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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
May 22, 2024 IL SB 3771 Authorizes Exonerated Individuals to Pass State Benefits Covering Higher Education Costs on to Dependents Bill Passed - House (71 - 38)
May 22, 2024 IL HB 4768 Prohibits Landlords from Retaliating Against Tenants Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 19)
May 22, 2024 CA AB 3211 Requires that Every Generative AI System Place Watermarks in AI-Generated Content Bill Passed - House (62 - 0)
May 22, 2024 CA SB 1372 Prohibits Public Airports from Contracting with a Private Third Party to Provide Expedited Security Checkpoints Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
May 22, 2024 National HR 4763 Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act Bill Passed - House (279 - 136)
May 21, 2024 IL SB 2960 Prohibits Hotels from Using Single Use Plastics Bill Passed - House (73 - 40)
May 21, 2024 CA SB 1224 Amends the Business and Professions Code Relating to Alcoholic Beverages Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
May 21, 2024 CA SB 1286 Amend Sections of the Civil and Financial Code Regarding Debt Collection Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
May 20, 2024 IL SB 3455 Authorizes the Department of Revenue to Evaluate the Property Tax System Bill Passed - House (94 - 14)
May 20, 2024 CA AB 1827 Establishes the Low-Water User Protection Act Bill Passed - House (55 - 15)
May 19, 2024 MN HF 4757 Amends Previously Passed Recreational Law Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 32)
May 19, 2024 MN HF 4757 Amends Previously Passed Recreational Law Conference Report Adopted - House (68 - 60)
May 17, 2024 MO SB 894 Establishes an Office of Entrepreneurship with an Emphasis on Strengthening Locally-Owned Businesses Bill Passed - House (117 - 7)
May 16, 2024 National H J Res 109 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (60 - 38)
May 16, 2024 CA AB 2992 Establishes Buyer-Broker Representation Agreements Bill Passed - House (71 - 0)
May 15, 2024 MN HF 3438 Prohibits Mandatory Hidden Fees Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 31)
May 15, 2024 National HR 3950 Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing (TICKET) Act Bill Passed - House (388 - 24)
May 15, 2024 National HR 6572 Deploying American Blockchains Act Bill Passed - House (334 - 79)
May 15, 2024 National S J Res 57 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds". Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (46 - 49)
May 15, 2024 National HR 6571 Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act Bill Passed - House (390 - 19)
May 14, 2024 DE HB 351 Specifies Requirements for the Towing and Storage of Vehicles Without the Consent of the Owner Bill Passed - House (24 - 14)
May 13, 2024 MN HF 3438 Prohibits Mandatory Hidden Fees Conference Report Adopted - House (76 - 57)
May 9, 2024 MI HB 4343 Requires Department of Insurance and Financial Services Submit Annual Reports the Amount of Deferred Presentment Service Transactions Activity (Payday Lending) to the State Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 11)
May 9, 2024 MN HF 3488 Requires Compensation for Minor Social Media Influencers Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 30)
May 8, 2024 CO SB 24-231 Authorizes Certain Actions For Alcohol Retailers and Liquor License Holders Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
May 8, 2024 CO SB 24-231 Authorizes Certain Actions For Alcohol Retailers and Liquor License Holders Bill Passed - House (59 - 4)
May 8, 2024 SC H 5118 Requires Privatization of the Dominion Energy Company Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 2)
May 8, 2024 CT HB 5211 Amends Virtual Currency and Money Transmission Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
May 8, 2024 National H J Res 109 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Joint Resolution Passed - House (228 - 182)
May 7, 2024 AL SB 191 Authorizes the Alcoholic Beverages Control Board to Own Warehouses Bill Passed - House (90 - 5)
May 7, 2024 CT SB 121 Establishes Guidelines for the Attorney General to Enforce the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Bill Passed - House (130 - 13)
May 7, 2024 MO HB 2111 Expands State Auditor Powers Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
May 7, 2024 MO HB 2057 Prohibits Streaming Providers from Being Subjected to Additional Local Taxes and Franchise Fees Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
May 7, 2024 AL SB 340 Authorizes the Running of ATV Parks in Cherokee County Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 3)
May 6, 2024 CO HB 24-1001 Extends the State's Rural Jump-Start Program Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
May 6, 2024 CT HB 5005 Expands Paid Sick Days in the State Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
May 6, 2024 AK HB 189 Reduces the Alcohol Serving Age to 18 Bill Passed - House (37 - 2)
