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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
July 29, 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. Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 46)
July 23, 2025 National HR 3357 Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act Bill Passed - House (381 - 31)
July 21, 2025 National HR 3351 Improving Access to Small Business Information Act Bill Passed - House (387 - 12)
July 17, 2025 CA AB 138 Authorizes Agreements Entered Into by the State and Certain State Employee Bargaining Units Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 4)
July 14, 2025 National HR 1709 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act Bill Passed - House (360 - 10)
July 14, 2025 National HR 1770 Consumer Safety Technology Act Bill Passed - House (336 - 36)
July 8, 2025 PA HB 1299 Requires Businesses to Disclose Information Regarding Subscription Services and Offer Accessible Cancellation Bill Passed - House (181 - 22)
June 30, 2025 NJ A 1675 Amends the Standards for Pension Reduction for Retired State Employees Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 9)
June 30, 2025 NJ A 4429 Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings Relating to Employee Unionization Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 4)
June 30, 2025 NJ S 1403 Requires Employers or Contractors Engaged in Work for a Public Body to Submit Payroll Records to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development Bill Passed - House (61 - 15)
June 30, 2025 NJ S 3773 Specifies that a Client Company is Solely Responsible for Complying with the Reporting Requirements Concerning a Separation from Employment Imposed by Employers Bill Passed - House (66 - 12)
June 30, 2025 NJ S 3773 Specifies that a Client Company is Solely Responsible for Complying with the Reporting Requirements Concerning a Separation from Employment Imposed by Employers Bill Passed - House (66 - 12)
June 30, 2025 NJ S 4506 Exempts Minor League Baseball Players from State Wage Laws Under Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - House (78 - 1)
June 30, 2025 DE HB 187 Authorizes Direct Shipping of Wine and Beer to Delaware Residents Bill Passed - House (37 - 3)
June 26, 2025 NC HB 171 Prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programs in Local and State Government Agencies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 48)
June 26, 2025 OR SB 537 Requires Training and Procedures for Health Care Employers to Investigate and Report on Incidents of Workplace Violence Bill Passed - House (37 - 12)
June 25, 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. Conference Report Adopted - House (63 - 46)
June 25, 2025 DE SB 75 Prohibits Local Governments From Enacting Zoning Restrictions Regarding Marijuana Businesses Bill Passed - House (25 - 13)
June 23, 2025 National HR 3422 Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act Bill Passed - House (321 - 87)
June 23, 2025 National HR 3394 Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act Bill Passed - House (397 - 12)
June 20, 2025 RI S 188 Limits Smoking in Gambling Facilities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 4)
June 18, 2025 RI S 125 Increases State Minimum Wage to $16 in 2026 and $17 in 2027 Bill Passed - House (61 - 11)
June 18, 2025 RI H 6173 Establishes Penalties for Rigging Public Contracts Bill Passed - House (62 - 10)
June 18, 2025 RI H 5506 Prohibits Mandatory Attendance at Workplace Meetings Regarding an Employer's Opinions on Political or Religious Matters Bill Passed - House (71 - 2)
June 17, 2025 ME LD 1217 Amends the Maine New Markets Capital Investment Program and Establishes a New Tax Credit Authority "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (119 - 27)
June 17, 2025 ME LD 1228 Amends the Automotive Right to Repair Law Bill Passed - House (135 - 12)
June 12, 2025 OR SB 916 Authorizes Striking Workers to Receive Unemployment Pay Conference Report Adopted - House (35 - 22)
June 12, 2025 NY S 6953 Requires Artificial Intelligence Developers to Implement a Safety and Security Protocol Before Deploying a Frontier Model Bill Passed - House (119 - 22)
June 12, 2025 RI H 5029 Increases the State Minimum Wage for 2026 and 2027 Bill Passed - House (56 - 10)
June 11, 2025 PA HB 1549 Increases the State Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (102 - 101)
June 9, 2025 LA SB 8 Authorizes the Legislature to Alter the Classified and Unclassified Status of Civil Officers and Employees Bill Passed - House (70 - 28)
