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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 13, 2025 KS SB 18 Establishes the Hunter Nation Distinctive License Plate Bill Passed - House (83 - 39)
March 13, 2025 GA SB 144 Prohibits Lawsuits Against Pesticide Companies Bill Passed - House (101 - 58)
March 13, 2025 KY HB 701 Authorizes the Use of Bitcoin (Crypto) without Restrictions Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
March 13, 2025 MO SB 4 Amends Various State Utility Regulations Bill Passed - House (96 - 44)
March 13, 2025 NH SB 33 Restricts Learning Materials Authorized for Use by Students in Public School Districts "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8)
March 13, 2025 NH HB 675 Establishes Automatic School Budget Caps "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (190 - 185)
March 13, 2025 NH SB 295 Repeals Income Limits for Education Freedom Accounts Immediately but Includes a 12,250-Student Cap on the Program "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8)
March 13, 2025 National PN 13-12 Nomination of William Pulte to be Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Cloture Invoked - Senate (57 - 41)
March 13, 2025 CO HB 25-1005 Establishes a $34 Million Filming Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (43 - 17)
March 13, 2025 DE SB 21 Amends the Delaware Code Relating to General Corporate Laws Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
March 13, 2025 OK HB 1087 Extends the Teacher Salary Schedule Increases by 10 Years Bill Passed - House (86 - 2)
March 13, 2025 NH HB 115 Authorizes a Phased-In Repeal of Income Caps for the State's Education Freedom Accounts Program Bill Passed - House (198 - 180)
March 13, 2025 WI AB 91 Authorizes Financial Penalties for School Districts that Fail to Comply with Police Being in Schools Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
March 13, 2025 NC SB 261 Authorizes Increases in Electrical Costs for Power Plants Not Yet Built Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 12)
March 13, 2025 MO HB 799 Repeals Vehicle Inspection Requirements Bill Passed - House (110 - 33)
March 13, 2025 AR SB 246 Amends Provisions for Education in the State of Arkansas Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
March 13, 2025 AR SB 352 Prohibits Antisemitic Discrimination in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4)
March 13, 2025 MD HB 930 Appropriates $25 Million for State Abortion Grants Bill Passed - House (98 - 37)
March 13, 2025 AZ SB 1086 Amends Transportation Planning Statutes to Add Mobility as a Performance Factor Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
March 13, 2025 AZ SB 1089 Requires the Director of the Arizona Department of Transportation Issue a Report on Why the Lowest Bid on a Construction Project Wasn't Chosen Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
March 12, 2025 CO HB 25-1091 Establishes the Agaricus Julius Mushroom as Colorado's State Mushroom Bill Passed - Senate (56 - 7)
March 12, 2025 IA SF 153 Amends Age Regulations for Certain Commercial Motor Vehicle Licenses Transporting Hazardous Material Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
March 12, 2025 MO HB 711 Establishes Open Enrollment Policies for Missouri Schools Bill Passed - House (88 - 69)
March 12, 2025 WA HB 1296 Requires the State to Promote a Safe and Supportive Public Education System Bill Passed - House (56 - 37)
March 12, 2025 WA SB 5263 Repeals the State Special Education Funding Cap Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
March 12, 2025 IA HF 516 Requires 80% of Students Admitted to the University of Iowa's Medical and Dentistry Colleges to be Iowa Residents Bill Passed - House (67 - 28)
March 12, 2025 NM SB 219 Authorizes Medical Use of Psilocybin Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
March 12, 2025 IA HF 579 Authorizes the Modified Supplemental Amount Ratio School Districts to Levy for Dropout Prevention Programs to Go Up to 5% Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
March 12, 2025 AR HB 1512 Establishes the Arkansas ACCESS Act Bill Passed - House (81 - 17)
March 12, 2025 NM SB 267 Amends Regulations on Housing Application Fees Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 2)
March 12, 2025 OK HB 2125 Authorizes Adjunct Teachers in Early Childhood Classes Bill Passed - House (68 - 22)
March 12, 2025 OK HB 2754 Establishes the Oklahoma Rural Hospitals Funding Assistance Grant Program Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (72 - 11)
March 12, 2025 AR HB 366 Establishes the Strengthen Arkansas Homes Act Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 9)
March 12, 2025 AR SB 307 Authorizes Utility Companies to Make Capital Investments Without Permission from State Regulators Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
March 12, 2025 AR SB 307 Authorizes Utility Companies to Make Capital Investments Without Permission from State Regulators Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
March 12, 2025 AK HB 69 Authorizes Open Enrollment for Students in Alaska Bill Passed - House (24 - 16)
March 11, 2025 ID H 41 Prohibits Flags in Public Schools that Represent a Political Viewpoint Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 10)