May 3, 2024 CT SB 149 Prohibits Certain Foreclosure Processes and Other Enforcement Actions Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
May 3, 2024 CT SB 201 Prohibits Real Estate Listing Providers from Entering and Creating Unfair Agreements for Individuals Interested in Real Estate Property Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
May 1, 2024 CO SB 24-100 Establishes Expanded Commercial Vehicle Safety Measures on Colorado Highways Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 4)
May 1, 2024 MN HF 3488 Requires Compensation for Minor Social Media Influencers Bill Passed - House (103 - 26)
May 1, 2024 PA SB 832 Authorizes Energy Companies to Bypass State Agencies when Applying for a Permit to Build Amendment Adopted - Senate (28 - 22)
April 30, 2024 CO SB 24-100 Establishes Expanded Commercial Vehicle Safety Measures on Colorado Highways Bill Passed - House (60 - 4)
April 29, 2024 KS SB 271 Prohibits State Agencies from Acquiring Drone Technology from Certain Countries of Concern Veto Override Failed - Senate (21 - 16)
April 29, 2024 CO SB 24-020 Authorizes Restaurants to Serve To-Go Alcohol Permanently Bill Passed - House (60 - 3)
April 29, 2024 CO HB 24-1001 Extends the State's Rural Jump-Start Program Bill Passed - House (59 - 5)
April 25, 2024 OK SB 473 Establishes Judicial Offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City for Business Courts Bill Passed - House (56 - 26)
April 25, 2024 MA S 2736 Establishes Consumer Automobile Protections Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
April 24, 2024 CT HB 5005 Expands Paid Sick Days in the State Bill Passed - House (88 - 61)
April 24, 2024 AR SB 79 Authorizes the Arkansas Gas and Oil Commission to Regulate Crypto Mines Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
April 24, 2024 AR SB 78 Establishes Noise Reduction Requirements that Crypto Mines must Comply With Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
April 19, 2024 HI HB 1936 Requires All Work Tying Up Vessels to Commercial Docks and Facilities be Done by Unionized Labor Conference Report Adopted - House (47 - 2)
April 19, 2024 MS SB 3105 Establishes an Excise Tax On Heated Tobacco Products Under The Tobacco Tax Law (47 - 4)
April 18, 2024 IL SB 3235 Amends the Illinois Community Reinvestment Act Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 19)
April 17, 2024 IA SF 345 Amends State Rules Governing Tobacco Products Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 27)
April 17, 2024 AZ SB 1053 Establishes the Arizona-Ireland Trade Commission Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 6)
April 17, 2024 AZ SB 1340 Prohibits Publicly Managed Funds from Dealing with Banks in Foreign Adversary Countries Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (16 - 14)
April 16, 2024 AL HB 390 Repeals and Removes the Department of Agriculture and Industries from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Bill Passed - House (95 - 4)
April 11, 2024 NH HB 1649 Prohibits Toxic Chemicals (PFAs) in the State Beginning in 2027 "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (233 - 140)
April 11, 2024 AR SR 13 Requires Individuals who Engage in Crypto Mining to be Licensed Money Transmitters Resolution Passed - Senate (27 - 1)
April 11, 2024 AR SR 12 Prohibits the Use of Computers or Software Manufactured by Foreign Entities in Crypto Mining in Arkansas Resolution Passed - Senate (26 - 1)
April 11, 2024 AR SR 14 Requires the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission Monitor Crypto Mines' Water Usage and Administer Consequences Resolution Passed - Senate (28 - 0)
April 11, 2024 AR SR 16 Prohibits Local Governments from Regulating Crypto Mines and Prohibit Ownership by Certain Foreign Countries Resolution Passed - Senate (24 - 3)
April 11, 2024 AR SR 17 Requires Crypto Mines to be Licensed by the State Department of Energy and Environment Resolution Passed - Senate (25 - 2)
April 11, 2024 NE LB 1017 Establishes Compensation for Injuries resulting in disability under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 8)
April 10, 2024 IL SB 2960 Prohibits Hotels from Using Single Use Plastics Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 16)
April 9, 2024 IL SB 3098 Prohibits Online Individual Sales of Vape Products Bill Passed - Senate (55 - 0)
April 9, 2024 LA HB 748 Establishes Annual Imported Seafood Safety Fees Bill Passed - House (78 - 22)
April 5, 2024 KS SB 271 Prohibits State Agencies from Acquiring Drone Technology from Certain Countries of Concern Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 12)
April 5, 2024 KS SB 271 Prohibits State Agencies from Acquiring Drone Technology from Certain Countries of Concern Conference Report Adopted - House (90 - 30)
April 4, 2024 AZ SB 1340 Prohibits Publicly Managed Funds from Dealing with Banks in Foreign Adversary Countries Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
April 4, 2024 MO SB 894 Establishes an Office of Entrepreneurship with an Emphasis on Strengthening Locally-Owned Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
