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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 5, 2025 CO SB 25-310 Appropriates $350 Million Towards a Support Fund for Law Enforcement Bill Passed - House (55 - 9)
May 5, 2025 CO SB 25-281 Classifies Careless Driving Which Results in Serious Bodily Injury or Death as a Class 1 Misdemeanor Bill Passed - House (59 - 5)
May 5, 2025 CO SB 25-034 Establishes a Process to Enable Individuals to Voluntarily Waive Their Right to Purchase a Firearm by Adding Their Name to a "Do Not Sell" List Bill Passed - House (36 - 28)
May 3, 2025 CO SB 25-276 Extends and Expands the State's Protections on Disclosing Personal Information Bill Passed - House (42 - 21)
May 3, 2025 CO SB 25-276 Extends and Expands the State's Protections on Disclosing Personal Information Bill Passed - House (42 - 21)
May 2, 2025 CO HB 25-1013 Specifies Prisoners have a Right to See Visitors Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 19)
May 2, 2025 CO HB 25-1013 Specifies Prisoners have a Right to See Visitors Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 19)
May 2, 2025 HI HB 1483 Increases Penalty Fines for Illegal Fireworks Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 2)
May 2, 2025 HI HB 1483 Increases Penalty Fines for Illegal Fireworks Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
May 2, 2025 CO SB 25-289 Establishes a State-Regulated Drug Donation Program Bill Passed - House (48 - 15)
May 2, 2025 CO HB 25-1013 Specifies Prisoners have a Right to See Visitors Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12)
May 2, 2025 CO HB 25-1013 Specifies Prisoners have a Right to See Visitors Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12)
May 2, 2025 TX SB 412 Rescinds Exemptions for Educational, Medical, Psychological, and Psychiatric Professionals Who Commit Offenses Related to Material or Conduct that is Obscene or Harmful to Children Bill Passed - House (92 - 39)
May 1, 2025 CO HB 25-1062 Increases Firearm Theft to a Class 6 Felony Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 7)
May 1, 2025 CO HB 25-1136 Authorizes Police Officers the Ability to Appeal Their Inclusion in the POST Board's Conduct Database Concurrence Vote Passed - House (42 - 21)
May 1, 2025 CO HB 25-1062 Increases Firearm Theft to a Class 6 Felony Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 7)
May 1, 2025 AZ HB 2824 Authorizes State Legislators the Power to Hold an Individual in Contempt Concurrence Vote Passed - House (31 - 26)
May 1, 2025 SC H 3127 Repeals the Mandatory Minimum of 90 Days for a First Offense of Failure to Stop that Doesn't Involve Injury or Death Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 5)
May 1, 2025 TX SB 494 Establishes a Theft of Petroleum Products Task Force Bill Passed - House (137 - 6)
May 1, 2025 AZ SB 1003 Prohibits Individuals from Using Locker Rooms or Bathrooms that Do Not Match Their Biological Sex Bill Passed - House (31 - 27)
May 1, 2025 OK HB 1217 Prohibits Public Drag Performances Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 8)
May 1, 2025 OK HB 1595 Increases the Maximum Penalty for Assault from 30 to 90 Days Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 6)
May 1, 2025 SC H 3058 Prohibits Unlawful Dissemination of Intimate or Digitally Forged Images Without Consent Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
May 1, 2025 CA AB 406 Prohibits Employers from Taking Action Against an Employee who is the Victim of Certain Crimes Taking Time off for Judicial Proceedings Bill Passed - House (76 - 3)
May 1, 2025 MI HB 4339 Prohibits Sanctuary City Policies and Requires Local-Federal Immigration Enforcement Cooperation Bill Passed - House (58 - 48)
April 30, 2025 HI HB 550 Authorizes Recordings Made by Law Enforcement Agencies Who are Using, Controlling, or Operating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Establish Probable Cause for Arrests Under the Fireworks Control Law Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 222 Appropriates Funding for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force and Extends the Sunset Date to 2030 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 2)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 401 Authorizes Possession of an Assault Rifle, Assault Shotgun, or Detachable Magazine with a Capacity Greater than 10 Rounds for Certain Individuals Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (13 - 12)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 401 Authorizes Possession of an Assault Rifle, Assault Shotgun, or Detachable Magazine with a Capacity Greater than 10 Rounds for Certain Individuals Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (13 - 12)
April 30, 2025 HI HB 550 Authorizes Recordings Made by Law Enforcement Agencies Who are Using, Controlling, or Operating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Establish Probable Cause for Arrests Under the Fireworks Control Law Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 2)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 222 Appropriates Funding for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force and Extends the Sunset Date to 2030 Conference Report Adopted - House (48 - 2)
April 30, 2025 CO HB 25-1062 Increases Firearm Theft to a Class 6 Felony Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
