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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 23, 2024 LA SB 276 Amends Classification of Abortion Drugs Misoprostol and Mifepristone as Controlled Substances Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
May 23, 2024 NH HB 1593 Appropriates Funding for Recreational Activities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 0)
May 23, 2024 IL HB 5395 Establishes New Controls on the State's Health Insurance Industry Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 14)
May 23, 2024 IL HB 5395 Establishes New Controls on the State's Health Insurance Industry Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 14)
May 23, 2024 IL HB 2499 Prohibits the Sale of Short-Term Limited-Duration Insurance Plans Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 19)
May 23, 2024 IL HB 2499 Prohibits the Sale of Short-Term Limited-Duration Insurance Plans Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 19)
May 23, 2024 IL HB 5142 Establishes the Birth Equity Initiative to Assist Mothers Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 19)
May 23, 2024 IL HB 5239 Expands Abortion Shield Laws so State and Local Authorities are Prohibited from Providing Information for Out-of-State Investigations Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 19)
May 23, 2024 IL HB 4895 Requires Climate Change Education be Taught in State Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 16)
May 23, 2024 IL HB 5028 Authorizes the State to Provide Opioid Antagonists at State Agencies and Shields Employees from Liability Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
May 23, 2024 National S 4361 Border Act of 2024 Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (43 - 50)
May 23, 2024 RI S 2378 Authorizes the Rhode Island Department of Health to Allow a Patients Medicine to be Transferred to Different Pharmacies Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
May 23, 2024 RI S 2378 Authorizes the Rhode Island Department of Health to Allow a Patients Medicine to be Transferred to Different Pharmacies Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
May 22, 2024 DE SB 150 Requires Included Facilities Have Sufficient Staff to Meet the Needs of Each Resident and Requires Dementia Care Services Training for Staff Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
May 22, 2024 OH SB 63 Requires Individuals that Have Been Exposed to Asbestos to File Specific Types of Disclosures Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
May 21, 2024 CA SB 233 Authorizes Arizona Abortion Providers to Temporarily Provide Care to Patients from Arizona who Travel to California Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
May 21, 2024 LA HB 423 Limits the Amount Awarded Over Medical Expenses to the Injured Party in a Car Accident Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 14)
May 21, 2024 CA SB 1036 Prohibits Individuals From Issuing Voluntary Carbon Offsets and Verifying Carbon Offset Projects Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5)
May 20, 2024 CA SB 1132 Authorizes County or City Health Officers to Investigate a Private Detention Facility Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
May 16, 2024 DE HB 350 Establishes the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board to Improve Transparency Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
May 15, 2024 AK HB 50 Establishes the Carbon Storage Closure Trust Fund and the Carbon Dioxide Storage Facility Administrative Fund Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (17 - 2)
May 15, 2024 AK HB 104 Authorizes Expedited Sales of Timber Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 2)
May 15, 2024 NC HB 237 Authorizes a Health Exemption for Masking in Public and Prohibits Use of Masks During Criminal Activity Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15)
May 14, 2024 WI SB 1014 Authorizes the Department of Health Services (DHS) to Spend $15 Million in Funding on Capital Improvement Grants Veto Override Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
May 14, 2024 WI SB 139 Establishes a Statewide Wolf Population Goal Veto Override Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
May 14, 2024 MI SB 767 Appropriates Resource for the Department of Health and Human Services Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
May 13, 2024 MN HF 4124 Appropriates $240 Million for the State Environmental Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (43 - 24)
May 9, 2024 AK HB 17 Authorizes Insurance Coverage for Certain Contraceptives Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 3)
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 HB 24-1219 Expands State Funding for Firefighter Benefits to Include Part-Time and Volunteer Firefighters Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
May 8, 2024 CO HB 24-1219 Expands State Funding for Firefighter Benefits to Include Part-Time and Volunteer Firefighters Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
May 8, 2024 CT SB 191 Prohibits Redemption of Out-of-State Beverage Containers Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
May 8, 2024 MO SB 1359 Requires that Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings are Eligible for Medical Assistance Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4)
May 8, 2024 MO SB 1359 Requires that Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings are Eligible for Medical Assistance Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4)
May 7, 2024 LA HB 337 Prohibits Insurers from Being Named Initially in Lawsuits Involving an Injured Individual in a Car Wreck Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
