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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
May 2, 2023 PA HB 299 Extends OSHA Protections for Public Workers in the State Bill Passed - House (116 - 85)
May 2, 2023 PA HB 760 Establishes Greater Access to Worker's Compensation Bill Passed - House (114 - 86)
May 2, 2023 PA HB 760 Establishes Greater Access to Worker's Compensation Bill Passed - House (114 - 86)
May 2, 2023 NY S 4000 Appropriates Resources for the State Operations Budget Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 21)
May 1, 2023 CO SB 23-105 Amends the State Equal Pay for Equal Work Act Bill Passed - House (41 - 21)
May 1, 2023 AK SB 107 Amends Regulations Concerning the Permanent Fund Dividend Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 7)
May 1, 2023 AK SB 107 Amends Regulations Concerning the Permanent Fund Dividend Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 7)
April 29, 2023 CO SB 23-111 Authorizes Additional Protections for Public Employees Bill Passed - House (43 - 19)
April 27, 2023 MT HB 2 Appropriates $14 Billion for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Budget Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
April 27, 2023 NC HB 551 Authorizes New Rules and Protections For Landlords Bill Passed - House (87 - 26)
April 27, 2023 TX HB 357 Expands Access to Trackers Used for Mail-in Ballots. Bill Passed - House (145 - 0)
April 26, 2023 OR SB 545 Requires the Oregon Health Authority to Adopt Rules Allowing Restaurants to Allow Consumers to Use Their Own Takeout Containers Bill Passed - House (39 - 17)
April 25, 2023 NV SB 355 Amends Commerce Laws Regarding Remote Work Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1)
April 25, 2023 NV SB 82 Restructures Previsions Relating to the Use of Apprentices on Public Works Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
April 24, 2023 IN SB 7 Prohibits Non-Compete Agreements for Physicians Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 7)
April 22, 2023 WA HB 1447 Expands Assistance Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 36)
April 21, 2023 WA HB 1447 Expands Assistance Programs Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
April 21, 2023 TN SB 469 Exempts the Retail Sale of Trailers from Sales Tax Bill Passed - House (90 - 1)
April 21, 2023 TN SB 955 Prohibits State Investment of Public Funds for ESG Investments Bill Passed - House (75 - 19)
April 20, 2023 AL HB 241 Extends the Alabama Jobs Act and the Growing Alabama Program Through 2028 Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
April 19, 2023 FL HB 3 Prohibits Usage of State Retirement and Public Funds From Being Invested in ESG Securities Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
April 19, 2023 WA HB 1756 Amends Tax Rules Concerning Clean Energies and Increased Revenue to Local Governments, Schools, and Communities Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
April 19, 2023 AK HB 104 Authorizes Expedited Sales of Timber Bill Passed - House (32 - 5)
April 18, 2023 MT HB 587 Reduces School Funding and Property Taxes Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
April 17, 2023 IN SB 7 Prohibits Non-Compete Agreements for Physicians Bill Passed - House (81 - 17)
April 17, 2023 CO SB 23-1196 Authorizes Individuals to Seek Legal Remedies for Breaches of the Colorado Youth Employment Opportunity Act of 1971 Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
April 14, 2023 WA SB 5069 Authorizes Interstate Cannabis Agreements Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 8)
April 14, 2023 WA SB 5144 Requires Battery Producers to Implement Battery Stewardship Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (40 - 6)
April 14, 2023 MT SB 419 Prohibits the Use of the App TikTok in Montana Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 43)
April 12, 2023 WA SB 5069 Authorizes Interstate Cannabis Agreements Bill Passed - House (71 - 26)
April 8, 2023 MD HB 2 Authorizes Subtraction Modification on State Income Tax for Certain Union Dues Concurrence Vote Passed - House (104 - 36)
April 6, 2023 KS SB 17 Expands Affordable Housing Conference Report Adopted - House (63 - 59)
April 6, 2023 KS SB 17 Expands Affordable Housing Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 9)
