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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
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  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

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
May 3, 2022 HI SB 2821 Requires Free Menstrual Products on Public School Campuses Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
May 3, 2022 AK SB 243 Expands Subsidization of Electric Utilities Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 1)
May 3, 2022 HI SB 2570 Establishes Rebate System For Zero-Emission Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
May 2, 2022 LA SB 342 Increases Criminal Penalties and Monetary Fines for Abortion Centers Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 3)
April 29, 2022 CT HB 5414 Authorizes Protection for Reproductive Health Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
April 28, 2022 KS SB 34 Prohibits Mask Mandates Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 17)
April 28, 2022 VT H 715 Establishes Clean Heat Standard for Buildings (23 - 7)
April 27, 2022 VA HB 297 Prohibits Healthcare Providers From Engaging in Certain Medical Debt Collection Activities Veto Override Failed - Senate (21 - 19)
April 27, 2022 TN SB 2219 Authorizes Smoking Bans Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
April 27, 2022 TN SB 2219 Authorizes Smoking Bans Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
April 26, 2022 CT SB 4 Establishes Electric Vehicle Requirements for State Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
April 25, 2022 KS SB 366 Establishes a Mechanism for Drug Offenders to Seek Relief from the Kansas Offender Registration Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 3)
April 25, 2022 AZ HB 2144 Expands Access to Biomarker Testing Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 2)
April 25, 2022 MO HB 1667 Establishes the Kratom Consumer Protection Act Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
April 25, 2022 ME LD 811 Expands Access to Reproductive Care Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
April 25, 2022 IA HF 2549 Establishes Mental Health Professional Loan Repayment Program Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 0)
April 22, 2022 CO SB 22-154 Expands Regulation of Assisted Living Residences Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
April 21, 2022 NH HB 1609 Requires an Ultrasound Examination as a Provision of the Fetal Life Protection Act "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5)
April 21, 2022 NH HB 1495 Prohibits Requiring of Vaccine Documentation "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
April 21, 2022 MN SF 4062 Appropriates Funds for Environmental Cleanup and Tourism Support Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 29)
April 21, 2022 CA SB 1157 Limits Indoor Residential Water Use Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
April 20, 2022 CO HB 22-1111 Establishes New Insurance Coverage Requirements for Homeowners in the Event of Total Loss Due to Wildfire Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
April 20, 2022 CO SB 22-098 Establishes a Task Force to Examine Drug Repository Programs for Unused Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Medications Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
April 19, 2022 HI SB 3311 Establishes Long-Term Goals for Zero Emissions Transporation Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
April 18, 2022 CO SB 22-193 Authorizes Grants and Funds towards Improving Air Quality Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
April 14, 2022 ME LD 1911 Establishes Procedures and Requirements to Prevent PFAS contamination in Waters and Soil "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 4)
April 14, 2022 HI HB 1570 Prohibits the Use of Flavored Tobacco Products Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 1)
April 13, 2022 NE LB 984 Exempts Feminine Hygiene Products from State Sales and Use Tax Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
April 12, 2022 NE LB 852 Expands Mental Health Services in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10)
April 12, 2022 NE LB 1068 Requires a University of Nebraska Health Assessment Over Ethanol Production Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 8)
April 11, 2022 ME LD 2019 Establishes New Laws Regarding the Use of Pesticides and PFAS "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 8)
April 8, 2022 MD HB 1116 Establishes Regulations for the Issuance of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses in Charles County Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0)
April 7, 2022 AL HB 123 Requires Mental Health Service Coordinators in Schools Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 0)
April 7, 2022 RI S 2446 Reduces Plastic Bag Use at Retail Establishments via Recyclable Options Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4)
April 5, 2022 MD SB 705 Limits Use of Seclusion as Behavioral Health Intervention for Students Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (46 - 1)
April 5, 2022 MO HB 2162 Amends Provisions Relating to Opioid Addiction Treatment and Recovery Fund (30 - 0)
April 5, 2022 MO HB 2162 Amends Provisions Relating to Opioid Addiction Treatment and Recovery Fund (30 - 0)
April 5, 2022 IL HB 1321 Authorizes Access to Mental Health Resources for First Responders Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 0)
April 4, 2022 AK SB 80 Expands Requirements as to K-12 Mental Health Education Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 1)
April 1, 2022 GA SB 403 Establishes a Mental Health Co-Responder Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (54 - 0)
April 1, 2022 HI SCR 206 Establishes Resolution Urging Passage of Women's Health Protection Act Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
March 31, 2022 MS HB 606 Establishes Outdoor Stewardship Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 1)
March 31, 2022 MD HB 837 Establishes Regulations for the Legal Use of Cannabis and Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15)
March 31, 2022 IL HB 1167 Authorizes Vaccinated Teachers to Take COVID-19 Sick Days Without Repercussions Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
March 30, 2022 KY SB 179 Increases Penalties for Crimes Committed During States of Emergency Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 2)
March 30, 2022 GA HB 1013 Establishes the Mental Health Parity Act (54 - 0)
