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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
June 11, 2025 LA HB 358 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs) from Owning and Operating Pharmacies in the State Conference Report Adopted - House (88 - 4)
June 11, 2025 NY A 1894 Repeals Provisions Requiring Reporting of a Patient's Drug Use Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 20)
June 11, 2025 NY S 4552 Prohibits The Sale of Kratom to Individuals Under The Age of 21 Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
June 9, 2025 LA SB 19 Authorizes Over-the-Counter Sale of Ivermectin Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 4)
June 4, 2025 CT HB 7192 Authorizes the Implementation of Connecticut's Bipartisan Drug Task Force Recommendations Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4)
June 4, 2025 CT HB 7192 Authorizes the Implementation of Connecticut's Bipartisan Drug Task Force Recommendations Bill Passed - House
June 4, 2025 MA H 4240 Amends and Reforms the State Cannabis Control Commission Bill Passed - House (154 - 0)
June 3, 2025 LA SB 19 Authorizes Over-the-Counter Sale of Ivermectin Bill Passed - House (67 - 26)
June 2, 2025 OR HB 2385 Prohibits Manufacturers From Interfering in the Sale or Delivery of 340B Drugs and Provides Penalties Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 20)
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 29, 2025 NV AB 555 Establishes Price Cap Provisions on Insulin Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 2)
May 28, 2025 OR HB 2385 Prohibits Manufacturers From Interfering in the Sale or Delivery of 340B Drugs and Provides Penalties Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13)
May 28, 2025 OH SB 152 Authorizes Wild Animal Rehabilitation Facilities to Administer Euthanasia Drugs Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
May 27, 2025 LA SB 154 Prohibits and Criminalizes Possession or Distribution of Kratom Bill Passed - House (89 - 5)
May 27, 2025 NE LB 316 Prohibits Sale of Consumable Hemp Products Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
May 23, 2025 NV AB 555 Establishes Price Cap Provisions on Insulin Bill Passed - House (42 - 0)
May 22, 2025 TX SB 3 Prohibits the Sale of THC in Hemp Products Bill Passed - House (108 - 30)
May 21, 2025 NV AB 411 Establishes Legal Protections for Prescribers of Abortion Drugs like Mifepristone, Misoprostol Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
May 15, 2025 CA AB 309 Extends the Authorization for Physicians and Pharmacists to Provide Hypodermic Needles and Syringes Without Prescription or Permit Indefinitely Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
May 14, 2025 IA HF 1038 Authorizes Appropriations from the Opioid Settlement Fund Bill Passed - House (84 - 1)
May 8, 2025 SC S 156 Establishes a New Felony Offense of Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Conference Report Adopted - House (92 - 14)
May 8, 2025 SC S 156 Establishes a New Felony Offense of Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Conference Report Adopted - Senate (44 - 1)
May 7, 2025 CO SB 25-072 Establishes Regulations Surrounding the Sale, Distribution, and Possession of Kratom in Colorado Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
May 7, 2025 CO SB 25-072 Establishes Regulations Surrounding the Sale, Distribution, and Possession of Kratom in Colorado Bill Passed - House (47 - 18)
May 7, 2025 OH HB 57 Authorizes K-12 Schools to Store and Use Opioid Reversal Drugs (Naloxone) Bill Passed - House (96 - 0)
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 CO SB 25-289 Establishes a State-Regulated Drug Donation Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
May 6, 2025 AL HB 445 Establishes Regulations for CBD and Hemp-Derived Products Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 13)
May 6, 2025 CO SB 25-071 Prohibits Pharmaceutical Companies from Restricting Hospitals' Use of the Federal 340B Prescription Drug Discount Program Bill Passed - House (57 - 8)
May 6, 2025 LA SB 154 Prohibits and Criminalizes Possession or Distribution of Kratom Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11)
May 2, 2025 CO SB 25-289 Establishes a State-Regulated Drug Donation Program Bill Passed - House (48 - 15)
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 LA SB 19 Authorizes Over-the-Counter Sale of Ivermectin Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
