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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
March 10, 2022 MD HB 22 Prohibits Declawing of Cats Bill Passed - House (112 - 25)
March 10, 2022 MD HB 52 Prohibits Sale of Certain Animal Parts, Products Bill Passed - House (125 - 14)
March 9, 2022 SD SB 24 Limits Cultivation of Cannabis Plants Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 19)
March 9, 2022 FL SB 1808 Requires Local Governments to Assist with Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (77 - 42)
March 9, 2022 WY SF 102 Prohibits State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearms Bill Passed - House (43 - 15)
March 9, 2022 OK HB 3543 Requires Toleration of Free Speech on College Campuses (66 - 27)
March 8, 2022 IN HB 1296 Repeals License Requirement to Carry a Handgun Bill Passed - House (69 - 30)
March 8, 2022 HI HB 1453 Requires Individuals Provide ID to Law Enforcement upon Detainment Bill Passed - House (42 - 9)
March 8, 2022 HI HB 2405 Prohibits Health Insurers from Applying Cosmetic or Blanket Exclusions to Gender Affirming Treatments Bill Passed - House (49 - 2)
March 8, 2022 ID H 675 Prohibits Gender Confirmation Treatment for Individuals Under 18 Bill Passed - House (55 - 13)
March 8, 2022 HI HB 2024 Establishes Mauna Kea as an Important Cultural and Genealogical Site Bill Passed - House (49 - 2)
March 7, 2022 WA HB 1851 Expands and Codifies Abortion Protections into State Law Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 41)
March 7, 2022 WA HB 2057 Establishes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standards for State Patrol Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 14)
March 7, 2022 WA HB 1630 Prohibits Carrying Firearms in Certain Locations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 41)
March 7, 2022 SD SB 32 Authorizes Community Work Center for Inmates Bill Failed - House (40 - 29)
March 7, 2022 SD SB 144 Establishes The Incarceration Construction Fund Bill Passed - House (66 - 3)
March 7, 2022 WY SF 51 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Failed - House (21 - 37)
March 7, 2022 AR HB 1034 Increases Prison Spending Bill Passed - House (83 - 5)
March 7, 2022 TN HB 2670 Prohibits Teaching of Certain Concepts Relating to Race, Sex, or Religion Bill Passed - House (66 - 24)
March 4, 2022 OR HB 4008 Repeals Restrictions on Police Use of Tear Gas Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 4)
March 4, 2022 WA SB 5078 Prohibits Sale of High-Capacity Firearm Magazines Bill Passed - House (55 - 42)
March 4, 2022 UT SB 49 Establishes Incentives for Filming in Rural Areas Bill Passed - House (50 - 22)
March 4, 2022 OR SB 1560 Amends State Immigration Laws by Replacing Alien with Non-Citizen Bill Passed - House (48 - 9)
March 3, 2022 HI HB 1567 Limits Use of Monetary Bail Bill Passed - House (43 - 5)
March 3, 2022 OR SB 1550 Transfers Immigrant Office to Department of Human Services Bill Passed - House (42 - 16)
March 3, 2022 MS SB 2113 Prohibits Teaching the Topic Known as "Critical Race Theory" Bill Passed - House (75 - 43)
March 3, 2022 SD SB 151 Requires Automatic Expungement of Marijuana Convictions Bill Passed - House (38 - 31)
March 3, 2022 OR SB 1522 Amends Provisions Relating to College Tuition Bill Passed - House (38 - 20)
March 3, 2022 OR SB 1545 Expands Workforce Development and Diversity Initiatives Bill Passed - House (48 - 10)
March 3, 2022 OR SB 1510 Prohibits Police from Stopping Drivers Due to a Defective Tail Light, Headlight, or Brake Light Bill Passed - House (34 - 24)
March 3, 2022 IL HB 4850 Amends Law Regarding Workplace Violence; Establishes Employer Liability Bill Passed - House (69 - 39)
March 3, 2022 ID H 720 Prohibits Non-Human Entities From Being Granted Personhood Bill Passed - House (50 - 17)
March 2, 2022 IN HB 1079 Amends Definition of Rape Concurrence Vote Passed - House (90 - 1)
March 2, 2022 UT SB 176 Amends Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws Bill Passed - House (64 - 11)
March 2, 2022 FL HB 1571 Increases Protesting on Private Property to a Second Degree Misdemeanor Bill Passed - House (76 - 41)
March 2, 2022 AR SB 98 Appropriates Money for Capital Improvements and Illicit Drug Education and Training for the University of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
