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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
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 1730 Amends the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA SB 232 Requires Parental Notification on Student Tick Removal and the Symptoms of Lyme Disease Bill Passed - House (179 - 23)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA SB 232 Requires Parental Notification on Student Tick Removal and the Symptoms of Lyme Disease Bill Passed - House (179 - 23)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 1700 Prohibits the Public Release of Any Personal Information of Federal Judges Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 1820 Repeals Licensing Requirements for Natural Hair Braiders Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 1)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 2563 Authorizes Adult Children to Remain on a Parent's Private Health Plan Up to Age 26 Bill Passed - House (163 - 39)
Oct. 9, 2024 MI HB 5599 Authorizes Penalty Change for Specified Felonies Bill Passed - House (109 - 0)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 2562 Prohibits Insurers from Setting Annual or Lifetime Limits on the Cost of Care Bill Passed - House (160 - 42)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA SB 1230 Requires Improved Elevator Safety Standards Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 2084 Authorizes Virtual Manufacturers Licenses for Drug Prescription Distribution Bill Passed - House (200 - 1)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 2564 Prohibits Insurers from Denying or Excluding Coverage Due to Preexisting Conditions Bill Passed - House (174 - 28)
Oct. 8, 2024 WV SB 2028 Authorizes Development of an Opioid Treatment Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 18)
Oct. 8, 2024 WV SB 2028 Authorizes Development of an Opioid Treatment Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 2)
Oct. 8, 2024 PA HB 2383 Establishes a Program of Retired Volunteers Willing to Share Life Lessons, Experience and Hobbies with Students Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 1)
Oct. 8, 2024 PA SB 170 Amends Criminal Statutes Governing the Duties of Probation Officers Bill Passed - House (194 - 7)
Oct. 8, 2024 PA SB 840 Establishes an Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Related Disorders (ADRD) Division and Committee Bill Passed - House (195 - 6)
Oct. 8, 2024 PA SB 840 Establishes an Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Related Disorders (ADRD) Division and Committee Bill Passed - House (195 - 6)
Oct. 8, 2024 WV SB 2031 Appropriates Funding to the School Building Authority and School Construction Fund Bill Passed - House (68 - 22)
Oct. 8, 2024 WV HB 227 Amends Funding Application Procedures for Public Charter Schools in West Virginia Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 1)
Oct. 8, 2024 WV HB 227 Amends Funding Application Procedures for Public Charter Schools in West Virginia Bill Passed - House (74 - 17)
Oct. 7, 2024 PA SB 668 Establishes a Medication Aide Classroom Training Program Bill Passed - House (200 - 2)
Oct. 7, 2024 PA SB 668 Establishes a Medication Aide Classroom Training Program Bill Passed - House (200 - 2)
Oct. 7, 2024 PA SB 765 Amends Borough Surcharges, Managers, and Organization of Civil Service Commissions Bill Passed - House (119 - 83)
Oct. 7, 2024 PA HB 2536 Requires Property Tax Freezes for Homeowners Bill Passed - House (202 - 0)
Oct. 6, 2024 WV SB 2031 Appropriates Funding to the School Building Authority and School Construction Fund Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 1)
Oct. 1, 2024 PA SB 1237 Extends the PA One Call Law Permanently Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
Sept. 30, 2024 NJ A 4447 Requires Healthcare Practitioner Referrals to Pharmacies be in Accordance with Certain Professional Standards Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
Sept. 30, 2024 NJ A 4811 Appropriates $20 Million for Summer Tuition Aid Grants for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
Sept. 30, 2024 WV HB 201 Amends Appropriations to the State Department of Education Bill Passed - House (86 - 5)
Sept. 27, 2024 PA HB 1409 Expands the Fish and Boat Commission's Authority to Set License, Permit and Issuing Agent Fees Bill Passed - House (154 - 48)
Sept. 26, 2024 NJ A 2180 Authorizes Certain Individuals to Operate Type S School Buses Veto Override Passed - House (73 - 2)
Sept. 26, 2024 NJ S 3201 Amends and Increases Penalties for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
