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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
July 2, 2026 NC HB 328 Prohibits the Sale of Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Products Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 6)
May 28, 2026 NJ A 5051 Authorizes Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to Convert to Recreational Sales Without Local Approval Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3)
May 18, 2026 NJ A 5051 Authorizes Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to Convert to Recreational Sales Without Local Approval Bill Passed - House (47 - 20)
April 13, 2026 TN SB 1603 Requires Legislative Approval Before Rescheduling or Removing Marijuana as a Controlled Substance Bill Passed - House (73 - 22)
March 26, 2026 TN SB 1603 Requires Legislative Approval Before Rescheduling or Removing Marijuana as a Controlled Substance Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
March 16, 2026 MN HF 3615 Extends Laboratory Testing Requirements for Cannabis and Hemp Products Bill Passed - House (100 - 34)
March 12, 2026 GA SB 220 Expands the List of Conditions for Which an Individual May Receive a Medical Cannabis Card Bill Passed - House (138 - 21)
March 12, 2026 DE SB 226 Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana in Hospitals for Terminally Ill Patients Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
March 10, 2026 CO SB 26-007 Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana by Terminally Ill Patients in Health Facilities Bill Passed - House (49 - 12)
Feb. 19, 2026 MO HB 2641 Prohibits the Sale of All Intoxicating Hemp Products Bill Passed - House (109 - 34)
Feb. 19, 2026 CO SB 26-007 Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana by Terminally Ill Patients in Health Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
Feb. 11, 2026 NY S 9155 Restricts the Location of Retail Adult-Use Dispensaries Based on Proximity to Schools and Churches Bill Passed - House (91 - 50)
Feb. 11, 2026 NY S 9155 Restricts the Location of Retail Adult-Use Dispensaries Based on Proximity to Schools and Churches Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 24)
Jan. 28, 2026 DE SB 75 Prohibits Local Governments From Enacting Zoning Restrictions Regarding Marijuana Businesses Veto Override Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
Jan. 28, 2026 IN SB 250 Amends the State Definition of Hemp to Align with the Federal Definition Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 13)
Oct. 22, 2025 OH SB 56 Amends and Modifies Cannabis Regulations and Prohibits Smoking in Public Bill Passed - House (87 - 8)
Oct. 8, 2025 OH SB 55 Establishes a Stricter Standard of Prosecution for Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 0)
Oct. 3, 2025 MI HB 4951 Establishes the Imposition, Collection, and Enforcement of Excise Taxes on Certain Sales of Cannabis Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 17)
Sept. 25, 2025 MI HB 4951 Establishes the Imposition, Collection, and Enforcement of Excise Taxes on Certain Sales of Cannabis Bill Passed - House (78 - 21)
Sept. 13, 2025 CA AB 8 Prohibits the Sale of Inhalable Cannabis Products Containing THC Derived from Industrial Hemp Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 1)
Sept. 12, 2025 CA AB 8 Prohibits the Sale of Inhalable Cannabis Products Containing THC Derived from Industrial Hemp Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
Sept. 11, 2025 CA AB 564 Reduces the State Cannabis Excise Tax Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 0)
Sept. 10, 2025 CA AB 564 Reduces the State Cannabis Excise Tax Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 1)
Aug. 1, 2025 TX SB 5 (Special Session) Prohibits the Sale or Consumption of THC-Cannabis Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
June 27, 2025 CA SB 141 Amends Funding for the California Cannabis Tax Fund Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 1)
June 27, 2025 CA SB 141 Amends Funding for the California Cannabis Tax Fund Bill Passed - House (74 - 1)
June 25, 2025 DE SB 75 Prohibits Local Governments From Enacting Zoning Restrictions Regarding Marijuana Businesses Bill Passed - House (25 - 13)
June 19, 2025 NC HB 328 Requires Public School Districts to Prohibit Delta-8 and Delta-9 Products Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 7)
June 4, 2025 MA H 4240 Amends and Reforms the State Cannabis Control Commission Bill Passed - House (154 - 0)
June 2, 2025 CA AB 8 Prohibits the Sale of Inhalable Cannabis Products Containing THC Derived from Industrial Hemp Bill Passed - House (73 - 1)
May 27, 2025 NE LB 316 Prohibits Sale of Consumable Hemp Products Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
May 22, 2025 TX SB 3 Prohibits the Sale of THC in Hemp Products Bill Passed - House (108 - 30)
