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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 22, 2025 NH HB 148 Requires Students Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8)
May 22, 2025 IL HB 2688 Amends the Nurse Practice Act to Expand Collaborative and Practice Authority for Certified Nurse Midwives Bill Passed - Senate (57 - 1)
May 22, 2025 NV AB 445 Exempts Library Employees in Nevada from Liability for Providing Access to Library Materials Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
May 22, 2025 CT HB 7132 Amends Certain Statutes for Traffic Stops Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
May 22, 2025 CT SB 7 Requires Emergency Abortion Care for Pregnant Patients Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
May 21, 2025 OK SB 20 Requires CDL Holders to Understand English Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 10)
May 21, 2025 NV AB 411 Establishes Legal Protections for Prescribers of Abortion Drugs like Mifepristone, Misoprostol Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
May 21, 2025 LA HB 431 Limits the Ability for Individuals to Recover Damages for Injuries Sustained in Accidents for Which They Are Mostly at Fault Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
May 21, 2025 LA HB 436 Prohibits Unauthorized Immigrants from Receiving General Damages Stemming from Auto Accidents Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
May 21, 2025 NV AB 245 Prohibits Individuals 21 and Under from Owning Semi-Automatic Weapons Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 8)
May 20, 2025 NY S 856 Increases State Prison Oversight Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 21)
May 20, 2025 MI SB 259 Exempts Claims for Damages Resulting from Criminal Sexual Conduct from the Statute of Limitations on Claims Made Against the State Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
May 20, 2025 MI SB 261 Exempts Claims for Damages Resulting from Criminal Sexual Conduct from the Statute of Limitations on Claims Made Against the State of Michigan Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
May 20, 2025 MI SB 260 Specifies that Public Universities, Colleges, and School Districts May be Held Liable for Criminal Sexual Conduct of an Employee or Agent Committed During the Course of Employment or Service Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
May 20, 2025 MI SB 258 Expands the Statute of Limitations for Civil Actions against Criminal Sexual Conduct Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
May 19, 2025 NV AB 48 Requires Schools to Investigate Race-Based Bullying Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
May 19, 2025 NV SB 89 Prohibits Individuals Convicted of Hate Crimes from Purchasing Firearms in Nevada Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 8)
May 19, 2025 NV SB 89 Prohibits Individuals Convicted of Hate Crimes from Purchasing Firearms in Nevada Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 8)
May 15, 2025 NH HB 511 Prohibits Sanctuary City Policies in the State "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8)
May 15, 2025 NH SB 62 Authorizes Law Enforcement Officials to Enter into Agreements with ICE Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (15 - 8)
May 15, 2025 NH SB 62 Authorizes Law Enforcement Officials to Enter into Agreements with ICE Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (15 - 8)
May 15, 2025 WI SB 33 Classifies the Distribution of Deep Fake Intimate Content as a Class I Felony Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
May 14, 2025 ME LD 702 Establishes and Designates January 6 as a Day to Remember "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 14)
May 14, 2025 ME LD 163 Requires Health Insurance Coverage of Nonprescription Oral Contraceptives and Nonprescription Emergency Contraceptives "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 13)
May 14, 2025 AL HB 202 Extends Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 6)
May 14, 2025 AL HB 202 Extends Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 6)
May 14, 2025 NE LB 89 Defines "Male" and "Female" in State Law Targeted for K-12 or Collegiate Bathrooms, Sports Teams and Locker Rooms Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
May 14, 2025 NE LB 383 Requires Age Verification for Social Media Accounts Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 3)
May 14, 2025 CT SB 1446 Establishes Increased Fines for Roaming Dogs Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 2)
May 13, 2025 OR HB 2933 Authorizes Amendments Made by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission Relating to Sentencing Guidelines Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
May 13, 2025 OR HB 3378 Requires Landlords to Provide Non-Digital Access Options to Rental Units Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 6)
May 12, 2025 LA SB 15 Authorizes Punishments to Jailers for Not Cooperating with ICE Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
May 12, 2025 LA SB 15 Authorizes Punishments to Jailers for Not Cooperating with ICE Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
