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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
June 27, 2025 CA SB 128 Appropriates Funding for the State Transportation Budget Bill Passed - House (58 - 18)
June 26, 2025 NC SB 311 Increases the Punishment for Assaulting a Utility or Communications Worker and the Penalty for Reckless Driving or Street Racing Conference Report Adopted - House (100 - 7)
June 26, 2025 NC HB 850 Establishes a Moratorium on Insurance of Certificates for Certain Surface Water Transfers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (105 - 1)
June 26, 2025 National HR 875 Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act Bill Passed - House (246 - 160)
June 25, 2025 DE SB 60 Prohibits Utility Companies From Using Customer Funds for Nonregulated Activities and to Recover Certain Expenses Bill Passed - House (29 - 9)
June 18, 2025 RI H 5421 Requires Video Monitoring Systems on All School Buses Bill Passed - House (69 - 2)
June 18, 2025 MA H 4227 Appropriates Funds for Transportation and Education for Fiscal Year 2025 Bill Passed - House (148 - 4)
June 17, 2025 NY S 8344 Extends Provisions and Makes Technical Corrections to School Speed Zones in NYC Bill Passed - House (110 - 31)
June 17, 2025 PA HB 1364 Transfers Funds for the Purpose of Public Transportation Bill Passed - House (107 - 96)
June 17, 2025 ME LD 1228 Amends the Automotive Right to Repair Law Bill Passed - House (135 - 12)
June 12, 2025 RI S 75 Establishes Local VIN Check Authority and Waives Fees for Veterans and Military Members Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 1)
June 12, 2025 ME LD 998 Authorizes Employers to Prohibit Employees From Storing Firearms in Their Vehicle While at Work "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (75 - 69)
June 12, 2025 DE HB 164 Authorizes Fines and Fee Increases for the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Department of Transportation (DelDOT). Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
June 11, 2025 OH SB 147 Authorizes Citizen Oversight When Deciding to Withdraw from a Joint Solid Waste District Bill Passed - House (90 - 2)
June 11, 2025 OH HB 3 Establishes the School Bus Safety Act Bill Passed - House (90 - 0)
June 10, 2025 NC SB 266 Repeals North Carolina's Interim 2030 Carbon-Reduction Mandate Bill Passed - House (75 - 36)
June 9, 2025 LA HB 519 Prohibits Holding a Cell Phone While Driving Concurrence Vote Passed - House (94 - 1)
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 National HR 2035 American Cargo for American Ships Act Bill Passed - House (373 - 14)
June 4, 2025 CA AB 891 Increases Caltrans' Ability to Use Temporary Measures to Swiftly Address Known Road Hazards and Implement Complete Streets Upgrades (61 - 17)
June 4, 2025 CA AB 891 Increases Caltrans' Ability to Use Temporary Measures to Swiftly Address Known Road Hazards and Implement Complete Streets Upgrades (61 - 17)
June 2, 2025 CA AB 954 Establishes 2 Regional Bike Highways Bill Passed - House (59 - 19)
May 27, 2025 LA HB 148 Requires Homeowner and Auto Insurance Companies to Show Customers What They Paid Previously For Coverage When Sending Out Renewal Notices Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 18)
May 27, 2025 LA HB 436 Prohibits Unauthorized Immigrants from Receiving General Damages Stemming from Auto Accidents Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 24)
May 22, 2025 OK SB 20 Requires CDL Holders to Understand English Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 13)
May 22, 2025 NJ S 862 Requires the Department of Transportation to Include Information about Potholes and Pothole Repair Projects in its Annual Roadway Pavement System Report Bill Passed - House (77 - 0)
May 22, 2025 IL SB 2285 Defines Low-Speed Electric Bikes and Human-Powered E-Bikes as Bicycles Bill Passed - House (76 - 38)
May 22, 2025 ME LD 301 Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to Establish Performance-Based Metrics and Rate-Adjustment Mechanisms for a Public Utility in any Proceeding "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - House (68 - 73)
May 22, 2025 CT HB 7162 Requires Tow Companies to Accept Credit Cards and Doesn't Allow Them to Tow Vehicles Immediately Just Because of an Expired Parking Permit or Registration Bill Passed - House (126 - 21)
May 22, 2025 NJ A 5264 Requires the Establishment of an Automated Platform to Expedite Approval to Build Residential Solar Units Bill Passed - House (78 - 0)
May 21, 2025 IL SB 191 Requires All School Buses in K-12 Schools To Have Seat Belts On Them Bill Passed - House (83 - 27)
May 15, 2025 MO HB 199 Authorizes the Creation of a Special Entertainment District in Downtown St. Louis Concurrence Vote Passed - House (136 - 16)
