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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:

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
March 4, 2025 GA SB 144 Prohibits Lawsuits Against Pesticide Companies Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 12)
March 3, 2025 WY HB 62 Amends the Crimes of Prostitution and Solicitation of Prostitution to Include Acts of Sexual Contact Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 14)
Feb. 27, 2025 AZ SB 1164 Requires Local Law Enforcement to Make its "Best Effort" in Helping Federal Authorities Arrest Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12)
Feb. 27, 2025 GA SB 69 Requires Third-Party Litigation Investors to Register with the Department of Banking and Finance Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 0)
Feb. 26, 2025 CO HB 25-1030 Requires Local Governments that Adopt or Amend Their Building Codes Meet Accessibility Standards Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13)
Feb. 26, 2025 AZ SB 1443 Establishes Specific Regulations for Compensatory Damages Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
Feb. 26, 2025 CO SB 25-024 Amends Plan for Expansion of State Judicial Branch Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
Feb. 25, 2025 AL SB 118 Amends Judges' Authority to Deny Bail Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0)
Feb. 24, 2025 MO SB 3 Increases Certain Service Fees at License Offices Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
Feb. 21, 2025 GA SB 68 Establishes New Guidelines for Personal Injury Lawsuits Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 21)
Feb. 19, 2025 TX SB 9 Amends Bail Programs and the Release of Defendants to Require Notification of Victims Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 2)
Feb. 18, 2025 AR HB 1222 Requires Attorney General to Review Proposed Ballot Issues Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
Feb. 18, 2025 CO HB 25-1058 Amends the Process when an Individual Pleads Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
Feb. 18, 2025 CO HB 25-1058 Amends the Process when an Individual Pleads Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
Feb. 11, 2025 IN SB 326 Prohibits Local Governments From Hosting or Funding "Obscene" Performances Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
Feb. 7, 2025 WY SF 100 Establishes Protections for Minors Testifying in Court Against Their Accused Abusers Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4)
Jan. 23, 2025 CA SB 2 Appropriates $25 Million for the State Department of Justice to Pay for Legal Battles Involving the Federal Government Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
Jan. 23, 2025 SD SB 2 Increases Civil Penalties for Commercial Driver Violations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
Jan. 22, 2025 WY SF 53 Authorizes the Secretary of State to Administratively Cancel Trademarks Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14)
Jan. 5, 2025 IL HB 5164 Amends the Clerks of the Court Act to Reduce State Requirements for Name Changes Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
Dec. 20, 2024 MI HB 4485 Amends Criminal Procedures for Indictments to be Filed Within 15 Years of a Crime or by the Victim's 42nd Birthday Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
Dec. 18, 2024 OH SB 63 Requires Individuals that Have Been Exposed to Asbestos to File Specific Types of Disclosures Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 6)
Dec. 18, 2024 OH SB 63 Requires Individuals that Have Been Exposed to Asbestos to File Specific Types of Disclosures Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 6)
Dec. 4, 2024 OH HB 111 Increases the Criminal Sentence Range for 3rd-Degree Felony Domestic Violence Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0)
Oct. 30, 2024 MI HB 5328 Extends Retirement Fund for Judges and Civil Servants Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 2)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 1509 Authorizes Various Criminal Sentencing Regulations and Parole Guideline Reforms Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 1700 Prohibits the Public Release of Any Personal Information of Federal Judges Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
Sept. 26, 2024 NJ S 3201 Amends and Increases Penalties for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI HB 5429 Establishes a Court-Appointed Special Advocate Program for Children Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 3)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI HB 5393 Increases the Maximum Time for a Juvenile to Complete the Terms of a Consent Calendar Case Plan Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
Sept. 9, 2024 NC SB 445 Amends the Recording of Court-Filed Documents Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 17)
Aug. 31, 2024 CA AB 1836 Establishes New Regulations and Civil Liabilities for Unauthorized Usage of Deceased Person's Likeness Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