Sept. 26, 2024 MI SB 929 Authorizes Low-Income Access to a Broader Range of Care Centers by Repurposing Medicaid Funding Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 17)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI HB 5503 Establishes a Tip Line for Students to Anonymously Report Improperly Stored Firearms Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 15)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI HB 5503 Establishes a Tip Line for Students to Anonymously Report Improperly Stored Firearms Conference Report Adopted - House (98 - 11)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI SB 790 Requires Individual Home Caregivers be Categorized as Public Employees and Authorizes Collective Bargaining Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI SB 791 Defines "Public Employee" for Collective Bargaining Purposes Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI HB 5803 Amends State School Retirement Systems Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 52)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI SB 817 Appropriates Funding for Outdoor Recreation from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Bill Passed - House (99 - 10)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI HB 5803 Amends State School Retirement Systems Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI SB 929 Authorizes Low-Income Access to a Broader Range of Care Centers by Repurposing Medicaid Funding Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI SB 791 Defines "Public Employee" for Collective Bargaining Purposes Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI SB 790 Requires Individual Home Caregivers be Categorized as Public Employees and Authorizes Collective Bargaining Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI SB 351 Prohibits Discriminatory Practices in Public Places Against Breastfeeding or Breast Pumping Bill Passed - House (83 - 26)
Sept. 25, 2024 National HR 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Bill Passed - Senate (78 - 18)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI SB 567 Requires School Districts Screen Students for Difficulty in Decoding Language and Other Characteristics of Dyslexia Bill Passed - House (100 - 8)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI SB 928 Expands Medicaid Coverage of Birth Expenses Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI SB 701 Expands Health Care Access in Rural Michigan Bill Passed - House (104 - 5)
Sept. 25, 2024 MI HB 4361 Establishes a 1-Time Individual Tax Credit for Organ Donation Bill Passed - House (92 - 17)
Sept. 25, 2024 National HR 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Bill Passed - House (341 - 82)
Date No. Title Outcome
10/09 HB 1730 Amends the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
10/09 SB 232 Requires Parental Notification on Student Tick Removal and the Symptoms of Lyme Disease Bill Passed - House (179 - 23)
10/09 SB 232 Requires Parental Notification on Student Tick Removal and the Symptoms of Lyme Disease Bill Passed - House (179 - 23)
10/09 HB 1700 Prohibits the Public Release of Any Personal Information of Federal Judges Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
10/09 HB 1820 Repeals Licensing Requirements for Natural Hair Braiders Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 1)
10/09 HB 2563 Authorizes Adult Children to Remain on a Parent's Private Health Plan Up to Age 26 Bill Passed - House (163 - 39)
10/09 HB 5599 Authorizes Penalty Change for Specified Felonies Bill Passed - House (109 - 0)
10/09 HB 2562 Prohibits Insurers from Setting Annual or Lifetime Limits on the Cost of Care Bill Passed - House (160 - 42)
10/09 SB 1230 Requires Improved Elevator Safety Standards Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
10/09 HB 2084 Authorizes Virtual Manufacturers Licenses for Drug Prescription Distribution Bill Passed - House (200 - 1)
10/09 HB 2564 Prohibits Insurers from Denying or Excluding Coverage Due to Preexisting Conditions Bill Passed - House (174 - 28)
10/08 SB 2028 Authorizes Development of an Opioid Treatment Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 18)
10/08 SB 2028 Authorizes Development of an Opioid Treatment Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 2)
10/08 HB 2383 Establishes a Program of Retired Volunteers Willing to Share Life Lessons, Experience and Hobbies with Students Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 1)
10/08 SB 170 Amends Criminal Statutes Governing the Duties of Probation Officers Bill Passed - House (194 - 7)
