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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
Sept. 10, 2020 VA HB 5043 Authorizes Mental Health Experts to Accompany Police Officers Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
Sept. 10, 2020 VA HB 5148 Establishes a 4-Level Earned Sentence Credit Classification System Bill Passed - House (54 - 41)
Sept. 10, 2020 VA HB 5049 Prohibits the Acquisition and Use of Military Property by Law Enforcement Agencies Bill Passed - House (54 - 42)
Sept. 10, 2020 VA HB 5116 Requires Public and Private Employers to Provide Paid Quarantine Leave Bill Passed - House (54 - 44)
Sept. 10, 2020 MI HB 4488 Limits the Use of Criminal Background Checks to Prohibit Occupational Licensure Bill Passed - House (106 - 0)
Sept. 10, 2020 MI HB 4488 Limits the Use of Criminal Background Checks to Prohibit Occupational Licensure Bill Passed - House (106 - 0)
Sept. 9, 2020 MI SB 171 Repeals the 2024 Expiration Date on the Career-Tech or Arts Class for Foreign Language Credit Exchange Program Bill Passed - House (67 - 38)
Sept. 9, 2020 VA HB 5146 Establishes a Process for Automatic Expungement of Criminal Records for Certain Convictions Bill Passed - House (59 - 37)
Sept. 8, 2020 VA HB 5013 Repeals Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers Bill Passed - House (49 - 45)
Sept. 4, 2020 VA HB 5013 Repeals Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers Bill Failed - House (47 - 48)
Sept. 4, 2020 VA HB 5099 Prohibits No-Knock Search Warrants Bill Passed - House (56 - 41)
Sept. 4, 2020 VA HB 5098 Increases Penalty for Filing a False Police Report Bill Passed - House (55 - 43)
Sept. 4, 2020 VA HB 5104 Increases Employment Assessment and Review Requirements for Law Enforcement Hiring Bill Passed - House (54 - 42)
Sept. 4, 2020 VA HB 5069 Prohibits Use of Chokeholds by Law Enforcement Officers Bill Passed - House (55 - 43)
Aug. 31, 2020 CA AB 1867 Requires Employers with 500 Employees to Provide 2 Weeks of Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Full Time Workers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 15)
Aug. 31, 2020 CA AB 685 Requires Employers to Report COVID-19 Infections Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 17)
Aug. 31, 2020 CA AB 3088 Establishes the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 8)
Aug. 31, 2020 CA AB 1869 Repeals Certain Judicial Fees Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 17)
Aug. 31, 2020 CA AB 2542 Prohibits Racial Discrimination in Criminal Courts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 16)
Aug. 31, 2020 CA AB 1185 Authorizes Counties to Establish a Sheriff Oversight Board Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 21)
Aug. 31, 2020 CA AB 3070 Prohibits the Use of Peremptory Challenge to Remove a Prospective Juror on the Basis of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexual Orientation, or Religious Affiliation Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 17)
Aug. 31, 2020 CA SB 852 Establishes the California Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act of 2020 Bill Passed - House (66 - 7)
Aug. 31, 2020 CA SB 823 Establishes the Office of Youth and Community Restoration Bill Passed - House (54 - 16)
Aug. 31, 2020 CA SB 852 Establishes the California Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act of 2020 Bill Passed - House (66 - 7)
Aug. 31, 2020 CA SB 145 Exempts Certain Persons Convicted of Certain Offenses Involving Minors from Mandatory Sex Offender Registration Bill Passed - House (41 - 25)
Aug. 31, 2020 CA SB 1120 Authorizes Duplex Construction in Single-Family Homes Bill Passed - House (44 - 18)
Aug. 30, 2020 CA AB 646 Authorizes Individuals on Parole for a Felony Conviction to Vote Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 16)
Aug. 30, 2020 CA AB 2147 Authorizes Certain Defendants that Participate in the California Conversation Camp Program to File Petitions for Relief Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 12)
Aug. 30, 2020 CA AB 2425 Prohibits the Release of Certain Juvenile Police Records Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 16)
Aug. 30, 2020 CA SB 629 Establishes Legal Protection for Journalists Attending Protest Demonstrations Bill Passed - House (49 - 7)
Aug. 30, 2020 CA SB 132 Authorizes Incarcerated Transgendered Individuals to be Housed by Gender Identity Bill Passed - House (52 - 15)
Aug. 30, 2020 CA SB 1079 Prohibits Bundling Foreclosed Properties for the Purpose of Sale Bill Passed - House (49 - 17)
Aug. 28, 2020 VA HB 5029 Establishes a Felony Charge for Officers that Fail to Intervene When Witnessing Unlawful Deadly Force Bill Passed - House (55 - 42)