May 7, 2024 MO HB 1495 Requires the Missouri Veterans Commission to Review a Previously Passed Mental Healthcare Plan Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 0)
May 7, 2024 MN HF 3911 Appropriates Millions in Funding for Various Environmental Conservation Efforts Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 27)
May 6, 2024 CO HB 24-1379 Requires the State's Water Quality Control Commission to Establish Rules by the End of 2025 Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
May 6, 2024 CO SB 24-229 Requires State Regulators Codify Pre-Established Targets to Reduce Ozone (Nitrogen-Oxide) Emissions Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
May 6, 2024 MN SF 4942 Increases Timeline Schedule for State Clean Energy Transition Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 30)
May 4, 2024 CO HB 24-1262 Appropriates Resources for the Usage of Maternal Midwives in Colorado Healthcare Industry Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
May 4, 2024 CO SB 24-230 Increases Support for Statewide Remediation Services for the Environment Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
May 3, 2024 HI SB 3068 Appropriates $460 Million for Maui Wildfire Expenses for Fiscal Year 2025 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 0)
May 3, 2024 MN SF 4699 Authorizes Various Healthcare Reforms and Improvements Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 31)
May 2, 2024 SC H 4624 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
May 2, 2024 CO SB 24-055 Expands Mental Health Support Programs for Individuals in the Agriculture Industry Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
May 2, 2024 CT SB 1 Authorizes Various Healthcare Reforms and Improvements Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
May 2, 2024 RI S 2262 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Lawsuits Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
May 2, 2024 IL SB 3751 Specifies Requirements for Provisions Relating to Illinois Health Outcomes Review Board Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 18)
May 1, 2024 HI HB 2298 Requires Coffee Products Advertised as Being Made in Hawaii Contain at least 51% State Grown Coffee Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
May 1, 2024 HI HB 2619 Appropriates $20 Million to Establish Measures to Combat Invasive Species for Biosecurity Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
May 1, 2024 CO HB 24-1080 Requires Private Youth Sports Organizations Have an Adult Certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED Treatment Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
April 30, 2024 KS SB 287 Prohibits Administering Any Drug, Diagnostic Test, or Behavioral Health Treatment to a Minor Without Parental Consent Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 10)
April 30, 2024 MN SF 5335 Appropriates Funding for State Human Services Budget Bill Passed - Senate (53 - 13)
April 30, 2024 RI S 2396 Requires Insurance Companies Cover, Diagnose, and Treat Infertility for Women Ages 25 to 42 Years Old Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
April 30, 2024 RI S 2396 Requires Insurance Companies Cover, Diagnose, and Treat Infertility for Women Ages 25 to 42 Years Old Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
April 29, 2024 LA SB 323 Amends and Defines Certain Insurance Terms Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
April 29, 2024 MO SB 751 Requires 340B Drugs to Be Covered by Insurance Providers Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3)
April 29, 2024 MS SB 3058 Establishes Reappropriation to Agencies Regarding the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 9)
April 29, 2024 MO SB 751 Requires 340B Drugs to Be Covered by Insurance Providers Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3)
April 25, 2024 DE SB 249 Amends and Authorizes Additional Flexibility When Issuing Captive Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1)
April 24, 2024 LA HB 611 Repeals the State Rule Prohibiting Insurance Renewals for Failure of Payments Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
April 24, 2024 CO SB 24-149 Amends State Worker Compensation Insurance Laws Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
April 23, 2024 TN HB 2269 Amends and Reforms State Hospital Certificate of Need Laws Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 2)
April 23, 2024 DE SB 237 Establishes Community Resilience Plans Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
April 19, 2024 NY S 8307 Appropriates Resources for the State Mental Hygiene Budget Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 20)
April 18, 2024 NE LB 1169 Amends the Nebraska State Historical Society Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 4)
April 18, 2024 National S 4072 A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency. Bill Failed - Senate (52 - 46)
April 17, 2024 IL SB 1087 Requires the Illinois Department of Public Health to Create a Public Health Awareness Campaign on Mold Exposure Bill Passed - Senate (55 - 0)
April 17, 2024 CT SB 290 Amends State Environment Statutes Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 2)
April 16, 2024 MI HB 4596 Requires Disposable Wipes to Have "Do Not Flush" Labels Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 13)
April 12, 2024 ME LD 227 Establishes State Protections for Abortion, In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and Gender-Affirming Health Care "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 13)
April 12, 2024 ME LD 227 Establishes State Protections for Abortion, In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and Gender-Affirming Health Care "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 13)