May 14, 2025 PA HB 646 Authorizes Motorcyclists to Wear Headphones While Driving Bill Passed - House (193 - 10)
May 12, 2025 OR SB 855 Requires the Oregon Racing Commission to Establish Civil Penalties for Failure to Comply With Laws and Rules of Racing Bill Passed - House (37 - 15)
May 8, 2025 OK SB 20 Requires CDL Holders to Understand English Bill Passed - House (74 - 15)
May 8, 2025 OK SB 641 Establishes Storage Fee Caps for Total Loss Vehicles Bill Passed - House (58 - 32)
May 8, 2025 CT HB 7132 Amends Certain Statutes for Traffic Stops Bill Passed - House (143 - 0)
May 7, 2025 CO SB 25-161 Authorizes the Regional Transportation District to Enter Service Partnership Agreements with Certain Entities and Requires Alignment with Statewide Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Conference Report Adopted - House (43 - 22)
May 7, 2025 SC H 3276 Requires Hands-Free Cellphone Use While Driving Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 37)
May 7, 2025 CO HB 25-1291 Requires Rideshare Companies Like Uber and Lyft to Enact New Safety Measures Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 6)
May 7, 2025 AL SB 158 Prohibits Using Foreign National Driver's Licenses as a Form of Identification when Voting Bill Passed - House (82 - 13)
May 6, 2025 LA HB 119 Authorizes the Use of a Sun Screening Device on a Motor Vehicle with a Light Transmission of at Least 25 Percent Bill Passed - House (93 - 3)
May 5, 2025 CO SB 25-281 Classifies Careless Driving Which Results in Serious Bodily Injury or Death as a Class 1 Misdemeanor Bill Passed - House (59 - 5)
May 2, 2025 AK SB 47 Authorizes the Municipality of Anchorage to Use Local Money to Pay for Pothole Repairs on Canyon Road Bill Passed - House (35 - 4)
May 1, 2025 ND HB 1298 Increases the State Interstate Speed Limit from 75 to 80 Miles Per Hour Conference Report Adopted - House (54 - 36)
May 1, 2025 ND HB 1298 Increases the State Interstate Speed Limit from 75 to 80 Miles Per Hour Concurrence Vote Failed - House (46 - 45)
May 1, 2025 National H J Res 88 Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". Joint Resolution Passed - House (246 - 164)
April 30, 2025 CO SB 25-069 Authorizes the Colorado Department of Transportation to Permit Private Companies to Offer Tire Chain Services Bill Passed - House (54 - 11)
April 30, 2025 LA HB 148 Requires Homeowner and Auto Insurance Companies to Show Customers What They Paid Previously For Coverage When Sending Out Renewal Notices Bill Passed - House (68 - 34)
April 30, 2025 NC HB 307 Amends Various Criminal Justice Regulations Bill Passed - House (89 - 21)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/27 SB 128 Appropriates Funding for the State Transportation Budget Bill Passed - House (58 - 18)
6/26 SB 311 Increases the Punishment for Assaulting a Utility or Communications Worker and the Penalty for Reckless Driving or Street Racing Conference Report Adopted - House (100 - 7)
6/26 HB 850 Establishes a Moratorium on Insurance of Certificates for Certain Surface Water Transfers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (105 - 1)
6/26 HR 875 Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act Bill Passed - House (246 - 160)
6/25 SB 60 Prohibits Utility Companies From Using Customer Funds for Nonregulated Activities and to Recover Certain Expenses Bill Passed - House (29 - 9)
6/18 H 5421 Requires Video Monitoring Systems on All School Buses Bill Passed - House (69 - 2)
6/18 H 4227 Appropriates Funds for Transportation and Education for Fiscal Year 2025 Bill Passed - House (148 - 4)
6/17 S 8344 Extends Provisions and Makes Technical Corrections to School Speed Zones in NYC Bill Passed - House (110 - 31)
6/17 HB 1364 Transfers Funds for the Purpose of Public Transportation Bill Passed - House (107 - 96)
6/17 LD 1228 Amends the Automotive Right to Repair Law Bill Passed - House (135 - 12)
6/12 S 75 Establishes Local VIN Check Authority and Waives Fees for Veterans and Military Members Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 1)
6/12 LD 998 Authorizes Employers to Prohibit Employees From Storing Firearms in Their Vehicle While at Work "Ought Not to Pass" Report Adopted - House (75 - 69)
6/12 HB 164 Authorizes Fines and Fee Increases for the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Department of Transportation (DelDOT). Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
6/11 SB 147 Authorizes Citizen Oversight When Deciding to Withdraw from a Joint Solid Waste District Bill Passed - House (90 - 2)
6/11 HB 3 Establishes the School Bus Safety Act Bill Passed - House (90 - 0)
6/10 SB 266 Repeals North Carolina's Interim 2030 Carbon-Reduction Mandate Bill Passed - House (75 - 36)