March 11, 2025 SD HB 1259 Prohibits Unauthorized Access to Certain Multi-Occupancy Restrooms Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 9)
March 11, 2025 SD HB 1239 Repeals an Exemption Shielding Libraries, Schools, Universities, Museums and Their Employees from Prosecution Concurrence Vote Passed - House (36 - 34)
March 11, 2025 National PN 13-2 Nomination of Steven Bradbury to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation Nomination Confirmed - Senate (51 - 46)
March 11, 2025 CO HB 25-1009 Authorizes Fire Protection Provisions that Allow Metropolitan Districts to Require the Removal of Dead or Dry Material that can Fuel a Wildfire Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
March 11, 2025 KY HB 15 Authorizes 15-Year-Olds to Take the Written Driving Permit Test Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 1)
March 11, 2025 MS SB 2510 Prohibits Online Sweepstakes Casinos Bill Passed - House (83 - 19)
March 11, 2025 National PN 13-2 Nomination of Steven Bradbury to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation Cloture Invoked - Senate (51 - 46)
March 11, 2025 WA SB 5576 Authorizes New Excise Tax of 4% on Short-Term Rental Properties Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 21)
March 11, 2025 IA HF 393 Amends How School Performance Grades are Calculated for School Districts Bill Passed - House (89 - 2)
March 11, 2025 WA HB 1596 Requires the Installation of Devices to Limit Vehicle Speeds for Drivers with Histories of Speeding Bill Passed - House (84 - 12)
March 11, 2025 NM HB 295 Exempts Improvements on Land Owned by the New Mexico Renewable Energy Authority From Property Tax Bill Passed - House (38 - 27)
March 11, 2025 OK HB 1597 Establishes Misdemeanor Charges for Continuing to Approach First Responders Bill Passed - House (84 - 5)
March 11, 2025 AZ HCR 2053 Repeals Legislative Immunity to Avoid Traffic Ticket Violations Joint Resolution Passed - House (37 - 20)
March 11, 2025 OK SB 105 Repeals Prior Public School Enrollment Requirements for the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 10)
March 11, 2025 OR HB 3378 Requires Landlords to Provide Non-Digital Access Options to Rental Units Bill Passed - House (46 - 12)
March 10, 2025 SD HB 1259 Prohibits Unauthorized Access to Certain Multi-Occupancy Restrooms Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
March 10, 2025 SD HB 1239 Repeals an Exemption Shielding Libraries, Schools, Universities, Museums and Their Employees from Prosecution Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
March 10, 2025 MS HB 1193 Prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in K-12 and Institutions of Higher Education Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 14)
March 10, 2025 ID H 59 Authorizes Medical Practitioners to Refuse Services and Procedures they Don't Morally Agree With Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
March 10, 2025 MN SF 1552 Amends Grain Buyers' Financial Reporting Requirements Bill Passed - House (123 - 10)
March 10, 2025 ID S 1101 Requires Coroners Across Idaho Follow Standardized Procedures Bill Passed - House (60 - 6)
March 10, 2025 SD HB 1130 Amends the Date for School Board and Municipal Elections Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
March 10, 2025 WV SB 199 Establishes a Behavioral Plan for Students that Exhibit Violent, Threatening, or Intimidating Behavior Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
March 10, 2025 AK SB 47 Authorizes the Municipality of Anchorage to Use Local Money to Pay for Pothole Repairs on Canyon Road Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 1)
March 10, 2025 IA HF 316 Amends Changes to Career Education and Exploration in K-12 Schools Bill Passed - House (61 - 28)
March 10, 2025 IA HF 315 Authorizes School Districts Impacted by a Natural Disaster to be Eligible for an Additional Year of Budget Guarantees Bill Passed - House (88 - 1)
March 10, 2025 IA HF 299 Requires All Schools Using the Tuition Grant Program to Include Information on Vaccine Requirement Exemptions Bill Passed - House (58 - 30)
March 10, 2025 WA HB 1217 Limits Rent Increases to 7% Over the Next Year Bill Passed - House (53 - 42)
March 10, 2025 OK HB 1389 Requires Mammograms and Other Breast Cancer Screenings to Be Covered by Health Insurance Bill Passed - House (95 - 0)
March 10, 2025 IA HF 299 Requires All Schools Using the Tuition Grant Program to Include Information on Vaccine Requirement Exemptions Bill Passed - House (58 - 30)
March 8, 2025 NM SB 252 Authorizes All Licensed Social Workers to Provide Telehealth Services Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
March 8, 2025 NM SB 81 Requires Property Insurance to be Provided to Homeowners and Businesses who Struggle to get Insurance Due to High Risk Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
March 8, 2025 NM SB 480 Require the Public Education Department Track All School-Aged Individuals who Haven't Graduated High School within 4 Years of Entering 9th Grade Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
March 8, 2025 NM SB 39 Prohibits Prior Authorization or Step Therapy Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
March 7, 2025 UT HB 306 Authorizes the State to Pay Vendors in Gold and Silver Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 6)