April 30, 2025 CO HB 25-1062 Increases Firearm Theft to a Class 6 Felony Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
April 30, 2025 OK SB 742 Authorizes Concealed Carry of Handguns for State Judges Bill Passed - House (77 - 14)
April 30, 2025 ME LD 477 Establishes 15 New Rural State Trooper Positions "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (117 - 26)
April 30, 2025 ME LD 535 Authorizes a Court to Impose a Sentence that Includes Commitment Beyond 21 Years of Age for a Juvenile Adjudicated of Murder or a Class A Felony Crime "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (111 - 29)
April 30, 2025 LA SB 19 Authorizes Over-the-Counter Sale of Ivermectin Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
April 30, 2025 NC HB 307 Amends Various Criminal Justice Regulations Bill Passed - House (89 - 21)
April 30, 2025 NC HB 307 Amends Various Criminal Justice Regulations Bill Passed - House (89 - 21)
April 30, 2025 TX HB 366 Requires Disclosures on Certain Political Advertising that Contains Altered Media and Creates a Criminal Offense Bill Passed - House (102 - 40)
April 30, 2025 CT HB 7042 Authorizes Lawsuits Against the Firearm Industry Bill Passed - House (100 - 46)
April 30, 2025 CT HB 7042 Authorizes Lawsuits Against the Firearm Industry Bill Passed - House (100 - 46)
April 30, 2025 OH SB 114 Prohibits Use of Police Quotas for Arrests Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
April 29, 2025 AZ SB 1372 Requires Individuals Who Submit Public Records Requests to Affirm That the Public Record is Not Being Used for Commercial Purposes When They Submit Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
April 29, 2025 AZ HB 2451 Amends the Rules for Administrative Hearings to Allow for One Uncontested Change by an Administrative Law Judge Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 2)
April 29, 2025 AZ HB 2076 Amends Statutes Related to Life Insurance Policies to Redefine the Term "Illustration" Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 14)
April 29, 2025 AZ SB 1604 Requires Individuals Charged with a Crime and Found to be Dangerous and Incompetent to Stand Trial to be Placed in a Licensed Secure Facility if a State Mental Health Facility is Not Feasible Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
April 29, 2025 AZ SB 1604 Requires Individuals Charged with a Crime and Found to be Dangerous and Incompetent to Stand Trial to be Placed in a Licensed Secure Facility if a State Mental Health Facility is Not Feasible Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
April 29, 2025 CO SB 25-001 Establishes Protections for Voters in a Protected Class and Authorizes the Filing of Civil Suits for Discrimination Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
April 29, 2025 CO HB 25-1250 Requires Schools to Provide Gun Violence Prevention Materials to Parents at the Beginning of Each Academic Year and Also Post Them on Their Website Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/05 SB 25-310 Appropriates $350 Million Towards a Support Fund for Law Enforcement Bill Passed - House (55 - 9)
5/05 SB 25-281 Classifies Careless Driving Which Results in Serious Bodily Injury or Death as a Class 1 Misdemeanor Bill Passed - House (59 - 5)
5/05 SB 25-034 Establishes a Process to Enable Individuals to Voluntarily Waive Their Right to Purchase a Firearm by Adding Their Name to a "Do Not Sell" List Bill Passed - House (36 - 28)
5/03 SB 25-276 Extends and Expands the State's Protections on Disclosing Personal Information Bill Passed - House (42 - 21)
5/03 SB 25-276 Extends and Expands the State's Protections on Disclosing Personal Information Bill Passed - House (42 - 21)
5/02 HB 25-1013 Specifies Prisoners have a Right to See Visitors Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 19)
5/02 HB 25-1013 Specifies Prisoners have a Right to See Visitors Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 19)
5/02 HB 1483 Increases Penalty Fines for Illegal Fireworks Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 2)
5/02 HB 1483 Increases Penalty Fines for Illegal Fireworks Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
5/02 SB 25-289 Establishes a State-Regulated Drug Donation Program Bill Passed - House (48 - 15)
5/02 HB 25-1013 Specifies Prisoners have a Right to See Visitors Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12)
5/02 HB 25-1013 Specifies Prisoners have a Right to See Visitors Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12)
5/02 SB 412 Rescinds Exemptions for Educational, Medical, Psychological, and Psychiatric Professionals Who Commit Offenses Related to Material or Conduct that is Obscene or Harmful to Children Bill Passed - House (92 - 39)
5/01 HB 25-1062 Increases Firearm Theft to a Class 6 Felony Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 7)
5/01 HB 25-1136 Authorizes Police Officers the Ability to Appeal Their Inclusion in the POST Board's Conduct Database Concurrence Vote Passed - House (42 - 21)
5/01 HB 25-1062 Increases Firearm Theft to a Class 6 Felony Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 7)
5/01 HB 2824 Authorizes State Legislators the Power to Hold an Individual in Contempt Concurrence Vote Passed - House (31 - 26)