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 HB 1644 Authorizes Individuals to Possess and Purchase Fentanyl Test Strips Bill Passed - House (147 - 0)
April 23, 2025 TX SB 1870 Prohibits Cities from Putting Marijuana Decriminalization Initiatives on Local Ballots Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8)
April 23, 2025 MI HB 4255 Increases Opioid Trafficking Penalties Bill Passed - House (66 - 40)
April 23, 2025 MI HB 4256 Increases Opioid Trafficking Penalties and Establishes Criminal Procedures Bill Passed - House (65 - 41)
April 21, 2025 NV AB 411 Establishes Legal Protections for Prescribers of Abortion Drugs like Mifepristone, Misoprostol Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
April 21, 2025 IA HF 978 Establishes a Psilocybin Production Establishment Licensing Board Within the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Bill Passed - House (84 - 6)
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 328 Requires Public School Districts to Prohibit Delta-8 and Delta-9 Products Bill Passed - House (112 - 0)
April 16, 2025 NC HB 329 Prohibits Tobacco and Hemp-Derived Products at Nonpublic Schools Bill Passed - House (113 - 0)
April 15, 2025 AR SB 632 Requires Warning Labels for Hair Relaxers that Contain Certain Chemicals Bill Passed - House (78 - 7)
April 14, 2025 AR SB 544 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from Owning Pharmacies and Selling Drugs on Retail Bill Passed - House (96 - 1)
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 11, 2025 WV SB 196 Amends Penalties for Drug Offenses to Match Federal Drug Offenses Penalties Bill Passed - House (98 - 1)
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 9, 2025 AR HB 1150 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Obtaining Certain Pharmacy Permits Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
April 8, 2025 MT HB 952 Authorizes Tribal Governments to Enter Into Cannabis Compacts with the State Bill Passed - House (57 - 40)
April 4, 2025 WA HB 1341 Establishes Excise Tax Exemptions Through Medical Cannabis Authorization Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
April 3, 2025 FL HB 355 Authorizes Public Schools to Purchase FDA-Approved Emergency Opioid Antagonists Bill Passed - House (107 - 0)
April 2, 2025 MD HB 413 Authorizes Adults to Manufacture Marijuana Edibles and Concentrates for Personal Use Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 9)
April 2, 2025 AR SB 544 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from Owning Pharmacies and Selling Drugs on Retail Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 6)
March 26, 2025 CO SB 25-071 Prohibits Pharmaceutical Companies from Restricting Hospitals' Use of the Federal 340B Prescription Drug Discount Program Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
March 26, 2025 NH HB 198 Authorizes Adults to Possess 2 Ounces of Cannabis, 10 Grams of Concentrate or 2,000 Milligrams of THC Bill Passed - House (208 - 125)
March 22, 2025 NM SB 122 Expands the Prescription Drug Donation Program Bill Passed - House (56 - 6)
March 21, 2025 NM HB 78 Prohibits Discrimination Against 340B Entities Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14)
March 20, 2025 AL SB 252 Establishes New Regulations on Reimbursements and Fees Pharmacy Benefit Managers Charge to Pharmacies Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
March 19, 2025 KS SB 67 Authorizes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to Prescribe and Administer Drugs Consistent with Registered Nurse Anesthetist's Education and Qualifications Bill Passed - House (118 - 5)
March 19, 2025 TX SB 3 Prohibits the Sale of THC in Hemp Products Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5)
March 18, 2025 NM HB 10 Establishes a Law Enforcement Bureau in New Mexico to Regulate Cannabis Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 1)
March 17, 2025 PA HB 111 Prohibits Life Insurers From Discriminating Against Applicants Based on a Prescription for an Opioid Overdose Reversal Agent Bill Passed - House (153 - 49)
March 15, 2025 NM HB 78 Prohibits Discrimination Against 340B Entities Bill Passed - House (36 - 28)
March 14, 2025 National S 331 Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act (HALT Fentanyl Act) Bill Passed - Senate (84 - 15)
March 13, 2025 KY SB 202 Establishes Regulations on Cannabis Infused Beverages Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
