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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 3, 2025 SD SB 45 Establishes a Motor Vehicle Technology Fee Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
Feb. 27, 2025 AL SB 83 Requires Adult-Sized Changing Tables in Public Buildings Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
Feb. 27, 2025 AZ SB 1467 Amends and Expands the Hours that Liquor can be Served, Drunk or Possessed on a Boat Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9)
Feb. 25, 2025 SD SB 193 Authorizes an Applicant to have an Interpreter Present During the Driving Portion of a Driver License Exam Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 2)
Feb. 24, 2025 SD SB 3 Increases State Driver License Fees Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
Feb. 24, 2025 MS SB 3095 Increases State Infrastructure Funding Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
Feb. 21, 2025 VA SB 1021 Amends Utility Plan Reviews by Adding Transportation Issues Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 19)
Feb. 20, 2025 VA HB 2087 Reduces the Time Restraints to Build and Operate Public Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 7)
Feb. 19, 2025 VA HB 1791 Authorizes Installing Electric Vehicle Chargers in Certain Rural Areas Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Jan. 30, 2025 NH SB 13 Prohibits the State from Recognizing Licenses Issued to Undocumented Immigrants in Other States "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8)
Jan. 28, 2025 National PN 11-6 Nomination of Sean Duffy to be Secretary of Transportation Nomination Confirmed - Senate (77 - 22)
Jan. 28, 2025 NY A 434 Requires Car Makers and Dealers Allow Domestic Violence Victims to Block Third-Party Access to Their Vehicle's Tracking or Control System Bill Passed - Senate (61 - 0)
Jan. 27, 2025 National PN 11-6 Nomination of Sean Duffy to be Secretary of Transportation Cloture Invoked - Senate (97 - 0)
Jan. 23, 2025 SD SB 40 Amends Department of Transportation Regulatory Authority Regarding Aeronautics Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
Jan. 23, 2025 SD SB 2 Increases Civil Penalties for Commercial Driver Violations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
Jan. 14, 2025 NY A 596 Expands the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 1)
Jan. 13, 2025 NY S 88 Amends Various New York Laws Relating to Elections and Automatic Voter Registration Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 21)
Oct. 11, 2024 CA AB 1 Amends Turnaround and Maintenance Costs Related to Transportation Fuels and Inventories Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 2266 Increases Fines for Street Racing Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
Oct. 1, 2024 PA SB 153 Exempts Milk Haulers from Travel Bans Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 14)
Sept. 30, 2024 NJ A 2607 Authorizes Taxicabs, Limousines, and Transportation Network Companies to Provide Para-Transit Services for a 2-year Period Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
Sept. 26, 2024 MI SB 716 Authorizes Historic Vehicle Owners Personalized License Plates Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI HB 5779 Requires Autonomy be Returned to Certain Local Governments on Bridge Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
Sept. 9, 2024 NC HB 155 Authorizes Modified Utility Vehicles to Drive on Highways Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 17)
Aug. 31, 2024 CA SB 961 Requires Vehicles Made in 2030 to Have a Passive Intelligence Speed Assistance System that Signals Drivers When they are Over the Speed Limit Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
Aug. 20, 2024 CA AB 1778 Expands Restrictions on Class 2 E-Bikes Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
July 11, 2024 PA SB 656 Amends and Restructures Taxes for Electric Vehicles Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (44 - 5)
July 2, 2024 PA HB 829 Amends State Laws Related to Liquor Regulation and Licensing in Pennsylvania Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 3)
June 27, 2024 NC SB 607 Establishes Various Regulations Over the North Carolina Railroad Charter Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 13)
June 27, 2024 NC SB 607 Establishes Various Regulations Over the North Carolina Railroad Charter Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 13)
June 26, 2024 NC HB 385 Establishes Regulations For Matters Relating To Energy And Environment Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
June 26, 2024 MI SB 571 Expands The Prevailing Wage Law to Cover the Construction of Clean Energy Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
June 26, 2024 CT SB 501 Amends Motor Vehicle Property Tax Assessments Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9)
June 26, 2024 CT SB 501 Amends Motor Vehicle Property Tax Assessments Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9)
June 21, 2024 PA SB 561 Requires Further Periodical Inspection of Motor Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
June 18, 2024 NC HB 155 Authorizes Modified Utility Vehicles to Drive on Highways Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