April 12, 2024 IL SB 3779 Authorizes Social Workers to Carry and Administer Opioid Antagonists such as Naloxone Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
April 11, 2024 MO HB 2634 Prohibits State Medicaid Funding for Abortion Providers and Their Affiliates Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/23 SB 276 Amends Classification of Abortion Drugs Misoprostol and Mifepristone as Controlled Substances Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
5/23 HB 1593 Appropriates Funding for Recreational Activities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 0)
5/23 HB 5395 Establishes New Controls on the State's Health Insurance Industry Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 14)
5/23 HB 5395 Establishes New Controls on the State's Health Insurance Industry Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 14)
5/23 HB 2499 Prohibits the Sale of Short-Term Limited-Duration Insurance Plans Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 19)
5/23 HB 2499 Prohibits the Sale of Short-Term Limited-Duration Insurance Plans Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 19)
5/23 HB 5142 Establishes the Birth Equity Initiative to Assist Mothers Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 19)
5/23 HB 5239 Expands Abortion Shield Laws so State and Local Authorities are Prohibited from Providing Information for Out-of-State Investigations Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 19)
5/23 HB 4895 Requires Climate Change Education be Taught in State Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 16)
5/23 HB 5028 Authorizes the State to Provide Opioid Antagonists at State Agencies and Shields Employees from Liability Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
5/23 S 4361 Border Act of 2024 Cloture Not Invoked - Senate (43 - 50)
5/23 S 2378 Authorizes the Rhode Island Department of Health to Allow a Patients Medicine to be Transferred to Different Pharmacies Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
5/23 S 2378 Authorizes the Rhode Island Department of Health to Allow a Patients Medicine to be Transferred to Different Pharmacies Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
5/22 SB 150 Requires Included Facilities Have Sufficient Staff to Meet the Needs of Each Resident and Requires Dementia Care Services Training for Staff Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
5/22 SB 63 Requires Individuals that Have Been Exposed to Asbestos to File Specific Types of Disclosures Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
5/21 SB 233 Authorizes Arizona Abortion Providers to Temporarily Provide Care to Patients from Arizona who Travel to California Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
5/21 HB 423 Limits the Amount Awarded Over Medical Expenses to the Injured Party in a Car Accident Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 14)
5/21 SB 1036 Prohibits Individuals From Issuing Voluntary Carbon Offsets and Verifying Carbon Offset Projects Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5)
5/20 SB 1132 Authorizes County or City Health Officers to Investigate a Private Detention Facility Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
5/16 HB 350 Establishes the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board to Improve Transparency Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
5/15 HB 50 Establishes the Carbon Storage Closure Trust Fund and the Carbon Dioxide Storage Facility Administrative Fund Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (17 - 2)
5/15 HB 104 Authorizes Expedited Sales of Timber Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 2)
5/15 HB 237 Authorizes a Health Exemption for Masking in Public and Prohibits Use of Masks During Criminal Activity Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15)
5/14 SB 1014 Authorizes the Department of Health Services (DHS) to Spend $15 Million in Funding on Capital Improvement Grants Veto Override Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
5/14 SB 139 Establishes a Statewide Wolf Population Goal Veto Override Passed - Senate (22 - 9)
5/14 SB 767 Appropriates Resource for the Department of Health and Human Services Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
5/13 HF 4124 Appropriates $240 Million for the State Environmental Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (43 - 24)
5/09 HB 17 Authorizes Insurance Coverage for Certain Contraceptives Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 3)
5/08 SB 24-231 Authorizes Certain Actions For Alcohol Retailers and Liquor License Holders Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
5/08 HB 24-1219 Expands State Funding for Firefighter Benefits to Include Part-Time and Volunteer Firefighters Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
5/08 HB 24-1219 Expands State Funding for Firefighter Benefits to Include Part-Time and Volunteer Firefighters Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
5/08 SB 191 Prohibits Redemption of Out-of-State Beverage Containers Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
5/08 SB 1359 Requires that Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings are Eligible for Medical Assistance Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4)
5/08 SB 1359 Requires that Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings are Eligible for Medical Assistance Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 4)
5/07 HB 337 Prohibits Insurers from Being Named Initially in Lawsuits Involving an Injured Individual in a Car Wreck Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