May 9, 2025 MO SB 43 Amends Laws to Expand Protections for Children, Survivors of Abuse, and Crime Victims Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
May 8, 2025 SC S 29 Amends Laws on Sexual Exploitation of Minors Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 0)
May 8, 2025 SC S 156 Establishes a New Felony Offense of Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Conference Report Adopted - Senate (44 - 1)
May 8, 2025 SC S 156 Establishes a New Felony Offense of Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Conference Report Adopted - Senate (44 - 1)
May 8, 2025 OK HB 2673 Authorizes the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture to Count Pledges and Other Donations Toward Their Revolving Fund Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 18)
May 8, 2025 RI S 387 Requires the Installation of Universal Changing Stations in All Newly Constructed, Reconstructed or Remodeled Public Buildings (Senate Version) Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
May 8, 2025 CA SB 521 Expands the List of Offenses That Can Bar Someone From Public Employment Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
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 AL HB 165 Establishes Juneteenth as a State Holiday Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 5)
May 7, 2025 OK HB 1597 Establishes Misdemeanor Charges for Continuing to Approach First Responders Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 6)
May 7, 2025 NC SB 442 Amends Child Abuse and Neglect Statutes to Exempt Conduct Described as Raising a Child "Consistent with the Juvenile's Biological Sex" and Prohibits Adoptive Parents from Being Screened Based on Whether They Would Deny Their Child Gender-Affirming Care Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 13)
May 7, 2025 NC SB 416 Prohibits Public Agencies from "Collecting, Disclosing, or Releasing Personal Information" About Individuals Associated with 501(c) Nonprofits, With Exceptions Allowed by State or Federal Law. Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
May 7, 2025 NC SB 280 Authorizes School Administrators to Give Consent to Employees and Volunteers to Possess Handguns and Stun Guns on School Grounds Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
May 6, 2025 SC H 3813 Amends Regulations on Bear Hunting in Game Zone 1 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 0)
May 6, 2025 CO SB 25-289 Establishes a State-Regulated Drug Donation Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
May 6, 2025 CO SB 25-130 Defines Going Into Labor and Certain Pregnancy Complications as "Emergency Medical Conditions" Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
May 6, 2025 CO SB 25-304 Establishes the Colorado Sexual Assault Forensic Medical Evidence Review Board Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/22 HB 148 Requires Students Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8)
5/22 HB 2688 Amends the Nurse Practice Act to Expand Collaborative and Practice Authority for Certified Nurse Midwives Bill Passed - Senate (57 - 1)
5/22 AB 445 Exempts Library Employees in Nevada from Liability for Providing Access to Library Materials Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
5/22 HB 7132 Amends Certain Statutes for Traffic Stops Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
5/22 SB 7 Requires Emergency Abortion Care for Pregnant Patients Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
5/21 SB 20 Requires CDL Holders to Understand English Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 10)
5/21 AB 411 Establishes Legal Protections for Prescribers of Abortion Drugs like Mifepristone, Misoprostol Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
5/21 HB 431 Limits the Ability for Individuals to Recover Damages for Injuries Sustained in Accidents for Which They Are Mostly at Fault Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
5/21 HB 436 Prohibits Unauthorized Immigrants from Receiving General Damages Stemming from Auto Accidents Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
5/21 AB 245 Prohibits Individuals 21 and Under from Owning Semi-Automatic Weapons Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 8)
5/20 S 856 Increases State Prison Oversight Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 21)
5/20 SB 259 Exempts Claims for Damages Resulting from Criminal Sexual Conduct from the Statute of Limitations on Claims Made Against the State Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
5/20 SB 261 Exempts Claims for Damages Resulting from Criminal Sexual Conduct from the Statute of Limitations on Claims Made Against the State of Michigan Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
5/20 SB 260 Specifies that Public Universities, Colleges, and School Districts May be Held Liable for Criminal Sexual Conduct of an Employee or Agent Committed During the Course of Employment or Service Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
5/20 SB 258 Expands the Statute of Limitations for Civil Actions against Criminal Sexual Conduct Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