June 17, 2024 VT H 687 Amends State Land Use and Development Law Act 250 Veto Override Failed - Senate (21 - 8)
June 12, 2024 RI S 2693 Authorizes KEI (Japanese Imported Trucks) Registration but Prohibits Any New Importation or Registration Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 1)
June 6, 2024 NY A 8557 Requires Seat Belts be Available and Used on Charter Buses for Minors Aged 8-16 Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 7)
June 4, 2024 RI S 2829 Establishes E-Bike Trail Speed Limits Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
June 4, 2024 RI S 2481 Requires the Division of Motor Vehicles Create a Blue Envelope for Drivers to Inform Law Enforcement They are on the Autism Spectrum Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
May 26, 2024 IL HB 5496 Authorizes the Illinois Department of Transportation to Accept Unsolicited Bids for an Airport in Will County Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 2)
May 23, 2024 IL HB 277 Requires Drivers Appearing in Court Have More Notice Before License Suspension Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 15)
May 23, 2024 DE SB 265 Increases Options for Interconnecting Renewable Energy Resources to the Transmission Grid Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
May 22, 2024 CA SB 1372 Prohibits Public Airports from Contracting with a Private Third Party to Provide Expedited Security Checkpoints Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
May 22, 2024 CA SB 1372 Prohibits Public Airports from Contracting with a Private Third Party to Provide Expedited Security Checkpoints Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
May 21, 2024 CA SB 961 Requires Vehicles Made in 2030 to Have a Passive Intelligence Speed Assistance System that Signals Drivers When they are Over the Speed Limit Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
May 20, 2024 LA HB 383 Authorizes Liability Immunity for Drivers who Hit Protesters While Feeling Threatened Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
May 20, 2024 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 - Senate (37 - 0)
May 16, 2024 LA HB 127 Increases Penalties for Protesters Who Disrupt Traffic Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10)
May 15, 2024 AK HB 122 Authorizes the Alaska Railroad Corporation to Issue Revenue Bonds to Fund Renovations Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 2)
May 15, 2024 NC HB 198 Amends State Billboard Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 14)
May 9, 2024 National HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Bill Passed - Senate (88 - 4)
May 8, 2024 CO SB 24-065 Prohibits Individuals from Texting or Performing Other Functions on a Mobile Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 7)
May 7, 2024 PA SB 37 Prohibits Distracted Driving and Establishes Penalties Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 13)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
May 7, 2024 RI S 2440 Prohibits Insurers from Refusing the Use of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Parts Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
May 6, 2024 MN HF 5242 Appropriates Funding for Investments in Railroad Safety and Public Transit Systems Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 31)
May 4, 2024 CO HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
May 4, 2024 CO HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
May 4, 2024 CT SB 299 Requires Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to Evaluate Impact of Large Data Centers on Grid Reliability Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
May 4, 2024 CT SB 3 Require Certain Broadband Internet access Service Providers to Provide Affordable Broadband Internet Access Service and Other Changes Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
May 1, 2024 National HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Cloture Invoked - Senate (89 - 10)
April 25, 2024 MA H 4529 Appropriates Funding for Municipal Roads and Bridges Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
April 25, 2024 MA S 2736 Establishes Consumer Automobile Protections Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
April 23, 2024 DE HB 209 Amends State Rental Car Laws Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 8)
April 22, 2024 CO HB 24-1348 Requires Firearms be Kept in Lock Boxes when in Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
April 19, 2024 IA SF 2109 Reduces Driving Privileges for Student Licenses from 50 to 25 Miles Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 14)
April 16, 2024 MI HB 5103 Authorizes Certain Individuals to Receive a Driver's License if They have Received Moving Violations Before Being Issued Their Initial Driver's License Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 3)
April 11, 2024 CO SB 24-106 Authorizes the Right to Repair Faulty Construction Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
April 9, 2024 HI HB 2526 Increases the Penalty for a Third or Subsequent Offense Involving Unauthorized Motor Vehicle Use to a Class C Felony Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
