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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 30, 2022 MD HB 424 Increases Annual Salaries of the Comptroller, Treasurer, Attorney General, and the Secretary of State Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 5)
March 30, 2022 MD HB 1163 Requires the State Department of Education to Establish Virtual Education Programs Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 13)
March 30, 2022 IL HB 4645 Establishes the Equity and Representation in Health Care Act Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 0)
March 30, 2022 IA SF 2369 Expands Parental Right to Inspect Children's School Materials Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
March 30, 2022 PA HR 187 Establishes a Resolution Urging the Governors of New York and New Jersey End Anti-Pipeline Policies that Block Pennsylvania Natural Gas New England Markets Resolution Passed - House (134 - 64)
March 29, 2022 KY SB 205 Requires the State Treasurer Publish a List of Financial Companies Believed to Be Boycotting Energy Companies That Deal in Fossil Fuels Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
March 29, 2022 KY HB 63 Requires School Boards Implement School Resource Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 16)
March 29, 2022 GA SB 345 Prohibits State and Local Governments from Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination (99 - 67)
March 29, 2022 MD SB 528 Requires State to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - House (95 - 42)
March 29, 2022 KY HB 63 Requires School Boards Implement School Resource Officers Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8)
March 29, 2022 KY HB 9 Establishes Public Tax Credits for Charter Schools Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 14)
March 29, 2022 IA HF 2577 Requires Public Schools Post Lesson Plans and Materials Online for Parental Review Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
March 28, 2022 GA SB 588 Requires All Meetings of Local Boards of Education to be Open to the Public Bill Passed - House (129 - 41)
March 28, 2022 MD SB 890 Expands Protections for Abortion Care Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 14)
March 28, 2022 LA HB 568 Specifies Adoption Regulations Bill Passed - House (64 - 36)
March 25, 2022 UT HB 11 Establishes Limits on Participation in Female Sports Veto Override Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
March 25, 2022 UT HB 11 Establishes Limits on Participation in Female Sports Veto Override Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
March 25, 2022 UT HB 11 Establishes Limits on Participation in Female Sports Veto Override Passed - House (56 - 18)
March 25, 2022 UT HB 11 Establishes Limits on Participation in Female Sports Veto Override Passed - House (56 - 18)
March 25, 2022 KY HB 269 Prohibits Execution of Persons with Serious Mental Illness Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
March 25, 2022 ID H 809 Appropriates Money to the State Board of Education Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3)
March 25, 2022 CO SB 22-003 Expands Community College Nursing Programs Bill Passed - House (61 - 0)
March 24, 2022 KY SB 205 Requires the State Treasurer Publish a List of Financial Companies Believed to Be Boycotting Energy Companies That Deal in Fossil Fuels Bill Passed - House (73 - 22)
March 24, 2022 ID H 778 Amends Medical Debt Collection Process Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
March 24, 2022 MN SF 3472 Expands Operation of Premium Security Plan Bill Passed - House (70 - 58)
March 24, 2022 AZ SB 1138 Prohibits Irreversible Gender Reassignment Surgery for Minors Bill Passed - House (31 - 26)
March 24, 2022 TN SB 2077 Prohibits Local Governments from Restricting Energy Sources Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
March 24, 2022 MO HB 2502 Authorizes Sports Betting in Missouri Bill Passed - House (115 - 33)
March 24, 2022 ID H 809 Appropriates Money to the State Board of Education Bill Passed - House (46 - 22)
March 24, 2022 RI S 2080 Requires Health Insurers Provide Coverage for 10 Categories of Essential Health Benefits Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8)
March 24, 2022 LA HB 232 Prohibits Requiring Vaccination Verification or Immunity Status for Certain Transactions Bill Passed - House (58 - 23)
March 24, 2022 NJ A 793 Expands Affordable Housing Opportunities Bill Passed - House (46 - 30)
March 23, 2022 KS HB 2416 Requires Government Compensation for Business Revenue Lost Due to Covid Restrictions (26 - 11)
March 23, 2022 ID H 720 Prohibits Non-Human Entities From Being Granted Personhood Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