March 13, 2025 MD HB 413 Authorizes Adults to Manufacture Marijuana Edibles and Concentrates for Personal Use Bill Passed - House (101 - 37)
March 12, 2025 KY SB 202 Establishes Regulations on Cannabis Infused Beverages Bill Passed - House (77 - 17)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/11 HB 358 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs) from Owning and Operating Pharmacies in the State Conference Report Adopted - House (88 - 4)
6/11 A 1894 Repeals Provisions Requiring Reporting of a Patient's Drug Use Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 20)
6/11 S 4552 Prohibits The Sale of Kratom to Individuals Under The Age of 21 Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
6/09 SB 19 Authorizes Over-the-Counter Sale of Ivermectin Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 4)
6/04 HB 7192 Authorizes the Implementation of Connecticut's Bipartisan Drug Task Force Recommendations Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4)
6/04 HB 7192 Authorizes the Implementation of Connecticut's Bipartisan Drug Task Force Recommendations Bill Passed - House
6/04 H 4240 Amends and Reforms the State Cannabis Control Commission Bill Passed - House (154 - 0)
6/03 SB 19 Authorizes Over-the-Counter Sale of Ivermectin Bill Passed - House (67 - 26)
6/02 HB 2385 Prohibits Manufacturers From Interfering in the Sale or Delivery of 340B Drugs and Provides Penalties Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 20)
6/02 AB 8 Prohibits the Sale of Inhalable Cannabis Products Containing THC Derived from Industrial Hemp Bill Passed - House (73 - 1)
5/29 AB 555 Establishes Price Cap Provisions on Insulin Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 2)
5/28 HB 2385 Prohibits Manufacturers From Interfering in the Sale or Delivery of 340B Drugs and Provides Penalties Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13)
5/28 SB 152 Authorizes Wild Animal Rehabilitation Facilities to Administer Euthanasia Drugs Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
5/27 SB 154 Prohibits and Criminalizes Possession or Distribution of Kratom Bill Passed - House (89 - 5)
5/27 LB 316 Prohibits Sale of Consumable Hemp Products Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
5/23 AB 555 Establishes Price Cap Provisions on Insulin Bill Passed - House (42 - 0)
5/22 SB 3 Prohibits the Sale of THC in Hemp Products Bill Passed - House (108 - 30)
5/21 AB 411 Establishes Legal Protections for Prescribers of Abortion Drugs like Mifepristone, Misoprostol Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
5/15 AB 309 Extends the Authorization for Physicians and Pharmacists to Provide Hypodermic Needles and Syringes Without Prescription or Permit Indefinitely Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
5/14 HF 1038 Authorizes Appropriations from the Opioid Settlement Fund Bill Passed - House (84 - 1)
5/08 S 156 Establishes a New Felony Offense of Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Conference Report Adopted - House (92 - 14)
5/08 S 156 Establishes a New Felony Offense of Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Conference Report Adopted - Senate (44 - 1)
5/07 SB 25-072 Establishes Regulations Surrounding the Sale, Distribution, and Possession of Kratom in Colorado Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
5/07 SB 25-072 Establishes Regulations Surrounding the Sale, Distribution, and Possession of Kratom in Colorado Bill Passed - House (47 - 18)
5/07 HB 57 Authorizes K-12 Schools to Store and Use Opioid Reversal Drugs (Naloxone) Bill Passed - House (96 - 0)
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 SB 25-289 Establishes a State-Regulated Drug Donation Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
5/06 HB 445 Establishes Regulations for CBD and Hemp-Derived Products Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 13)
5/06 SB 25-071 Prohibits Pharmaceutical Companies from Restricting Hospitals' Use of the Federal 340B Prescription Drug Discount Program Bill Passed - House (57 - 8)
5/06 SB 154 Prohibits and Criminalizes Possession or Distribution of Kratom Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11)
5/02 SB 25-289 Establishes a State-Regulated Drug Donation Program Bill Passed - House (48 - 15)
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 19 Authorizes Over-the-Counter Sale of Ivermectin Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