June 9, 2025 MN SF 17 Appropriates Funding for Minnesota's FY 2026-2027 Budget and Establishes Policies Relating to Labor and Economic Development Bill Passed - House (96 - 37)
June 9, 2025 MO SB 3 (Special Session) Establishes the Regulation and Tax Credit Provisions for Sports and Entertainment Facility Projects Bill Passed - House (90 - 58)
June 9, 2025 PA HB 846 Amends Pennsylvania's Prevailing Wage Act and Establishes Wage Requirements for Workers of Public Works Projects. Bill Passed - House (126 - 76)
June 8, 2025 LA SB 244 Amends the Organization of the Department of Energy and Natural Resources and the Department of Conservation Bill Passed - House (77 - 19)
June 6, 2025 National HR 2966 American Entrepreneurs First Act Bill Passed - House (217 - 190)
June 5, 2025 National HR 2987 Capping Excessive Awarding of SBLC Entrants (CEASE) Act Bill Passed - House (214 - 198)
June 5, 2025 National HR 2931 Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act Bill Passed - House (211 - 199)
June 4, 2025 LA HB 674 Amends and Revises the State's Code of Ethics Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 1)
June 4, 2025 CT SB 1358 Restructures the Compensation of Nonprofit Employees in Connecticut to Match Inflation Bill Passed - House (139 - 9)
June 4, 2025 CT SB 1396 Authorizes Workers to Collect Earned but Unpaid Wage or Salary Income in the Form of Advances Bill Passed - House (101 - 46)
June 4, 2025 ME LD 536 Establishes Net Neutrality for Internet Customers "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (79 - 66)
June 4, 2025 MA H 4240 Amends and Reforms the State Cannabis Control Commission Bill Passed - House (154 - 0)
June 3, 2025 CA AB 476 Requires Junk Dealers and Recyclers to Include Additional Written Information Relating the Sale and Purchase of Junk Bill Passed - House (79 - 0)
June 3, 2025 CA AB 476 Requires Junk Dealers and Recyclers to Include Additional Written Information Relating the Sale and Purchase of Junk Bill Passed - House (79 - 0)
June 3, 2025 CT HB 5428 Establishes the Regulation of Mobile Manufactured Home Parks Bill Passed - House (132 - 16)
June 3, 2025 National HR 1804 7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act Bill Passed - House (405 - 3)
June 3, 2025 National HR 1642 Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (396 - 5)
June 2, 2025 NV SB 182 Requires Hospitals to Establish Staffing Committees and Report Staffing Information Bill Passed - House (27 - 15)
June 2, 2025 ME LD 1226 Requires Home Contractors to be Licensed "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (72 - 69)
Date No. Title Outcome
7/29 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. Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 46)
7/23 HR 3357 Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act Bill Passed - House (381 - 31)
7/21 HR 3351 Improving Access to Small Business Information Act Bill Passed - House (387 - 12)
7/17 AB 138 Authorizes Agreements Entered Into by the State and Certain State Employee Bargaining Units Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 4)
7/14 HR 1709 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act Bill Passed - House (360 - 10)
7/14 HR 1770 Consumer Safety Technology Act Bill Passed - House (336 - 36)
7/08 HB 1299 Requires Businesses to Disclose Information Regarding Subscription Services and Offer Accessible Cancellation Bill Passed - House (181 - 22)
6/30 A 1675 Amends the Standards for Pension Reduction for Retired State Employees Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 9)
6/30 A 4429 Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings Relating to Employee Unionization Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 4)
6/30 S 1403 Requires Employers or Contractors Engaged in Work for a Public Body to Submit Payroll Records to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development Bill Passed - House (61 - 15)
6/30 S 3773 Specifies that a Client Company is Solely Responsible for Complying with the Reporting Requirements Concerning a Separation from Employment Imposed by Employers Bill Passed - House (66 - 12)
6/30 S 3773 Specifies that a Client Company is Solely Responsible for Complying with the Reporting Requirements Concerning a Separation from Employment Imposed by Employers Bill Passed - House (66 - 12)
6/30 S 4506 Exempts Minor League Baseball Players from State Wage Laws Under Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - House (78 - 1)
6/30 HB 187 Authorizes Direct Shipping of Wine and Beer to Delaware Residents Bill Passed - House (37 - 3)