April 9, 2024 IL SB 275 Authorizes Individuals to be Issued 8-Year Driver's Licenses for $60 Bill Passed - Senate (53 - 0)
April 4, 2024 MO SB 872 Amends Provisions Relating to Taxation of Utility Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
April 3, 2024 ID H 770 Appropriates Resources for the Transportation Budget Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 18)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/03 SB 45 Establishes a Motor Vehicle Technology Fee Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
2/27 SB 83 Requires Adult-Sized Changing Tables in Public Buildings Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 0)
2/27 SB 1467 Amends and Expands the Hours that Liquor can be Served, Drunk or Possessed on a Boat Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9)
2/25 SB 193 Authorizes an Applicant to have an Interpreter Present During the Driving Portion of a Driver License Exam Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 2)
2/24 SB 3 Increases State Driver License Fees Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
2/24 SB 3095 Increases State Infrastructure Funding Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
2/21 SB 1021 Amends Utility Plan Reviews by Adding Transportation Issues Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 19)
2/20 HB 2087 Reduces the Time Restraints to Build and Operate Public Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 7)
2/19 HB 1791 Authorizes Installing Electric Vehicle Chargers in Certain Rural Areas Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
1/30 SB 13 Prohibits the State from Recognizing Licenses Issued to Undocumented Immigrants in Other States "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8)
1/28 PN 11-6 Nomination of Sean Duffy to be Secretary of Transportation Nomination Confirmed - Senate (77 - 22)
1/28 A 434 Requires Car Makers and Dealers Allow Domestic Violence Victims to Block Third-Party Access to Their Vehicle's Tracking or Control System Bill Passed - Senate (61 - 0)
1/27 PN 11-6 Nomination of Sean Duffy to be Secretary of Transportation Cloture Invoked - Senate (97 - 0)
1/23 SB 40 Amends Department of Transportation Regulatory Authority Regarding Aeronautics Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 2)
1/23 SB 2 Increases Civil Penalties for Commercial Driver Violations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4)
1/14 A 596 Expands the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council Bill Passed - Senate (59 - 1)
1/13 S 88 Amends Various New York Laws Relating to Elections and Automatic Voter Registration Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 21)
10/11 AB 1 Amends Turnaround and Maintenance Costs Related to Transportation Fuels and Inventories Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9)
10/09 HB 2266 Increases Fines for Street Racing Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
10/01 SB 153 Exempts Milk Haulers from Travel Bans Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 14)
9/30 A 2607 Authorizes Taxicabs, Limousines, and Transportation Network Companies to Provide Para-Transit Services for a 2-year Period Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
9/26 SB 716 Authorizes Historic Vehicle Owners Personalized License Plates Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
9/25 HB 5779 Requires Autonomy be Returned to Certain Local Governments on Bridge Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
9/09 HB 155 Authorizes Modified Utility Vehicles to Drive on Highways Veto Override Passed - Senate (27 - 17)
8/31 SB 961 Requires Vehicles Made in 2030 to Have a Passive Intelligence Speed Assistance System that Signals Drivers When they are Over the Speed Limit Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 9)
8/20 AB 1778 Expands Restrictions on Class 2 E-Bikes Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
7/11 SB 656 Amends and Restructures Taxes for Electric Vehicles Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (44 - 5)
7/02 HB 829 Amends State Laws Related to Liquor Regulation and Licensing in Pennsylvania Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 3)
6/27 SB 607 Establishes Various Regulations Over the North Carolina Railroad Charter Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 13)
6/27 SB 607 Establishes Various Regulations Over the North Carolina Railroad Charter Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 13)
6/26 HB 385 Establishes Regulations For Matters Relating To Energy And Environment Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
6/26 SB 571 Expands The Prevailing Wage Law to Cover the Construction of Clean Energy Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
6/26 SB 501 Amends Motor Vehicle Property Tax Assessments Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9)
6/26 SB 501 Amends Motor Vehicle Property Tax Assessments Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9)
6/21 SB 561 Requires Further Periodical Inspection of Motor Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
6/18 HB 155 Authorizes Modified Utility Vehicles to Drive on Highways Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