5/19 AB 48 Requires Schools to Investigate Race-Based Bullying Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
5/19 SB 89 Prohibits Individuals Convicted of Hate Crimes from Purchasing Firearms in Nevada Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 8)
5/19 SB 89 Prohibits Individuals Convicted of Hate Crimes from Purchasing Firearms in Nevada Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 8)
5/15 HB 511 Prohibits Sanctuary City Policies in the State "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8)
5/15 SB 62 Authorizes Law Enforcement Officials to Enter into Agreements with ICE Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (15 - 8)
5/15 SB 62 Authorizes Law Enforcement Officials to Enter into Agreements with ICE Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (15 - 8)
5/15 SB 33 Classifies the Distribution of Deep Fake Intimate Content as a Class I Felony Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
5/14 LD 702 Establishes and Designates January 6 as a Day to Remember "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 14)
5/14 LD 163 Requires Health Insurance Coverage of Nonprescription Oral Contraceptives and Nonprescription Emergency Contraceptives "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 13)
5/14 HB 202 Extends Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 6)
5/14 HB 202 Extends Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 6)
5/14 LB 89 Defines "Male" and "Female" in State Law Targeted for K-12 or Collegiate Bathrooms, Sports Teams and Locker Rooms Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
5/14 LB 383 Requires Age Verification for Social Media Accounts Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 3)
5/14 SB 1446 Establishes Increased Fines for Roaming Dogs Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 2)
5/13 HB 2933 Authorizes Amendments Made by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission Relating to Sentencing Guidelines Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
5/13 HB 3378 Requires Landlords to Provide Non-Digital Access Options to Rental Units Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 6)
5/12 SB 15 Authorizes Punishments to Jailers for Not Cooperating with ICE Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
5/12 SB 15 Authorizes Punishments to Jailers for Not Cooperating with ICE Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
5/09 SB 43 Amends Laws to Expand Protections for Children, Survivors of Abuse, and Crime Victims Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
5/08 S 29 Amends Laws on Sexual Exploitation of Minors Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 0)
5/08 S 156 Establishes a New Felony Offense of Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Conference Report Adopted - Senate (44 - 1)
5/08 S 156 Establishes a New Felony Offense of Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Conference Report Adopted - Senate (44 - 1)
5/08 HB 2673 Authorizes the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture to Count Pledges and Other Donations Toward Their Revolving Fund Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 18)
5/08 S 387 Requires the Installation of Universal Changing Stations in All Newly Constructed, Reconstructed or Remodeled Public Buildings (Senate Version) Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
5/08 SB 521 Expands the List of Offenses That Can Bar Someone From Public Employment Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
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 HB 165 Establishes Juneteenth as a State Holiday Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 5)
5/07 HB 1597 Establishes Misdemeanor Charges for Continuing to Approach First Responders Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 6)
5/07 SB 442 Amends Child Abuse and Neglect Statutes to Exempt Conduct Described as Raising a Child "Consistent with the Juvenile's Biological Sex" and Prohibits Adoptive Parents from Being Screened Based on Whether They Would Deny Their Child Gender-Affirming Care Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 13)
5/07 SB 416 Prohibits Public Agencies from "Collecting, Disclosing, or Releasing Personal Information" About Individuals Associated with 501(c) Nonprofits, With Exceptions Allowed by State or Federal Law. Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
5/07 SB 280 Authorizes School Administrators to Give Consent to Employees and Volunteers to Possess Handguns and Stun Guns on School Grounds Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
5/06 H 3813 Amends Regulations on Bear Hunting in Game Zone 1 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 0)
5/06 SB 25-289 Establishes a State-Regulated Drug Donation Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
5/06 SB 25-130 Defines Going Into Labor and Certain Pregnancy Complications as "Emergency Medical Conditions" Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
5/06 SB 25-304 Establishes the Colorado Sexual Assault Forensic Medical Evidence Review Board Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
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