Aug. 27, 2020 NJ A 4482 Establishes Minimum Wage Requirements for Certain Long-Term Care Facility Staff Bill Passed - House (49 - 16)
Aug. 26, 2020 CA SB 1257 Establishes Employment Safety Standards for Domestic Service Employees Bill Passed - House (58 - 12)
Aug. 26, 2020 ID H 6 Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses, Schools, and Cities during COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
Aug. 26, 2020 ID H 6 Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses, Schools, and Cities during COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
Aug. 25, 2020 MO HB 46 Repeals Residency Requirement for Law Enforcement in St. Louis Bill Passed - House (113 - 38)
Aug. 25, 2020 MO HB 46 Repeals Residency Requirement for Law Enforcement in St. Louis Bill Passed - House (113 - 38)
Aug. 25, 2020 MO HB 66 Establishes a Pre-Trial Witness Protection Services Fund Bill Passed - House (118 - 31)
Aug. 25, 2020 MO HB 11 Classifies the Crime of Child Endangerment as a First-Degree Felony Bill Passed - House (111 - 39)
Aug. 24, 2020 CA AB 3234 Authorizes Judges to Offer Misdemeanor Diversion Programs to Certain Defendants Bill Passed - House (43 - 26)
Aug. 22, 2020 National HR 8015 Delivering for America Act Bill Passed - House (257 - 150)
Aug. 20, 2020 UT SB 6006 Amends Qualifications for the Executive Director of the Health Department Bill Passed - House (56 - 16)
Aug. 20, 2020 UT SB 6006 Amends Qualifications for the Executive Director of the Health Department Bill Passed - House (56 - 16)
Aug. 17, 2020 MI HB 5913 Requires School Districts to Administer Math and Reading Exams During E-Learning Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 33)
Aug. 12, 2020 TN SB 8005 Increases Criminal Penalties for Protesting on Public Property Bill Passed - House (71 - 20)
Aug. 5, 2020 NV SB 4 Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses during COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (31 - 10)
Aug. 4, 2020 NV SB 2 Repeals Existing Law Protecting Peace Officers From Investigations Bill Passed - House (25 - 17)
Aug. 3, 2020 CA AR 100 Authorizes Proxy Voting During the COVID-19 State of Emergency Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
Aug. 3, 2020 CA AR 100 Authorizes Proxy Voting During the COVID-19 State of Emergency Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
Aug. 2, 2020 NV SJR 1 Amends the State Constitution to Increase Taxes on Mining Proceeds Joint Resolution Passed - House (25 - 17)
Aug. 2, 2020 NV AJR 1 Increases Tax on Mining Companies Bill Passed - House (29 - 13)
Aug. 2, 2020 NV AJR 2 Amends the State Constitution to Increase Taxes on Mining Proceeeds Resolution Passed - House (29 - 13)
Aug. 1, 2020 NV AB 3 Establishes Police Reforms for Nevada Law Enforcement Bill Passed - House (38 - 4)
July 30, 2020 NJ S 2380 Requires Employer to Offer Benefits to Essential Workers Unable to Work Bill Passed - House (42 - 27)
July 30, 2020 NJ S 2380 Requires Employer to Offer Benefits to Essential Workers Unable to Work Bill Passed - House (42 - 27)
July 30, 2020 NJ S 2340 Prohibits Eviction of Tenants During a Pandemic Bill Passed - House (49 - 22)
July 30, 2020 NJ S 855 Requires Counties to Rename "Freeholders" to "County Commissioners" Bill Passed - House (61 - 12)
July 30, 2020 NJ A 4250 Authorizes Remote Online Notarizations Bill Passed - House (53 - 20)
July 30, 2020 NJ ACR 188 Establishes Referendum to Delay Redistricting Bill Passed - House (51 - 26)
July 30, 2020 NJ A 4170 Limits the Use of Data Collected for Purposes of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Bill Passed - House (55 - 18)
July 30, 2020 NJ A 4369 Repeals Mandatory Minimum Prison Terms For Certain Offenses Bill Passed - House (52 - 19)
July 30, 2020 NJ A 4370 Repeals Mandatory Minimum Terms of Parole Ineligibility for Nonviolent Drug Crimes Bill Passed - House (51 - 21)
July 30, 2020 NJ A 1254 Establishes Parole for Nonviolent Offenders Age 65 and Older Bill Passed - House (60 - 12)
July 30, 2020 NJ A 4372 Authorizes Resentencing of Certain Inmates Bill Passed - House (47 - 24)
July 29, 2020 National HR 7327 Child Care for Economic Recovery Act Bill Passed - House (250 - 161)
July 29, 2020 National HR 7027 Child Care Is Essential Act Bill Passed - House (249 - 163)
July 24, 2020 National HR 7608 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Bill Passed - House (224 - 189)
July 24, 2020 CT HB 6004 Establishes Independent Inspector General to Investigate Police Shootings and Illegal Uses of Force Bill Passed - House (86 - 58)
July 23, 2020 NY S 8015 Authorizes Absentee Voting Due to Risk of Contracting a Disease Bill Passed - House (118 - 23)