March 7, 2025 UT HB 306 Authorizes the State to Pay Vendors in Gold and Silver Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 4)
March 7, 2025 ND HB 1178 Requires School Districts Allow Time for Students to Vote in Elections Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 23)
March 7, 2025 ID S 1044 Requires Students to be Proficient at Both Reading and Writing in Cursive by the End of the 5th Grade Bill Passed - House (58 - 10)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/13 SB 18 Establishes the Hunter Nation Distinctive License Plate Bill Passed - House (83 - 39)
3/13 SB 144 Prohibits Lawsuits Against Pesticide Companies Bill Passed - House (101 - 58)
3/13 HB 701 Authorizes the Use of Bitcoin (Crypto) without Restrictions Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
3/13 SB 4 Amends Various State Utility Regulations Bill Passed - House (96 - 44)
3/13 SB 33 Restricts Learning Materials Authorized for Use by Students in Public School Districts "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8)
3/13 HB 675 Establishes Automatic School Budget Caps "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (190 - 185)
3/13 SB 295 Repeals Income Limits for Education Freedom Accounts Immediately but Includes a 12,250-Student Cap on the Program "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8)
3/13 PN 13-12 Nomination of William Pulte to be Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Cloture Invoked - Senate (57 - 41)
3/13 HB 25-1005 Establishes a $34 Million Filming Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (43 - 17)
3/13 SB 21 Amends the Delaware Code Relating to General Corporate Laws Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
3/13 HB 1087 Extends the Teacher Salary Schedule Increases by 10 Years Bill Passed - House (86 - 2)
3/13 HB 115 Authorizes a Phased-In Repeal of Income Caps for the State's Education Freedom Accounts Program Bill Passed - House (198 - 180)
3/13 AB 91 Authorizes Financial Penalties for School Districts that Fail to Comply with Police Being in Schools Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
3/13 SB 261 Authorizes Increases in Electrical Costs for Power Plants Not Yet Built Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 12)
3/13 HB 799 Repeals Vehicle Inspection Requirements Bill Passed - House (110 - 33)
3/13 SB 246 Amends Provisions for Education in the State of Arkansas Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
3/13 SB 352 Prohibits Antisemitic Discrimination in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4)
3/13 HB 930 Appropriates $25 Million for State Abortion Grants Bill Passed - House (98 - 37)
3/13 SB 1086 Amends Transportation Planning Statutes to Add Mobility as a Performance Factor Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
3/13 SB 1089 Requires the Director of the Arizona Department of Transportation Issue a Report on Why the Lowest Bid on a Construction Project Wasn't Chosen Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
3/12 HB 25-1091 Establishes the Agaricus Julius Mushroom as Colorado's State Mushroom Bill Passed - Senate (56 - 7)
3/12 SF 153 Amends Age Regulations for Certain Commercial Motor Vehicle Licenses Transporting Hazardous Material Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
3/12 HB 711 Establishes Open Enrollment Policies for Missouri Schools Bill Passed - House (88 - 69)
3/12 HB 1296 Requires the State to Promote a Safe and Supportive Public Education System Bill Passed - House (56 - 37)
3/12 SB 5263 Repeals the State Special Education Funding Cap Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
3/12 HF 516 Requires 80% of Students Admitted to the University of Iowa's Medical and Dentistry Colleges to be Iowa Residents Bill Passed - House (67 - 28)
3/12 SB 219 Authorizes Medical Use of Psilocybin Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
3/12 HF 579 Authorizes the Modified Supplemental Amount Ratio School Districts to Levy for Dropout Prevention Programs to Go Up to 5% Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
3/12 HB 1512 Establishes the Arkansas ACCESS Act Bill Passed - House (81 - 17)
3/12 SB 267 Amends Regulations on Housing Application Fees Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 2)
3/12 HB 2125 Authorizes Adjunct Teachers in Early Childhood Classes Bill Passed - House (68 - 22)
3/12 HB 2754 Establishes the Oklahoma Rural Hospitals Funding Assistance Grant Program Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (72 - 11)
3/12 HB 366 Establishes the Strengthen Arkansas Homes Act Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 9)
3/12 SB 307 Authorizes Utility Companies to Make Capital Investments Without Permission from State Regulators Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
3/12 SB 307 Authorizes Utility Companies to Make Capital Investments Without Permission from State Regulators Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
3/12 HB 69 Authorizes Open Enrollment for Students in Alaska Bill Passed - House (24 - 16)
3/11 H 41 Prohibits Flags in Public Schools that Represent a Political Viewpoint Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 10)