March 23, 2022 KS HB 2280 Specifies New COVID-19 Medication and Vaccination Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16)
March 23, 2022 CT HB 5501 Repeals Taxes on Gas and Clothing Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
March 23, 2022 ID H 778 Amends Medical Debt Collection Process Bill Passed - House (57 - 13)
March 23, 2022 KS SB 489 Repeals Certain Regulatory Authority from the Secretary of Health and Environment Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
March 23, 2022 NY A 7363 Prohibits Health Care Providers from Placing Home-Liens or Wage Garnishments in Collection of Medical Debt Bill Passed - House (106 - 41)
March 23, 2022 NY A 6052 Requires Residential Health Care Facilities to Update Residents, Family Members, and Guardians of Residents of the Presence of an Infection Bill Passed - House (145 - 2)
March 23, 2022 KS SB 541 Prohibits Government Mask Mandates Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14)
March 22, 2022 AZ SB 1309 Extends the Temporary Professional Licenses for Critical Health Care Workers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 1)
March 22, 2022 ID S 1390 Appropriates Funds for Education Bill Failed - House (24 - 46)
March 22, 2022 IA SF 2296 Authorizes Law Enforcement to Seize Trash Bill Passed - House (58 - 36)
March 22, 2022 MD SB 523 Repeals Licensure Requirements for Immigrant Healthcare Workers Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15)
March 22, 2022 KS SB 484 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
March 22, 2022 KY HB 9 Establishes Public Tax Credits for Charter Schools Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
March 22, 2022 OK SB 1860 Expands Patient Access to Retail Pharmacies Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 5)
March 21, 2022 CO HB 22-1104 Expands Ability of Local Governments to Install Powerline Trails Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
March 21, 2022 TN HB 2670 Prohibits Teaching of Certain Concepts Relating to Race, Sex, or Religion Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
March 21, 2022 MD SB 384 Authorizes Delay in Eviction Proceedings for Rental Assistance Determination Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 14)
March 20, 2022 NH HB 103 Expands Medicaid Dental Benefits "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (237 - 100)
March 20, 2022 NH HB 1379 Amends the Department of Health and Human Services Immunization Requirements "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (169 - 164)
March 18, 2022 ID S 1381 Prohibits Vaccine Requirements for COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (45 - 23)
March 18, 2022 MD HB 1486 Authorizes a Suspension of the Gas Tax Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
March 17, 2022 ID S 1285 Amends Law to Prohibit Local Regulations of Smoking Products Bill Passed - House (64 - 5)
March 17, 2022 KY HB 121 Requires School Boards Provide 15 Minutes for Public Comment During Meetings Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
March 17, 2022 MN SF 2876 Extends COVID-19 Related Human Services Programs Bill Passed - House (87 - 46)
March 17, 2022 GA HB 304 Exempts Drivers from Motor Fuel Tax Through May 31 Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
March 17, 2022 AL HB 312 Prohibits Teaching of Certain Concepts Relating to Race, Sex, or Religion Bill Passed - House (65 - 32)
March 16, 2022 NH HB 1495 Prohibits Requiring of Vaccine Documentation "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (179 - 153)
March 16, 2022 VT H 715 Establishes Clean Heat Standard for Buildings Bill Passed - House (96 - 44)
March 16, 2022 MI HB 5682 Increases Fines for Assaulting On-Duty Health Professionals, Medical Volunteers Bill Passed - House (88 - 16)
March 16, 2022 AK SB 156 Prohibits Certain Vaccine-Related Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6)
March 16, 2022 CT HB 5271 Extends Loosened Regulations on Outdoor Dining Bill Passed - House (121 - 21)
March 16, 2022 AK HB 90 Establishes New Regulations on Rental Car Industry Bill Passed - House (22 - 18)
March 16, 2022 VT H 715 Establishes Clean Heat Standard for Buildings Bill Passed - House (96 - 44)
March 15, 2022 NH HB 1431 Establishes Parental Bill of Rights "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (181 - 157)
March 15, 2022 AZ SB 1167 Authorizes Sharing of Confidential Health Information Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12)
March 15, 2022 GA HB 1330 Establishes Tax Credits for Theater and Film Production Companies Bill Passed - House (146 - 26)
March 15, 2022 National S 623 Sunshine Protection Act of 2021 Bill Passed - Senate (100 - 0)
