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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

  1. The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
  2. The vote should be clear for any person to understand
  3. The vote has received media attention
  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
  5. Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added

Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
March 25, 2024 KY HB 388 Amends Various Authorities of Louisville Local Government Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
March 24, 2024 FL HB 619 Requires that Contracts with Certain Professional Firms Must Provide Indemnity to DOT Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 1)
March 23, 2024 National HR 2882 Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (74 - 24)
March 21, 2024 IA HF 2612 Establishes Provisions to Area Educational Agencies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 43)
March 21, 2024 ID H 521 Amends and Adds to Existing Tax Laws in the State of Idaho Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
March 21, 2024 ID H 722 Appropriates Resources for the Workforce Development Council Bill Passed - House (39 - 31)
March 20, 2024 GA HB 1023 Requires Corporations in the State have the Same Tax Rate as Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 17)
March 20, 2024 GA HB 1015 Reduces Income Taxes for State Residents from 5.49% to 5.39%. Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 12)
March 18, 2024 IA HF 2612 Establishes Provisions to Area Educational Agencies Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 22)
March 18, 2024 NJ S 1422 Authorizes Taxpayers to Accelerate Depreciation of Eligible Property Expenditures in Connection with Construction of New Affordable Housing Developments Bill Passed - House (67 - 8)
March 18, 2024 NJ S 1422 Authorizes Taxpayers to Accelerate Depreciation of Eligible Property Expenditures in Connection with Construction of New Affordable Housing Developments Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4)
March 14, 2024 GA HB 1192 Authorizes Tax Breaks for Data Storage Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 22)
March 13, 2024 DE SB 203 Expands Codes Related to Official Misconduct Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 2)
March 13, 2024 ME LD 2102 Repeals the Law Limiting the Municipal Property Tax Levy Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16)
March 12, 2024 WI AJR 112 Prohibits the Governor from Using Partial Veto to Create or Increase any Tax or Fee Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
March 12, 2024 MS SB 2725 Establishes a University System Efficiency Task Force Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 12)
March 12, 2024 OK HB 4147 Expands Access to Childcare Through Tax Incentives Bill Passed - House (86 - 8)
March 8, 2024 WY HB 138 Appropriates and Establishes Limits on State Education Funding Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 22)
March 8, 2024 WY SF 90 Establishes a State-Managed Local Government Equity Investment Pool Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
March 8, 2024 IN HB 1121 Extends the Expiration of Provisions Concerning a County with a Single Voting Bloc and the Allocation of Votes for a Local Income Tax Council Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 13)
March 8, 2024 WY HB 138 Appropriates and Establishes Limits on State Education Funding Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11)
March 8, 2024 WY HB 1 Appropriates $10.6 Billion in Funding for the Biennial 2025-2026 State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 14)
March 7, 2024 FL SB 280 Requires Vacation Rental Advertisers Collect and Remit Specified Taxes for Certain Transactions Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
March 7, 2024 SD SB 1259 Appropriates Money for the Ordinary Expenses of the State Government Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
March 7, 2024 OR SB 5701 Appropriates Funding for Various State Agencies Bill Passed - House (49 - 7)
March 7, 2024 SD HB 1185 Requires Individuals Pay $500 for Land Surveys Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
March 7, 2024 WV HB 5002 Requires Baby Changing Stations in West Virginia Rest Areas and Welcome Centers Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
March 7, 2024 MO SB 756 Requires Homeowners be 62 or Older to Qualify for Property Tax Credits Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
March 7, 2024 OR SB 5701 Appropriates Funding for Various State Agencies Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 6)
March 7, 2024 MO HB 1486 Appropriates Funding for Pre-K Early Education Programs Bill Passed - House (102 - 43)
March 6, 2024 FL SB 280 Requires Vacation Rental Advertisers Collect and Remit Specified Taxes for Certain Transactions Bill Passed - House (60 - 51)
March 6, 2024 WY SF 90 Establishes a State-Managed Local Government Equity Investment Pool Bill Passed - House (44 - 18)
March 6, 2024 OR HB 4031 Requires Local Governments Keep Some Tax Data and Records Secret Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
March 6, 2024 OR SB 1585 Authorizes the DHS to Set Up a Task Force to Allow People to Purchase Hot Foods with SNAP Bill Passed - House (47 - 7)