May 7, 2025 PA HB 1200 Authorizes Recreational Cannabis Use for Adults Ages 21 and Older Bill Passed - House (102 - 101)
May 6, 2025 AL HB 445 Establishes Regulations for CBD and Hemp-Derived Products Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 27)
May 6, 2025 AL HB 445 Establishes Regulations for CBD and Hemp-Derived Products Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 13)
May 1, 2025 NH HB 198 Authorizes Adults to Possess 2 Ounces of Cannabis, 10 Grams of Concentrate or 2,000 Milligrams of THC Bill Tabled - Senate (12 - 10)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 1429 Authorizes and Restores Caregivers' Ability to Cultivate Cannabis for up to 5 Patients and Extends Temporary Dispensary Rules for 2 Years Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 1)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 1429 Authorizes and Restores Caregivers' Ability to Cultivate Cannabis for up to 5 Patients and Extends Temporary Dispensary Rules for 2 Years Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
April 30, 2025 OH SB 86 Amends and Restricts the Sale of Certain Hemp Products to Dispensaries Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
April 24, 2025 IN HB 1390 Prohibits Cannabis Advertising Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 19)
April 23, 2025 IN HB 1390 Prohibits Cannabis Advertising Conference Report Adopted - House (81 - 9)
April 23, 2025 TX SB 1870 Prohibits Cities from Putting Marijuana Decriminalization Initiatives on Local Ballots Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8)
April 18, 2025 MT HB 952 Authorizes Tribal Governments to Enter Into Cannabis Compacts with the State Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
April 17, 2025 DE HB 110 Amends and Clarifies Which Individuals are Required to have Background Checks Under the Delaware Marijuana Control Act Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 3)
April 16, 2025 NC HB 329 Prohibits Tobacco and Hemp-Derived Products at Nonpublic Schools Bill Passed - House (113 - 0)
April 16, 2025 NC HB 328 Requires Public School Districts to Prohibit Delta-8 and Delta-9 Products Bill Passed - House (112 - 0)
April 11, 2025 MT SB 508 Amends Drunk Driving Laws to Include Any Detectable Traces of THC for Individuals Under the Age of 21 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 37)
April 10, 2025 AL HB 445 Establishes Regulations for CBD and Hemp-Derived Products Bill Passed - House (76 - 15)
April 10, 2025 IL SB 42 Prohibits Police from Stopping, Detaining, or Searching a Vehicle Based Solely on the Smell of Cannabis Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 20)
April 8, 2025 MT HB 952 Authorizes Tribal Governments to Enter Into Cannabis Compacts with the State Bill Passed - House (57 - 40)
Date No. Title Outcome
7/02 HB 328 Prohibits the Sale of Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Products Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 6)
5/28 A 5051 Authorizes Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to Convert to Recreational Sales Without Local Approval Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3)
5/18 A 5051 Authorizes Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to Convert to Recreational Sales Without Local Approval Bill Passed - House (47 - 20)
4/13 SB 1603 Requires Legislative Approval Before Rescheduling or Removing Marijuana as a Controlled Substance Bill Passed - House (73 - 22)
3/26 SB 1603 Requires Legislative Approval Before Rescheduling or Removing Marijuana as a Controlled Substance Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
3/16 HF 3615 Extends Laboratory Testing Requirements for Cannabis and Hemp Products Bill Passed - House (100 - 34)
3/12 SB 220 Expands the List of Conditions for Which an Individual May Receive a Medical Cannabis Card Bill Passed - House (138 - 21)
3/12 SB 226 Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana in Hospitals for Terminally Ill Patients Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
3/10 SB 26-007 Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana by Terminally Ill Patients in Health Facilities Bill Passed - House (49 - 12)
2/19 HB 2641 Prohibits the Sale of All Intoxicating Hemp Products Bill Passed - House (109 - 34)
2/19 SB 26-007 Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana by Terminally Ill Patients in Health Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
2/11 S 9155 Restricts the Location of Retail Adult-Use Dispensaries Based on Proximity to Schools and Churches Bill Passed - House (91 - 50)
2/11 S 9155 Restricts the Location of Retail Adult-Use Dispensaries Based on Proximity to Schools and Churches Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 24)
1/28 SB 75 Prohibits Local Governments From Enacting Zoning Restrictions Regarding Marijuana Businesses Veto Override Passed - Senate (14 - 6)
