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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
June 12, 2023 RI H 5962 Amends Provisions Regarding Rhode Island Campaign Contributions and Expenditure Reporting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 29)
June 10, 2023 NY S 7538 Authorizes the Immediate Incorporation of Villages into State Code Bill Passed - House (86 - 49)
June 10, 2023 NY S 7537 Establishes the Village Incorporation Commission Bill Passed - House (83 - 52)
June 10, 2023 NY S 1051 Establishes the New York Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission Bill Passed - Senate (61 - 1)
June 9, 2023 NY S 7564 Amends Provisions Governing Public Campaign Financing Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 29)
June 9, 2023 NY S 7564 Amends Provisions Governing Public Campaign Financing Bill Passed - House (80 - 66)
June 8, 2023 LA HB 661 Authorizes Judicial Council of the Supreme Court to Make Judicial District Suggestions to the Legislature Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 11)
June 8, 2023 LA HB 661 Authorizes Judicial Council of the Supreme Court to Make Judicial District Suggestions to the Legislature Conference Report Adopted - House (71 - 24)
June 8, 2023 NY S 7537 Establishes the Village Incorporation Commission Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 18)
June 8, 2023 NY S 7538 Authorizes the Immediate Incorporation of Villages into State Code Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 23)
June 7, 2023 SC S 96 Prohibits a Person from Operating Certain Watercraft Without Possessing a Boating Safety Certificate Conference Report Adopted - House (97 - 7)
June 7, 2023 WI AB 151 Requires State Agency Job Trainings and Workforce Development Programs be Assessed Based on Employment Statistics Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
June 7, 2023 LA HB 646 Requires Supplemental Voter Canvasses in Each Primary and General Election Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
June 7, 2023 WI AB 141 Prohibits Local Restrictions on Clean Energy Devices Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
June 7, 2023 WI AB 142 Prohibits Local Restrictions on Motor Vehicles Based on Energy Sources Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
June 7, 2023 CT HB 6942 Appropriates Funds for Bond Packages for School Construction and Public Financing Grants for Gubernatorial Campaigns Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
June 7, 2023 CT HB 6942 Appropriates Funds for Bond Packages for School Construction and Public Financing Grants for Gubernatorial Campaigns Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
June 7, 2023 CT HB 6888 Amends Various Juvenile Justice Policies and Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
June 7, 2023 PA HB 1086 Requires the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to Submit a Report on Registered Veterans Bill Passed - House (190 - 13)
June 7, 2023 WI AB 200 Requires Department of Safety and Professional Services Update the Legislature on the Time Length to Process Credentialed Applications Bill Passed - House (63 - 33)
June 7, 2023 WI AB 205 Authorizes Business and Healthcare Workers Licensed in Another State to Work in Wisconsin Bill Passed - House (62 - 34)
June 7, 2023 WI AB 206 Requires DSPS to Post on Their Website Other State's Licensing Requirements that Meet Wisconsin Standards Bill Passed - House (62 - 34)
June 7, 2023 WI AB 201 Requires Department of Safety and Public Service Update their Website Monthly on the Time it Takes to Process Credentialed Applications Bill Passed - House (63 - 33)
June 7, 2023 WI AB 203 Specifies that it's Applicants Responsibility to Submit Materials to Renew Credentials Bill Passed - House (83 - 13)
June 7, 2023 WI AB 202 Reduces the Time DSPS Takes to Review the Legal Records of Individuals Applying for Licensed Credentials Bill Passed - House (62 - 34)
June 6, 2023 LA HB 260 Requires Legislature Approval for all Election Rule-making and Funding Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 29)
June 6, 2023 LA HB 260 Requires Legislature Approval for all Election Rule-making and Funding Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 29)
June 6, 2023 PA HB 815 Requires All Candidates for Public Office File Online Campaign Finance Reports Bill Passed - House (102 - 101)
June 6, 2023 NE LB 531 Appropriates Funding for Nebraska Community Redevelopment Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 8)
June 6, 2023 CT HB 6888 Amends Various Juvenile Justice Policies and Regulations Bill Passed - House (96 - 54)
June 5, 2023 NV AB 266 Requires Governing Bodies of Certain Counties and Cities Ensure that Public Notices are Issued in Certain Languages Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
June 5, 2023 NV AB 232 Establishes New Rules Regarding Premium Tobacco Products Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 3)
June 5, 2023 NV AB 527 Amends Rules Regarding the Preparation of the State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
June 5, 2023 NV SB 246 Establishes the North Las Vegas Work Development Program Bill Passed - House (23 - 19)