March 15, 2022 GA SB 588 Requires All Meetings of Local Boards of Education to be Open to the Public Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 20)
March 15, 2022 National S J Res 37 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (57 - 40)
March 15, 2022 ID S 1381 Prohibits Vaccine Requirements for COVID-19 Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
March 15, 2022 ID S 1390 Appropriates Funds for Education Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
Date No. Title Outcome
3/30 HB 424 Increases Annual Salaries of the Comptroller, Treasurer, Attorney General, and the Secretary of State Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 5)
3/30 HB 1163 Requires the State Department of Education to Establish Virtual Education Programs Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 13)
3/30 HB 4645 Establishes the Equity and Representation in Health Care Act Bill Passed - Senate (54 - 0)
3/30 SF 2369 Expands Parental Right to Inspect Children's School Materials Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
3/30 HR 187 Establishes a Resolution Urging the Governors of New York and New Jersey End Anti-Pipeline Policies that Block Pennsylvania Natural Gas New England Markets Resolution Passed - House (134 - 64)
3/29 SB 205 Requires the State Treasurer Publish a List of Financial Companies Believed to Be Boycotting Energy Companies That Deal in Fossil Fuels Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
3/29 HB 63 Requires School Boards Implement School Resource Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 16)
3/29 SB 345 Prohibits State and Local Governments from Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination (99 - 67)
3/29 SB 528 Requires State to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - House (95 - 42)
3/29 HB 63 Requires School Boards Implement School Resource Officers Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8)
3/29 HB 9 Establishes Public Tax Credits for Charter Schools Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 14)
3/29 HF 2577 Requires Public Schools Post Lesson Plans and Materials Online for Parental Review Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
3/28 SB 588 Requires All Meetings of Local Boards of Education to be Open to the Public Bill Passed - House (129 - 41)
3/28 SB 890 Expands Protections for Abortion Care Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 14)
3/28 HB 568 Specifies Adoption Regulations Bill Passed - House (64 - 36)
3/25 HB 11 Establishes Limits on Participation in Female Sports Veto Override Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
3/25 HB 11 Establishes Limits on Participation in Female Sports Veto Override Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
3/25 HB 11 Establishes Limits on Participation in Female Sports Veto Override Passed - House (56 - 18)
3/25 HB 11 Establishes Limits on Participation in Female Sports Veto Override Passed - House (56 - 18)
3/25 HB 269 Prohibits Execution of Persons with Serious Mental Illness Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
3/25 H 809 Appropriates Money to the State Board of Education Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3)
3/25 SB 22-003 Expands Community College Nursing Programs Bill Passed - House (61 - 0)
3/24 SB 205 Requires the State Treasurer Publish a List of Financial Companies Believed to Be Boycotting Energy Companies That Deal in Fossil Fuels Bill Passed - House (73 - 22)
3/24 H 778 Amends Medical Debt Collection Process Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 3)
3/24 SF 3472 Expands Operation of Premium Security Plan Bill Passed - House (70 - 58)
3/24 SB 1138 Prohibits Irreversible Gender Reassignment Surgery for Minors Bill Passed - House (31 - 26)
3/24 SB 2077 Prohibits Local Governments from Restricting Energy Sources Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
3/24 HB 2502 Authorizes Sports Betting in Missouri Bill Passed - House (115 - 33)
3/24 H 809 Appropriates Money to the State Board of Education Bill Passed - House (46 - 22)
3/24 S 2080 Requires Health Insurers Provide Coverage for 10 Categories of Essential Health Benefits Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8)
3/24 HB 232 Prohibits Requiring Vaccination Verification or Immunity Status for Certain Transactions Bill Passed - House (58 - 23)
3/24 A 793 Expands Affordable Housing Opportunities Bill Passed - House (46 - 30)
3/23 HB 2416 Requires Government Compensation for Business Revenue Lost Due to Covid Restrictions (26 - 11)
3/23 H 720 Prohibits Non-Human Entities From Being Granted Personhood Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
