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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 26, 2017 RI H 5531A Authorizes License Plate Image Capture to Verify Insurance Status Bill Passed - House (49 - 17)
June 21, 2017 OH HB 95 Amends Distracted Driving Penalties Bill Passed - House (82 - 12)
June 13, 2017 MI HB 4215 Amends Regulations of Unattended Running Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
June 6, 2017 RI S 608 Requires Notification of Sex Offenders Living Near School Bus Stops Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0)
May 17, 2017 RI H 5457A Requires Parents to Take Course in Driver's Education Bill Passed - House (59 - 11)
May 15, 2017 AK HB 132 Authorizes Operation of Ridesharing Services Bill Passed - House (35 - 5)
May 10, 2017 SC H 3864 Amends Restrictions on Children's Car Seats Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 24)
May 2, 2017 MI HB 4215 Amends Regulations of Unattended Running Vehicles Bill Passed - House (77 - 30)
May 1, 2017 OR HB 2597 Increases Penalties for Distracted Driving Bill Passed - House (46 - 13)
April 27, 2017 MI SB 163 Authorizes "Choose Life" License Plates Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
April 27, 2017 NC HB 330 Limits Liability for Motorists Involved in Accidents with Protesters Bill Passed - House (67 - 48)
April 25, 2017 MT SB 366 Establishes Real-ID Compliance Bill Passed - House (83 - 17)
April 21, 2017 NV SB 226 Increases Insurance Requirements of Ridesharing Companies Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 4)
April 20, 2017 WA SB 5289 Prohibits Cell-Phone Use on Highways Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 10)
April 11, 2017 ME LD 306 Authorizes Issuance of REAL ID Compliant Licenses "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (115 - 30)
April 11, 2017 MO HB 130 Establishes Regulations for Transportation Network Companies Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
April 6, 2017 ME LD 306 Authorizes Issuance of REAL ID Compliant Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 4)
April 6, 2017 CA SB 1 Increases Gas and Vehicle Taxes to Pay for Road and Bridge Repairs Bill Passed - House (54 - 26)
April 6, 2017 CA SB 1 Increases Gas and Vehicle Taxes to Pay for Road and Bridge Repairs Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
April 6, 2017 WA SB 5893 Expands Vehicle Valuation Methods Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 24)
April 5, 2017 HI SB 1183 Authorizes Use of Property Taxes to Fund Rail Project Bill Passed - House (11 - 6)
April 4, 2017 SC H 3864 Amends Restrictions on Children's Car Seats Bill Passed - House (75 - 28)
April 3, 2017 NE LB 46 Requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to Create a "Choose Life" Specialty License Plate Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 5)
April 3, 2017 MO HB 275 Prohibits Use of Red-Light Cameras for Issuing Traffic Tickets Bill Passed - House (125 - 30)
March 28, 2017 MN SF 803 Appropriates Funds to Various Agencies Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 15)
March 27, 2017 MD HB 1325 Prohibits Fracking Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10)
March 23, 2017 TN SB 0902 Imposes a $200 Fine for Obstructing Roads Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 2)
March 6, 2017 WA SB 5289 Prohibits Cell-Phone Use on Highways Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 13)
March 1, 2017 SC H 3516 Increases Gas Taxes and Fees to Improve Infrastructure Bill Passed - House (97 - 18)
Feb. 28, 2017 WA SB 5008 Modifies Legislation Related to REAL ID Compliance Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 4)
Oct. 7, 2016 NJ A 12 Restructures Certain State Taxes Concurrence Vote Passed - House (45 - 27)
Oct. 7, 2016 NJ A 12 Restructures Certain State Taxes Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14)
Aug. 31, 2016 CA AB 1889 Appropriates Funds for High-Speed Rail Project Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 30)
Aug. 25, 2016 CA AB 1889 Appropriates Funds for High-Speed Rail Project Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