July 23, 2020 NY S 8617 Requires Public Employers Prepare Public Health Emergency Plans Bill Passed - House (141 - 0)
July 23, 2020 CT HB 6003 Establishes a $25 Cap on Insulin Prices Bill Passed - House (142 - 4)
July 22, 2020 NY S 4408 Requires Mortgage Lenders to Provide Notice for Foreclosure Proceedings Bill Passed - House (100 - 42)
July 22, 2020 National HR 1957 Great American Outdoors Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (310 - 107)
Date No. Title Outcome
9/10 HB 5043 Authorizes Mental Health Experts to Accompany Police Officers Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
9/10 HB 5148 Establishes a 4-Level Earned Sentence Credit Classification System Bill Passed - House (54 - 41)
9/10 HB 5049 Prohibits the Acquisition and Use of Military Property by Law Enforcement Agencies Bill Passed - House (54 - 42)
9/10 HB 5116 Requires Public and Private Employers to Provide Paid Quarantine Leave Bill Passed - House (54 - 44)
9/10 HB 4488 Limits the Use of Criminal Background Checks to Prohibit Occupational Licensure Bill Passed - House (106 - 0)
9/10 HB 4488 Limits the Use of Criminal Background Checks to Prohibit Occupational Licensure Bill Passed - House (106 - 0)
9/09 SB 171 Repeals the 2024 Expiration Date on the Career-Tech or Arts Class for Foreign Language Credit Exchange Program Bill Passed - House (67 - 38)
9/09 HB 5146 Establishes a Process for Automatic Expungement of Criminal Records for Certain Convictions Bill Passed - House (59 - 37)
9/08 HB 5013 Repeals Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers Bill Passed - House (49 - 45)
9/04 HB 5013 Repeals Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers Bill Failed - House (47 - 48)
9/04 HB 5099 Prohibits No-Knock Search Warrants Bill Passed - House (56 - 41)
9/04 HB 5098 Increases Penalty for Filing a False Police Report Bill Passed - House (55 - 43)
9/04 HB 5104 Increases Employment Assessment and Review Requirements for Law Enforcement Hiring Bill Passed - House (54 - 42)
9/04 HB 5069 Prohibits Use of Chokeholds by Law Enforcement Officers Bill Passed - House (55 - 43)
8/31 AB 1867 Requires Employers with 500 Employees to Provide 2 Weeks of Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Full Time Workers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 15)
8/31 AB 685 Requires Employers to Report COVID-19 Infections Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 17)
8/31 AB 3088 Establishes the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 8)
8/31 AB 1869 Repeals Certain Judicial Fees Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 17)
8/31 AB 2542 Prohibits Racial Discrimination in Criminal Courts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 16)
8/31 AB 1185 Authorizes Counties to Establish a Sheriff Oversight Board Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 21)
8/31 AB 3070 Prohibits the Use of Peremptory Challenge to Remove a Prospective Juror on the Basis of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexual Orientation, or Religious Affiliation Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 17)
8/31 SB 852 Establishes the California Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act of 2020 Bill Passed - House (66 - 7)
8/31 SB 823 Establishes the Office of Youth and Community Restoration Bill Passed - House (54 - 16)
8/31 SB 852 Establishes the California Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act of 2020 Bill Passed - House (66 - 7)
8/31 SB 145 Exempts Certain Persons Convicted of Certain Offenses Involving Minors from Mandatory Sex Offender Registration Bill Passed - House (41 - 25)
8/31 SB 1120 Authorizes Duplex Construction in Single-Family Homes Bill Passed - House (44 - 18)
8/30 AB 646 Authorizes Individuals on Parole for a Felony Conviction to Vote Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 16)
8/30 AB 2147 Authorizes Certain Defendants that Participate in the California Conversation Camp Program to File Petitions for Relief Concurrence Vote Passed - House (51 - 12)
8/30 AB 2425 Prohibits the Release of Certain Juvenile Police Records Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 16)
8/30 SB 629 Establishes Legal Protection for Journalists Attending Protest Demonstrations Bill Passed - House (49 - 7)
8/30 SB 132 Authorizes Incarcerated Transgendered Individuals to be Housed by Gender Identity Bill Passed - House (52 - 15)
8/30 SB 1079 Prohibits Bundling Foreclosed Properties for the Purpose of Sale Bill Passed - House (49 - 17)
8/28 HB 5029 Establishes a Felony Charge for Officers that Fail to Intervene When Witnessing Unlawful Deadly Force Bill Passed - House (55 - 42)
