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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 20, 2022 CA SCA 10 Prohibits State Legislation on Access to Abortion and Contraception Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
June 9, 2022 DE SB 305 Establishes the Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act of 2022 Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6)
June 8, 2022 MI HB 5044 Establishes Guidelines for New Child Care Provider Contracts Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 5)
June 7, 2022 RI S 2316 Limits Minors' Access to Dietary Supplements (33 - 4)
June 7, 2022 RI S 2316 Limits Minors' Access to Dietary Supplements (33 - 4)
June 7, 2022 RI S 2613 Limits Minors' Access to Diet Pills Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
June 6, 2022 LA HB 54 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Vaccination Status Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 5)
June 5, 2022 LA SB 141 Prohibits Insurance Companies from Requiring a Certain Vaccination Status or Proof Thereof Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
June 5, 2022 LA SB 141 Prohibits Insurance Companies from Requiring a Certain Vaccination Status or Proof Thereof Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
June 2, 2022 LA HB 1031 Requires Annual Electric Vehicle Use Fee Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
June 2, 2022 NC HB 149 Expands Access to Telehealth Healthcare Services Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 1)
June 2, 2022 NY S 9113 Expands Red Flag Law Relating to Potentially Violent Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 14)
June 1, 2022 OH HB 377 Appropriates Monies for Development, Infrastructure, Elections, etc. Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
June 1, 2022 NY S 8837 Requires Coverage of Medical Marijuana by Certain Insurers Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 9)
May 31, 2022 NY A 8869 Requires Insurance Companies to Accommodate Hate Crime Victims Bill Passed - Senate (63 - 0)
May 31, 2022 NY S 9384 Establishes Address Confidentiality to Protect Reproductive Health Care Workers Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 9)
May 31, 2022 NY S 9079 Expands Legal Protections for Abortion Providers Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 17)
May 31, 2022 NY S 9077 Establishes Legal Protections for Abortion Providers from Out of State Laws Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 17)
May 26, 2022 NJ S 315 Establishes Employment Security Protections During Changes in Control of Healthcare Entities Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
May 25, 2022 NY A 10001 Authorizes a Study on the Impact of the Urban Heat Effect on Disadvantaged Communities Bill Passed - Senate (60 - 1)
May 23, 2022 IA SF 2367 Repeals Sales Tax on Menstrual Products Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (44 - 0)
May 23, 2022 IA SF 2374 Establishes Regulations for Retail Alcohol Licenses, Food Delivery Services Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (44 - 1)
May 22, 2022 MN HF 4065 Expands Health & Human Services Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (66 - 0)
May 22, 2022 MN HF 4065 Expands Health & Human Services Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (66 - 0)
May 20, 2022 OK SB 169 Authorizes To-Go Cocktails Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 14)
May 18, 2022 MN HF 3765 Appropriates $70.88 Million to the Environmental and Natural Resources Fund Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 28)
May 17, 2022 RI S 2681 Expands Childcare Assistance Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
May 16, 2022 AK HB 172 Establishes Regulations Regarding Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Centers Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 3)
May 12, 2022 CA SB 866 Repeals Parental Consent Requirement for Vaccines Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
May 11, 2022 CO HB 22-1326 Increases Penalties for Distribution and Manufacturing of Fentanyl Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 8)
May 11, 2022 CO SB 22-154 Expands Regulation of Assisted Living Residences Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
May 11, 2022 National S 4132 Women's Health Protection Act of 2022 Bill Failed - Senate (49 - 51)
May 10, 2022 NY A 7363 Prohibits Health Care Providers from Placing Home-Liens or Wage Garnishments in Collection of Medical Debt Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 15)
May 9, 2022 ME LD 1942 Specifies New Hemp Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
May 9, 2022 CO HB 22-1122 Prohibits Certain Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
May 9, 2022 CO HB 22-1122 Prohibits Certain Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
May 9, 2022 CO HB 22-1370 Amends Various Requirements of Health Care Products Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
May 9, 2022 CO HB 22-1362 Reduces State Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
May 5, 2022 HI SB 2218 Establishes a 5-Year Food Hub Pilot Program Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
May 5, 2022 NH HB 1454 Amends Requirements for New Landfills Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8)
May 5, 2022 NY A 9279 Establishes a Carpet Collection Program Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 15)
May 5, 2022 MO HB 2485 Prohibits Any Person from Operating a Solid Waste Area Without a Permit Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11)
May 4, 2022 CO HB 22-1267 Establishes Diversity Training Grant for Health Care Providers Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
May 3, 2022 HI SB 2510 Increases Renewable Energy Requirements Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 5)
May 3, 2022 VT H 728 Expands Policies Addressing Opioid Epidemic Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
May 3, 2022 VT H 728 Expands Policies Addressing Opioid Epidemic Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
May 3, 2022 VT H 728 Expands Policies Addressing Opioid Epidemic Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
May 3, 2022 AK SB 243 Expands Subsidization of Electric Utilities Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 1)