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 HB 1644 Authorizes Individuals to Possess and Purchase Fentanyl Test Strips Bill Passed - House (147 - 0)
4/23 SB 1870 Prohibits Cities from Putting Marijuana Decriminalization Initiatives on Local Ballots Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8)
4/23 HB 4255 Increases Opioid Trafficking Penalties Bill Passed - House (66 - 40)
4/23 HB 4256 Increases Opioid Trafficking Penalties and Establishes Criminal Procedures Bill Passed - House (65 - 41)
4/21 AB 411 Establishes Legal Protections for Prescribers of Abortion Drugs like Mifepristone, Misoprostol Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
4/21 HF 978 Establishes a Psilocybin Production Establishment Licensing Board Within the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Bill Passed - House (84 - 6)
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 328 Requires Public School Districts to Prohibit Delta-8 and Delta-9 Products Bill Passed - House (112 - 0)
4/16 HB 329 Prohibits Tobacco and Hemp-Derived Products at Nonpublic Schools Bill Passed - House (113 - 0)
4/15 SB 632 Requires Warning Labels for Hair Relaxers that Contain Certain Chemicals Bill Passed - House (78 - 7)
4/14 SB 544 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from Owning Pharmacies and Selling Drugs on Retail Bill Passed - House (96 - 1)
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)
4/11 SB 196 Amends Penalties for Drug Offenses to Match Federal Drug Offenses Penalties Bill Passed - House (98 - 1)
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)
4/09 HB 1150 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Obtaining Certain Pharmacy Permits Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
4/08 HB 952 Authorizes Tribal Governments to Enter Into Cannabis Compacts with the State Bill Passed - House (57 - 40)
4/04 HB 1341 Establishes Excise Tax Exemptions Through Medical Cannabis Authorization Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
4/03 HB 355 Authorizes Public Schools to Purchase FDA-Approved Emergency Opioid Antagonists Bill Passed - House (107 - 0)
4/02 HB 413 Authorizes Adults to Manufacture Marijuana Edibles and Concentrates for Personal Use Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 9)
4/02 SB 544 Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from Owning Pharmacies and Selling Drugs on Retail Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 6)
3/26 SB 25-071 Prohibits Pharmaceutical Companies from Restricting Hospitals' Use of the Federal 340B Prescription Drug Discount Program Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
3/26 HB 198 Authorizes Adults to Possess 2 Ounces of Cannabis, 10 Grams of Concentrate or 2,000 Milligrams of THC Bill Passed - House (208 - 125)
3/22 SB 122 Expands the Prescription Drug Donation Program Bill Passed - House (56 - 6)
3/21 HB 78 Prohibits Discrimination Against 340B Entities Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14)
3/20 SB 252 Establishes New Regulations on Reimbursements and Fees Pharmacy Benefit Managers Charge to Pharmacies Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
3/19 SB 67 Authorizes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to Prescribe and Administer Drugs Consistent with Registered Nurse Anesthetist's Education and Qualifications Bill Passed - House (118 - 5)
3/19 SB 3 Prohibits the Sale of THC in Hemp Products Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5)
3/18 HB 10 Establishes a Law Enforcement Bureau in New Mexico to Regulate Cannabis Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 1)
3/17 HB 111 Prohibits Life Insurers From Discriminating Against Applicants Based on a Prescription for an Opioid Overdose Reversal Agent Bill Passed - House (153 - 49)
3/15 HB 78 Prohibits Discrimination Against 340B Entities Bill Passed - House (36 - 28)
3/14 S 331 Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act (HALT Fentanyl Act) Bill Passed - Senate (84 - 15)
3/13 SB 202 Establishes Regulations on Cannabis Infused Beverages Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
3/13 HB 413 Authorizes Adults to Manufacture Marijuana Edibles and Concentrates for Personal Use Bill Passed - House (101 - 37)
3/12 SB 202 Establishes Regulations on Cannabis Infused Beverages Bill Passed - House (77 - 17)

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