March 2, 2022 FL HB 1571 Increases Protesting on Private Property to a Second Degree Misdemeanor Bill Passed - House (76 - 41)
March 2, 2022 OH SB 215 Amends Concealed Handgun Licensee Duties Bill Passed - House (58 - 36)
March 1, 2022 KY HB 313 Limits Charitable Bail Assistance Bill Passed - House (76 - 19)
March 1, 2022 KY HB 43 Requires Equal Treatment for All Religious Organizations During Declared State of Emergencies Bill Passed - House (83 - 12)
March 1, 2022 UT HB 476 Prohibits Local Ordinances Against Animal Enterprises Bill Passed - House (43 - 28)
Feb. 28, 2022 NJ A 1720 Requires Cultural Diversity, Implicit Bias Training for Police Bill Passed - House (61 - 11)
Feb. 28, 2022 National HR 55 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Bill Passed - House (422 - 3)
Feb. 25, 2022 SD SB 20 Authorizes Medical Marijuana as a Defense Against Prosecution for Possession and Use Bill Failed - House (32 - 34)
Feb. 24, 2022 MI SB 720 Expands Tobacco Regulations; Establishes Taxes; Authorizes Seizure and Sale of Property (78 - 23)
Feb. 24, 2022 AZ HB 2707 Establishes New Requirements for Flags, Moments of Silence, and Other Displays in Public Schools Bill Passed - House (47 - 12)
Feb. 24, 2022 FL HB 105 Establishes New Regulations on Smoking and Vaping Bill Passed - House (105 - 10)
Feb. 24, 2022 FL HB 7 Limits Protected Speech in Specific Workplaces Bill Passed - House (74 - 41)
Feb. 24, 2022 CO HB 22-1104 Expands Ability of Local Governments to Install Powerline Trails Bill Passed - House (37 - 24)
Feb. 23, 2022 ID S 1262 Expands Firearm Protections During Declared Disaster Emergencies Bill Passed - House (58 - 9)
Feb. 23, 2022 SD HB 1223 Authorizes Prenatal Care to Minors Without Parental Consent Bill Passed - House (37 - 33)
Feb. 23, 2022 AZ HB 2473 Prohibits Discrimination Against a Firearm Entity Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
Feb. 23, 2022 AZ HB 2319 Limits Civilians' Ability to Film Police Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
Feb. 23, 2022 KS HCR 5022 Establishes Constitutional Amendment Requiring That Each County Has Elected Sheriff Bill Passed - House (97 - 24)
Feb. 22, 2022 AL HB 272 Authorizes Permitless Carry of Handguns Bill Passed - House (65 - 37)
Feb. 22, 2022 AL HB 2 Expands Penalties for Rioting, Certain Public Demonstrations Bill Passed - House (75 - 27)
Feb. 22, 2022 AL HB 2 Expands Penalties for Rioting, Certain Public Demonstrations Bill Passed - House (75 - 27)
Feb. 21, 2022 IA HF 2416 Requires Student Athletes to Join Teams Based on Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - House (55 - 39)
Feb. 17, 2022 UT SB 115 Prohibits Local Jurisdiction of State Firearm Laws Bill Passed - House (58 - 16)
Feb. 17, 2022 AR SB 21 Appropriates Funds for the Catfish Promotion Board Bill Passed - House (86 - 4)
Feb. 17, 2022 AZ HB 2414 Repeals Restrictions on Loaded Firearms Bill Passed - House (31 - 27)
Feb. 16, 2022 ME LD 344 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sex "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (80 - 57)
Feb. 16, 2022 MA H 4461 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Certain Undocumented Immigrants (120 - 36)
Feb. 16, 2022 OH HB 109 Increases Penalties for Specific Criminal Offenses Bill Passed - House (60 - 35)
Feb. 16, 2022 MA H 4470 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Certain Undocumented Persons Bill Passed - House (120 - 36)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA HB 509 Repeals "Red Flag" Gun Law Bill Passed - House (52 - 47)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA HB 670 Establishes Independent Policing Auditor to Oversee Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight Groups Bill Passed - House (65 - 35)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA HB 1197 Establishes a Study Regarding Transferring the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Secretariat of Health and Human Resources Bill Passed - House (64 - 35)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA HB 509 Repeals "Red Flag" Gun Law Bill Passed - House (52 - 47)
Feb. 15, 2022 AL HB 95 Establishes a 180-Day Grace Period for Inmates to Repay Court-Imposed Debt After Release Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
Feb. 15, 2022 VA HB 753 Exempts Certain Religious Organizations from Following Nondiscrimination Laws Bill Passed - House (54 - 45)