March 6, 2024 FL HJR 7017 Alleges Support for an Amendment to the Florida State Constitution to Require and Annual Adjustment for Inflation Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
March 5, 2024 SD SB 80 Appropriates $2 million to the State Department of Human Services for Technology Grants to Elderly Care Providers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
March 5, 2024 OR SB 1566 Authorizes Counties to Charge Permit Fees to Build Move or Change Facilities that are in the Right of Way Bill Passed - House (43 - 8)
March 5, 2024 HI HB 1838 Expands the Zoning Powers of Countries Bill Passed - House (46 - 3)
March 5, 2024 IA HF 2612 Establishes Provisions to Area Educational Agencies Bill Passed - House (53 - 41)
March 5, 2024 OR HB 4134 Establishes a $75 million Revolving Loan Fund for Middle-Income Housing Bill Passed - House (54 - 2)
March 5, 2024 OR HB 4056 Requires Counties Set Up a Way to Handle Surplus Proceeds from Tax Lien Foreclosure Sales Bill Passed - House (36 - 17)
March 4, 2024 SD SB 208 Requires the Governor's Office of Economic Development to Biannually Report to Legislature the Name and Amount of Grants from the Future Fund Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 4)
March 4, 2024 SD SB 80 Appropriates $2 million to the State Department of Human Services for Technology Grants to Elderly Care Providers Bill Passed - House (51 - 19)
March 4, 2024 SD HB 1093 Appropriates $6 Million to the State Department of Social Services for LifeScape Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
March 4, 2024 IN HB 1121 Extends the Expiration of Provisions Concerning a County with a Single Voting Bloc and the Allocation of Votes for a Local Income Tax Council Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 7)
March 4, 2024 OR SB 1530 Appropriates Money for State Agencies and Organizations Bill Passed - House (51 - 6)
March 4, 2024 OR HB 4102 Appropriates Funding for the Oregon Natural and Working Lands Fund Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4)
March 4, 2024 SD SB 168 Appropriates $5 Million to the Office of the Attorney General to Organizations Assisting Children Who Have Been Abused or Neglected Bill Passed - House (63 - 6)
March 4, 2024 OR SB 1585 Authorizes the DHS to Set Up a Task Force to Allow People to Purchase Hot Foods with SNAP Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8)
March 1, 2024 OR HB 5204 Appropriates Resources for State Agencies Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3)
Feb. 29, 2024 SD SB 49 Appropriates $10 Million from Remaining American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
Feb. 29, 2024 GA SB 390 Prohibits Use of Public Funds for Dues or Programs Associated with the American Library Association Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 20)
Feb. 29, 2024 GA HB 1023 Requires Corporations in the State have the Same Tax Rate as Individuals Bill Passed - House (138 - 28)
Feb. 29, 2024 MO HB 2057 Prohibits Streaming Providers from Being Subjected to Additional Local Taxes and Franchise Fees Bill Passed - House (127 - 24)
Feb. 29, 2024 OR SB 1530 Appropriates Money for State Agencies and Organizations Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 7)
Feb. 29, 2024 GA HB 1180 Establishes a State Film Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (131 - 34)
Feb. 28, 2024 UT HB 562 Appropriates Taxpayer Funds Towards Construction Costs for a New Major League Baseball Stadium Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4)
Feb. 28, 2024 AK HB 89 Expands Childcare Assistance Program Eligibility Bill Passed - House (35 - 5)
Feb. 28, 2024 VT H 629 Amends State Property Tax Abatement and Tax Sales Rates Bill Passed - House (92 - 44)
Feb. 28, 2024 OR SB 1566 Authorizes Counties to Charge Permit Fees to Build Move or Change Facilities that are in the Right of Way Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 6)
Feb. 27, 2024 SD SB 168 Appropriates $5 Million to the Office of the Attorney General to Organizations Assisting Children Who Have Been Abused or Neglected Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
Feb. 27, 2024 SD SB 49 Appropriates $10 Million from Remaining American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
Feb. 27, 2024 GA HB 1192 Authorizes Tax Breaks for Data Storage Facilities Bill Passed - House (96 - 71)
Feb. 27, 2024 UT HB 562 Appropriates Taxpayer Funds Towards Construction Costs for a New Major League Baseball Stadium Bill Passed - House (51 - 21)
Feb. 27, 2024 WY SF 54 Establishes a State Tax Exemption for Homeowners Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
Feb. 23, 2024 ID H 521 Amends and Adds to Existing Tax Laws in the State of Idaho Bill Passed - House (61 - 6)
Feb. 23, 2024 WV SB 562 Expands Employment and Training Requirements Necessary for SNAP Benefits Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
Feb. 22, 2024 WI SB 1014 Authorizes the Department of Health Services (DHS) to Spend $15 Million in Funding on Capital Improvement Grants Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
Feb. 22, 2024 OK HB 1955 Repeals the 4.5% State Grocery Tax Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 2)
Feb. 22, 2024 WY HB 1 Appropriates $10.6 Billion in Funding for the Biennial 2025-2026 State Budget Bill Passed - House (41 - 21)
