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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 9, 2024 WV SB 681 Repeals 10-Year Work Requirement for Members of the Army or Air National Guard Who Receive State Tuition Funding (88 - 7)
March 7, 2024 WY SF 83 Amends Statutory References Resulting from Inadvertent Errors and Omissions in Previous Legislation Bill Passed - House (55 - 7)
March 7, 2024 WA SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
March 7, 2024 MO HB 1486 Appropriates Funding for Pre-K Early Education Programs Bill Passed - House (102 - 43)
March 6, 2024 KY HB 18 Prohibits Local Governments from Prohibiting Source-of-Income Discrimination in Housing Veto Override Passed - House (76 - 19)
March 6, 2024 WY SF 99 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - House (55 - 6)
March 6, 2024 WY SF 53 Amends the Number of Judges in the 6th Judicial District Bill Passed - House (56 - 6)
March 6, 2024 WV SB 601 Establishes the West Virginia Women's Bill of Right's Bill Passed - House (87 - 10)
March 6, 2024 OR SB 1533 Requires the Secretary of State Translate Voter Pamphlets into the 10 Most Common Languages in the State Bill Passed - House (45 - 9)
March 6, 2024 WY SF 57 Establishes a Hearing Aid Program for Eligible Low-Income Adults Bill Passed - House (38 - 24)
March 6, 2024 FL HB 1451 Prohibits the Acceptance of Certain Forms of Identification Bill Passed - House (81 - 32)
March 5, 2024 National HR 3838 Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (382 - 12)
March 5, 2024 HI HB 2736 Establishes the Shaka as the Official State Gesture Bill Passed - House (49 - 0)
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 SB 209 Appropriates $5 Million to the State Department of Health for Telemedicine Grants to Elderly Care Centers Bill Passed - House (59 - 11)
March 4, 2024 OR HB 4045 Reduces Retirement Age for Firefighters and Police with 5 Years Left on the Job from 60 to 55 Bill Passed - House (55 - 2)
March 1, 2024 WY SF 47 Amends Law Enforcement Retirement Contributions Bill Passed - House (43 - 15)
March 1, 2024 VA SB 422 Prohibits Landlords from Requiring Various Extra Fees from Tenants Bill Passed - House (52 - 44)
Feb. 29, 2024 WA SB 5462 Amends State Learning Standards to Include Education on the LGBTQ+ Community Bill Passed - House (56 - 37)
Feb. 29, 2024 SD SB 47 Increases Amount Paid to Counties for Diversion Programs to Keep Juvenile Offenders out of the Justice System Bill Passed - House (56 - 12)
Feb. 29, 2024 GA HB 1105 Establishes Penalties for Sheriff's that Refuse to Follow Federal Immigration Orders Bill Passed - House (97 - 74)
Feb. 29, 2024 National HR 7102 Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act Bill Passed - House (402 - 16)
Feb. 29, 2024 GA HB 1104 Amends Various LGBTQ Regulations and Standards in State K-12 Schools Bill Passed - House (159 - 4)
Feb. 29, 2024 AZ HB 2591 Prohibits Forced or Child Labor in the Construction of Electric Vehicle or Solar Panel Plant Bill Passed - House (43 - 16)
Feb. 28, 2024 VA HB 993 Prohibits Landlords from Requiring Maintenance Fees from Tenants Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 49)
Feb. 28, 2024 FL SB 328 Amends Affordable Housing Building Regulations and Permit Language Bill Passed - House (112 - 1)
Feb. 28, 2024 WY SF 4 Authorizes Retired Firefighters to be Rehired While Continuing to Receive Pensions and Retirement Benefits Bill Passed - House (46 - 16)
Feb. 28, 2024 AZ SB 1231 Classifies Illegal Border Crossing as a State Crime Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
Feb. 28, 2024 FL HB 917 Amends and Revises Lists and Duties Relating to Career and Technical Education Bill Passed - House (84 - 30)
