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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
May 1, 2024 HI SB 2557 Authorizes a Court to Appoint an Attorney for the Subject of a Petition for Assisted Community Treatment Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
April 25, 2024 DE SB 213 Amends the Charter of the Town of Millville to Restore the Authority of the Town Council to Impose and Collect a Lodging Tax Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1)
April 19, 2024 IA SF 2385 Establishes Rules on Local Governing Bodies Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 14)
April 11, 2024 IA HF 2556 Requires Enforcement Mechanisms for Firearms Regulation Compliance by Political Subdivisions Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 5)
April 10, 2024 IA SF 2385 Establishes Rules on Local Governing Bodies Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 14)
April 3, 2024 ME LD 1578 Requires Adoption of the Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the United States by National Popular Vote Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
April 3, 2024 KS SB 455 Prohibits Public Utilities from Exercising Eminent Domain for the Siting or Placement of Solar Generation Facilities Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 0)
March 28, 2024 GA SB 502 Prohibits State Agencies from Contracting with Certain Companies for Marketing Purposes Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 12)
March 26, 2024 NE LB 1412 Appropriates Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act for State Government Operation Costs Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 6)
March 25, 2024 TN HB 2124 Requires Local Law Enforcement Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
March 21, 2024 GA HB 1105 Establishes Penalties for Sheriff's that Refuse to Follow Federal Immigration Orders Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 19)
March 14, 2024 TN HB 1931 Repeals Local Police Policies Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 6)
March 14, 2024 MS SB 2770 Amends Ballot Initiatives Processes Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 21)
March 11, 2024 OK SB 1200 Requires Year Round Daylight Savings Time if Approved Federally by Congress Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 9)
March 8, 2024 WY SF 13 Authorizes the Legislature to Prosecute Actions Involving the Proper Administration and Interpretation of Federal Acts Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
March 6, 2024 WY SF 14 Amends State Fair Board-Powers and Responsibilities Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
March 4, 2024 IN HB 1121 Extends the Expiration of Provisions Concerning a County with a Single Voting Bloc and the Allocation of Votes for a Local Income Tax Council Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 7)
March 4, 2024 OR SB 1548 Repeals Daylight Savings Time if California and Washington Do As Well Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14)
Feb. 29, 2024 UT HB 496 Requires the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office Recognize Multiple Uses and Sustained Yields on Federal Public Lands Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
Feb. 28, 2024 UT SB 268 Authorizes Cities to Create First Home Investment Zones Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 7)
Feb. 28, 2024 SD HB 1061 Appropriates $4.28 Million to the Emergency and Disaster Fund for National Guard Troop Deployment to the Texas Border Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
Feb. 27, 2024 SD SB 49 Appropriates $10 Million from Remaining American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
Feb. 22, 2024 WY SF 13 Authorizes the Legislature to Prosecute Actions Involving the Proper Administration and Interpretation of Federal Acts Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9)
Feb. 19, 2024 WY SF 103 Authorizes Producers to Sell Meat Products so Long as the Federal PRIME ACT Passes Congress Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 1)
Feb. 16, 2024 UT HJR 19 Establishes the Legislature's support of Sen. Mike Lee's HOUSES Act Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
Feb. 15, 2024 WY SF 14 Amends State Fair Board-Powers and Responsibilities Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 13)
Feb. 9, 2024 NM SB 15 Requires State Review of All Healthcare Mergers, Acquisitions, and Other Material Changes Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 15)
Jan. 25, 2024 UT HB 261 Repeals Diversity Training Programs Across All Public Education and Government Agencies in the State Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 6)
Sept. 27, 2023 OH SB 158 Specifies Municipalities Must Gain Approval from Legislative Authorities to Draw Money from the Treasury Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 6)
Sept. 13, 2023 CA AB 1633 Requires Local Government Review of State Environmental Policies Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 3)
Sept. 12, 2023 CA SB 447 Authorizes State and Public University Employees to Resume Travel to Previously Restricted States Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
Sept. 12, 2023 CA AB 1248 Requires Local Jurisdictions by 2030 Form Independent Redistricting Commissions Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
July 25, 2023 ME LD 86 Amends the State Flag Designation to Reestablish the Former Flag Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 7)
June 22, 2023 PA SB 753 Amends the Boroughs and Incorporated Towns Code of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
June 8, 2023 NY S 7538 Authorizes the Immediate Incorporation of Villages into State Code Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 23)
June 8, 2023 NY S 7537 Establishes the Village Incorporation Commission Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 18)
June 7, 2023 WI AB 142 Prohibits Local Restrictions on Motor Vehicles Based on Energy Sources Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
June 7, 2023 WI AB 141 Prohibits Local Restrictions on Clean Energy Devices Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
June 4, 2023 LA HB 260 Requires Legislature Approval for all Election Rule-making and Funding Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9)
May 24, 2023 CA SB 447 Authorizes State and Public University Employees to Resume Travel to Previously Restricted States Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
May 17, 2023 TX SB 1860 Requires Legislative Approval for Cities to Amend Their Charters to Address Climate Change Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 13)
May 16, 2023 TX HB 2127 Prohibits Cities From Passing any Heat-Related Ordinances Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 13)
May 16, 2023 National H J Res 42 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (56 - 43)
May 7, 2023 CO HB 23-1190 Authorizes Local Governments the Right of First Refusal on Multifamily Properties Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16)
May 4, 2023 CO HB 23-1255 Prohibits Local Growth Caps Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
May 4, 2023 IA HF 716 Requires Iowa Political Parties Meet in Person to Select Their Delegates in a Presidential Election Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
May 4, 2023 IL HB 1596 Amends the Children Family Services Act by Removing Gender Specific Pronouns Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 19)
May 3, 2023 FL SB 170 Amends Laws Concerning Local Ordinances and Legal Suits Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