6/17 H 687 Amends State Land Use and Development Law Act 250 Veto Override Failed - Senate (21 - 8)
6/12 S 2693 Authorizes KEI (Japanese Imported Trucks) Registration but Prohibits Any New Importation or Registration Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 1)
6/06 A 8557 Requires Seat Belts be Available and Used on Charter Buses for Minors Aged 8-16 Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 7)
6/04 S 2829 Establishes E-Bike Trail Speed Limits Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 1)
6/04 S 2481 Requires the Division of Motor Vehicles Create a Blue Envelope for Drivers to Inform Law Enforcement They are on the Autism Spectrum Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
5/26 HB 5496 Authorizes the Illinois Department of Transportation to Accept Unsolicited Bids for an Airport in Will County Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 2)
5/23 HB 277 Requires Drivers Appearing in Court Have More Notice Before License Suspension Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 15)
5/23 SB 265 Increases Options for Interconnecting Renewable Energy Resources to the Transmission Grid Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
5/22 SB 1372 Prohibits Public Airports from Contracting with a Private Third Party to Provide Expedited Security Checkpoints Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
5/22 SB 1372 Prohibits Public Airports from Contracting with a Private Third Party to Provide Expedited Security Checkpoints Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
5/21 SB 961 Requires Vehicles Made in 2030 to Have a Passive Intelligence Speed Assistance System that Signals Drivers When they are Over the Speed Limit Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
5/20 HB 383 Authorizes Liability Immunity for Drivers who Hit Protesters While Feeling Threatened Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
5/20 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 - Senate (37 - 0)
5/16 HB 127 Increases Penalties for Protesters Who Disrupt Traffic Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10)
5/15 HB 122 Authorizes the Alaska Railroad Corporation to Issue Revenue Bonds to Fund Renovations Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 2)
5/15 HB 198 Amends State Billboard Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 14)
5/09 HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Bill Passed - Senate (88 - 4)
5/08 SB 24-065 Prohibits Individuals from Texting or Performing Other Functions on a Mobile Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 7)
5/07 SB 37 Prohibits Distracted Driving and Establishes Penalties Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 13)
5/07 HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
5/07 HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
5/07 S 2440 Prohibits Insurers from Refusing the Use of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Parts Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 4)
5/06 HF 5242 Appropriates Funding for Investments in Railroad Safety and Public Transit Systems Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 31)
5/04 HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
5/04 HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
5/04 SB 299 Requires Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to Evaluate Impact of Large Data Centers on Grid Reliability Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 6)
5/04 SB 3 Require Certain Broadband Internet access Service Providers to Provide Affordable Broadband Internet Access Service and Other Changes Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
5/01 HR 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act Cloture Invoked - Senate (89 - 10)
4/25 H 4529 Appropriates Funding for Municipal Roads and Bridges Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
4/25 S 2736 Establishes Consumer Automobile Protections Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
4/23 HB 209 Amends State Rental Car Laws Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 8)
4/22 HB 24-1348 Requires Firearms be Kept in Lock Boxes when in Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
4/19 SF 2109 Reduces Driving Privileges for Student Licenses from 50 to 25 Miles Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 14)
4/16 HB 5103 Authorizes Certain Individuals to Receive a Driver's License if They have Received Moving Violations Before Being Issued Their Initial Driver's License Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 3)
4/11 SB 24-106 Authorizes the Right to Repair Faulty Construction Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
4/09 HB 2526 Increases the Penalty for a Third or Subsequent Offense Involving Unauthorized Motor Vehicle Use to a Class C Felony Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
4/09 SB 275 Authorizes Individuals to be Issued 8-Year Driver's Licenses for $60 Bill Passed - Senate (53 - 0)
4/04 SB 872 Amends Provisions Relating to Taxation of Utility Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
4/03 H 770 Appropriates Resources for the Transportation Budget Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 18)

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