Feb. 28, 2024 AZ HCR 2038 Defines "Drug Cartels" as Terrorist Organizations Joint Resolution Passed - House (31 - 28)
Feb. 27, 2024 UT SB 240 Specifies Daily Calendars for State Elected Officials are No Longer Considered Public Government Records Bill Passed - House (52 - 22)
Feb. 27, 2024 UT SB 240 Specifies Daily Calendars for State Elected Officials are No Longer Considered Public Government Records Bill Passed - House (52 - 22)
Feb. 27, 2024 VA SB 237 Requires Health Insurance Providers Cover Contraceptive Drugs and Devices Bill Passed - House (53 - 43)
Feb. 27, 2024 UT SB 240 Specifies Daily Calendars for State Elected Officials are No Longer Considered Public Government Records Bill Passed - House (52 - 22)
Feb. 27, 2024 SD SB 89 Amends the Required Waiting Period on a Notice to Vacate from 30 to 15 Days for "At Will" Tenants Bill Passed - House (41 - 29)
Feb. 27, 2024 SD SB 90 Repeals the Requirement that Landlords Issue a 3-day "Notice to Quit" on Tenants Before Starting an Eviction Bill Passed - House (60 - 10)
Feb. 27, 2024 SD SB 170 Appropriates $5.75 Million to the Department of Corrections to Expand Health Care Services at the Pierre Women's Prison Bill Passed - House (66 - 4)
Feb. 27, 2024 OR SB 1515 Amends and Implements Changes to Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - House (48 - 5)
Feb. 26, 2024 IA SF 2096 Repeals Gender Balance Requirements on Iowa's Boards and Commissions Bill Passed - House (62 - 33)
Feb. 26, 2024 SD HB 1061 Appropriates $4.28 Million to the Emergency and Disaster Fund for National Guard Troop Deployment to the Texas Border Bill Passed - House (63 - 5)
Feb. 26, 2024 SD HB 1061 Appropriates $4.28 Million to the Emergency and Disaster Fund for National Guard Troop Deployment to the Texas Border Bill Passed - House (63 - 5)
Feb. 26, 2024 UT HB 303 Requires School Employees to Stay Neutral on Certain Viewpoints Regarding Gender Identity and Sexuality Bill Failed - House (32 - 39)
Feb. 23, 2024 WY HB 29 Amends Cold Case Database and Investigation Provisions Bill Passed - House (53 - 9)
Feb. 21, 2024 VA SB 101 Requires Marriage License Approval for All Consenting Parties Bill Passed - House (58 - 42)
Feb. 21, 2024 OR HB 4146 Prohibits Revenge Porn and Increases Penalties Bill Passed - House (54 - 0)
Feb. 20, 2024 KS HB 2284 Establishes a State Flat Tax Veto Override Failed - House (81 - 42)
Feb. 20, 2024 SD HB 1131 Repeals Fees for Homeless Individuals to Obtain Nondriver Identification Cards Bill Passed - House (57 - 11)
Feb. 20, 2024 SD HB 1098 Repeals the Fee for Homeless Individuals to Obtain a Copy of Their Birth Certificate Bill Passed - House (53 - 15)
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)
Feb. 19, 2024 WA HB 1893 Authorizes Employees on Strike or Lockout Access to Unemployment Insurance Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
Feb. 19, 2024 WA HB 1893 Authorizes Employees on Strike or Lockout Access to Unemployment Insurance Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
Feb. 14, 2024 NM SB 216 Establishes Various State Affordable Housing Projects Bill Passed - House (54 - 7)
Feb. 14, 2024 NM SB 3 Authorizes Paid Family Medical Leave Bill Failed - House (34 - 36)
Feb. 14, 2024 RI H 7062 Increases the Number of Accessory Dwelling Units Bill Passed - House (55 - 9)
Feb. 13, 2024 National H Res 863 Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors Resolution Passed - House (214 - 213)
Feb. 13, 2024 National H Res 863 Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors Resolution Passed - House (214 - 213)
Feb. 13, 2024 NM HB 303 Appropriates Temporary Assistance for Needy Family's (TANF) Funds for a Workforce Development Pilot Program Bill Passed - House (41 - 12)