5/07 HB 1495 Requires the Missouri Veterans Commission to Review a Previously Passed Mental Healthcare Plan Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 0)
5/07 HF 3911 Appropriates Millions in Funding for Various Environmental Conservation Efforts Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 27)
5/06 HB 24-1379 Requires the State's Water Quality Control Commission to Establish Rules by the End of 2025 Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
5/06 SB 24-229 Requires State Regulators Codify Pre-Established Targets to Reduce Ozone (Nitrogen-Oxide) Emissions Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
5/06 SF 4942 Increases Timeline Schedule for State Clean Energy Transition Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 30)
5/04 HB 24-1262 Appropriates Resources for the Usage of Maternal Midwives in Colorado Healthcare Industry Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
5/04 SB 24-230 Increases Support for Statewide Remediation Services for the Environment Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
5/03 SB 3068 Appropriates $460 Million for Maui Wildfire Expenses for Fiscal Year 2025 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 0)
5/03 SF 4699 Authorizes Various Healthcare Reforms and Improvements Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 31)
5/02 H 4624 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
5/02 SB 24-055 Expands Mental Health Support Programs for Individuals in the Agriculture Industry Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 7)
5/02 SB 1 Authorizes Various Healthcare Reforms and Improvements Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
5/02 S 2262 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Lawsuits Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
5/02 SB 3751 Specifies Requirements for Provisions Relating to Illinois Health Outcomes Review Board Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 18)
5/01 HB 2298 Requires Coffee Products Advertised as Being Made in Hawaii Contain at least 51% State Grown Coffee Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
5/01 HB 2619 Appropriates $20 Million to Establish Measures to Combat Invasive Species for Biosecurity Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
5/01 HB 24-1080 Requires Private Youth Sports Organizations Have an Adult Certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED Treatment Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
4/30 SB 287 Prohibits Administering Any Drug, Diagnostic Test, or Behavioral Health Treatment to a Minor Without Parental Consent Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 10)
4/30 SF 5335 Appropriates Funding for State Human Services Budget Bill Passed - Senate (53 - 13)
4/30 S 2396 Requires Insurance Companies Cover, Diagnose, and Treat Infertility for Women Ages 25 to 42 Years Old Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
4/30 S 2396 Requires Insurance Companies Cover, Diagnose, and Treat Infertility for Women Ages 25 to 42 Years Old Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
4/29 SB 323 Amends and Defines Certain Insurance Terms Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
4/29 SB 751 Requires 340B Drugs to Be Covered by Insurance Providers Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3)
4/29 SB 3058 Establishes Reappropriation to Agencies Regarding the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 9)
4/29 SB 751 Requires 340B Drugs to Be Covered by Insurance Providers Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3)
4/25 SB 249 Amends and Authorizes Additional Flexibility When Issuing Captive Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1)
4/24 HB 611 Repeals the State Rule Prohibiting Insurance Renewals for Failure of Payments Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
4/24 SB 24-149 Amends State Worker Compensation Insurance Laws Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
4/23 HB 2269 Amends and Reforms State Hospital Certificate of Need Laws Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 2)
4/23 SB 237 Establishes Community Resilience Plans Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
4/19 S 8307 Appropriates Resources for the State Mental Hygiene Budget Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 20)
4/18 LB 1169 Amends the Nebraska State Historical Society Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 4)
4/18 S 4072 A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency. Bill Failed - Senate (52 - 46)
4/17 SB 1087 Requires the Illinois Department of Public Health to Create a Public Health Awareness Campaign on Mold Exposure Bill Passed - Senate (55 - 0)
4/17 SB 290 Amends State Environment Statutes Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 2)
4/16 HB 4596 Requires Disposable Wipes to Have "Do Not Flush" Labels Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 13)
4/12 LD 227 Establishes State Protections for Abortion, In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and Gender-Affirming Health Care "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 13)
4/12 LD 227 Establishes State Protections for Abortion, In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and Gender-Affirming Health Care "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 13)
4/12 SB 3779 Authorizes Social Workers to Carry and Administer Opioid Antagonists such as Naloxone Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 0)
4/11 HB 2634 Prohibits State Medicaid Funding for Abortion Providers and Their Affiliates Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 10)

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