March 30, 2022 GA HB 1013 Establishes the Mental Health Parity Act (54 - 0)
March 30, 2022 GA HB 1013 Establishes the Mental Health Parity Act (54 - 0)
March 30, 2022 IL HB 4645 Establishes the Equity and Representation in Health Care Act Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 0)
March 30, 2022 OH HB 175 Repeals the Ohio EPA's Authority to Regulate Ephemeral Streams Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/03 SB 2821 Requires Free Menstrual Products on Public School Campuses Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
5/03 SB 243 Expands Subsidization of Electric Utilities Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 1)
5/03 SB 2570 Establishes Rebate System For Zero-Emission Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
5/02 SB 342 Increases Criminal Penalties and Monetary Fines for Abortion Centers Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 3)
4/29 HB 5414 Authorizes Protection for Reproductive Health Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
4/28 SB 34 Prohibits Mask Mandates Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 17)
4/28 H 715 Establishes Clean Heat Standard for Buildings (23 - 7)
4/27 HB 297 Prohibits Healthcare Providers From Engaging in Certain Medical Debt Collection Activities Veto Override Failed - Senate (21 - 19)
4/27 SB 2219 Authorizes Smoking Bans Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
4/27 SB 2219 Authorizes Smoking Bans Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
4/26 SB 4 Establishes Electric Vehicle Requirements for State Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
4/25 SB 366 Establishes a Mechanism for Drug Offenders to Seek Relief from the Kansas Offender Registration Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 3)
4/25 HB 2144 Expands Access to Biomarker Testing Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 2)
4/25 HB 1667 Establishes the Kratom Consumer Protection Act Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
4/25 LD 811 Expands Access to Reproductive Care Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
4/25 HF 2549 Establishes Mental Health Professional Loan Repayment Program Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 0)
4/22 SB 22-154 Expands Regulation of Assisted Living Residences Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
4/21 HB 1609 Requires an Ultrasound Examination as a Provision of the Fetal Life Protection Act "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5)
4/21 HB 1495 Prohibits Requiring of Vaccine Documentation "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
4/21 SF 4062 Appropriates Funds for Environmental Cleanup and Tourism Support Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 29)
4/21 SB 1157 Limits Indoor Residential Water Use Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
4/20 HB 22-1111 Establishes New Insurance Coverage Requirements for Homeowners in the Event of Total Loss Due to Wildfire Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
4/20 SB 22-098 Establishes a Task Force to Examine Drug Repository Programs for Unused Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Medications Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
4/19 SB 3311 Establishes Long-Term Goals for Zero Emissions Transporation Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
4/18 SB 22-193 Authorizes Grants and Funds towards Improving Air Quality Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
4/14 LD 1911 Establishes Procedures and Requirements to Prevent PFAS contamination in Waters and Soil "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 4)
4/14 HB 1570 Prohibits the Use of Flavored Tobacco Products Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 1)
4/13 LB 984 Exempts Feminine Hygiene Products from State Sales and Use Tax Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
4/12 LB 852 Expands Mental Health Services in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10)
4/12 LB 1068 Requires a University of Nebraska Health Assessment Over Ethanol Production Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 8)
4/11 LD 2019 Establishes New Laws Regarding the Use of Pesticides and PFAS "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 8)
4/08 HB 1116 Establishes Regulations for the Issuance of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses in Charles County Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0)
4/07 HB 123 Requires Mental Health Service Coordinators in Schools Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 0)
4/07 S 2446 Reduces Plastic Bag Use at Retail Establishments via Recyclable Options Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4)
4/05 SB 705 Limits Use of Seclusion as Behavioral Health Intervention for Students Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (46 - 1)
4/05 HB 2162 Amends Provisions Relating to Opioid Addiction Treatment and Recovery Fund (30 - 0)
4/05 HB 2162 Amends Provisions Relating to Opioid Addiction Treatment and Recovery Fund (30 - 0)
4/05 HB 1321 Authorizes Access to Mental Health Resources for First Responders Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 0)
4/04 SB 80 Expands Requirements as to K-12 Mental Health Education Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 1)
4/01 SB 403 Establishes a Mental Health Co-Responder Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (54 - 0)
4/01 SCR 206 Establishes Resolution Urging Passage of Women's Health Protection Act Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
3/31 HB 606 Establishes Outdoor Stewardship Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 1)
3/31 HB 837 Establishes Regulations for the Legal Use of Cannabis and Marijuana Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15)
3/31 HB 1167 Authorizes Vaccinated Teachers to Take COVID-19 Sick Days Without Repercussions Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
3/30 SB 179 Increases Penalties for Crimes Committed During States of Emergency Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 2)
3/30 HB 1013 Establishes the Mental Health Parity Act (54 - 0)
3/30 HB 1013 Establishes the Mental Health Parity Act (54 - 0)
3/30 HB 1013 Establishes the Mental Health Parity Act (54 - 0)
3/30 HB 4645 Establishes the Equity and Representation in Health Care Act Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 0)
3/30 HB 175 Repeals the Ohio EPA's Authority to Regulate Ephemeral Streams Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8)
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