May 3, 2022 HI SB 2570 Establishes Rebate System For Zero-Emission Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
May 3, 2022 HI SB 2821 Requires Free Menstrual Products on Public School Campuses Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
May 2, 2022 LA SB 342 Increases Criminal Penalties and Monetary Fines for Abortion Centers Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 3)
April 29, 2022 CT HB 5414 Authorizes Protection for Reproductive Health Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
April 28, 2022 KS SB 34 Prohibits Mask Mandates Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 17)
April 28, 2022 VT H 715 Establishes Clean Heat Standard for Buildings (23 - 7)
April 27, 2022 VA HB 297 Prohibits Healthcare Providers From Engaging in Certain Medical Debt Collection Activities Veto Override Failed - Senate (21 - 19)
April 27, 2022 TN SB 2219 Authorizes Smoking Bans Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
April 27, 2022 TN SB 2219 Authorizes Smoking Bans Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
April 26, 2022 CT SB 4 Establishes Electric Vehicle Requirements for State Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
April 25, 2022 KS SB 366 Establishes a Mechanism for Drug Offenders to Seek Relief from the Kansas Offender Registration Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 3)
April 25, 2022 AZ HB 2144 Expands Access to Biomarker Testing Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 2)
April 25, 2022 MO HB 1667 Establishes the Kratom Consumer Protection Act Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
April 25, 2022 ME LD 811 Expands Access to Reproductive Care Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
April 25, 2022 IA HF 2549 Establishes Mental Health Professional Loan Repayment Program Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 0)
April 22, 2022 CO SB 22-154 Expands Regulation of Assisted Living Residences Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
April 21, 2022 NH HB 1609 Requires an Ultrasound Examination as a Provision of the Fetal Life Protection Act "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5)
April 21, 2022 NH HB 1495 Prohibits Requiring of Vaccine Documentation "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
April 21, 2022 MN SF 4062 Appropriates Funds for Environmental Cleanup and Tourism Support Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 29)
April 21, 2022 CA SB 1157 Limits Indoor Residential Water Use Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
April 20, 2022 CO HB 22-1111 Establishes New Insurance Coverage Requirements for Homeowners in the Event of Total Loss Due to Wildfire Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
April 20, 2022 CO SB 22-098 Establishes a Task Force to Examine Drug Repository Programs for Unused Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Medications Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
April 19, 2022 HI SB 3311 Establishes Long-Term Goals for Zero Emissions Transporation Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
April 18, 2022 CO SB 22-193 Authorizes Grants and Funds towards Improving Air Quality Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
April 14, 2022 ME LD 1911 Establishes Procedures and Requirements to Prevent PFAS contamination in Waters and Soil "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 4)
April 14, 2022 HI HB 1570 Prohibits the Use of Flavored Tobacco Products Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 1)
April 13, 2022 NE LB 984 Exempts Feminine Hygiene Products from State Sales and Use Tax Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/20 SCA 10 Prohibits State Legislation on Access to Abortion and Contraception Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
6/09 SB 305 Establishes the Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act of 2022 Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6)
6/08 HB 5044 Establishes Guidelines for New Child Care Provider Contracts Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 5)
6/07 S 2316 Limits Minors' Access to Dietary Supplements (33 - 4)
6/07 S 2316 Limits Minors' Access to Dietary Supplements (33 - 4)
6/07 S 2613 Limits Minors' Access to Diet Pills Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
6/06 HB 54 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Vaccination Status Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 5)
6/05 SB 141 Prohibits Insurance Companies from Requiring a Certain Vaccination Status or Proof Thereof Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
6/05 SB 141 Prohibits Insurance Companies from Requiring a Certain Vaccination Status or Proof Thereof Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
6/02 HB 1031 Requires Annual Electric Vehicle Use Fee Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
6/02 HB 149 Expands Access to Telehealth Healthcare Services Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 1)
6/02 S 9113 Expands Red Flag Law Relating to Potentially Violent Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 14)
6/01 HB 377 Appropriates Monies for Development, Infrastructure, Elections, etc. Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
6/01 S 8837 Requires Coverage of Medical Marijuana by Certain Insurers Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 9)
5/31 A 8869 Requires Insurance Companies to Accommodate Hate Crime Victims Bill Passed - Senate (63 - 0)
5/31 S 9384 Establishes Address Confidentiality to Protect Reproductive Health Care Workers Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 9)
5/31 S 9079 Expands Legal Protections for Abortion Providers Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 17)
5/31 S 9077 Establishes Legal Protections for Abortion Providers from Out of State Laws Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 17)
5/26 S 315 Establishes Employment Security Protections During Changes in Control of Healthcare Entities Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
5/25 A 10001 Authorizes a Study on the Impact of the Urban Heat Effect on Disadvantaged Communities Bill Passed - Senate (60 - 1)
5/23 SF 2367 Repeals Sales Tax on Menstrual Products Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (44 - 0)
5/23 SF 2374 Establishes Regulations for Retail Alcohol Licenses, Food Delivery Services Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (44 - 1)