8/27 A 4482 Establishes Minimum Wage Requirements for Certain Long-Term Care Facility Staff Bill Passed - House (49 - 16)
8/26 SB 1257 Establishes Employment Safety Standards for Domestic Service Employees Bill Passed - House (58 - 12)
8/26 H 6 Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses, Schools, and Cities during COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
8/26 H 6 Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses, Schools, and Cities during COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
8/25 HB 46 Repeals Residency Requirement for Law Enforcement in St. Louis Bill Passed - House (113 - 38)
8/25 HB 46 Repeals Residency Requirement for Law Enforcement in St. Louis Bill Passed - House (113 - 38)
8/25 HB 66 Establishes a Pre-Trial Witness Protection Services Fund Bill Passed - House (118 - 31)
8/25 HB 11 Classifies the Crime of Child Endangerment as a First-Degree Felony Bill Passed - House (111 - 39)
8/24 AB 3234 Authorizes Judges to Offer Misdemeanor Diversion Programs to Certain Defendants Bill Passed - House (43 - 26)
8/22 HR 8015 Delivering for America Act Bill Passed - House (257 - 150)
8/20 SB 6006 Amends Qualifications for the Executive Director of the Health Department Bill Passed - House (56 - 16)
8/20 SB 6006 Amends Qualifications for the Executive Director of the Health Department Bill Passed - House (56 - 16)
8/17 HB 5913 Requires School Districts to Administer Math and Reading Exams During E-Learning Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 33)
8/12 SB 8005 Increases Criminal Penalties for Protesting on Public Property Bill Passed - House (71 - 20)
8/05 SB 4 Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses during COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (31 - 10)
8/04 SB 2 Repeals Existing Law Protecting Peace Officers From Investigations Bill Passed - House (25 - 17)
8/03 AR 100 Authorizes Proxy Voting During the COVID-19 State of Emergency Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
8/03 AR 100 Authorizes Proxy Voting During the COVID-19 State of Emergency Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
8/02 SJR 1 Amends the State Constitution to Increase Taxes on Mining Proceeds Joint Resolution Passed - House (25 - 17)
8/02 AJR 1 Increases Tax on Mining Companies Bill Passed - House (29 - 13)
8/02 AJR 2 Amends the State Constitution to Increase Taxes on Mining Proceeeds Resolution Passed - House (29 - 13)
8/01 AB 3 Establishes Police Reforms for Nevada Law Enforcement Bill Passed - House (38 - 4)
7/30 S 2380 Requires Employer to Offer Benefits to Essential Workers Unable to Work Bill Passed - House (42 - 27)
7/30 S 2380 Requires Employer to Offer Benefits to Essential Workers Unable to Work Bill Passed - House (42 - 27)
7/30 S 2340 Prohibits Eviction of Tenants During a Pandemic Bill Passed - House (49 - 22)
7/30 S 855 Requires Counties to Rename "Freeholders" to "County Commissioners" Bill Passed - House (61 - 12)
7/30 A 4250 Authorizes Remote Online Notarizations Bill Passed - House (53 - 20)
7/30 ACR 188 Establishes Referendum to Delay Redistricting Bill Passed - House (51 - 26)
7/30 A 4170 Limits the Use of Data Collected for Purposes of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Bill Passed - House (55 - 18)
7/30 A 4369 Repeals Mandatory Minimum Prison Terms For Certain Offenses Bill Passed - House (52 - 19)
7/30 A 4370 Repeals Mandatory Minimum Terms of Parole Ineligibility for Nonviolent Drug Crimes Bill Passed - House (51 - 21)
7/30 A 1254 Establishes Parole for Nonviolent Offenders Age 65 and Older Bill Passed - House (60 - 12)
7/30 A 4372 Authorizes Resentencing of Certain Inmates Bill Passed - House (47 - 24)
7/29 HR 7327 Child Care for Economic Recovery Act Bill Passed - House (250 - 161)
7/29 HR 7027 Child Care Is Essential Act Bill Passed - House (249 - 163)
7/24 HR 7608 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Bill Passed - House (224 - 189)
7/24 HB 6004 Establishes Independent Inspector General to Investigate Police Shootings and Illegal Uses of Force Bill Passed - House (86 - 58)
7/23 S 8015 Authorizes Absentee Voting Due to Risk of Contracting a Disease Bill Passed - House (118 - 23)
7/23 S 8617 Requires Public Employers Prepare Public Health Emergency Plans Bill Passed - House (141 - 0)
7/23 HB 6003 Establishes a $25 Cap on Insulin Prices Bill Passed - House (142 - 4)
7/22 S 4408 Requires Mortgage Lenders to Provide Notice for Foreclosure Proceedings Bill Passed - House (100 - 42)
7/22 HR 1957 Great American Outdoors Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (310 - 107)
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