June 5, 2023 LA HB 504 Requires All Unclassified State Employees Making Over $100,000 Hold a Valid Driver's License and Register Their Vehicle in the State Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
June 5, 2023 NV SB 526 Appropriates Funding From the American Rescue Plan for Non-for-Profits Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
June 4, 2023 LA HB 260 Requires Legislature Approval for all Election Rule-making and Funding Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9)
June 4, 2023 LA HB 260 Requires Legislature Approval for all Election Rule-making and Funding Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9)
June 4, 2023 NV SB 371 Authorizes Counties and Cities to Enact Affordable Housing Ordinances Bill Passed - House (26 - 14)
June 3, 2023 NV SB 443 Amends Voter Registration Rules Bill Passed - House (28 - 14)
June 3, 2023 NV AB 266 Requires Governing Bodies of Certain Counties and Cities Ensure that Public Notices are Issued in Certain Languages Bill Passed - House (32 - 10)
June 3, 2023 NV AB 527 Amends Rules Regarding the Preparation of the State Budget Bill Passed - House (28 - 14)
June 1, 2023 NE LB 514 Requires Voter ID to Vote in Primaries and General Elections Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 1)
June 1, 2023 NE LB 727 Amend Provisions Relating to Revenue and Taxation Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
May 31, 2023 NV AB 232 Establishes New Rules Regarding Premium Tobacco Products Bill Passed - House (35 - 7)
May 31, 2023 NV SB 246 Establishes the North Las Vegas Work Development Program Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
May 31, 2023 NV SB 443 Amends Voter Registration Rules Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
May 28, 2023 TX SB 1933 Increases Secretary of State Authority over Election Administration Conference Report Adopted - House (84 - 58)
May 25, 2023 OK SB 377 Amends Voter Registration Policies and Regulations to Prohibit Undocumented Individuals Conference Report Adopted - House (77 - 18)
May 25, 2023 OK SB 377 Amends Voter Registration Policies and Regulations to Prohibit Undocumented Individuals Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 5)
May 25, 2023 IL SB 2123 Amends Various State Election Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 18)
May 25, 2023 IL SB 2123 Amends Various State Election Laws Bill Passed - House (36 - 18)
May 25, 2023 IL SB 1769 Requires State Government Vehicles be Zero Emission by 2030 Bill Passed - House (69 - 35)
May 25, 2023 NJ A 5176 Requires Periodic Reporting of Election Results Bill Passed - House (73 - 1)
May 24, 2023 TX SB 833 Prohibits Insurance Companies from Charging Higher Rates Based on ESG Criteria Bill Passed - House (86 - 54)
May 24, 2023 NE LB 753 Establishes Tax Credits and Matching Funds for Private School Scholarships Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 11)
May 24, 2023 LA HB 504 Requires All Unclassified State Employees Making Over $100,000 Hold a Valid Driver's License and Register Their Vehicle in the State Bill Passed - House (68 - 26)
May 24, 2023 CA SB 447 Authorizes State and Public University Employees to Resume Travel to Previously Restricted States Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
May 23, 2023 OK SB 375 Amends Date for Upcoming Primary Elections and Deadlines for Declaring Candidacy Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 5)
May 23, 2023 TX SB 1070 Authorizes the State to Discontinue Participation in the Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program Bill Passed - House (85 - 61)
May 23, 2023 TX SB 1750 Authorizes the Removal of the County Election Administrator Position Bill Passed - House (81 - 62)
May 23, 2023 NV SB 133 Establishes Falsifying Presidential Elector Signatures as a Felony Bill Passed - House (28 - 14)
May 23, 2023 MI SB 150 Authorizes the Small Claims Division of the Michigan Tax Tribunal to Have Virtual Hearings Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
May 22, 2023 TX SB 477 Requires Election Workers Allow Disabled Voters to Skip the Line When They Vote in Person Bill Passed - House (109 - 25)
May 19, 2023 IL HB 2826 Prohibits the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation From Requiring Self-Disclosure of a Criminal Background Concurrence Vote Passed - House (72 - 36)
May 19, 2023 TX HB 2127 Prohibits Cities From Passing any Heat-Related Ordinances Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 58)
May 18, 2023 AK HB 39 Appropriates Funds for the State Government and for Certain Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 14)
May 18, 2023 IL HB 2222 Amends the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act and Requires That the Attorney General Receive Notice of all Covered Transactions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 39)
May 18, 2023 IL HB 2826 Prohibits the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation From Requiring Self-Disclosure of a Criminal Background Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 19)
May 18, 2023 DE SB 57 Requires States Electoral College Delegates go to the Winner of the Popular Vote Bill Passed - House (31 - 8)
May 18, 2023 National H Con Res 40 Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies Joint Resolution Passed - House (301 - 119)
May 18, 2023 DE HB 148 Amends and Updates Various State Election Policies Bill Passed - House (32 - 7)