Aug. 23, 2016 CA AB 1887 Prohibits State-Funded Travel to Certain States Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 21)
Aug. 23, 2016 CA AB 1785 Prohibits Use of Handheld Electronic Devices While Driving Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 20)
Aug. 17, 2016 CA AB 1785 Prohibits Use of Handheld Electronic Devices While Driving Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 13)
Aug. 17, 2016 CA AB 1887 Prohibits State-Funded Travel to Certain States Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12)
June 27, 2016 NJ A 12 Restructures Certain State Taxes Bill Passed - House (53 - 23)
June 18, 2016 RI S 2864 Establishes Regulations for Rideshare Companies Bill Passed - House (53 - 6)
June 17, 2016 RI S 2864 Establishes Regulations for Rideshare Companies Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
June 15, 2016 SC H 3440 Requires Certain Safety Regulations to Operate a Moped Veto Override Passed - House (69 - 33)
June 2, 2016 NC HB 954 Repeals Interstate 77 Toll Contract Bill Passed - House (81 - 27)
May 31, 2016 SC S 1258 Amends Structure and Funding of Department of Transportation Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 10)
May 30, 2016 LA SB 227 Authorizes REAL ID Driver's Licenses Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate
April 20, 2016 LA HB 337 Prohibits Individuals Under 21 from Riding a Motorcycle Without a Helmet Bill Failed - House (49 - 46)
April 8, 2016 MD HB 1013 Establishes Transportation Project Scoring System Veto Override Passed - Senate (29 - 17)
April 7, 2016 MD HB 1013 Establishes Transportation Project Scoring System Veto Override Passed - House (88 - 52)
April 7, 2016 National S Amdt 3483 Establishes Standards for Passenger Space on Airplanes Amendment Rejected - Senate (42 - 54)
April 7, 2016 MO HB 2330 Establishes Regulations for Ride Sharing Companies Bill Passed - House (115 - 34)
April 6, 2016 MO SB 623 Increases Motor Fuel Tax Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
April 4, 2016 TN HB 1416 Prohibits Driving in Left Lane without Passing Other Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 7)
March 29, 2016 LA SB 227 Authorizes REAL ID Driver's Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7)
March 24, 2016 MS SB 2162 Establishes the Jackson Metropolitan Area Airport Authority Bill Passed - House (74 - 46)
March 22, 2016 KY SB 245 Authorizes State to Issue Real ID Compliant Identification Documents Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12)
March 22, 2016 KY HB 305 Appropriates Funds for Transportation Projects Bill Passed - House (56 - 40)
March 19, 2016 MD HB 1013 Establishes Transportation Project Scoring System Bill Passed - House (84 - 51)
March 9, 2016 SC H 3579 Appropriates Funds for Highways Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15)
March 9, 2016 MA H 4049 Establishes Regulations for Ride-Sharing Companies Bill Passed - House (139 - 16)
March 9, 2016 FL HB 4027 Prohibits Traffic Infraction Detectors Bill Passed - House (83 - 33)
March 7, 2016 VA SB 117 Prohibits Opening Car Door in Traffic Lane Bill Passed - House (70 - 25)
March 3, 2016 WY SF 72 Increases the Speed Limit on State Highways Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 4)
March 3, 2016 IN SB 333 Appropriates Funds for Transportation Projects Bill Passed - House (57 - 35)
March 2, 2016 WY SF 72 Increases the Speed Limit on State Highways Bill Passed - House (41 - 16)
March 1, 2016 CO HB 1231 Limits Use of Automated Vehicle Identification Systems Bill Passed - House (33 - 31)
Feb. 29, 2016 GA SB 6 Establishes Driving Safety Cards for Certain Immigrants Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 17)
Feb. 15, 2016 AZ SB 1241 Prohibits Photo Enforcement System Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12)
Feb. 12, 2016 VA HB 1348 Prohibits Smoking in a Car with Minors Bill Passed - House (59 - 38)
Feb. 11, 2016 RI H 7409 Establishes Highway Truck Tolls Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
Feb. 10, 2016 RI H 7409 Establishes Highway Truck Tolls Bill Passed - House (52 - 21)
Feb. 2, 2016 VA SB 117 Prohibits Opening Car Door in Traffic Lane Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 16)