April 3, 2024 MS SB 2567 Authorizes the Department of Revenue to Issue Tobacco Permits to Allow Permittees to Sell Alcoholic Beverages on Licensed Premises Bill Passed - House (98 - 17)
April 2, 2024 AZ SB 1053 Establishes the Arizona-Ireland Trade Commission Bill Passed - House (39 - 14)
April 2, 2024 IA HF 2605 Establishes Hemp Regulations and Penalties Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/22 SB 3771 Authorizes Exonerated Individuals to Pass State Benefits Covering Higher Education Costs on to Dependents Bill Passed - House (71 - 38)
5/22 HB 4768 Prohibits Landlords from Retaliating Against Tenants Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 19)
5/22 AB 3211 Requires that Every Generative AI System Place Watermarks in AI-Generated Content Bill Passed - House (62 - 0)
5/22 SB 1372 Prohibits Public Airports from Contracting with a Private Third Party to Provide Expedited Security Checkpoints Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
5/22 HR 4763 Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act Bill Passed - House (279 - 136)
5/21 SB 2960 Prohibits Hotels from Using Single Use Plastics Bill Passed - House (73 - 40)
5/21 SB 1224 Amends the Business and Professions Code Relating to Alcoholic Beverages Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
5/21 SB 1286 Amend Sections of the Civil and Financial Code Regarding Debt Collection Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
5/20 SB 3455 Authorizes the Department of Revenue to Evaluate the Property Tax System Bill Passed - House (94 - 14)
5/20 AB 1827 Establishes the Low-Water User Protection Act Bill Passed - House (55 - 15)
5/19 HF 4757 Amends Previously Passed Recreational Law Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 32)
5/19 HF 4757 Amends Previously Passed Recreational Law Conference Report Adopted - House (68 - 60)
5/17 SB 894 Establishes an Office of Entrepreneurship with an Emphasis on Strengthening Locally-Owned Businesses Bill Passed - House (117 - 7)
5/16 H J Res 109 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (60 - 38)
5/16 AB 2992 Establishes Buyer-Broker Representation Agreements Bill Passed - House (71 - 0)
5/15 HF 3438 Prohibits Mandatory Hidden Fees Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 31)
5/15 HR 3950 Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing (TICKET) Act Bill Passed - House (388 - 24)
5/15 HR 6572 Deploying American Blockchains Act Bill Passed - House (334 - 79)
5/15 S J Res 57 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds". Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (46 - 49)
5/15 HR 6571 Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act Bill Passed - House (390 - 19)
5/14 HB 351 Specifies Requirements for the Towing and Storage of Vehicles Without the Consent of the Owner Bill Passed - House (24 - 14)
5/13 HF 3438 Prohibits Mandatory Hidden Fees Conference Report Adopted - House (76 - 57)
5/09 HB 4343 Requires Department of Insurance and Financial Services Submit Annual Reports the Amount of Deferred Presentment Service Transactions Activity (Payday Lending) to the State Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 11)
5/09 HF 3488 Requires Compensation for Minor Social Media Influencers Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 30)
5/08 SB 24-231 Authorizes Certain Actions For Alcohol Retailers and Liquor License Holders Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
5/08 SB 24-231 Authorizes Certain Actions For Alcohol Retailers and Liquor License Holders Bill Passed - House (59 - 4)
5/08 H 5118 Requires Privatization of the Dominion Energy Company Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 2)
5/08 HB 5211 Amends Virtual Currency and Money Transmission Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
5/08 H J Res 109 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Joint Resolution Passed - House (228 - 182)
5/07 SB 191 Authorizes the Alcoholic Beverages Control Board to Own Warehouses Bill Passed - House (90 - 5)
5/07 SB 121 Establishes Guidelines for the Attorney General to Enforce the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Bill Passed - House (130 - 13)
5/07 HB 2111 Expands State Auditor Powers Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
5/07 HB 2057 Prohibits Streaming Providers from Being Subjected to Additional Local Taxes and Franchise Fees Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2)
5/07 SB 340 Authorizes the Running of ATV Parks in Cherokee County Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 3)
5/06 HB 24-1001 Extends the State's Rural Jump-Start Program Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
5/06 HB 5005 Expands Paid Sick Days in the State Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
5/06 HB 189 Reduces the Alcohol Serving Age to 18 Bill Passed - House (37 - 2)
5/03 SB 149 Prohibits Certain Foreclosure Processes and Other Enforcement Actions Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