April 6, 2023 MD HB 2 Authorizes Subtraction Modification on State Income Tax for Certain Union Dues Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 12)
April 6, 2023 WA SB 5144 Requires Battery Producers to Implement Battery Stewardship Programs Bill Passed - House (57 - 40)
March 30, 2023 NJ A 4772 Specifies Circumstances in Which an Individual May Receive Unemployment Compensation Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 19)
March 30, 2023 ID H 286 Amends Laws Requiring Certain Information when Communicating with Voters Regarding a Bond or Levy Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 9)
March 30, 2023 VT S 100 Expands Affordable Housing Access Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 2)
March 29, 2023 ID H 286 Amends Laws Requiring Certain Information when Communicating with Voters Regarding a Bond or Levy Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 3)
March 28, 2023 KS SB 291 Prohibits State Investment of Public Funds for ESG Investments Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
March 28, 2023 KS SB 291 Prohibits State Investment of Public Funds for ESG Investments Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
March 24, 2023 FL HB 3 Prohibits Usage of State Retirement and Public Funds From Being Invested in ESG Securities Bill Passed - House (80 - 31)
March 23, 2023 VT H 126 Establishes New Protections Concerning Biodiversity Bill Passed - House (108 - 36)
March 21, 2023 GA HB 408 Amends Sales and Use Tax Laws for Competitive Projects of Regional Significance Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 22)
March 21, 2023 CO SB 23-150 Amends Regulations Regarding Disposable Wipes Bill Passed - House (54 - 11)
March 20, 2023 NJ A 4772 Specifies Circumstances in Which an Individual May Receive Unemployment Compensation Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
March 20, 2023 NY S 1353 Exempts Certain Income and Resources in Determining Eligibility for Public Assistance Benefits Bill Passed - House (97 - 50)
March 20, 2023 CO SB 23-1196 Authorizes Individuals to Seek Legal Remedies for Breaches of the Colorado Youth Employment Opportunity Act of 1971 Bill Passed - House (44 - 18)
March 16, 2023 WA HB 1756 Amends Tax Rules Concerning Clean Energies and Increased Revenue to Local Governments, Schools, and Communities Bill Passed - House (81 - 12)
March 15, 2023 CO SB 23-1006 Requires Employer Notification of Employee Income Tax Credit Eligibility Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12)
March 15, 2023 OR SB 545 Requires the Oregon Health Authority to Adopt Rules Allowing Restaurants to Allow Consumers to Use Their Own Takeout Containers Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 8)
March 15, 2023 IA SF 455 Amends Regulations Concerning Topsoil and Storm Water at Construction Sites Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
March 14, 2023 ID H 286 Amends Laws Requiring Certain Information when Communicating with Voters Regarding a Bond or Levy Bill Passed - House (52 - 15)
March 13, 2023 TN SB 955 Prohibits State Investment of Public Funds for ESG Investments Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4)
March 10, 2023 WV SB 508 Specifies Reporting and Disclosure Requirements forGrassroots Lobbying Expenditures, Bill Passed - House (49 - 41)
March 9, 2023 OR HB 2058 Establishes a New State Program to Award Eligible Employers Funds for Overtime Compensation Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 10)
March 8, 2023 CO SB 23-084 Extends Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility to Adjunct Professors Bill Passed - House (44 - 18)
March 7, 2023 CO SB 23-150 Amends Regulations Regarding Disposable Wipes Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
March 6, 2023 SD HB 1094 Reduces Tax Rates on Food and Repeals Conditional Reduction of Certain Gross Receipts Tax Rates Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 17)
March 6, 2023 IA SF 411 Amends Regulation of Energy Sources by Counties and Cities Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 6)
March 2, 2023 UT HB 301 Reduces State Gas Tax and Increases Fees for EV Charging Stations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 16)
March 2, 2023 AR HB 1410 Authorizes Minors 16 Years Old and Under to work in the State of Arkansas Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
