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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 24, 2023 NV SB 239 Authorizes Medical Aid-In-Dying for Terminally Ill Individuals Bill Passed - House (23 - 19)
May 24, 2023 NV SB 172 Authorizes Minors Access to Services that Prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases Without Parental Consent Bill Passed - House (28 - 14)
May 24, 2023 NV SB 263 Authorizes Affordable Housing Grants to Women Veterans and Survivors of Domestic Abuse Bill Passed - House (29 - 13)
May 24, 2023 OR SB 758 Requires Special Ed. Parents Receive Their Children's Records Without Undue Delay Bill Passed - House (54 - 2)
May 24, 2023 CT HB 6768 Authorizes Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control Bill Passed - House (125 - 21)
May 24, 2023 OH HB 27 Requires Higher Education Organizations to Provide Financial Cost and Aid Disclosure Forms Bill Passed - House (88 - 1)
May 24, 2023 National H J Res 45 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans". Joint Resolution Passed - House (218 - 203)
May 24, 2023 National H J Res 45 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans". Joint Resolution Passed - House (218 - 203)
May 23, 2023 National S J Res 11 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards". Joint Resolution Passed - House (221 - 203)
May 23, 2023 OR SB 615 Establishes New Penalties for Street Racing and Gang Activity Bill Passed - House (37 - 6)
May 23, 2023 OR SB 756 Authorizes Special Education Staff Access to Students Individualized Education Plans Bill Passed - House (38 - 18)
May 22, 2023 MN SF 1384 Requires Safety Protections for Healthcare Workers Conference Report Adopted - House (112 - 17)
May 22, 2023 OR SB 279 Authorizes Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Bill Passed - House (55 - 2)
May 22, 2023 TX SB 1929 Requires Crypto Miners with an Energy Capacity of At Least 75 Megawatts Register with the Public Utilities Commission Bill Passed - House (140 - 5)
May 22, 2023 TX SB 1929 Requires Crypto Miners with an Energy Capacity of At Least 75 Megawatts Register with the Public Utilities Commission Bill Passed - House (140 - 5)
May 22, 2023 NV SB 131 Prohibits Arrest of Any Individual Charged in Another State for Receiving Reproductive Healthcare Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
May 22, 2023 LA HB 205 Authorizes Overtime Pay for Teachers and School Employees Bill Passed - House (93 - 4)
May 19, 2023 TX HB 2127 Prohibits Cities From Passing any Heat-Related Ordinances Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 58)
May 18, 2023 IL HB 2222 Amends the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act and Requires That the Attorney General Receive Notice of all Covered Transactions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 39)
May 18, 2023 IL SB 76 Repeals the Moratorium on New Nuclear Power Plant Construction Bill Passed - House (84 - 22)
May 18, 2023 CT HB 6820 Requires Protections for Medical Providers from Adverse Actions Taken by Another State Bill Passed - House (128 - 19)
May 18, 2023 MN HF 2369 Increases Worker Protections Ride Sharing Companies Must Require Bill Passed - House (69 - 61)
May 17, 2023 IL HB 2471 Amends the School Breakfast and Lunch Program Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 24)
May 17, 2023 IL HB 2086 Authorizes Consumers to Bring Their Own Plastic Containers to Restaurants Concurrence Vote Passed - House (75 - 38)
May 17, 2023 IL HB 2231 Requires Ride Share Companies like Uber and Lyft be Liable for Accidents Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 38)
May 17, 2023 TX SB 728 Amends State Law to Close Previous Loophole in Reporting Juvenile Mental Health Hospitalizations Bill Passed - House (116 - 28)
May 16, 2023 AK HB 112 Amends Requirements for Epinephrine Prescription Bill Passed - House (36 - 4)
May 15, 2023 AZ SB 1221 Amends Biometric Laws Regarding Fingerprinting Bill Passed - House (41 - 17)
May 12, 2023 MO SB 45 Amends Various Provisions Relating to Health Care Conference Report Adopted - House (132 - 23)
May 12, 2023 MO HB 202 Amends State Industrial Hemp Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (105 - 47)
May 12, 2023 MO SB 157 Establishes a Loan Forgiveness Program for Mental Health and Public Health Professionals Conference Report Adopted - House (99 - 51)