Feb. 13, 2024 NM HB 303 Appropriates Temporary Assistance for Needy Family's (TANF) Funds for a Workforce Development Pilot Program Bill Passed - House (41 - 12)
Feb. 13, 2024 WA HB 2114 Establishes a 7% Rent Increase Cap Per Year Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
Feb. 12, 2024 MO HB 2062 Prohibits Local Governments From Enforcing Eviction Delays Unless Authorized by State Law Bill Passed - House (111 - 26)
Feb. 12, 2024 CO HB 24-1139 Amends Death Benefit Statutes after Remarriage Bill Passed - House (56 - 8)
Feb. 12, 2024 CO HB 24-1093 Authorizes Provisional Peace Officer Certification for Former Military Members Bill Passed - House (59 - 5)
Feb. 12, 2024 VA HB 1398 Establishes Frameworks to Preserve Local Housing Bill Passed - House (54 - 46)
Feb. 10, 2024 NM HB 298 Establishes a Service Members Suicide Prevention Program Bill Passed - House (63 - 1)
Feb. 10, 2024 NM HB 298 Establishes a Service Members Suicide Prevention Program Bill Passed - House (63 - 1)
Feb. 9, 2024 WV HB 4233 Prohibits Non-Binary from Being Used as Sex Designations on State Birth Certificates Bill Passed - House (93 - 5)
Feb. 9, 2024 WA HB 1889 Repeals Citizenship Requirements to Work for Undocumented Immigrants Seeking Professional Licenses Bill Passed - House (66 - 31)
Feb. 8, 2024 RI H 7013 Authorizes Fining Healthcare Professionals Bill Passed - House (67 - 2)
Feb. 8, 2024 MO HB 1488 Establishes State Child Care Tax Credits for Families Bill Passed - House (113 - 39)
Feb. 8, 2024 MO HB 1488 Establishes State Child Care Tax Credits for Families Bill Passed - House (113 - 39)
Feb. 7, 2024 ID H 421 Amends Existing Law to Define Terms and Revise Definitions for "Sex"and "Gender" Bill Passed - House (54 - 14)
Feb. 6, 2024 National H Res 863 Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors Resolution Failed - House (214 - 216)
Feb. 6, 2024 RI H 7064 Expands Standards for Outdoor Dining Bill Passed - House (70 - 1)
Feb. 6, 2024 National H Res 863 Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors Resolution Failed - House (214 - 216)
Feb. 5, 2024 SD SB 57 Prohibits Professional Agencies from Denying Convicted Felons from Obtaining Trade Licenses Bill Passed - House (62 - 3)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/09 SB 681 Repeals 10-Year Work Requirement for Members of the Army or Air National Guard Who Receive State Tuition Funding (88 - 7)
3/07 SF 83 Amends Statutory References Resulting from Inadvertent Errors and Omissions in Previous Legislation Bill Passed - House (55 - 7)
3/07 SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
3/07 HB 1486 Appropriates Funding for Pre-K Early Education Programs Bill Passed - House (102 - 43)
3/06 HB 18 Prohibits Local Governments from Prohibiting Source-of-Income Discrimination in Housing Veto Override Passed - House (76 - 19)
3/06 SF 99 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - House (55 - 6)
3/06 SF 53 Amends the Number of Judges in the 6th Judicial District Bill Passed - House (56 - 6)
3/06 SB 601 Establishes the West Virginia Women's Bill of Right's Bill Passed - House (87 - 10)
3/06 SB 1533 Requires the Secretary of State Translate Voter Pamphlets into the 10 Most Common Languages in the State Bill Passed - House (45 - 9)
3/06 SF 57 Establishes a Hearing Aid Program for Eligible Low-Income Adults Bill Passed - House (38 - 24)
3/06 HB 1451 Prohibits the Acceptance of Certain Forms of Identification Bill Passed - House (81 - 32)
3/05 HR 3838 Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (382 - 12)
3/05 HB 2736 Establishes the Shaka as the Official State Gesture Bill Passed - House (49 - 0)