Feb. 15, 2022 WI AJR 107 Authorizes a Judge to Consider an Individual's Past Criminal Record When Determining Their Bail Amount Joint Resolution Passed - House (70 - 21)
Feb. 15, 2022 WA HB 2068 Establishes the Imagination Library of Washington Program Bill Passed - House (89 - 7)
Feb. 14, 2022 TN HB 1694 Prohibits State, Local Governments from Restricting Places of Worship Bill Passed - House (73 - 19)
Feb. 14, 2022 GA HB 1134 Authorizes the Attorney General to Prosecute Gang Activity Bill Passed - House (101 - 56)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/10 HB 22 Prohibits Declawing of Cats Bill Passed - House (112 - 25)
3/10 HB 52 Prohibits Sale of Certain Animal Parts, Products Bill Passed - House (125 - 14)
3/09 SB 24 Limits Cultivation of Cannabis Plants Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 19)
3/09 SB 1808 Requires Local Governments to Assist with Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (77 - 42)
3/09 SF 102 Prohibits State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearms Bill Passed - House (43 - 15)
3/09 HB 3543 Requires Toleration of Free Speech on College Campuses (66 - 27)
3/08 HB 1296 Repeals License Requirement to Carry a Handgun Bill Passed - House (69 - 30)
3/08 HB 1453 Requires Individuals Provide ID to Law Enforcement upon Detainment Bill Passed - House (42 - 9)
3/08 HB 2405 Prohibits Health Insurers from Applying Cosmetic or Blanket Exclusions to Gender Affirming Treatments Bill Passed - House (49 - 2)
3/08 H 675 Prohibits Gender Confirmation Treatment for Individuals Under 18 Bill Passed - House (55 - 13)
3/08 HB 2024 Establishes Mauna Kea as an Important Cultural and Genealogical Site Bill Passed - House (49 - 2)
3/07 HB 1851 Expands and Codifies Abortion Protections into State Law Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 41)
3/07 HB 2057 Establishes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standards for State Patrol Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 14)
3/07 HB 1630 Prohibits Carrying Firearms in Certain Locations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 41)
3/07 SB 32 Authorizes Community Work Center for Inmates Bill Failed - House (40 - 29)
3/07 SB 144 Establishes The Incarceration Construction Fund Bill Passed - House (66 - 3)
3/07 SF 51 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Failed - House (21 - 37)
3/07 HB 1034 Increases Prison Spending Bill Passed - House (83 - 5)
3/07 HB 2670 Prohibits Teaching of Certain Concepts Relating to Race, Sex, or Religion Bill Passed - House (66 - 24)
3/04 HB 4008 Repeals Restrictions on Police Use of Tear Gas Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 4)
3/04 SB 5078 Prohibits Sale of High-Capacity Firearm Magazines Bill Passed - House (55 - 42)
3/04 SB 49 Establishes Incentives for Filming in Rural Areas Bill Passed - House (50 - 22)
3/04 SB 1560 Amends State Immigration Laws by Replacing Alien with Non-Citizen Bill Passed - House (48 - 9)
3/03 HB 1567 Limits Use of Monetary Bail Bill Passed - House (43 - 5)
3/03 SB 1550 Transfers Immigrant Office to Department of Human Services Bill Passed - House (42 - 16)
3/03 SB 2113 Prohibits Teaching the Topic Known as "Critical Race Theory" Bill Passed - House (75 - 43)
3/03 SB 151 Requires Automatic Expungement of Marijuana Convictions Bill Passed - House (38 - 31)
3/03 SB 1522 Amends Provisions Relating to College Tuition Bill Passed - House (38 - 20)
3/03 SB 1545 Expands Workforce Development and Diversity Initiatives Bill Passed - House (48 - 10)
3/03 SB 1510 Prohibits Police from Stopping Drivers Due to a Defective Tail Light, Headlight, or Brake Light Bill Passed - House (34 - 24)
3/03 HB 4850 Amends Law Regarding Workplace Violence; Establishes Employer Liability Bill Passed - House (69 - 39)
3/03 H 720 Prohibits Non-Human Entities From Being Granted Personhood Bill Passed - House (50 - 17)
3/02 HB 1079 Amends Definition of Rape Concurrence Vote Passed - House (90 - 1)
3/02 SB 176 Amends Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws Bill Passed - House (64 - 11)
3/02 HB 1571 Increases Protesting on Private Property to a Second Degree Misdemeanor Bill Passed - House (76 - 41)
3/02 SB 98 Appropriates Money for Capital Improvements and Illicit Drug Education and Training for the University of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