May 12, 2023 MO SB 34 Authorizes Schools to Offer Elective Courses on the Bible Bill Passed - House (99 - 45)
May 11, 2023 VT S 5 Establishes State Clean Energy Heat Standards Veto Override Passed - House (107 - 42)
May 11, 2023 IL SB 1526 Requires Department of Transportation Develop a Mobile App to Provide Traffic Updates Bill Passed - House (69 - 40)
May 10, 2023 MO HB 447 Amends the Name of the Half-Credit High School Health Class as "Health and Family Education" Concurrence Vote Passed - House (133 - 22)
May 10, 2023 MO HB 447 Amends the Name of the Half-Credit High School Health Class as "Health and Family Education" Concurrence Vote Passed - House (133 - 22)
May 10, 2023 SC S 284 Authorizes Tourist Tax Revenue to be Used for Certain Developments and Workforce Housing Bill Passed - House (80 - 29)
May 10, 2023 MO SB 398 Prohibits Hand Held Cell Phone Use While Driving Bill Passed - House (95 - 39)
May 10, 2023 IL SB 1909 Authorizes Lawsuits Against Crisis Pregnancy Centers Bill Passed - House (72 - 40)
May 10, 2023 MO SB 39 Requires Transgender Student Athletes Play Against Those of Their Biological Sex Bill Passed - House (110 - 49)
May 10, 2023 SC S 459 Expands Alcohol Sales at Airports Bill Passed - House (80 - 31)
May 9, 2023 IL SB 1665 Exempts Unconditional Subsidies from Medical Financial Assistance Considerations Bill Passed - House (68 - 40)
May 9, 2023 VT S 100 Expands Affordable Housing Access Bill Passed - House (135 - 11)
May 8, 2023 MN HF 2335 Appropriates $1 Billion in Omnibus Housing Appropriations Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 61)
May 8, 2023 CO HB 23-1190 Authorizes Local Governments the Right of First Refusal on Multifamily Properties Concurrence Vote Passed - House (42 - 19)
May 8, 2023 CO HB 23-1304 Amends Various Affordable Housing Rules and Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 4)
May 8, 2023 IL SB 1476 Restructures the State Housing Appeals Board and Affordable Housing Plan Requirements Bill Passed - House (62 - 39)
May 8, 2023 AK HB 120 Authorizes Hunting, Trapping, Or Fishing Licenses for Non-Resident Post-Secondary Students Bill Passed - House (36 - 4)
May 8, 2023 LA HB 81 Prohibits School Teachers and Employees from Using a Student's Preferred Pronouns Bill Passed - House (62 - 32)
May 7, 2023 CO HB 23-1002 Appropriates Funds for Epipens and Auto-Injectors Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 14)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/24 SB 239 Authorizes Medical Aid-In-Dying for Terminally Ill Individuals Bill Passed - House (23 - 19)
5/24 SB 172 Authorizes Minors Access to Services that Prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases Without Parental Consent Bill Passed - House (28 - 14)
5/24 SB 263 Authorizes Affordable Housing Grants to Women Veterans and Survivors of Domestic Abuse Bill Passed - House (29 - 13)
5/24 SB 758 Requires Special Ed. Parents Receive Their Children's Records Without Undue Delay Bill Passed - House (54 - 2)
5/24 HB 6768 Authorizes Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control Bill Passed - House (125 - 21)
5/24 HB 27 Requires Higher Education Organizations to Provide Financial Cost and Aid Disclosure Forms Bill Passed - House (88 - 1)
5/24 H J Res 45 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans". Joint Resolution Passed - House (218 - 203)
5/24 H J Res 45 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans". Joint Resolution Passed - House (218 - 203)
5/23 S J Res 11 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards". Joint Resolution Passed - House (221 - 203)
5/23 SB 615 Establishes New Penalties for Street Racing and Gang Activity Bill Passed - House (37 - 6)
5/23 SB 756 Authorizes Special Education Staff Access to Students Individualized Education Plans Bill Passed - House (38 - 18)
5/22 SF 1384 Requires Safety Protections for Healthcare Workers Conference Report Adopted - House (112 - 17)
5/22 SB 279 Authorizes Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Bill Passed - House (55 - 2)
5/22 SB 1929 Requires Crypto Miners with an Energy Capacity of At Least 75 Megawatts Register with the Public Utilities Commission Bill Passed - House (140 - 5)
5/22 SB 1929 Requires Crypto Miners with an Energy Capacity of At Least 75 Megawatts Register with the Public Utilities Commission Bill Passed - House (140 - 5)