Feb. 22, 2024 WY SF 1 Appropriates Funding for the 2024-2026 Fiscal Year Budget Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8)
Feb. 22, 2024 CA AB 2435 Extends Healthcare Coverage Bill Passed - House (53 - 13)
Feb. 22, 2024 MD HB 16 Requires Property Tax Bills to Include Inserts that describe the Homeowner Protection Program Bill Passed - House (104 - 34)
Feb. 20, 2024 KS HB 2284 Establishes a State Flat Tax Veto Override Failed - House (81 - 42)
Feb. 20, 2024 WI AJR 112 Prohibits the Governor from Using Partial Veto to Create or Increase any Tax or Fee Joint Resolution Passed - House (64 - 34)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/25 HB 388 Amends Various Authorities of Louisville Local Government Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
3/24 HB 619 Requires that Contracts with Certain Professional Firms Must Provide Indemnity to DOT Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 1)
3/23 HR 2882 Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (74 - 24)
3/21 HF 2612 Establishes Provisions to Area Educational Agencies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 43)
3/21 H 521 Amends and Adds to Existing Tax Laws in the State of Idaho Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
3/21 H 722 Appropriates Resources for the Workforce Development Council Bill Passed - House (39 - 31)
3/20 HB 1023 Requires Corporations in the State have the Same Tax Rate as Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 17)
3/20 HB 1015 Reduces Income Taxes for State Residents from 5.49% to 5.39%. Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 12)
3/18 HF 2612 Establishes Provisions to Area Educational Agencies Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 22)
3/18 S 1422 Authorizes Taxpayers to Accelerate Depreciation of Eligible Property Expenditures in Connection with Construction of New Affordable Housing Developments Bill Passed - House (67 - 8)
3/18 S 1422 Authorizes Taxpayers to Accelerate Depreciation of Eligible Property Expenditures in Connection with Construction of New Affordable Housing Developments Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4)
3/14 HB 1192 Authorizes Tax Breaks for Data Storage Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 22)
3/13 SB 203 Expands Codes Related to Official Misconduct Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 2)
3/13 LD 2102 Repeals the Law Limiting the Municipal Property Tax Levy Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16)
3/12 AJR 112 Prohibits the Governor from Using Partial Veto to Create or Increase any Tax or Fee Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (22 - 10)
3/12 SB 2725 Establishes a University System Efficiency Task Force Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 12)
3/12 HB 4147 Expands Access to Childcare Through Tax Incentives Bill Passed - House (86 - 8)
3/08 HB 138 Appropriates and Establishes Limits on State Education Funding Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 22)
3/08 SF 90 Establishes a State-Managed Local Government Equity Investment Pool Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
3/08 HB 1121 Extends the Expiration of Provisions Concerning a County with a Single Voting Bloc and the Allocation of Votes for a Local Income Tax Council Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 13)
3/08 HB 138 Appropriates and Establishes Limits on State Education Funding Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11)
3/08 HB 1 Appropriates $10.6 Billion in Funding for the Biennial 2025-2026 State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 14)
3/07 SB 280 Requires Vacation Rental Advertisers Collect and Remit Specified Taxes for Certain Transactions Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 16)
3/07 SB 1259 Appropriates Money for the Ordinary Expenses of the State Government Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
3/07 SB 5701 Appropriates Funding for Various State Agencies Bill Passed - House (49 - 7)
3/07 HB 1185 Requires Individuals Pay $500 for Land Surveys Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
3/07 HB 5002 Requires Baby Changing Stations in West Virginia Rest Areas and Welcome Centers Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
3/07 SB 756 Requires Homeowners be 62 or Older to Qualify for Property Tax Credits Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
3/07 SB 5701 Appropriates Funding for Various State Agencies Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 6)
3/07 HB 1486 Appropriates Funding for Pre-K Early Education Programs Bill Passed - House (102 - 43)
3/06 SB 280 Requires Vacation Rental Advertisers Collect and Remit Specified Taxes for Certain Transactions Bill Passed - House (60 - 51)
3/06 SF 90 Establishes a State-Managed Local Government Equity Investment Pool Bill Passed - House (44 - 18)
3/06 HB 4031 Requires Local Governments Keep Some Tax Data and Records Secret Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
3/06 SB 1585 Authorizes the DHS to Set Up a Task Force to Allow People to Purchase Hot Foods with SNAP Bill Passed - House (47 - 7)
3/06 HJR 7017 Alleges Support for an Amendment to the Florida State Constitution to Require and Annual Adjustment for Inflation Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