3/23 HB 2280 Specifies New COVID-19 Medication and Vaccination Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16)
3/23 HB 5501 Repeals Taxes on Gas and Clothing Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
3/23 H 778 Amends Medical Debt Collection Process Bill Passed - House (57 - 13)
3/23 SB 489 Repeals Certain Regulatory Authority from the Secretary of Health and Environment Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
3/23 A 7363 Prohibits Health Care Providers from Placing Home-Liens or Wage Garnishments in Collection of Medical Debt Bill Passed - House (106 - 41)
3/23 A 6052 Requires Residential Health Care Facilities to Update Residents, Family Members, and Guardians of Residents of the Presence of an Infection Bill Passed - House (145 - 2)
3/23 SB 541 Prohibits Government Mask Mandates Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14)
3/22 SB 1309 Extends the Temporary Professional Licenses for Critical Health Care Workers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 1)
3/22 S 1390 Appropriates Funds for Education Bill Failed - House (24 - 46)
3/22 SF 2296 Authorizes Law Enforcement to Seize Trash Bill Passed - House (58 - 36)
3/22 SB 523 Repeals Licensure Requirements for Immigrant Healthcare Workers Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15)
3/22 SB 484 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
3/22 HB 9 Establishes Public Tax Credits for Charter Schools Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
3/22 SB 1860 Expands Patient Access to Retail Pharmacies Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 5)
3/21 HB 22-1104 Expands Ability of Local Governments to Install Powerline Trails Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
3/21 HB 2670 Prohibits Teaching of Certain Concepts Relating to Race, Sex, or Religion Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
3/21 SB 384 Authorizes Delay in Eviction Proceedings for Rental Assistance Determination Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 14)
3/20 HB 103 Expands Medicaid Dental Benefits "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (237 - 100)
3/20 HB 1379 Amends the Department of Health and Human Services Immunization Requirements "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (169 - 164)
3/18 S 1381 Prohibits Vaccine Requirements for COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (45 - 23)
3/18 HB 1486 Authorizes a Suspension of the Gas Tax Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
3/17 S 1285 Amends Law to Prohibit Local Regulations of Smoking Products Bill Passed - House (64 - 5)
3/17 HB 121 Requires School Boards Provide 15 Minutes for Public Comment During Meetings Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
3/17 SF 2876 Extends COVID-19 Related Human Services Programs Bill Passed - House (87 - 46)
3/17 HB 304 Exempts Drivers from Motor Fuel Tax Through May 31 Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
3/17 HB 312 Prohibits Teaching of Certain Concepts Relating to Race, Sex, or Religion Bill Passed - House (65 - 32)
3/16 HB 1495 Prohibits Requiring of Vaccine Documentation "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (179 - 153)
3/16 H 715 Establishes Clean Heat Standard for Buildings Bill Passed - House (96 - 44)
3/16 HB 5682 Increases Fines for Assaulting On-Duty Health Professionals, Medical Volunteers Bill Passed - House (88 - 16)
3/16 SB 156 Prohibits Certain Vaccine-Related Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6)
3/16 HB 5271 Extends Loosened Regulations on Outdoor Dining Bill Passed - House (121 - 21)
3/16 HB 90 Establishes New Regulations on Rental Car Industry Bill Passed - House (22 - 18)
3/16 H 715 Establishes Clean Heat Standard for Buildings Bill Passed - House (96 - 44)
3/15 HB 1431 Establishes Parental Bill of Rights "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (181 - 157)
3/15 SB 1167 Authorizes Sharing of Confidential Health Information Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12)
3/15 HB 1330 Establishes Tax Credits for Theater and Film Production Companies Bill Passed - House (146 - 26)
3/15 S 623 Sunshine Protection Act of 2021 Bill Passed - Senate (100 - 0)
3/15 SB 588 Requires All Meetings of Local Boards of Education to be Open to the Public Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 20)
3/15 S J Res 37 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (57 - 40)
3/15 S 1381 Prohibits Vaccine Requirements for COVID-19 Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
3/15 S 1390 Appropriates Funds for Education Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)

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