March 2, 2023 MT SB 419 Prohibits the Use of the App TikTok in Montana Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20)
March 2, 2023 VT H 429 Authorizes Several Changes to Vermont Election Laws Bill Failed - House (59 - 78)
March 2, 2023 WA HB 1570 Expands Social Insurance Programs Applicable to Transportation Network Companies and Drivers Bill Passed - House (87 - 9)
March 1, 2023 MI HB 4016 Appropriates $1.4 Billion from the General Budget to Address the State Healthcare Worker Shortage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 49)
March 1, 2023 UT HB 301 Reduces State Gas Tax and Increases Fees for EV Charging Stations Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 5)
March 1, 2023 National HR 347 Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act Bill Passed - House (272 - 148)
Feb. 28, 2023 MI HB 4016 Appropriates $1.4 Billion from the General Budget to Address the State Healthcare Worker Shortage Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
Feb. 28, 2023 OR HB 2058 Establishes a New State Program to Award Eligible Employers Funds for Overtime Compensation Requirements Bill Passed - House (41 - 10)
Feb. 26, 2023 UT HB 291 Authorizes New Regulations and Practices for Short-Term Rentals Bill Passed - House (43 - 26)
Feb. 22, 2023 AR HB 1410 Authorizes Minors 16 Years Old and Under to work in the State of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (54 - 32)
Feb. 16, 2023 AZ SB 1530 Appropriates Funding for K-12 Education Bill Passed - House (31 - 27)
Feb. 16, 2023 WV HB 3012 Exempts Severance Tax for 9 Years on Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals Bill Passed - House (91 - 7)
Feb. 13, 2023 WV SB 508 Specifies Reporting and Disclosure Requirements forGrassroots Lobbying Expenditures, Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4)
Feb. 9, 2023 CT HB 6671 Appropriates Funding for School Lunches, Sustainable Aviation, Special Education, and More Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
Feb. 2, 2023 CO SB 23-1006 Requires Employer Notification of Employee Income Tax Credit Eligibility Bill Passed - House (43 - 20)
Feb. 1, 2023 NY S 1353 Exempts Certain Income and Resources in Determining Eligibility for Public Assistance Benefits Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20)
Feb. 1, 2023 AZ SB 1530 Appropriates Funding for K-12 Education Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14)
Jan. 30, 2023 NY S 1343 Amends Requirements for State Agencies Purchasing Zero Emissions Vehicles Bill Passed - House (108 - 35)
Jan. 26, 2023 DE SB 35 Amends State Law Relating to Bond and Capital Improvements Bill Passed - House (25 - 15)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/02 HB 299 Extends OSHA Protections for Public Workers in the State Bill Passed - House (116 - 85)
5/02 HB 760 Establishes Greater Access to Worker's Compensation Bill Passed - House (114 - 86)
5/02 HB 760 Establishes Greater Access to Worker's Compensation Bill Passed - House (114 - 86)
5/02 S 4000 Appropriates Resources for the State Operations Budget Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 21)
5/01 SB 23-105 Amends the State Equal Pay for Equal Work Act Bill Passed - House (41 - 21)
5/01 SB 107 Amends Regulations Concerning the Permanent Fund Dividend Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 7)
5/01 SB 107 Amends Regulations Concerning the Permanent Fund Dividend Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 7)
4/29 SB 23-111 Authorizes Additional Protections for Public Employees Bill Passed - House (43 - 19)
4/27 HB 2 Appropriates $14 Billion for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Budget Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 18)
4/27 HB 551 Authorizes New Rules and Protections For Landlords Bill Passed - House (87 - 26)
4/27 HB 357 Expands Access to Trackers Used for Mail-in Ballots. Bill Passed - House (145 - 0)
4/26 SB 545 Requires the Oregon Health Authority to Adopt Rules Allowing Restaurants to Allow Consumers to Use Their Own Takeout Containers Bill Passed - House (39 - 17)
4/25 SB 355 Amends Commerce Laws Regarding Remote Work Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 1)
4/25 SB 82 Restructures Previsions Relating to the Use of Apprentices on Public Works Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