May 2, 2023 PA SB 140 Authorizes the State Attorney General to Appoint a Special Prosecutor for South Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Crimes Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21)
April 27, 2023 TX SB 2209 Prohibits Civilian Oversight of Police Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/01 SB 2557 Authorizes a Court to Appoint an Attorney for the Subject of a Petition for Assisted Community Treatment Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
4/25 SB 213 Amends the Charter of the Town of Millville to Restore the Authority of the Town Council to Impose and Collect a Lodging Tax Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 1)
4/19 SF 2385 Establishes Rules on Local Governing Bodies Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 14)
4/11 HF 2556 Requires Enforcement Mechanisms for Firearms Regulation Compliance by Political Subdivisions Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 5)
4/10 SF 2385 Establishes Rules on Local Governing Bodies Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 14)
4/03 LD 1578 Requires Adoption of the Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the United States by National Popular Vote Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
4/03 SB 455 Prohibits Public Utilities from Exercising Eminent Domain for the Siting or Placement of Solar Generation Facilities Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 0)
3/28 SB 502 Prohibits State Agencies from Contracting with Certain Companies for Marketing Purposes Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 12)
3/26 LB 1412 Appropriates Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act for State Government Operation Costs Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 6)
3/25 HB 2124 Requires Local Law Enforcement Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
3/21 HB 1105 Establishes Penalties for Sheriff's that Refuse to Follow Federal Immigration Orders Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 19)
3/14 HB 1931 Repeals Local Police Policies Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 6)
3/14 SB 2770 Amends Ballot Initiatives Processes Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 21)
3/11 SB 1200 Requires Year Round Daylight Savings Time if Approved Federally by Congress Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 9)
3/08 SF 13 Authorizes the Legislature to Prosecute Actions Involving the Proper Administration and Interpretation of Federal Acts Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
3/06 SF 14 Amends State Fair Board-Powers and Responsibilities Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
3/04 HB 1121 Extends the Expiration of Provisions Concerning a County with a Single Voting Bloc and the Allocation of Votes for a Local Income Tax Council Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 7)
3/04 SB 1548 Repeals Daylight Savings Time if California and Washington Do As Well Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14)
2/29 HB 496 Requires the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office Recognize Multiple Uses and Sustained Yields on Federal Public Lands Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 4)
2/28 SB 268 Authorizes Cities to Create First Home Investment Zones Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 7)
2/28 HB 1061 Appropriates $4.28 Million to the Emergency and Disaster Fund for National Guard Troop Deployment to the Texas Border Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
2/27 SB 49 Appropriates $10 Million from Remaining American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
2/22 SF 13 Authorizes the Legislature to Prosecute Actions Involving the Proper Administration and Interpretation of Federal Acts Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9)
2/19 SF 103 Authorizes Producers to Sell Meat Products so Long as the Federal PRIME ACT Passes Congress Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 1)
2/16 HJR 19 Establishes the Legislature's support of Sen. Mike Lee's HOUSES Act Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
2/15 SF 14 Amends State Fair Board-Powers and Responsibilities Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 13)
2/09 SB 15 Requires State Review of All Healthcare Mergers, Acquisitions, and Other Material Changes Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 15)
1/25 HB 261 Repeals Diversity Training Programs Across All Public Education and Government Agencies in the State Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 6)
9/27 SB 158 Specifies Municipalities Must Gain Approval from Legislative Authorities to Draw Money from the Treasury Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 6)
9/13 AB 1633 Requires Local Government Review of State Environmental Policies Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 3)
9/12 SB 447 Authorizes State and Public University Employees to Resume Travel to Previously Restricted States Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
9/12 AB 1248 Requires Local Jurisdictions by 2030 Form Independent Redistricting Commissions Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
7/25 LD 86 Amends the State Flag Designation to Reestablish the Former Flag Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 7)
6/22 SB 753 Amends the Boroughs and Incorporated Towns Code of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
6/08 S 7538 Authorizes the Immediate Incorporation of Villages into State Code Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 23)
6/08 S 7537 Establishes the Village Incorporation Commission Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 18)
6/07 AB 142 Prohibits Local Restrictions on Motor Vehicles Based on Energy Sources Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
6/07 AB 141 Prohibits Local Restrictions on Clean Energy Devices Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
6/04 HB 260 Requires Legislature Approval for all Election Rule-making and Funding Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9)
5/24 SB 447 Authorizes State and Public University Employees to Resume Travel to Previously Restricted States Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
5/17 SB 1860 Requires Legislative Approval for Cities to Amend Their Charters to Address Climate Change Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 13)
5/16 HB 2127 Prohibits Cities From Passing any Heat-Related Ordinances Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 13)
5/16 H J Res 42 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (56 - 43)
5/07 HB 23-1190 Authorizes Local Governments the Right of First Refusal on Multifamily Properties Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16)
5/04 HB 23-1255 Prohibits Local Growth Caps Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
5/04 HF 716 Requires Iowa Political Parties Meet in Person to Select Their Delegates in a Presidential Election Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
5/04 HB 1596 Amends the Children Family Services Act by Removing Gender Specific Pronouns Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 19)
5/03 SB 170 Amends Laws Concerning Local Ordinances and Legal Suits Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
5/02 SB 140 Authorizes the State Attorney General to Appoint a Special Prosecutor for South Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Crimes Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 21)
4/27 SB 2209 Prohibits Civilian Oversight of Police Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 11)
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