss of a life-sustaining organ” of a pregnant woman.

HB149 Legislative Power to Terminate Emergency Declarations (passed 21 to 11 on 6/10/2021). Would have specified that the Legislature may terminate the entire state of disaster, emergency, or public health emergency, or any section of subsection thereof, declared by executive order or proclamation of the Governor.

SB10 State-Compelled Kindergarten (passed 38 to 0 on 6/9/2021). Requires compulsory school attendance for all children beginning at age 5, including full-day kindergarten and a readiness assessment prior to entering first grade.

HB159 Redefining "Domestic Abuse" in Child Custody Cases (passed 36 to 0 on 6/7/2021). Defines “domestic abuse” to include acts "intended to coerce, control, [or] punish" by a family or household member, and requires courts to elevate the importance of those factors in determining “the best interest of the child" before making custody decisions. 

HCR51 Article V Convention: Term Limits (passed 21 to 13 on 6/3/2021). Calls for a "convention of states" to amend the United States Constitution to establish a limitation on terms for members of Congress.

SB118 Constitutional Carry (passed 27 to 9 on 6/1/2021). Would have allowed permitless carry of a handgun for any person who does not possess a concealed handgun permit but otherwise meets the eligibility requirements.