4/24 SB 7 Prohibits Non-Compete Agreements for Physicians Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 7)
4/22 HB 1447 Expands Assistance Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 36)
4/21 HB 1447 Expands Assistance Programs Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
4/21 SB 469 Exempts the Retail Sale of Trailers from Sales Tax Bill Passed - House (90 - 1)
4/21 SB 955 Prohibits State Investment of Public Funds for ESG Investments Bill Passed - House (75 - 19)
4/20 HB 241 Extends the Alabama Jobs Act and the Growing Alabama Program Through 2028 Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
4/19 HB 3 Prohibits Usage of State Retirement and Public Funds From Being Invested in ESG Securities Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
4/19 HB 1756 Amends Tax Rules Concerning Clean Energies and Increased Revenue to Local Governments, Schools, and Communities Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
4/19 HB 104 Authorizes Expedited Sales of Timber Bill Passed - House (32 - 5)
4/18 HB 587 Reduces School Funding and Property Taxes Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
4/17 SB 7 Prohibits Non-Compete Agreements for Physicians Bill Passed - House (81 - 17)
4/17 SB 23-1196 Authorizes Individuals to Seek Legal Remedies for Breaches of the Colorado Youth Employment Opportunity Act of 1971 Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
4/14 SB 5069 Authorizes Interstate Cannabis Agreements Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 8)
4/14 SB 5144 Requires Battery Producers to Implement Battery Stewardship Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (40 - 6)
4/14 SB 419 Prohibits the Use of the App TikTok in Montana Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 43)
4/12 SB 5069 Authorizes Interstate Cannabis Agreements Bill Passed - House (71 - 26)
4/08 HB 2 Authorizes Subtraction Modification on State Income Tax for Certain Union Dues Concurrence Vote Passed - House (104 - 36)
4/06 SB 17 Expands Affordable Housing Conference Report Adopted - House (63 - 59)
4/06 SB 17 Expands Affordable Housing Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 9)
4/06 HB 2 Authorizes Subtraction Modification on State Income Tax for Certain Union Dues Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 12)
4/06 SB 5144 Requires Battery Producers to Implement Battery Stewardship Programs Bill Passed - House (57 - 40)
3/30 A 4772 Specifies Circumstances in Which an Individual May Receive Unemployment Compensation Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 19)
3/30 H 286 Amends Laws Requiring Certain Information when Communicating with Voters Regarding a Bond or Levy Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 9)
3/30 S 100 Expands Affordable Housing Access Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 2)
3/29 H 286 Amends Laws Requiring Certain Information when Communicating with Voters Regarding a Bond or Levy Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 3)
3/28 SB 291 Prohibits State Investment of Public Funds for ESG Investments Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
3/28 SB 291 Prohibits State Investment of Public Funds for ESG Investments Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 11)
3/24 HB 3 Prohibits Usage of State Retirement and Public Funds From Being Invested in ESG Securities Bill Passed - House (80 - 31)
3/23 H 126 Establishes New Protections Concerning Biodiversity Bill Passed - House (108 - 36)
3/21 HB 408 Amends Sales and Use Tax Laws for Competitive Projects of Regional Significance Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 22)
3/21 SB 23-150 Amends Regulations Regarding Disposable Wipes Bill Passed - House (54 - 11)
3/20 A 4772 Specifies Circumstances in Which an Individual May Receive Unemployment Compensation Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
3/20 S 1353 Exempts Certain Income and Resources in Determining Eligibility for Public Assistance Benefits Bill Passed - House (97 - 50)
3/20 SB 23-1196 Authorizes Individuals to Seek Legal Remedies for Breaches of the Colorado Youth Employment Opportunity Act of 1971 Bill Passed - House (44 - 18)
3/16 HB 1756 Amends Tax Rules Concerning Clean Energies and Increased Revenue to Local Governments, Schools, and Communities Bill Passed - House (81 - 12)