5/22 HF 4065 Expands Health & Human Services Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (66 - 0)
5/22 HF 4065 Expands Health & Human Services Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (66 - 0)
5/20 SB 169 Authorizes To-Go Cocktails Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 14)
5/18 HF 3765 Appropriates $70.88 Million to the Environmental and Natural Resources Fund Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 28)
5/17 S 2681 Expands Childcare Assistance Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
5/16 HB 172 Establishes Regulations Regarding Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Centers Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 3)
5/12 SB 866 Repeals Parental Consent Requirement for Vaccines Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
5/11 HB 22-1326 Increases Penalties for Distribution and Manufacturing of Fentanyl Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 8)
5/11 SB 22-154 Expands Regulation of Assisted Living Residences Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
5/11 S 4132 Women's Health Protection Act of 2022 Bill Failed - Senate (49 - 51)
5/10 A 7363 Prohibits Health Care Providers from Placing Home-Liens or Wage Garnishments in Collection of Medical Debt Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 15)
5/09 LD 1942 Specifies New Hemp Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
5/09 HB 22-1122 Prohibits Certain Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
5/09 HB 22-1122 Prohibits Certain Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
5/09 HB 22-1370 Amends Various Requirements of Health Care Products Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
5/09 HB 22-1362 Reduces State Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
5/05 SB 2218 Establishes a 5-Year Food Hub Pilot Program Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 0)
5/05 HB 1454 Amends Requirements for New Landfills Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8)
5/05 A 9279 Establishes a Carpet Collection Program Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 15)
5/05 HB 2485 Prohibits Any Person from Operating a Solid Waste Area Without a Permit Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11)
5/04 HB 22-1267 Establishes Diversity Training Grant for Health Care Providers Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
5/03 SB 2510 Increases Renewable Energy Requirements Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 5)
5/03 H 728 Expands Policies Addressing Opioid Epidemic Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
5/03 H 728 Expands Policies Addressing Opioid Epidemic Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
5/03 H 728 Expands Policies Addressing Opioid Epidemic Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
5/03 SB 243 Expands Subsidization of Electric Utilities Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 1)
5/03 SB 2570 Establishes Rebate System For Zero-Emission Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
5/03 SB 2821 Requires Free Menstrual Products on Public School Campuses Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
5/02 SB 342 Increases Criminal Penalties and Monetary Fines for Abortion Centers Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 3)
4/29 HB 5414 Authorizes Protection for Reproductive Health Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
4/28 SB 34 Prohibits Mask Mandates Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 17)
4/28 H 715 Establishes Clean Heat Standard for Buildings (23 - 7)
4/27 HB 297 Prohibits Healthcare Providers From Engaging in Certain Medical Debt Collection Activities Veto Override Failed - Senate (21 - 19)
4/27 SB 2219 Authorizes Smoking Bans Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
4/27 SB 2219 Authorizes Smoking Bans Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
4/26 SB 4 Establishes Electric Vehicle Requirements for State Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
4/25 SB 366 Establishes a Mechanism for Drug Offenders to Seek Relief from the Kansas Offender Registration Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 3)
4/25 HB 2144 Expands Access to Biomarker Testing Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 2)
4/25 HB 1667 Establishes the Kratom Consumer Protection Act Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
4/25 LD 811 Expands Access to Reproductive Care Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
4/25 HF 2549 Establishes Mental Health Professional Loan Repayment Program Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 0)
4/22 SB 22-154 Expands Regulation of Assisted Living Residences Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
4/21 HB 1609 Requires an Ultrasound Examination as a Provision of the Fetal Life Protection Act "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5)
4/21 HB 1495 Prohibits Requiring of Vaccine Documentation "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
4/21 SF 4062 Appropriates Funds for Environmental Cleanup and Tourism Support Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 29)
4/21 SB 1157 Limits Indoor Residential Water Use Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
4/20 HB 22-1111 Establishes New Insurance Coverage Requirements for Homeowners in the Event of Total Loss Due to Wildfire Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
4/20 SB 22-098 Establishes a Task Force to Examine Drug Repository Programs for Unused Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Medications Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
4/19 SB 3311 Establishes Long-Term Goals for Zero Emissions Transporation Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
4/18 SB 22-193 Authorizes Grants and Funds towards Improving Air Quality Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
4/14 LD 1911 Establishes Procedures and Requirements to Prevent PFAS contamination in Waters and Soil "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 4)
4/14 HB 1570 Prohibits the Use of Flavored Tobacco Products Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 1)
4/13 LB 984 Exempts Feminine Hygiene Products from State Sales and Use Tax Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)

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