Aug. 28, 2024 CA SB 940 Amends Certain Procedures Regarding Civil Disputes Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
Aug. 27, 2024 CA AB 3283 Limits Claimants Ability to Claim Exemption for Certain Civil Judgments Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
Aug. 20, 2024 NE LB 3 Appropriates $22 Million for Cash Fund Transfers and Increased Fees Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 9)
July 9, 2024 PA HB 1466 Increases Pennsylvanians' Freedom of Speech and Those Subject to Frivolous Lawsuits Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
June 20, 2024 MI SB 935 Repeals Sections of The Social Welfare Act of 1939 that Required Reimbursement for Juvenile Justice Services Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
June 13, 2024 RI S 2262 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Lawsuits Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
June 13, 2024 RI H 7271 Authorizes the Appointment of Magistrates for Family Court Procedures Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
June 13, 2024 RI S 2704 Authorizes the Legal Sale of Kratom Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
June 12, 2024 PA SB 1236 Establishes Landlord and Homeowner Protections from Squatters Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
June 5, 2024 NY A 9232 Amends the Types of Damages that May be Awarded in Wrongful Death Suits Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 8)
May 29, 2024 OK SB 1424 Exempts Poultry Producers from Civil Suits if They are Following State Approved Waste Disposal Plans Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 13)
May 29, 2024 OK SB 473 Establishes Judicial Offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City for Business Courts Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 6)
May 29, 2024 OK HB 2923 Amends Salaries for Members of the State Board of Judges Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 2)
May 28, 2024 LA SB 84 Specifies that if Final Amount Obtained by Plaintiff or Defendant is 25% in Favor of the Offering Party the Offering Party Must Pay Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
May 28, 2024 LA SB 84 Specifies that if Final Amount Obtained by Plaintiff or Defendant is 25% in Favor of the Offering Party the Offering Party Must Pay Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
May 23, 2024 IL HB 277 Requires Drivers Appearing in Court Have More Notice Before License Suspension Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 15)
May 22, 2024 NY S 5801 Amends Previous FOIL Laws to Award Attorney Fees to a Successful Petitioner in a FOIL Case Bill Passed - Senate (56 - 3)
May 22, 2024 NY S 5801 Amends Previous FOIL Laws to Award Attorney Fees to a Successful Petitioner in a FOIL Case Bill Passed - Senate (56 - 3)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/04 SB 144 Prohibits Lawsuits Against Pesticide Companies Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 12)
3/03 HB 62 Amends the Crimes of Prostitution and Solicitation of Prostitution to Include Acts of Sexual Contact Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 14)
2/27 SB 1164 Requires Local Law Enforcement to Make its "Best Effort" in Helping Federal Authorities Arrest Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12)
2/27 SB 69 Requires Third-Party Litigation Investors to Register with the Department of Banking and Finance Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 0)
2/26 HB 25-1030 Requires Local Governments that Adopt or Amend Their Building Codes Meet Accessibility Standards Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13)
2/26 SB 1443 Establishes Specific Regulations for Compensatory Damages Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
2/26 SB 25-024 Amends Plan for Expansion of State Judicial Branch Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
2/25 SB 118 Amends Judges' Authority to Deny Bail Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0)
2/24 SB 3 Increases Certain Service Fees at License Offices Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
2/21 SB 68 Establishes New Guidelines for Personal Injury Lawsuits Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 21)
2/19 SB 9 Amends Bail Programs and the Release of Defendants to Require Notification of Victims Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 2)
2/18 HB 1222 Requires Attorney General to Review Proposed Ballot Issues Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
2/18 HB 25-1058 Amends the Process when an Individual Pleads Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
2/18 HB 25-1058 Amends the Process when an Individual Pleads Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
2/11 SB 326 Prohibits Local Governments From Hosting or Funding "Obscene" Performances Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
2/07 SF 100 Establishes Protections for Minors Testifying in Court Against Their Accused Abusers Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4)