6/09 HB 519 Prohibits Holding a Cell Phone While Driving Concurrence Vote Passed - House (94 - 1)
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 HR 2035 American Cargo for American Ships Act Bill Passed - House (373 - 14)
6/04 AB 891 Increases Caltrans' Ability to Use Temporary Measures to Swiftly Address Known Road Hazards and Implement Complete Streets Upgrades (61 - 17)
6/04 AB 891 Increases Caltrans' Ability to Use Temporary Measures to Swiftly Address Known Road Hazards and Implement Complete Streets Upgrades (61 - 17)
6/02 AB 954 Establishes 2 Regional Bike Highways Bill Passed - House (59 - 19)
5/27 HB 148 Requires Homeowner and Auto Insurance Companies to Show Customers What They Paid Previously For Coverage When Sending Out Renewal Notices Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 18)
5/27 HB 436 Prohibits Unauthorized Immigrants from Receiving General Damages Stemming from Auto Accidents Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 24)
5/22 SB 20 Requires CDL Holders to Understand English Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 13)
5/22 S 862 Requires the Department of Transportation to Include Information about Potholes and Pothole Repair Projects in its Annual Roadway Pavement System Report Bill Passed - House (77 - 0)
5/22 SB 2285 Defines Low-Speed Electric Bikes and Human-Powered E-Bikes as Bicycles Bill Passed - House (76 - 38)
5/22 LD 301 Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to Establish Performance-Based Metrics and Rate-Adjustment Mechanisms for a Public Utility in any Proceeding "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - House (68 - 73)
5/22 HB 7162 Requires Tow Companies to Accept Credit Cards and Doesn't Allow Them to Tow Vehicles Immediately Just Because of an Expired Parking Permit or Registration Bill Passed - House (126 - 21)
5/22 A 5264 Requires the Establishment of an Automated Platform to Expedite Approval to Build Residential Solar Units Bill Passed - House (78 - 0)
5/21 SB 191 Requires All School Buses in K-12 Schools To Have Seat Belts On Them Bill Passed - House (83 - 27)
5/15 HB 199 Authorizes the Creation of a Special Entertainment District in Downtown St. Louis Concurrence Vote Passed - House (136 - 16)
5/14 HB 646 Authorizes Motorcyclists to Wear Headphones While Driving Bill Passed - House (193 - 10)
5/12 SB 855 Requires the Oregon Racing Commission to Establish Civil Penalties for Failure to Comply With Laws and Rules of Racing Bill Passed - House (37 - 15)
5/08 SB 20 Requires CDL Holders to Understand English Bill Passed - House (74 - 15)
5/08 SB 641 Establishes Storage Fee Caps for Total Loss Vehicles Bill Passed - House (58 - 32)
5/08 HB 7132 Amends Certain Statutes for Traffic Stops Bill Passed - House (143 - 0)
5/07 SB 25-161 Authorizes the Regional Transportation District to Enter Service Partnership Agreements with Certain Entities and Requires Alignment with Statewide Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Conference Report Adopted - House (43 - 22)
5/07 H 3276 Requires Hands-Free Cellphone Use While Driving Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 37)
5/07 HB 25-1291 Requires Rideshare Companies Like Uber and Lyft to Enact New Safety Measures Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 6)
5/07 SB 158 Prohibits Using Foreign National Driver's Licenses as a Form of Identification when Voting Bill Passed - House (82 - 13)
5/06 HB 119 Authorizes the Use of a Sun Screening Device on a Motor Vehicle with a Light Transmission of at Least 25 Percent Bill Passed - House (93 - 3)
5/05 SB 25-281 Classifies Careless Driving Which Results in Serious Bodily Injury or Death as a Class 1 Misdemeanor Bill Passed - House (59 - 5)
5/02 SB 47 Authorizes the Municipality of Anchorage to Use Local Money to Pay for Pothole Repairs on Canyon Road Bill Passed - House (35 - 4)
5/01 HB 1298 Increases the State Interstate Speed Limit from 75 to 80 Miles Per Hour Conference Report Adopted - House (54 - 36)
5/01 HB 1298 Increases the State Interstate Speed Limit from 75 to 80 Miles Per Hour Concurrence Vote Failed - House (46 - 45)
5/01 H J Res 88 Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". Joint Resolution Passed - House (246 - 164)
4/30 SB 25-069 Authorizes the Colorado Department of Transportation to Permit Private Companies to Offer Tire Chain Services Bill Passed - House (54 - 11)
4/30 HB 148 Requires Homeowner and Auto Insurance Companies to Show Customers What They Paid Previously For Coverage When Sending Out Renewal Notices Bill Passed - House (68 - 34)
4/30 HB 307 Amends Various Criminal Justice Regulations Bill Passed - House (89 - 21)
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