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 SB 209 Appropriates $5 Million to the State Department of Health for Telemedicine Grants to Elderly Care Centers Bill Passed - House (59 - 11)
3/04 HB 4045 Reduces Retirement Age for Firefighters and Police with 5 Years Left on the Job from 60 to 55 Bill Passed - House (55 - 2)
3/01 SF 47 Amends Law Enforcement Retirement Contributions Bill Passed - House (43 - 15)
3/01 SB 422 Prohibits Landlords from Requiring Various Extra Fees from Tenants Bill Passed - House (52 - 44)
2/29 SB 5462 Amends State Learning Standards to Include Education on the LGBTQ+ Community Bill Passed - House (56 - 37)
2/29 SB 47 Increases Amount Paid to Counties for Diversion Programs to Keep Juvenile Offenders out of the Justice System Bill Passed - House (56 - 12)
2/29 HB 1105 Establishes Penalties for Sheriff's that Refuse to Follow Federal Immigration Orders Bill Passed - House (97 - 74)
2/29 HR 7102 Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act Bill Passed - House (402 - 16)
2/29 HB 1104 Amends Various LGBTQ Regulations and Standards in State K-12 Schools Bill Passed - House (159 - 4)
2/29 HB 2591 Prohibits Forced or Child Labor in the Construction of Electric Vehicle or Solar Panel Plant Bill Passed - House (43 - 16)
2/28 HB 993 Prohibits Landlords from Requiring Maintenance Fees from Tenants Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 49)
2/28 SB 328 Amends Affordable Housing Building Regulations and Permit Language Bill Passed - House (112 - 1)
2/28 SF 4 Authorizes Retired Firefighters to be Rehired While Continuing to Receive Pensions and Retirement Benefits Bill Passed - House (46 - 16)
2/28 SB 1231 Classifies Illegal Border Crossing as a State Crime Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
2/28 HB 917 Amends and Revises Lists and Duties Relating to Career and Technical Education Bill Passed - House (84 - 30)
2/28 HCR 2038 Defines "Drug Cartels" as Terrorist Organizations Joint Resolution Passed - House (31 - 28)
2/27 SB 240 Specifies Daily Calendars for State Elected Officials are No Longer Considered Public Government Records Bill Passed - House (52 - 22)
2/27 SB 240 Specifies Daily Calendars for State Elected Officials are No Longer Considered Public Government Records Bill Passed - House (52 - 22)
2/27 SB 237 Requires Health Insurance Providers Cover Contraceptive Drugs and Devices Bill Passed - House (53 - 43)
2/27 SB 240 Specifies Daily Calendars for State Elected Officials are No Longer Considered Public Government Records Bill Passed - House (52 - 22)
2/27 SB 89 Amends the Required Waiting Period on a Notice to Vacate from 30 to 15 Days for "At Will" Tenants Bill Passed - House (41 - 29)
2/27 SB 90 Repeals the Requirement that Landlords Issue a 3-day "Notice to Quit" on Tenants Before Starting an Eviction Bill Passed - House (60 - 10)
2/27 SB 170 Appropriates $5.75 Million to the Department of Corrections to Expand Health Care Services at the Pierre Women's Prison Bill Passed - House (66 - 4)
2/27 SB 1515 Amends and Implements Changes to Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill Passed - House (48 - 5)
2/26 SF 2096 Repeals Gender Balance Requirements on Iowa's Boards and Commissions Bill Passed - House (62 - 33)
2/26 HB 1061 Appropriates $4.28 Million to the Emergency and Disaster Fund for National Guard Troop Deployment to the Texas Border Bill Passed - House (63 - 5)
2/26 HB 1061 Appropriates $4.28 Million to the Emergency and Disaster Fund for National Guard Troop Deployment to the Texas Border Bill Passed - House (63 - 5)
2/26 HB 303 Requires School Employees to Stay Neutral on Certain Viewpoints Regarding Gender Identity and Sexuality Bill Failed - House (32 - 39)