5/22 SB 131 Prohibits Arrest of Any Individual Charged in Another State for Receiving Reproductive Healthcare Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
5/22 HB 205 Authorizes Overtime Pay for Teachers and School Employees Bill Passed - House (93 - 4)
5/19 HB 2127 Prohibits Cities From Passing any Heat-Related Ordinances Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 58)
5/18 HB 2222 Amends the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act and Requires That the Attorney General Receive Notice of all Covered Transactions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 39)
5/18 SB 76 Repeals the Moratorium on New Nuclear Power Plant Construction Bill Passed - House (84 - 22)
5/18 HB 6820 Requires Protections for Medical Providers from Adverse Actions Taken by Another State Bill Passed - House (128 - 19)
5/18 HF 2369 Increases Worker Protections Ride Sharing Companies Must Require Bill Passed - House (69 - 61)
5/17 HB 2471 Amends the School Breakfast and Lunch Program Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (88 - 24)
5/17 HB 2086 Authorizes Consumers to Bring Their Own Plastic Containers to Restaurants Concurrence Vote Passed - House (75 - 38)
5/17 HB 2231 Requires Ride Share Companies like Uber and Lyft be Liable for Accidents Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 38)
5/17 SB 728 Amends State Law to Close Previous Loophole in Reporting Juvenile Mental Health Hospitalizations Bill Passed - House (116 - 28)
5/16 HB 112 Amends Requirements for Epinephrine Prescription Bill Passed - House (36 - 4)
5/15 SB 1221 Amends Biometric Laws Regarding Fingerprinting Bill Passed - House (41 - 17)
5/12 SB 45 Amends Various Provisions Relating to Health Care Conference Report Adopted - House (132 - 23)
5/12 HB 202 Amends State Industrial Hemp Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (105 - 47)
5/12 SB 157 Establishes a Loan Forgiveness Program for Mental Health and Public Health Professionals Conference Report Adopted - House (99 - 51)
5/12 SB 34 Authorizes Schools to Offer Elective Courses on the Bible Bill Passed - House (99 - 45)
5/11 S 5 Establishes State Clean Energy Heat Standards Veto Override Passed - House (107 - 42)
5/11 SB 1526 Requires Department of Transportation Develop a Mobile App to Provide Traffic Updates Bill Passed - House (69 - 40)
5/10 HB 447 Amends the Name of the Half-Credit High School Health Class as "Health and Family Education" Concurrence Vote Passed - House (133 - 22)
5/10 HB 447 Amends the Name of the Half-Credit High School Health Class as "Health and Family Education" Concurrence Vote Passed - House (133 - 22)
5/10 S 284 Authorizes Tourist Tax Revenue to be Used for Certain Developments and Workforce Housing Bill Passed - House (80 - 29)
5/10 SB 398 Prohibits Hand Held Cell Phone Use While Driving Bill Passed - House (95 - 39)
5/10 SB 1909 Authorizes Lawsuits Against Crisis Pregnancy Centers Bill Passed - House (72 - 40)
5/10 SB 39 Requires Transgender Student Athletes Play Against Those of Their Biological Sex Bill Passed - House (110 - 49)
5/10 S 459 Expands Alcohol Sales at Airports Bill Passed - House (80 - 31)
5/09 SB 1665 Exempts Unconditional Subsidies from Medical Financial Assistance Considerations Bill Passed - House (68 - 40)
5/09 S 100 Expands Affordable Housing Access Bill Passed - House (135 - 11)
5/08 HF 2335 Appropriates $1 Billion in Omnibus Housing Appropriations Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 61)
5/08 HB 23-1190 Authorizes Local Governments the Right of First Refusal on Multifamily Properties Concurrence Vote Passed - House (42 - 19)
5/08 HB 23-1304 Amends Various Affordable Housing Rules and Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 4)
5/08 SB 1476 Restructures the State Housing Appeals Board and Affordable Housing Plan Requirements Bill Passed - House (62 - 39)
5/08 HB 120 Authorizes Hunting, Trapping, Or Fishing Licenses for Non-Resident Post-Secondary Students Bill Passed - House (36 - 4)
5/08 HB 81 Prohibits School Teachers and Employees from Using a Student's Preferred Pronouns Bill Passed - House (62 - 32)
5/07 HB 23-1002 Appropriates Funds for Epipens and Auto-Injectors Conference Report Adopted - House (50 - 14)

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