Jan. 21, 2016 NM HB 99 Requires Driver's Licenses to Comply with Federal Standards Bill Passed - House (39 - 30)
Jan. 20, 2016 MI SB 207 Authorizes Peace Officers to Conduct Roadside Saliva Drug Test Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
Jan. 13, 2016 SC H 3440 Requires Certain Safety Regulations to Operate a Moped Bill Passed - House (67 - 41)
Nov. 5, 2015 National HR 22 Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (363 - 64)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/26 H 5531A Authorizes License Plate Image Capture to Verify Insurance Status Bill Passed - House (49 - 17)
6/21 HB 95 Amends Distracted Driving Penalties Bill Passed - House (82 - 12)
6/13 HB 4215 Amends Regulations of Unattended Running Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
6/06 S 608 Requires Notification of Sex Offenders Living Near School Bus Stops Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0)
5/17 H 5457A Requires Parents to Take Course in Driver's Education Bill Passed - House (59 - 11)
5/15 HB 132 Authorizes Operation of Ridesharing Services Bill Passed - House (35 - 5)
5/10 H 3864 Amends Restrictions on Children's Car Seats Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 24)
5/02 HB 4215 Amends Regulations of Unattended Running Vehicles Bill Passed - House (77 - 30)
5/01 HB 2597 Increases Penalties for Distracted Driving Bill Passed - House (46 - 13)
4/27 SB 163 Authorizes "Choose Life" License Plates Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
4/27 HB 330 Limits Liability for Motorists Involved in Accidents with Protesters Bill Passed - House (67 - 48)
4/25 SB 366 Establishes Real-ID Compliance Bill Passed - House (83 - 17)
4/21 SB 226 Increases Insurance Requirements of Ridesharing Companies Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 4)
4/20 SB 5289 Prohibits Cell-Phone Use on Highways Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 10)
4/11 LD 306 Authorizes Issuance of REAL ID Compliant Licenses "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (115 - 30)
4/11 HB 130 Establishes Regulations for Transportation Network Companies Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
4/06 LD 306 Authorizes Issuance of REAL ID Compliant Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 4)
4/06 SB 1 Increases Gas and Vehicle Taxes to Pay for Road and Bridge Repairs Bill Passed - House (54 - 26)
4/06 SB 1 Increases Gas and Vehicle Taxes to Pay for Road and Bridge Repairs Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
4/06 SB 5893 Expands Vehicle Valuation Methods Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 24)
4/05 SB 1183 Authorizes Use of Property Taxes to Fund Rail Project Bill Passed - House (11 - 6)
4/04 H 3864 Amends Restrictions on Children's Car Seats Bill Passed - House (75 - 28)
4/03 LB 46 Requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to Create a "Choose Life" Specialty License Plate Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 5)
4/03 HB 275 Prohibits Use of Red-Light Cameras for Issuing Traffic Tickets Bill Passed - House (125 - 30)
3/28 SF 803 Appropriates Funds to Various Agencies Bill Passed - Senate (52 - 15)
3/27 HB 1325 Prohibits Fracking Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10)
3/23 SB 0902 Imposes a $200 Fine for Obstructing Roads Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 2)
3/06 SB 5289 Prohibits Cell-Phone Use on Highways Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 13)
3/01 H 3516 Increases Gas Taxes and Fees to Improve Infrastructure Bill Passed - House (97 - 18)
2/28 SB 5008 Modifies Legislation Related to REAL ID Compliance Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 4)
10/07 A 12 Restructures Certain State Taxes Concurrence Vote Passed - House (45 - 27)
10/07 A 12 Restructures Certain State Taxes Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14)
8/31 AB 1889 Appropriates Funds for High-Speed Rail Project Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 30)
8/25 AB 1889 Appropriates Funds for High-Speed Rail Project Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