3/15 SB 23-1006 Requires Employer Notification of Employee Income Tax Credit Eligibility Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 12)
3/15 SB 545 Requires the Oregon Health Authority to Adopt Rules Allowing Restaurants to Allow Consumers to Use Their Own Takeout Containers Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 8)
3/15 SF 455 Amends Regulations Concerning Topsoil and Storm Water at Construction Sites Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 15)
3/14 H 286 Amends Laws Requiring Certain Information when Communicating with Voters Regarding a Bond or Levy Bill Passed - House (52 - 15)
3/13 SB 955 Prohibits State Investment of Public Funds for ESG Investments Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4)
3/10 SB 508 Specifies Reporting and Disclosure Requirements forGrassroots Lobbying Expenditures, Bill Passed - House (49 - 41)
3/09 HB 2058 Establishes a New State Program to Award Eligible Employers Funds for Overtime Compensation Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 10)
3/08 SB 23-084 Extends Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility to Adjunct Professors Bill Passed - House (44 - 18)
3/07 SB 23-150 Amends Regulations Regarding Disposable Wipes Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
3/06 HB 1094 Reduces Tax Rates on Food and Repeals Conditional Reduction of Certain Gross Receipts Tax Rates Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 17)
3/06 SF 411 Amends Regulation of Energy Sources by Counties and Cities Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 6)
3/02 HB 301 Reduces State Gas Tax and Increases Fees for EV Charging Stations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 16)
3/02 HB 1410 Authorizes Minors 16 Years Old and Under to work in the State of Arkansas Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9)
3/02 SB 419 Prohibits the Use of the App TikTok in Montana Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20)
3/02 H 429 Authorizes Several Changes to Vermont Election Laws Bill Failed - House (59 - 78)
3/02 HB 1570 Expands Social Insurance Programs Applicable to Transportation Network Companies and Drivers Bill Passed - House (87 - 9)
3/01 HB 4016 Appropriates $1.4 Billion from the General Budget to Address the State Healthcare Worker Shortage Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 49)
3/01 HB 301 Reduces State Gas Tax and Increases Fees for EV Charging Stations Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 5)
3/01 HR 347 Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act Bill Passed - House (272 - 148)
2/28 HB 4016 Appropriates $1.4 Billion from the General Budget to Address the State Healthcare Worker Shortage Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 16)
2/28 HB 2058 Establishes a New State Program to Award Eligible Employers Funds for Overtime Compensation Requirements Bill Passed - House (41 - 10)
2/26 HB 291 Authorizes New Regulations and Practices for Short-Term Rentals Bill Passed - House (43 - 26)
2/22 HB 1410 Authorizes Minors 16 Years Old and Under to work in the State of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (54 - 32)
2/16 SB 1530 Appropriates Funding for K-12 Education Bill Passed - House (31 - 27)
2/16 HB 3012 Exempts Severance Tax for 9 Years on Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals Bill Passed - House (91 - 7)
2/13 SB 508 Specifies Reporting and Disclosure Requirements forGrassroots Lobbying Expenditures, Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 4)
2/09 HB 6671 Appropriates Funding for School Lunches, Sustainable Aviation, Special Education, and More Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
2/02 SB 23-1006 Requires Employer Notification of Employee Income Tax Credit Eligibility Bill Passed - House (43 - 20)
2/01 S 1353 Exempts Certain Income and Resources in Determining Eligibility for Public Assistance Benefits Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20)
2/01 SB 1530 Appropriates Funding for K-12 Education Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14)
1/30 S 1343 Amends Requirements for State Agencies Purchasing Zero Emissions Vehicles Bill Passed - House (108 - 35)
1/26 SB 35 Amends State Law Relating to Bond and Capital Improvements Bill Passed - House (25 - 15)

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