May 18, 2023 DE HB 153 Requires Formal Reporting of Campaign Donations Bill Passed - House (39 - 0)
May 17, 2023 TX SB 1860 Requires Legislative Approval for Cities to Amend Their Charters to Address Climate Change Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 13)
May 17, 2023 National S J Res 18 A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (50 - 47)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/12 H 5962 Amends Provisions Regarding Rhode Island Campaign Contributions and Expenditure Reporting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 29)
6/10 S 7538 Authorizes the Immediate Incorporation of Villages into State Code Bill Passed - House (86 - 49)
6/10 S 7537 Establishes the Village Incorporation Commission Bill Passed - House (83 - 52)
6/10 S 1051 Establishes the New York Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission Bill Passed - Senate (61 - 1)
6/09 S 7564 Amends Provisions Governing Public Campaign Financing Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 29)
6/09 S 7564 Amends Provisions Governing Public Campaign Financing Bill Passed - House (80 - 66)
6/08 HB 661 Authorizes Judicial Council of the Supreme Court to Make Judicial District Suggestions to the Legislature Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 11)
6/08 HB 661 Authorizes Judicial Council of the Supreme Court to Make Judicial District Suggestions to the Legislature Conference Report Adopted - House (71 - 24)
6/08 S 7537 Establishes the Village Incorporation Commission Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 18)
6/08 S 7538 Authorizes the Immediate Incorporation of Villages into State Code Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 23)
6/07 S 96 Prohibits a Person from Operating Certain Watercraft Without Possessing a Boating Safety Certificate Conference Report Adopted - House (97 - 7)
6/07 AB 151 Requires State Agency Job Trainings and Workforce Development Programs be Assessed Based on Employment Statistics Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
6/07 HB 646 Requires Supplemental Voter Canvasses in Each Primary and General Election Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
6/07 AB 141 Prohibits Local Restrictions on Clean Energy Devices Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
6/07 AB 142 Prohibits Local Restrictions on Motor Vehicles Based on Energy Sources Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
6/07 HB 6942 Appropriates Funds for Bond Packages for School Construction and Public Financing Grants for Gubernatorial Campaigns Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
6/07 HB 6942 Appropriates Funds for Bond Packages for School Construction and Public Financing Grants for Gubernatorial Campaigns Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 1)
6/07 HB 6888 Amends Various Juvenile Justice Policies and Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10)
6/07 HB 1086 Requires the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to Submit a Report on Registered Veterans Bill Passed - House (190 - 13)
6/07 AB 200 Requires Department of Safety and Professional Services Update the Legislature on the Time Length to Process Credentialed Applications Bill Passed - House (63 - 33)
6/07 AB 205 Authorizes Business and Healthcare Workers Licensed in Another State to Work in Wisconsin Bill Passed - House (62 - 34)
6/07 AB 206 Requires DSPS to Post on Their Website Other State's Licensing Requirements that Meet Wisconsin Standards Bill Passed - House (62 - 34)
6/07 AB 201 Requires Department of Safety and Public Service Update their Website Monthly on the Time it Takes to Process Credentialed Applications Bill Passed - House (63 - 33)
6/07 AB 203 Specifies that it's Applicants Responsibility to Submit Materials to Renew Credentials Bill Passed - House (83 - 13)
6/07 AB 202 Reduces the Time DSPS Takes to Review the Legal Records of Individuals Applying for Licensed Credentials Bill Passed - House (62 - 34)
6/06 HB 260 Requires Legislature Approval for all Election Rule-making and Funding Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 29)
6/06 HB 260 Requires Legislature Approval for all Election Rule-making and Funding Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 29)
6/06 HB 815 Requires All Candidates for Public Office File Online Campaign Finance Reports Bill Passed - House (102 - 101)
6/06 LB 531 Appropriates Funding for Nebraska Community Redevelopment Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 8)
6/06 HB 6888 Amends Various Juvenile Justice Policies and Regulations Bill Passed - House (96 - 54)
6/05 AB 266 Requires Governing Bodies of Certain Counties and Cities Ensure that Public Notices are Issued in Certain Languages Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
6/05 AB 232 Establishes New Rules Regarding Premium Tobacco Products Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 3)
6/05 AB 527 Amends Rules Regarding the Preparation of the State Budget Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
6/05 SB 246 Establishes the North Las Vegas Work Development Program Bill Passed - House (23 - 19)
6/05 HB 504 Requires All Unclassified State Employees Making Over $100,000 Hold a Valid Driver's License and Register Their Vehicle in the State Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