1/23 SB 2 Appropriates $25 Million for the State Department of Justice to Pay for Legal Battles Involving the Federal Government Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
1/23 SB 2 Increases Civil Penalties for Commercial Driver Violations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
1/22 SF 53 Authorizes the Secretary of State to Administratively Cancel Trademarks Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14)
1/05 HB 5164 Amends the Clerks of the Court Act to Reduce State Requirements for Name Changes Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
12/20 HB 4485 Amends Criminal Procedures for Indictments to be Filed Within 15 Years of a Crime or by the Victim's 42nd Birthday Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
12/18 SB 63 Requires Individuals that Have Been Exposed to Asbestos to File Specific Types of Disclosures Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 6)
12/18 SB 63 Requires Individuals that Have Been Exposed to Asbestos to File Specific Types of Disclosures Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 6)
12/04 HB 111 Increases the Criminal Sentence Range for 3rd-Degree Felony Domestic Violence Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 0)
10/30 HB 5328 Extends Retirement Fund for Judges and Civil Servants Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 2)
10/09 HB 1509 Authorizes Various Criminal Sentencing Regulations and Parole Guideline Reforms Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
10/09 HB 1700 Prohibits the Public Release of Any Personal Information of Federal Judges Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
9/26 S 3201 Amends and Increases Penalties for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
9/25 HB 5429 Establishes a Court-Appointed Special Advocate Program for Children Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 3)
9/25 HB 5393 Increases the Maximum Time for a Juvenile to Complete the Terms of a Consent Calendar Case Plan Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
9/09 SB 445 Amends the Recording of Court-Filed Documents Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 17)
8/31 AB 1836 Establishes New Regulations and Civil Liabilities for Unauthorized Usage of Deceased Person's Likeness Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
8/28 SB 940 Amends Certain Procedures Regarding Civil Disputes Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
8/27 AB 3283 Limits Claimants Ability to Claim Exemption for Certain Civil Judgments Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
8/20 LB 3 Appropriates $22 Million for Cash Fund Transfers and Increased Fees Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 9)
7/09 HB 1466 Increases Pennsylvanians' Freedom of Speech and Those Subject to Frivolous Lawsuits Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
6/20 SB 935 Repeals Sections of The Social Welfare Act of 1939 that Required Reimbursement for Juvenile Justice Services Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
6/13 S 2262 Prohibits the State from Cooperating with Out-of-State Abortion and Gender Affirming Care Lawsuits Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
6/13 H 7271 Authorizes the Appointment of Magistrates for Family Court Procedures Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
6/13 S 2704 Authorizes the Legal Sale of Kratom Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
6/12 SB 1236 Establishes Landlord and Homeowner Protections from Squatters Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
6/05 A 9232 Amends the Types of Damages that May be Awarded in Wrongful Death Suits Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 8)
5/29 SB 1424 Exempts Poultry Producers from Civil Suits if They are Following State Approved Waste Disposal Plans Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 13)
5/29 SB 473 Establishes Judicial Offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City for Business Courts Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 6)
5/29 HB 2923 Amends Salaries for Members of the State Board of Judges Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 2)
5/28 SB 84 Specifies that if Final Amount Obtained by Plaintiff or Defendant is 25% in Favor of the Offering Party the Offering Party Must Pay Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
5/28 SB 84 Specifies that if Final Amount Obtained by Plaintiff or Defendant is 25% in Favor of the Offering Party the Offering Party Must Pay Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
5/23 HB 277 Requires Drivers Appearing in Court Have More Notice Before License Suspension Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 15)
5/22 S 5801 Amends Previous FOIL Laws to Award Attorney Fees to a Successful Petitioner in a FOIL Case Bill Passed - Senate (56 - 3)
5/22 S 5801 Amends Previous FOIL Laws to Award Attorney Fees to a Successful Petitioner in a FOIL Case Bill Passed - Senate (56 - 3)
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