3/11 HB 1259 Prohibits Unauthorized Access to Certain Multi-Occupancy Restrooms Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 9)
3/11 HB 1239 Repeals an Exemption Shielding Libraries, Schools, Universities, Museums and Their Employees from Prosecution Concurrence Vote Passed - House (36 - 34)
3/11 PN 13-2 Nomination of Steven Bradbury to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation Nomination Confirmed - Senate (51 - 46)
3/11 HB 25-1009 Authorizes Fire Protection Provisions that Allow Metropolitan Districts to Require the Removal of Dead or Dry Material that can Fuel a Wildfire Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
3/11 HB 15 Authorizes 15-Year-Olds to Take the Written Driving Permit Test Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 1)
3/11 SB 2510 Prohibits Online Sweepstakes Casinos Bill Passed - House (83 - 19)
3/11 PN 13-2 Nomination of Steven Bradbury to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation Cloture Invoked - Senate (51 - 46)
3/11 SB 5576 Authorizes New Excise Tax of 4% on Short-Term Rental Properties Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 21)
3/11 HF 393 Amends How School Performance Grades are Calculated for School Districts Bill Passed - House (89 - 2)
3/11 HB 1596 Requires the Installation of Devices to Limit Vehicle Speeds for Drivers with Histories of Speeding Bill Passed - House (84 - 12)
3/11 HB 295 Exempts Improvements on Land Owned by the New Mexico Renewable Energy Authority From Property Tax Bill Passed - House (38 - 27)
3/11 HB 1597 Establishes Misdemeanor Charges for Continuing to Approach First Responders Bill Passed - House (84 - 5)
3/11 HCR 2053 Repeals Legislative Immunity to Avoid Traffic Ticket Violations Joint Resolution Passed - House (37 - 20)
3/11 SB 105 Repeals Prior Public School Enrollment Requirements for the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 10)
3/11 HB 3378 Requires Landlords to Provide Non-Digital Access Options to Rental Units Bill Passed - House (46 - 12)
3/10 HB 1259 Prohibits Unauthorized Access to Certain Multi-Occupancy Restrooms Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6)
3/10 HB 1239 Repeals an Exemption Shielding Libraries, Schools, Universities, Museums and Their Employees from Prosecution Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
3/10 HB 1193 Prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in K-12 and Institutions of Higher Education Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 14)
3/10 H 59 Authorizes Medical Practitioners to Refuse Services and Procedures they Don't Morally Agree With Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
3/10 SF 1552 Amends Grain Buyers' Financial Reporting Requirements Bill Passed - House (123 - 10)
3/10 S 1101 Requires Coroners Across Idaho Follow Standardized Procedures Bill Passed - House (60 - 6)
3/10 HB 1130 Amends the Date for School Board and Municipal Elections Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
3/10 SB 199 Establishes a Behavioral Plan for Students that Exhibit Violent, Threatening, or Intimidating Behavior Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
3/10 SB 47 Authorizes the Municipality of Anchorage to Use Local Money to Pay for Pothole Repairs on Canyon Road Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 1)
3/10 HF 316 Amends Changes to Career Education and Exploration in K-12 Schools Bill Passed - House (61 - 28)
3/10 HF 315 Authorizes School Districts Impacted by a Natural Disaster to be Eligible for an Additional Year of Budget Guarantees Bill Passed - House (88 - 1)
3/10 HF 299 Requires All Schools Using the Tuition Grant Program to Include Information on Vaccine Requirement Exemptions Bill Passed - House (58 - 30)
3/10 HB 1217 Limits Rent Increases to 7% Over the Next Year Bill Passed - House (53 - 42)
3/10 HB 1389 Requires Mammograms and Other Breast Cancer Screenings to Be Covered by Health Insurance Bill Passed - House (95 - 0)
3/10 HF 299 Requires All Schools Using the Tuition Grant Program to Include Information on Vaccine Requirement Exemptions Bill Passed - House (58 - 30)
3/08 SB 252 Authorizes All Licensed Social Workers to Provide Telehealth Services Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
3/08 SB 81 Requires Property Insurance to be Provided to Homeowners and Businesses who Struggle to get Insurance Due to High Risk Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
3/08 SB 480 Require the Public Education Department Track All School-Aged Individuals who Haven't Graduated High School within 4 Years of Entering 9th Grade Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
3/08 SB 39 Prohibits Prior Authorization or Step Therapy Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
3/07 HB 306 Authorizes the State to Pay Vendors in Gold and Silver Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 6)
3/07 HB 306 Authorizes the State to Pay Vendors in Gold and Silver Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 4)
3/07 HB 1178 Requires School Districts Allow Time for Students to Vote in Elections Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 23)
3/07 S 1044 Requires Students to be Proficient at Both Reading and Writing in Cursive by the End of the 5th Grade Bill Passed - House (58 - 10)

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