2/23 HB 29 Amends Cold Case Database and Investigation Provisions Bill Passed - House (53 - 9)
2/21 SB 101 Requires Marriage License Approval for All Consenting Parties Bill Passed - House (58 - 42)
2/21 HB 4146 Prohibits Revenge Porn and Increases Penalties Bill Passed - House (54 - 0)
2/20 HB 2284 Establishes a State Flat Tax Veto Override Failed - House (81 - 42)
2/20 HB 1131 Repeals Fees for Homeless Individuals to Obtain Nondriver Identification Cards Bill Passed - House (57 - 11)
2/20 HB 1098 Repeals the Fee for Homeless Individuals to Obtain a Copy of Their Birth Certificate Bill Passed - House (53 - 15)
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)
2/19 HB 1893 Authorizes Employees on Strike or Lockout Access to Unemployment Insurance Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
2/19 HB 1893 Authorizes Employees on Strike or Lockout Access to Unemployment Insurance Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
2/14 SB 216 Establishes Various State Affordable Housing Projects Bill Passed - House (54 - 7)
2/14 SB 3 Authorizes Paid Family Medical Leave Bill Failed - House (34 - 36)
2/14 H 7062 Increases the Number of Accessory Dwelling Units Bill Passed - House (55 - 9)
2/13 H Res 863 Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors Resolution Passed - House (214 - 213)
2/13 H Res 863 Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors Resolution Passed - House (214 - 213)
2/13 HB 303 Appropriates Temporary Assistance for Needy Family's (TANF) Funds for a Workforce Development Pilot Program Bill Passed - House (41 - 12)
2/13 HB 303 Appropriates Temporary Assistance for Needy Family's (TANF) Funds for a Workforce Development Pilot Program Bill Passed - House (41 - 12)
2/13 HB 2114 Establishes a 7% Rent Increase Cap Per Year Bill Passed - House (54 - 43)
2/12 HB 2062 Prohibits Local Governments From Enforcing Eviction Delays Unless Authorized by State Law Bill Passed - House (111 - 26)
2/12 HB 24-1139 Amends Death Benefit Statutes after Remarriage Bill Passed - House (56 - 8)
2/12 HB 24-1093 Authorizes Provisional Peace Officer Certification for Former Military Members Bill Passed - House (59 - 5)
2/12 HB 1398 Establishes Frameworks to Preserve Local Housing Bill Passed - House (54 - 46)
2/10 HB 298 Establishes a Service Members Suicide Prevention Program Bill Passed - House (63 - 1)
2/10 HB 298 Establishes a Service Members Suicide Prevention Program Bill Passed - House (63 - 1)
2/09 HB 4233 Prohibits Non-Binary from Being Used as Sex Designations on State Birth Certificates Bill Passed - House (93 - 5)
2/09 HB 1889 Repeals Citizenship Requirements to Work for Undocumented Immigrants Seeking Professional Licenses Bill Passed - House (66 - 31)
2/08 H 7013 Authorizes Fining Healthcare Professionals Bill Passed - House (67 - 2)
2/08 HB 1488 Establishes State Child Care Tax Credits for Families Bill Passed - House (113 - 39)
2/08 HB 1488 Establishes State Child Care Tax Credits for Families Bill Passed - House (113 - 39)
2/07 H 421 Amends Existing Law to Define Terms and Revise Definitions for "Sex"and "Gender" Bill Passed - House (54 - 14)
2/06 H Res 863 Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors Resolution Failed - House (214 - 216)
2/06 H 7064 Expands Standards for Outdoor Dining Bill Passed - House (70 - 1)
2/06 H Res 863 Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors Resolution Failed - House (214 - 216)
2/05 SB 57 Prohibits Professional Agencies from Denying Convicted Felons from Obtaining Trade Licenses Bill Passed - House (62 - 3)

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