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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
May 10, 2022 SC S 614 Establishes an "Unorganized Militia" for Any Individual Over the Age of 17 Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15)
May 9, 2022 ME LD 1942 Specifies New Hemp Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
May 9, 2022 ME LD 844 Limits Restrictions on Criminal Defendants and Probationers Veto Override Failed - House (54 - 64)
May 9, 2022 ME LD 1942 Specifies New Hemp Regulations Motion Rejected - House (51 - 55)
May 9, 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 - House (56 - 8)
May 9, 2022 CO HB 22-1367 Expands Protections for Domestic Workers Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
May 9, 2022 NY S 6443 Requires Judges Inquire About Defendant's Firearm Possession when Protection Orders are Issued Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 14)
May 6, 2022 CO HB 22-1077 Increases Security at Places of Worship Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
May 5, 2022 MA H 4470 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Certain Undocumented Persons (32 - 8)
May 5, 2022 RI S 2006 Authorizes "Driver Privilege Cards" for Undocumented Persons (27 - 10)
May 4, 2022 SC H 4608 Limits Participation in Women's Sports on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
May 4, 2022 SC H 4608 Limits Participation in Women's Sports on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
May 4, 2022 CO HB 22-1267 Establishes Diversity Training Grant for Health Care Providers Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
May 4, 2022 SC H 4161 Amends Law Relating to Gaming Machines Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 6)
May 3, 2022 HI HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - House (43 - 8)
May 3, 2022 HI HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - House (43 - 8)
May 3, 2022 HI SB 2670 Establishes State LGBTQ+ Commission Conference Report Adopted - House (49 - 2)
May 3, 2022 HI HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
May 3, 2022 HI SB 2065 Prohibits Aerial Drones and Vehicles for Fishing Purposes Conference Report Adopted - House (47 - 4)
May 3, 2022 HI HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
May 3, 2022 HI SB 2065 Prohibits Aerial Drones and Vehicles for Fishing Purposes Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 2)
May 3, 2022 VT H 728 Expands Policies Addressing Opioid Epidemic Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
May 3, 2022 VT H 96 Establishes a State Commission to Study Racism, Discrimination, and Eugenics Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
May 3, 2022 HI HB 1567 Limits Use of Monetary Bail Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 7)
May 3, 2022 CT SB 258 Authorizes West Haven Police to Acquire Armored Vehicle Bill Passed - House (129 - 15)
May 3, 2022 HI HB 2024 Establishes Mauna Kea as an Important Cultural and Genealogical Site Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
May 3, 2022 DE HB 324 Prohibits Assault of Health Care Workers Bill Passed - House (37 - 1)
May 2, 2022 AK SB 33 Establishes Fisheries Product Development Tax Credit Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (18 - 1)
May 2, 2022 CO SB 22-99 Establishes Procedures for the Expungement of Minor Criminal Records Bill Passed - House (61 - 4)
May 2, 2022 LA SB 342 Increases Criminal Penalties and Monetary Fines for Abortion Centers Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 3)
May 2, 2022 LA SB 273 Amends Parole Eligibility Laws Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
April 29, 2022 AK SB 33 Establishes Fisheries Product Development Tax Credit (36 - 2)
April 28, 2022 KS SB 160 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Veto Override Failed - House (81 - 41)
April 28, 2022 VA HB 1197 Establishes a Study Regarding Transferring the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Secretariat of Health and Human Resources Veto Override Failed - House (48 - 52)
April 28, 2022 OK SB 615 Requires Transgender Students to Use Restroom of Sex Assigned at Birth (75 - 10)
April 28, 2022 KS SB 84 Authorizes Sports Wagering in Kansas Bill Passed - House (73 - 49)
April 28, 2022 OK SB 1696 Extends Hunting License Expiration Dates Bill Passed - House (79 - 1)
April 28, 2022 CA SB 960 Repeals Citizenship and Permanent Resident Requirements for State Police Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 8)
April 28, 2022 CA SB 960 Repeals Citizenship and Permanent Resident Requirements for State Police Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 8)
April 28, 2022 MO HB 1973 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - House (98 - 46)
April 28, 2022 KS SB 84 Authorizes Sports Wagering in Kansas Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
April 28, 2022 LA SB 290 Establishes Sports Betting Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3)
April 28, 2022 CO HB 22-1367 Expands Protections for Domestic Workers Bill Passed - House (40 - 23)
April 27, 2022 TN SB 2219 Authorizes Smoking Bans Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
April 27, 2022 TN HB 2841 Increases Punishment for Certain Heinous Crimes Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
April 27, 2022 TN SB 2013 Increases Penalties for Killing Police Dogs Bill Passed - House (77 - 6)