1/28 SB 250 Amends the State Definition of Hemp to Align with the Federal Definition Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 13)
10/22 SB 56 Amends and Modifies Cannabis Regulations and Prohibits Smoking in Public Bill Passed - House (87 - 8)
10/08 SB 55 Establishes a Stricter Standard of Prosecution for Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 0)
10/03 HB 4951 Establishes the Imposition, Collection, and Enforcement of Excise Taxes on Certain Sales of Cannabis Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 17)
9/25 HB 4951 Establishes the Imposition, Collection, and Enforcement of Excise Taxes on Certain Sales of Cannabis Bill Passed - House (78 - 21)
9/13 AB 8 Prohibits the Sale of Inhalable Cannabis Products Containing THC Derived from Industrial Hemp Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 1)
9/12 AB 8 Prohibits the Sale of Inhalable Cannabis Products Containing THC Derived from Industrial Hemp Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
9/11 AB 564 Reduces the State Cannabis Excise Tax Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 0)
9/10 AB 564 Reduces the State Cannabis Excise Tax Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 1)
8/01 SB 5 (Special Session) Prohibits the Sale or Consumption of THC-Cannabis Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
6/27 SB 141 Amends Funding for the California Cannabis Tax Fund Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 1)
6/27 SB 141 Amends Funding for the California Cannabis Tax Fund Bill Passed - House (74 - 1)
6/25 SB 75 Prohibits Local Governments From Enacting Zoning Restrictions Regarding Marijuana Businesses Bill Passed - House (25 - 13)
6/19 HB 328 Requires Public School Districts to Prohibit Delta-8 and Delta-9 Products Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 7)
6/04 H 4240 Amends and Reforms the State Cannabis Control Commission Bill Passed - House (154 - 0)
6/02 AB 8 Prohibits the Sale of Inhalable Cannabis Products Containing THC Derived from Industrial Hemp Bill Passed - House (73 - 1)
5/27 LB 316 Prohibits Sale of Consumable Hemp Products Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
5/22 SB 3 Prohibits the Sale of THC in Hemp Products Bill Passed - House (108 - 30)
5/07 HB 1200 Authorizes Recreational Cannabis Use for Adults Ages 21 and Older Bill Passed - House (102 - 101)
5/06 HB 445 Establishes Regulations for CBD and Hemp-Derived Products Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 27)
5/06 HB 445 Establishes Regulations for CBD and Hemp-Derived Products Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 13)
5/01 HB 198 Authorizes Adults to Possess 2 Ounces of Cannabis, 10 Grams of Concentrate or 2,000 Milligrams of THC Bill Tabled - Senate (12 - 10)
4/30 SB 1429 Authorizes and Restores Caregivers' Ability to Cultivate Cannabis for up to 5 Patients and Extends Temporary Dispensary Rules for 2 Years Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 1)
4/30 SB 1429 Authorizes and Restores Caregivers' Ability to Cultivate Cannabis for up to 5 Patients and Extends Temporary Dispensary Rules for 2 Years Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
4/30 SB 86 Amends and Restricts the Sale of Certain Hemp Products to Dispensaries Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
4/24 HB 1390 Prohibits Cannabis Advertising Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 19)
4/23 HB 1390 Prohibits Cannabis Advertising Conference Report Adopted - House (81 - 9)
4/23 SB 1870 Prohibits Cities from Putting Marijuana Decriminalization Initiatives on Local Ballots Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8)
4/18 HB 952 Authorizes Tribal Governments to Enter Into Cannabis Compacts with the State Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
4/17 HB 110 Amends and Clarifies Which Individuals are Required to have Background Checks Under the Delaware Marijuana Control Act Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 3)
4/16 HB 329 Prohibits Tobacco and Hemp-Derived Products at Nonpublic Schools Bill Passed - House (113 - 0)
4/16 HB 328 Requires Public School Districts to Prohibit Delta-8 and Delta-9 Products Bill Passed - House (112 - 0)
4/11 SB 508 Amends Drunk Driving Laws to Include Any Detectable Traces of THC for Individuals Under the Age of 21 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 37)
4/10 HB 445 Establishes Regulations for CBD and Hemp-Derived Products Bill Passed - House (76 - 15)
4/10 SB 42 Prohibits Police from Stopping, Detaining, or Searching a Vehicle Based Solely on the Smell of Cannabis Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 20)
4/08 HB 952 Authorizes Tribal Governments to Enter Into Cannabis Compacts with the State Bill Passed - House (57 - 40)

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