5/01 H 3127 Repeals the Mandatory Minimum of 90 Days for a First Offense of Failure to Stop that Doesn't Involve Injury or Death Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 5)
5/01 SB 494 Establishes a Theft of Petroleum Products Task Force Bill Passed - House (137 - 6)
5/01 SB 1003 Prohibits Individuals from Using Locker Rooms or Bathrooms that Do Not Match Their Biological Sex Bill Passed - House (31 - 27)
5/01 HB 1217 Prohibits Public Drag Performances Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 8)
5/01 HB 1595 Increases the Maximum Penalty for Assault from 30 to 90 Days Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 6)
5/01 H 3058 Prohibits Unlawful Dissemination of Intimate or Digitally Forged Images Without Consent Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
5/01 AB 406 Prohibits Employers from Taking Action Against an Employee who is the Victim of Certain Crimes Taking Time off for Judicial Proceedings Bill Passed - House (76 - 3)
5/01 HB 4339 Prohibits Sanctuary City Policies and Requires Local-Federal Immigration Enforcement Cooperation Bill Passed - House (58 - 48)
4/30 HB 550 Authorizes Recordings Made by Law Enforcement Agencies Who are Using, Controlling, or Operating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Establish Probable Cause for Arrests Under the Fireworks Control Law Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
4/30 SB 222 Appropriates Funding for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force and Extends the Sunset Date to 2030 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 2)
4/30 SB 401 Authorizes Possession of an Assault Rifle, Assault Shotgun, or Detachable Magazine with a Capacity Greater than 10 Rounds for Certain Individuals Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (13 - 12)
4/30 SB 401 Authorizes Possession of an Assault Rifle, Assault Shotgun, or Detachable Magazine with a Capacity Greater than 10 Rounds for Certain Individuals Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (13 - 12)
4/30 HB 550 Authorizes Recordings Made by Law Enforcement Agencies Who are Using, Controlling, or Operating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Establish Probable Cause for Arrests Under the Fireworks Control Law Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 2)
4/30 SB 222 Appropriates Funding for the Illegal Fireworks Task Force and Extends the Sunset Date to 2030 Conference Report Adopted - House (48 - 2)
4/30 HB 25-1062 Increases Firearm Theft to a Class 6 Felony Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
4/30 HB 25-1062 Increases Firearm Theft to a Class 6 Felony Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
4/30 SB 742 Authorizes Concealed Carry of Handguns for State Judges Bill Passed - House (77 - 14)
4/30 LD 477 Establishes 15 New Rural State Trooper Positions "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (117 - 26)
4/30 LD 535 Authorizes a Court to Impose a Sentence that Includes Commitment Beyond 21 Years of Age for a Juvenile Adjudicated of Murder or a Class A Felony Crime "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (111 - 29)
4/30 SB 19 Authorizes Over-the-Counter Sale of Ivermectin Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
4/30 HB 307 Amends Various Criminal Justice Regulations Bill Passed - House (89 - 21)
4/30 HB 307 Amends Various Criminal Justice Regulations Bill Passed - House (89 - 21)
4/30 HB 366 Requires Disclosures on Certain Political Advertising that Contains Altered Media and Creates a Criminal Offense Bill Passed - House (102 - 40)
4/30 HB 7042 Authorizes Lawsuits Against the Firearm Industry Bill Passed - House (100 - 46)
4/30 HB 7042 Authorizes Lawsuits Against the Firearm Industry Bill Passed - House (100 - 46)
4/30 SB 114 Prohibits Use of Police Quotas for Arrests Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
4/29 SB 1372 Requires Individuals Who Submit Public Records Requests to Affirm That the Public Record is Not Being Used for Commercial Purposes When They Submit Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
4/29 HB 2451 Amends the Rules for Administrative Hearings to Allow for One Uncontested Change by an Administrative Law Judge Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 2)
4/29 HB 2076 Amends Statutes Related to Life Insurance Policies to Redefine the Term "Illustration" Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 14)
4/29 SB 1604 Requires Individuals Charged with a Crime and Found to be Dangerous and Incompetent to Stand Trial to be Placed in a Licensed Secure Facility if a State Mental Health Facility is Not Feasible Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
4/29 SB 1604 Requires Individuals Charged with a Crime and Found to be Dangerous and Incompetent to Stand Trial to be Placed in a Licensed Secure Facility if a State Mental Health Facility is Not Feasible Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
4/29 SB 25-001 Establishes Protections for Voters in a Protected Class and Authorizes the Filing of Civil Suits for Discrimination Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
4/29 HB 25-1250 Requires Schools to Provide Gun Violence Prevention Materials to Parents at the Beginning of Each Academic Year and Also Post Them on Their Website Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11)

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