5/03 SB 201 Prohibits Real Estate Listing Providers from Entering and Creating Unfair Agreements for Individuals Interested in Real Estate Property Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
5/01 SB 24-100 Establishes Expanded Commercial Vehicle Safety Measures on Colorado Highways Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 4)
5/01 HF 3488 Requires Compensation for Minor Social Media Influencers Bill Passed - House (103 - 26)
5/01 SB 832 Authorizes Energy Companies to Bypass State Agencies when Applying for a Permit to Build Amendment Adopted - Senate (28 - 22)
4/30 SB 24-100 Establishes Expanded Commercial Vehicle Safety Measures on Colorado Highways Bill Passed - House (60 - 4)
4/29 SB 271 Prohibits State Agencies from Acquiring Drone Technology from Certain Countries of Concern Veto Override Failed - Senate (21 - 16)
4/29 SB 24-020 Authorizes Restaurants to Serve To-Go Alcohol Permanently Bill Passed - House (60 - 3)
4/29 HB 24-1001 Extends the State's Rural Jump-Start Program Bill Passed - House (59 - 5)
4/25 SB 473 Establishes Judicial Offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City for Business Courts Bill Passed - House (56 - 26)
4/25 S 2736 Establishes Consumer Automobile Protections Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
4/24 HB 5005 Expands Paid Sick Days in the State Bill Passed - House (88 - 61)
4/24 SB 79 Authorizes the Arkansas Gas and Oil Commission to Regulate Crypto Mines Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0)
4/24 SB 78 Establishes Noise Reduction Requirements that Crypto Mines must Comply With Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
4/19 HB 1936 Requires All Work Tying Up Vessels to Commercial Docks and Facilities be Done by Unionized Labor Conference Report Adopted - House (47 - 2)
4/19 SB 3105 Establishes an Excise Tax On Heated Tobacco Products Under The Tobacco Tax Law (47 - 4)
4/18 SB 3235 Amends the Illinois Community Reinvestment Act Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 19)
4/17 SF 345 Amends State Rules Governing Tobacco Products Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 27)
4/17 SB 1053 Establishes the Arizona-Ireland Trade Commission Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 6)
4/17 SB 1340 Prohibits Publicly Managed Funds from Dealing with Banks in Foreign Adversary Countries Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (16 - 14)
4/16 HB 390 Repeals and Removes the Department of Agriculture and Industries from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Bill Passed - House (95 - 4)
4/11 HB 1649 Prohibits Toxic Chemicals (PFAs) in the State Beginning in 2027 "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (233 - 140)
4/11 SR 13 Requires Individuals who Engage in Crypto Mining to be Licensed Money Transmitters Resolution Passed - Senate (27 - 1)
4/11 SR 12 Prohibits the Use of Computers or Software Manufactured by Foreign Entities in Crypto Mining in Arkansas Resolution Passed - Senate (26 - 1)
4/11 SR 14 Requires the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission Monitor Crypto Mines' Water Usage and Administer Consequences Resolution Passed - Senate (28 - 0)
4/11 SR 16 Prohibits Local Governments from Regulating Crypto Mines and Prohibit Ownership by Certain Foreign Countries Resolution Passed - Senate (24 - 3)
4/11 SR 17 Requires Crypto Mines to be Licensed by the State Department of Energy and Environment Resolution Passed - Senate (25 - 2)
4/11 LB 1017 Establishes Compensation for Injuries resulting in disability under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 8)
4/10 SB 2960 Prohibits Hotels from Using Single Use Plastics Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 16)
4/09 SB 3098 Prohibits Online Individual Sales of Vape Products Bill Passed - Senate (55 - 0)
4/09 HB 748 Establishes Annual Imported Seafood Safety Fees Bill Passed - House (78 - 22)
4/05 SB 271 Prohibits State Agencies from Acquiring Drone Technology from Certain Countries of Concern Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 12)
4/05 SB 271 Prohibits State Agencies from Acquiring Drone Technology from Certain Countries of Concern Conference Report Adopted - House (90 - 30)
4/04 SB 1340 Prohibits Publicly Managed Funds from Dealing with Banks in Foreign Adversary Countries Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
4/04 SB 894 Establishes an Office of Entrepreneurship with an Emphasis on Strengthening Locally-Owned Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
4/03 SB 2567 Authorizes the Department of Revenue to Issue Tobacco Permits to Allow Permittees to Sell Alcoholic Beverages on Licensed Premises Bill Passed - House (98 - 17)
4/02 SB 1053 Establishes the Arizona-Ireland Trade Commission Bill Passed - House (39 - 14)
4/02 HF 2605 Establishes Hemp Regulations and Penalties Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)

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