6/05 SB 526 Appropriates Funding From the American Rescue Plan for Non-for-Profits Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
6/04 HB 260 Requires Legislature Approval for all Election Rule-making and Funding Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9)
6/04 HB 260 Requires Legislature Approval for all Election Rule-making and Funding Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9)
6/04 SB 371 Authorizes Counties and Cities to Enact Affordable Housing Ordinances Bill Passed - House (26 - 14)
6/03 SB 443 Amends Voter Registration Rules Bill Passed - House (28 - 14)
6/03 AB 266 Requires Governing Bodies of Certain Counties and Cities Ensure that Public Notices are Issued in Certain Languages Bill Passed - House (32 - 10)
6/03 AB 527 Amends Rules Regarding the Preparation of the State Budget Bill Passed - House (28 - 14)
6/01 LB 514 Requires Voter ID to Vote in Primaries and General Elections Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 1)
6/01 LB 727 Amend Provisions Relating to Revenue and Taxation Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
5/31 AB 232 Establishes New Rules Regarding Premium Tobacco Products Bill Passed - House (35 - 7)
5/31 SB 246 Establishes the North Las Vegas Work Development Program Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
5/31 SB 443 Amends Voter Registration Rules Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
5/28 SB 1933 Increases Secretary of State Authority over Election Administration Conference Report Adopted - House (84 - 58)
5/25 SB 377 Amends Voter Registration Policies and Regulations to Prohibit Undocumented Individuals Conference Report Adopted - House (77 - 18)
5/25 SB 377 Amends Voter Registration Policies and Regulations to Prohibit Undocumented Individuals Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 5)
5/25 SB 2123 Amends Various State Election Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (36 - 18)
5/25 SB 2123 Amends Various State Election Laws Bill Passed - House (36 - 18)
5/25 SB 1769 Requires State Government Vehicles be Zero Emission by 2030 Bill Passed - House (69 - 35)
5/25 A 5176 Requires Periodic Reporting of Election Results Bill Passed - House (73 - 1)
5/24 SB 833 Prohibits Insurance Companies from Charging Higher Rates Based on ESG Criteria Bill Passed - House (86 - 54)
5/24 LB 753 Establishes Tax Credits and Matching Funds for Private School Scholarships Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 11)
5/24 HB 504 Requires All Unclassified State Employees Making Over $100,000 Hold a Valid Driver's License and Register Their Vehicle in the State Bill Passed - House (68 - 26)
5/24 SB 447 Authorizes State and Public University Employees to Resume Travel to Previously Restricted States Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
5/23 SB 375 Amends Date for Upcoming Primary Elections and Deadlines for Declaring Candidacy Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 5)
5/23 SB 1070 Authorizes the State to Discontinue Participation in the Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program Bill Passed - House (85 - 61)
5/23 SB 1750 Authorizes the Removal of the County Election Administrator Position Bill Passed - House (81 - 62)
5/23 SB 133 Establishes Falsifying Presidential Elector Signatures as a Felony Bill Passed - House (28 - 14)
5/23 SB 150 Authorizes the Small Claims Division of the Michigan Tax Tribunal to Have Virtual Hearings Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
5/22 SB 477 Requires Election Workers Allow Disabled Voters to Skip the Line When They Vote in Person Bill Passed - House (109 - 25)
5/19 HB 2826 Prohibits the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation From Requiring Self-Disclosure of a Criminal Background Concurrence Vote Passed - House (72 - 36)
5/19 HB 2127 Prohibits Cities From Passing any Heat-Related Ordinances Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 58)
5/18 HB 39 Appropriates Funds for the State Government and for Certain Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 14)
5/18 HB 2222 Amends the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act and Requires That the Attorney General Receive Notice of all Covered Transactions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 39)
5/18 HB 2826 Prohibits the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation From Requiring Self-Disclosure of a Criminal Background Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 19)
5/18 SB 57 Requires States Electoral College Delegates go to the Winner of the Popular Vote Bill Passed - House (31 - 8)
5/18 H Con Res 40 Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies Joint Resolution Passed - House (301 - 119)
5/18 HB 148 Amends and Updates Various State Election Policies Bill Passed - House (32 - 7)
5/18 HB 153 Requires Formal Reporting of Campaign Donations Bill Passed - House (39 - 0)
5/17 SB 1860 Requires Legislative Approval for Cities to Amend Their Charters to Address Climate Change Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 13)
5/17 S J Res 18 A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (50 - 47)
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