3/02 HB 1571 Increases Protesting on Private Property to a Second Degree Misdemeanor Bill Passed - House (76 - 41)
3/02 SB 215 Amends Concealed Handgun Licensee Duties Bill Passed - House (58 - 36)
3/01 HB 313 Limits Charitable Bail Assistance Bill Passed - House (76 - 19)
3/01 HB 43 Requires Equal Treatment for All Religious Organizations During Declared State of Emergencies Bill Passed - House (83 - 12)
3/01 HB 476 Prohibits Local Ordinances Against Animal Enterprises Bill Passed - House (43 - 28)
2/28 A 1720 Requires Cultural Diversity, Implicit Bias Training for Police Bill Passed - House (61 - 11)
2/28 HR 55 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Bill Passed - House (422 - 3)
2/25 SB 20 Authorizes Medical Marijuana as a Defense Against Prosecution for Possession and Use Bill Failed - House (32 - 34)
2/24 SB 720 Expands Tobacco Regulations; Establishes Taxes; Authorizes Seizure and Sale of Property (78 - 23)
2/24 HB 2707 Establishes New Requirements for Flags, Moments of Silence, and Other Displays in Public Schools Bill Passed - House (47 - 12)
2/24 HB 105 Establishes New Regulations on Smoking and Vaping Bill Passed - House (105 - 10)
2/24 HB 7 Limits Protected Speech in Specific Workplaces Bill Passed - House (74 - 41)
2/24 HB 22-1104 Expands Ability of Local Governments to Install Powerline Trails Bill Passed - House (37 - 24)
2/23 S 1262 Expands Firearm Protections During Declared Disaster Emergencies Bill Passed - House (58 - 9)
2/23 HB 1223 Authorizes Prenatal Care to Minors Without Parental Consent Bill Passed - House (37 - 33)
2/23 HB 2473 Prohibits Discrimination Against a Firearm Entity Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
2/23 HB 2319 Limits Civilians' Ability to Film Police Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
2/23 HCR 5022 Establishes Constitutional Amendment Requiring That Each County Has Elected Sheriff Bill Passed - House (97 - 24)
2/22 HB 272 Authorizes Permitless Carry of Handguns Bill Passed - House (65 - 37)
2/22 HB 2 Expands Penalties for Rioting, Certain Public Demonstrations Bill Passed - House (75 - 27)
2/22 HB 2 Expands Penalties for Rioting, Certain Public Demonstrations Bill Passed - House (75 - 27)
2/21 HF 2416 Requires Student Athletes to Join Teams Based on Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - House (55 - 39)
2/17 SB 115 Prohibits Local Jurisdiction of State Firearm Laws Bill Passed - House (58 - 16)
2/17 SB 21 Appropriates Funds for the Catfish Promotion Board Bill Passed - House (86 - 4)
2/17 HB 2414 Repeals Restrictions on Loaded Firearms Bill Passed - House (31 - 27)
2/16 LD 344 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sex "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (80 - 57)
2/16 H 4461 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Certain Undocumented Immigrants (120 - 36)
2/16 HB 109 Increases Penalties for Specific Criminal Offenses Bill Passed - House (60 - 35)
2/16 H 4470 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Certain Undocumented Persons Bill Passed - House (120 - 36)
2/15 HB 509 Repeals "Red Flag" Gun Law Bill Passed - House (52 - 47)
2/15 HB 670 Establishes Independent Policing Auditor to Oversee Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight Groups Bill Passed - House (65 - 35)
2/15 HB 1197 Establishes a Study Regarding Transferring the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Secretariat of Health and Human Resources Bill Passed - House (64 - 35)
2/15 HB 509 Repeals "Red Flag" Gun Law Bill Passed - House (52 - 47)
2/15 HB 95 Establishes a 180-Day Grace Period for Inmates to Repay Court-Imposed Debt After Release Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
2/15 HB 753 Exempts Certain Religious Organizations from Following Nondiscrimination Laws Bill Passed - House (54 - 45)
2/15 AJR 107 Authorizes a Judge to Consider an Individual's Past Criminal Record When Determining Their Bail Amount Joint Resolution Passed - House (70 - 21)
2/15 HB 2068 Establishes the Imagination Library of Washington Program Bill Passed - House (89 - 7)
2/14 HB 1694 Prohibits State, Local Governments from Restricting Places of Worship Bill Passed - House (73 - 19)
2/14 HB 1134 Authorizes the Attorney General to Prosecute Gang Activity Bill Passed - House (101 - 56)

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