April 27, 2022 TN SB 2013 Increases Penalties for Killing Police Dogs Bill Passed - House (77 - 6)
April 27, 2022 AK HB 106 Authorizes Specific Police Reporting in Relation to Missing Persons Under 21 Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 0)
April 27, 2022 PA HB 2275 Establishes Philadelphia Gun Violence Task Force Bill Passed - House (151 - 49)
April 27, 2022 PA HB 2275 Establishes Philadelphia Gun Violence Task Force Bill Passed - House (151 - 49)
April 26, 2022 KS SB 160 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Veto Override Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
April 26, 2022 AK HB 145 Expands Pharmacist Authority Bill Passed - House (33 - 5)
April 26, 2022 PA HB 2525 Amends Criminal Codes Related to Victim Requests for Criminal History Dissemination Bill Passed - House (160 - 43)
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 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 2696 Expands Prohibition on Human Smuggling Bill Passed - House (37 - 20)
April 25, 2022 AZ HB 2696 Expands Prohibition on Human Smuggling Bill Passed - House (37 - 20)
April 25, 2022 TN SB 2219 Authorizes Smoking Bans Bill Passed - House (56 - 33)
April 25, 2022 MO HB 1667 Establishes the Kratom Consumer Protection Act Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
April 25, 2022 TN SB 2153 Limits College Sports Participation on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - House (70 - 14)
April 25, 2022 TN SB 2628 Authorizes Short-Barreled Shotguns Bill Passed - House (80 - 7)
April 25, 2022 CO HB 22-1326 Increases Penalties for Distribution and Manufacturing of Fentanyl Bill Passed - House (43 - 22)
April 25, 2022 CO HB 22-1326 Increases Penalties for Distribution and Manufacturing of Fentanyl Bill Passed - House (43 - 22)
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 OK SB 1100 Prohibits Nonbinary Sex Designation on Birth Certificate Bill Passed - House (75 - 16)
April 21, 2022 TN SB 2248 Limits Early Release Eligibility for Incarcerated Persons (86 - 9)
April 21, 2022 TN SB 2248 Limits Early Release Eligibility for Incarcerated Persons Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 7)
April 21, 2022 TN HB 1735 Reduces Age Requirement for Handgun Permittees Bill Passed - House (64 - 28)
April 20, 2022 OK SB 1708 Authorizes 16 and 17 Year Old Employees to Sell Mixed Beverages Bill Passed - House (47 - 33)
April 20, 2022 AZ HB 2696 Expands Prohibition on Human Smuggling Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
April 20, 2022 AZ HB 2696 Expands Prohibition on Human Smuggling Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
April 20, 2022 CO SB 22-99 Establishes Procedures for the Expungement of Minor Criminal Records Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
April 20, 2022 LA HB 37 Establishes an Online Handgun Education Course Bill Passed - House (65 - 26)
April 20, 2022 AK HB 246 Prohibits the Release of Marijuana Convictions Bill Passed - House (30 - 8)
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)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/10 S 614 Establishes an "Unorganized Militia" for Any Individual Over the Age of 17 Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15)
5/09 LD 1942 Specifies New Hemp Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
5/09 LD 844 Limits Restrictions on Criminal Defendants and Probationers Veto Override Failed - House (54 - 64)
5/09 LD 1942 Specifies New Hemp Regulations Motion Rejected - House (51 - 55)
5/09 SB 22-098 Establishes a Task Force to Examine Drug Repository Programs for Unused Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Medications Bill Passed - House (56 - 8)
5/09 HB 22-1367 Expands Protections for Domestic Workers Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
5/09 S 6443 Requires Judges Inquire About Defendant's Firearm Possession when Protection Orders are Issued Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 14)
5/06 HB 22-1077 Increases Security at Places of Worship Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
5/05 H 4470 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Certain Undocumented Persons (32 - 8)
5/05 S 2006 Authorizes "Driver Privilege Cards" for Undocumented Persons (27 - 10)
5/04 H 4608 Limits Participation in Women's Sports on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
5/04 H 4608 Limits Participation in Women's Sports on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
5/04 HB 22-1267 Establishes Diversity Training Grant for Health Care Providers Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
5/04 H 4161 Amends Law Relating to Gaming Machines Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 6)
5/03 HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - House (43 - 8)
5/03 HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - House (43 - 8)
5/03 SB 2670 Establishes State LGBTQ+ Commission Conference Report Adopted - House (49 - 2)
5/03 HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
5/03 SB 2065 Prohibits Aerial Drones and Vehicles for Fishing Purposes Conference Report Adopted - House (47 - 4)
5/03 HB 2075 Requires Inspection of Firearms Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 1)
5/03 SB 2065 Prohibits Aerial Drones and Vehicles for Fishing Purposes Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 2)
5/03 H 728 Expands Policies Addressing Opioid Epidemic Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