8/23 AB 1887 Prohibits State-Funded Travel to Certain States Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 21)
8/23 AB 1785 Prohibits Use of Handheld Electronic Devices While Driving Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 20)
8/17 AB 1785 Prohibits Use of Handheld Electronic Devices While Driving Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 13)
8/17 AB 1887 Prohibits State-Funded Travel to Certain States Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12)
6/27 A 12 Restructures Certain State Taxes Bill Passed - House (53 - 23)
6/18 S 2864 Establishes Regulations for Rideshare Companies Bill Passed - House (53 - 6)
6/17 S 2864 Establishes Regulations for Rideshare Companies Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
6/15 H 3440 Requires Certain Safety Regulations to Operate a Moped Veto Override Passed - House (69 - 33)
6/02 HB 954 Repeals Interstate 77 Toll Contract Bill Passed - House (81 - 27)
5/31 S 1258 Amends Structure and Funding of Department of Transportation Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 10)
5/30 SB 227 Authorizes REAL ID Driver's Licenses Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate
4/20 HB 337 Prohibits Individuals Under 21 from Riding a Motorcycle Without a Helmet Bill Failed - House (49 - 46)
4/08 HB 1013 Establishes Transportation Project Scoring System Veto Override Passed - Senate (29 - 17)
4/07 HB 1013 Establishes Transportation Project Scoring System Veto Override Passed - House (88 - 52)
4/07 S Amdt 3483 Establishes Standards for Passenger Space on Airplanes Amendment Rejected - Senate (42 - 54)
4/07 HB 2330 Establishes Regulations for Ride Sharing Companies Bill Passed - House (115 - 34)
4/06 SB 623 Increases Motor Fuel Tax Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
4/04 HB 1416 Prohibits Driving in Left Lane without Passing Other Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 7)
3/29 SB 227 Authorizes REAL ID Driver's Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7)
3/24 SB 2162 Establishes the Jackson Metropolitan Area Airport Authority Bill Passed - House (74 - 46)
3/22 SB 245 Authorizes State to Issue Real ID Compliant Identification Documents Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12)
3/22 HB 305 Appropriates Funds for Transportation Projects Bill Passed - House (56 - 40)
3/19 HB 1013 Establishes Transportation Project Scoring System Bill Passed - House (84 - 51)
3/09 H 3579 Appropriates Funds for Highways Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15)
3/09 H 4049 Establishes Regulations for Ride-Sharing Companies Bill Passed - House (139 - 16)
3/09 HB 4027 Prohibits Traffic Infraction Detectors Bill Passed - House (83 - 33)
3/07 SB 117 Prohibits Opening Car Door in Traffic Lane Bill Passed - House (70 - 25)
3/03 SF 72 Increases the Speed Limit on State Highways Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 4)
3/03 SB 333 Appropriates Funds for Transportation Projects Bill Passed - House (57 - 35)
3/02 SF 72 Increases the Speed Limit on State Highways Bill Passed - House (41 - 16)
3/01 HB 1231 Limits Use of Automated Vehicle Identification Systems Bill Passed - House (33 - 31)
2/29 SB 6 Establishes Driving Safety Cards for Certain Immigrants Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 17)
2/15 SB 1241 Prohibits Photo Enforcement System Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12)
2/12 HB 1348 Prohibits Smoking in a Car with Minors Bill Passed - House (59 - 38)
2/11 H 7409 Establishes Highway Truck Tolls Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
2/10 H 7409 Establishes Highway Truck Tolls Bill Passed - House (52 - 21)
2/02 SB 117 Prohibits Opening Car Door in Traffic Lane Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 16)
1/21 HB 99 Requires Driver's Licenses to Comply with Federal Standards Bill Passed - House (39 - 30)
1/20 SB 207 Authorizes Peace Officers to Conduct Roadside Saliva Drug Test Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
1/13 H 3440 Requires Certain Safety Regulations to Operate a Moped Bill Passed - House (67 - 41)
11/05 HR 22 Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (363 - 64)

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