10/08 SB 840 Establishes an Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Related Disorders (ADRD) Division and Committee Bill Passed - House (195 - 6)
10/08 SB 840 Establishes an Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Related Disorders (ADRD) Division and Committee Bill Passed - House (195 - 6)
10/08 SB 2031 Appropriates Funding to the School Building Authority and School Construction Fund Bill Passed - House (68 - 22)
10/08 HB 227 Amends Funding Application Procedures for Public Charter Schools in West Virginia Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 1)
10/08 HB 227 Amends Funding Application Procedures for Public Charter Schools in West Virginia Bill Passed - House (74 - 17)
10/07 SB 668 Establishes a Medication Aide Classroom Training Program Bill Passed - House (200 - 2)
10/07 SB 668 Establishes a Medication Aide Classroom Training Program Bill Passed - House (200 - 2)
10/07 SB 765 Amends Borough Surcharges, Managers, and Organization of Civil Service Commissions Bill Passed - House (119 - 83)
10/07 HB 2536 Requires Property Tax Freezes for Homeowners Bill Passed - House (202 - 0)
10/06 SB 2031 Appropriates Funding to the School Building Authority and School Construction Fund Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 1)
10/01 SB 1237 Extends the PA One Call Law Permanently Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 0)
9/30 A 4447 Requires Healthcare Practitioner Referrals to Pharmacies be in Accordance with Certain Professional Standards Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
9/30 A 4811 Appropriates $20 Million for Summer Tuition Aid Grants for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
9/30 HB 201 Amends Appropriations to the State Department of Education Bill Passed - House (86 - 5)
9/27 HB 1409 Expands the Fish and Boat Commission's Authority to Set License, Permit and Issuing Agent Fees Bill Passed - House (154 - 48)
9/26 A 2180 Authorizes Certain Individuals to Operate Type S School Buses Veto Override Passed - House (73 - 2)
9/26 S 3201 Amends and Increases Penalties for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
9/26 SB 929 Authorizes Low-Income Access to a Broader Range of Care Centers by Repurposing Medicaid Funding Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 17)
9/25 HB 5503 Establishes a Tip Line for Students to Anonymously Report Improperly Stored Firearms Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 15)
9/25 HB 5503 Establishes a Tip Line for Students to Anonymously Report Improperly Stored Firearms Conference Report Adopted - House (98 - 11)
9/25 SB 790 Requires Individual Home Caregivers be Categorized as Public Employees and Authorizes Collective Bargaining Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
9/25 SB 791 Defines "Public Employee" for Collective Bargaining Purposes Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
9/25 HB 5803 Amends State School Retirement Systems Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 52)
9/25 SB 817 Appropriates Funding for Outdoor Recreation from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Bill Passed - House (99 - 10)
9/25 HB 5803 Amends State School Retirement Systems Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
9/25 SB 929 Authorizes Low-Income Access to a Broader Range of Care Centers by Repurposing Medicaid Funding Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
9/25 SB 791 Defines "Public Employee" for Collective Bargaining Purposes Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
9/25 SB 790 Requires Individual Home Caregivers be Categorized as Public Employees and Authorizes Collective Bargaining Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
9/25 SB 351 Prohibits Discriminatory Practices in Public Places Against Breastfeeding or Breast Pumping Bill Passed - House (83 - 26)
9/25 HR 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Bill Passed - Senate (78 - 18)
9/25 SB 567 Requires School Districts Screen Students for Difficulty in Decoding Language and Other Characteristics of Dyslexia Bill Passed - House (100 - 8)
9/25 SB 928 Expands Medicaid Coverage of Birth Expenses Bill Passed - House (56 - 53)
9/25 SB 701 Expands Health Care Access in Rural Michigan Bill Passed - House (104 - 5)
9/25 HB 4361 Establishes a 1-Time Individual Tax Credit for Organ Donation Bill Passed - House (92 - 17)
9/25 HR 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Bill Passed - House (341 - 82)
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