5/03 H 96 Establishes a State Commission to Study Racism, Discrimination, and Eugenics Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
5/03 HB 1567 Limits Use of Monetary Bail Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 7)
5/03 SB 258 Authorizes West Haven Police to Acquire Armored Vehicle Bill Passed - House (129 - 15)
5/03 HB 2024 Establishes Mauna Kea as an Important Cultural and Genealogical Site Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
5/03 HB 324 Prohibits Assault of Health Care Workers Bill Passed - House (37 - 1)
5/02 SB 33 Establishes Fisheries Product Development Tax Credit Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (18 - 1)
5/02 SB 22-99 Establishes Procedures for the Expungement of Minor Criminal Records Bill Passed - House (61 - 4)
5/02 SB 342 Increases Criminal Penalties and Monetary Fines for Abortion Centers Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 3)
5/02 SB 273 Amends Parole Eligibility Laws Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
4/29 SB 33 Establishes Fisheries Product Development Tax Credit (36 - 2)
4/28 SB 160 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Veto Override Failed - House (81 - 41)
4/28 HB 1197 Establishes a Study Regarding Transferring the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Secretariat of Health and Human Resources Veto Override Failed - House (48 - 52)
4/28 SB 615 Requires Transgender Students to Use Restroom of Sex Assigned at Birth (75 - 10)
4/28 SB 84 Authorizes Sports Wagering in Kansas Bill Passed - House (73 - 49)
4/28 SB 1696 Extends Hunting License Expiration Dates Bill Passed - House (79 - 1)
4/28 SB 960 Repeals Citizenship and Permanent Resident Requirements for State Police Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 8)
4/28 SB 960 Repeals Citizenship and Permanent Resident Requirements for State Police Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 8)
4/28 HB 1973 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - House (98 - 46)
4/28 SB 84 Authorizes Sports Wagering in Kansas Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
4/28 SB 290 Establishes Sports Betting Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3)
4/28 HB 22-1367 Expands Protections for Domestic Workers Bill Passed - House (40 - 23)
4/27 SB 2219 Authorizes Smoking Bans Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
4/27 HB 2841 Increases Punishment for Certain Heinous Crimes Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
4/27 SB 2013 Increases Penalties for Killing Police Dogs Bill Passed - House (77 - 6)
4/27 SB 2013 Increases Penalties for Killing Police Dogs Bill Passed - House (77 - 6)
4/27 HB 106 Authorizes Specific Police Reporting in Relation to Missing Persons Under 21 Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 0)
4/27 HB 2275 Establishes Philadelphia Gun Violence Task Force Bill Passed - House (151 - 49)
4/27 HB 2275 Establishes Philadelphia Gun Violence Task Force Bill Passed - House (151 - 49)
4/26 SB 160 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Veto Override Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
4/26 HB 145 Expands Pharmacist Authority Bill Passed - House (33 - 5)
4/26 HB 2525 Amends Criminal Codes Related to Victim Requests for Criminal History Dissemination Bill Passed - House (160 - 43)
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 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 2696 Expands Prohibition on Human Smuggling Bill Passed - House (37 - 20)
4/25 HB 2696 Expands Prohibition on Human Smuggling Bill Passed - House (37 - 20)
4/25 SB 2219 Authorizes Smoking Bans Bill Passed - House (56 - 33)
4/25 HB 1667 Establishes the Kratom Consumer Protection Act Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2)
4/25 SB 2153 Limits College Sports Participation on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - House (70 - 14)
4/25 SB 2628 Authorizes Short-Barreled Shotguns Bill Passed - House (80 - 7)
4/25 HB 22-1326 Increases Penalties for Distribution and Manufacturing of Fentanyl Bill Passed - House (43 - 22)
4/25 HB 22-1326 Increases Penalties for Distribution and Manufacturing of Fentanyl Bill Passed - House (43 - 22)
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 SB 1100 Prohibits Nonbinary Sex Designation on Birth Certificate Bill Passed - House (75 - 16)
4/21 SB 2248 Limits Early Release Eligibility for Incarcerated Persons (86 - 9)
4/21 SB 2248 Limits Early Release Eligibility for Incarcerated Persons Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 7)
4/21 HB 1735 Reduces Age Requirement for Handgun Permittees Bill Passed - House (64 - 28)
4/20 SB 1708 Authorizes 16 and 17 Year Old Employees to Sell Mixed Beverages Bill Passed - House (47 - 33)
4/20 HB 2696 Expands Prohibition on Human Smuggling Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
4/20 HB 2696 Expands Prohibition on Human Smuggling Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
4/20 SB 22-99 Establishes Procedures for the Expungement of Minor Criminal Records Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
4/20 HB 37 Establishes an Online Handgun Education Course Bill Passed - House (65 - 26)
4/20 HB 246 Prohibits the Release of Marijuana Convictions Bill Passed - House (30 - 8)
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)
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