3/05 SB 80 Appropriates $2 million to the State Department of Human Services for Technology Grants to Elderly Care Providers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
3/05 SB 1566 Authorizes Counties to Charge Permit Fees to Build Move or Change Facilities that are in the Right of Way Bill Passed - House (43 - 8)
3/05 HB 1838 Expands the Zoning Powers of Countries Bill Passed - House (46 - 3)
3/05 HF 2612 Establishes Provisions to Area Educational Agencies Bill Passed - House (53 - 41)
3/05 HB 4134 Establishes a $75 million Revolving Loan Fund for Middle-Income Housing Bill Passed - House (54 - 2)
3/05 HB 4056 Requires Counties Set Up a Way to Handle Surplus Proceeds from Tax Lien Foreclosure Sales Bill Passed - House (36 - 17)
3/04 SB 208 Requires the Governor's Office of Economic Development to Biannually Report to Legislature the Name and Amount of Grants from the Future Fund Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 4)
3/04 SB 80 Appropriates $2 million to the State Department of Human Services for Technology Grants to Elderly Care Providers Bill Passed - House (51 - 19)
3/04 HB 1093 Appropriates $6 Million to the State Department of Social Services for LifeScape Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
3/04 HB 1121 Extends the Expiration of Provisions Concerning a County with a Single Voting Bloc and the Allocation of Votes for a Local Income Tax Council Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 7)
3/04 SB 1530 Appropriates Money for State Agencies and Organizations Bill Passed - House (51 - 6)
3/04 HB 4102 Appropriates Funding for the Oregon Natural and Working Lands Fund Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4)
3/04 SB 168 Appropriates $5 Million to the Office of the Attorney General to Organizations Assisting Children Who Have Been Abused or Neglected Bill Passed - House (63 - 6)
3/04 SB 1585 Authorizes the DHS to Set Up a Task Force to Allow People to Purchase Hot Foods with SNAP Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8)
3/01 HB 5204 Appropriates Resources for State Agencies Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3)
2/29 SB 49 Appropriates $10 Million from Remaining American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
2/29 SB 390 Prohibits Use of Public Funds for Dues or Programs Associated with the American Library Association Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 20)
2/29 HB 1023 Requires Corporations in the State have the Same Tax Rate as Individuals Bill Passed - House (138 - 28)
2/29 HB 2057 Prohibits Streaming Providers from Being Subjected to Additional Local Taxes and Franchise Fees Bill Passed - House (127 - 24)
2/29 SB 1530 Appropriates Money for State Agencies and Organizations Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 7)
2/29 HB 1180 Establishes a State Film Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (131 - 34)
2/28 HB 562 Appropriates Taxpayer Funds Towards Construction Costs for a New Major League Baseball Stadium Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4)
2/28 HB 89 Expands Childcare Assistance Program Eligibility Bill Passed - House (35 - 5)
2/28 H 629 Amends State Property Tax Abatement and Tax Sales Rates Bill Passed - House (92 - 44)
2/28 SB 1566 Authorizes Counties to Charge Permit Fees to Build Move or Change Facilities that are in the Right of Way Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 6)
2/27 SB 168 Appropriates $5 Million to the Office of the Attorney General to Organizations Assisting Children Who Have Been Abused or Neglected Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
2/27 SB 49 Appropriates $10 Million from Remaining American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
2/27 HB 1192 Authorizes Tax Breaks for Data Storage Facilities Bill Passed - House (96 - 71)
2/27 HB 562 Appropriates Taxpayer Funds Towards Construction Costs for a New Major League Baseball Stadium Bill Passed - House (51 - 21)
2/27 SF 54 Establishes a State Tax Exemption for Homeowners Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
2/23 H 521 Amends and Adds to Existing Tax Laws in the State of Idaho Bill Passed - House (61 - 6)
2/23 SB 562 Expands Employment and Training Requirements Necessary for SNAP Benefits Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
2/22 SB 1014 Authorizes the Department of Health Services (DHS) to Spend $15 Million in Funding on Capital Improvement Grants Bill Passed - House (63 - 34)
2/22 HB 1955 Repeals the 4.5% State Grocery Tax Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 2)
2/22 HB 1 Appropriates $10.6 Billion in Funding for the Biennial 2025-2026 State Budget Bill Passed - House (41 - 21)
2/22 SF 1 Appropriates Funding for the 2024-2026 Fiscal Year Budget Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8)
2/22 AB 2435 Extends Healthcare Coverage Bill Passed - House (53 - 13)
2/22 HB 16 Requires Property Tax Bills to Include Inserts that describe the Homeowner Protection Program Bill Passed - House (104 - 34)
2/20 HB 2284 Establishes a State Flat Tax Veto Override Failed - House (81 - 42)
2/20 AJR 112 Prohibits the Governor from Using Partial Veto to Create or Increase any Tax or Fee Joint Resolution Passed - House (64 - 34)

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