6/26 HB 171 Prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programs in Local and State Government Agencies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 48)
6/26 SB 537 Requires Training and Procedures for Health Care Employers to Investigate and Report on Incidents of Workplace Violence Bill Passed - House (37 - 12)
6/25 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. Conference Report Adopted - House (63 - 46)
6/25 SB 75 Prohibits Local Governments From Enacting Zoning Restrictions Regarding Marijuana Businesses Bill Passed - House (25 - 13)
6/23 HR 3422 Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act Bill Passed - House (321 - 87)
6/23 HR 3394 Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act Bill Passed - House (397 - 12)
6/20 S 188 Limits Smoking in Gambling Facilities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 4)
6/18 S 125 Increases State Minimum Wage to $16 in 2026 and $17 in 2027 Bill Passed - House (61 - 11)
6/18 H 6173 Establishes Penalties for Rigging Public Contracts Bill Passed - House (62 - 10)
6/18 H 5506 Prohibits Mandatory Attendance at Workplace Meetings Regarding an Employer's Opinions on Political or Religious Matters Bill Passed - House (71 - 2)
6/17 LD 1217 Amends the Maine New Markets Capital Investment Program and Establishes a New Tax Credit Authority "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (119 - 27)
6/17 LD 1228 Amends the Automotive Right to Repair Law Bill Passed - House (135 - 12)
6/12 SB 916 Authorizes Striking Workers to Receive Unemployment Pay Conference Report Adopted - House (35 - 22)
6/12 S 6953 Requires Artificial Intelligence Developers to Implement a Safety and Security Protocol Before Deploying a Frontier Model Bill Passed - House (119 - 22)
6/12 H 5029 Increases the State Minimum Wage for 2026 and 2027 Bill Passed - House (56 - 10)
6/11 HB 1549 Increases the State Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (102 - 101)
6/09 SB 8 Authorizes the Legislature to Alter the Classified and Unclassified Status of Civil Officers and Employees Bill Passed - House (70 - 28)
6/09 SF 17 Appropriates Funding for Minnesota's FY 2026-2027 Budget and Establishes Policies Relating to Labor and Economic Development Bill Passed - House (96 - 37)
6/09 SB 3 (Special Session) Establishes the Regulation and Tax Credit Provisions for Sports and Entertainment Facility Projects Bill Passed - House (90 - 58)
6/09 HB 846 Amends Pennsylvania's Prevailing Wage Act and Establishes Wage Requirements for Workers of Public Works Projects. Bill Passed - House (126 - 76)
6/08 SB 244 Amends the Organization of the Department of Energy and Natural Resources and the Department of Conservation Bill Passed - House (77 - 19)
6/06 HR 2966 American Entrepreneurs First Act Bill Passed - House (217 - 190)
6/05 HR 2987 Capping Excessive Awarding of SBLC Entrants (CEASE) Act Bill Passed - House (214 - 198)
6/05 HR 2931 Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act Bill Passed - House (211 - 199)
6/04 HB 674 Amends and Revises the State's Code of Ethics Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 1)
6/04 SB 1358 Restructures the Compensation of Nonprofit Employees in Connecticut to Match Inflation Bill Passed - House (139 - 9)
6/04 SB 1396 Authorizes Workers to Collect Earned but Unpaid Wage or Salary Income in the Form of Advances Bill Passed - House (101 - 46)
6/04 LD 536 Establishes Net Neutrality for Internet Customers "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (79 - 66)
6/04 H 4240 Amends and Reforms the State Cannabis Control Commission Bill Passed - House (154 - 0)
6/03 AB 476 Requires Junk Dealers and Recyclers to Include Additional Written Information Relating the Sale and Purchase of Junk Bill Passed - House (79 - 0)
6/03 AB 476 Requires Junk Dealers and Recyclers to Include Additional Written Information Relating the Sale and Purchase of Junk Bill Passed - House (79 - 0)
6/03 HB 5428 Establishes the Regulation of Mobile Manufactured Home Parks Bill Passed - House (132 - 16)
6/03 HR 1804 7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act Bill Passed - House (405 - 3)
6/03 HR 1642 Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (396 - 5)
6/02 SB 182 Requires Hospitals to Establish Staffing Committees and Report Staffing Information Bill Passed - House (27 - 15)
6/02 LD 1226 Requires Home Contractors to be Licensed "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (72 - 69)

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