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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 20, 2024 CA AB 2560 Amends the California Coastal Act of 1976 Bill Passed - House (55 - 6)
May 20, 2024 CA AB 3030 Requires Doctor's Offices That Use AI Generate Patient Communications Disclose Their Use of AI to Patients Bill Passed - House (71 - 0)
May 17, 2024 MO SB 894 Establishes an Office of Entrepreneurship with an Emphasis on Strengthening Locally-Owned Businesses Bill Passed - House (117 - 7)
May 17, 2024 MO SB 754 Amends Various Public Safety Policies Bill Passed - House (107 - 41)
May 17, 2024 MO SB 754 Amends Various Public Safety Policies Bill Passed - House (107 - 41)
May 17, 2024 National H Res 1213 A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers. Resolution Passed - House (337 - 61)
May 16, 2024 IL SB 2979 Amends Liability Laws for Biometric Data Violations Bill Passed - House (81 - 30)
May 16, 2024 IL SB 2976 Amends Appointment Regulations for the State Historic Preservation Board Bill Passed - House (83 - 29)
May 16, 2024 National HR 8369 Israel Security Assistance Support Act Bill Passed - House (224 - 187)
May 16, 2024 National HR 354 LEOSA Reform Act Bill Passed - House (221 - 185)
May 16, 2024 National HR 8146 Police Our Border Act Bill Passed - House (254 - 157)
May 16, 2024 National HR 8146 Police Our Border Act Bill Passed - House (254 - 157)
May 16, 2024 CA AB 2865 Authorizes K-12 Courses Over Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Disorders Bill Passed - House (71 - 0)
May 16, 2024 CA AB 2863 Amends a Variety of Obligations for Auto-Renewing Subscription Contracts Bill Passed - House (65 - 0)
May 15, 2024 AK HB 203 Authorizes Payment Via Prepaid Debit Cards Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 3)
May 15, 2024 AK HB 122 Authorizes the Alaska Railroad Corporation to Issue Revenue Bonds to Fund Renovations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (34 - 6)
May 15, 2024 AK HB 148 Increases the Amount of the State's Merit-Based Scholarship Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 15, 2024 AZ HB 2325 Prohibits Cities from Banning Backyard Chickens at a Single-Family Home Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 20)
May 15, 2024 AZ HB 2721 Amends Zoning Regulations in Certain Cities to Allow More Housing Concurrence Vote Passed - House (42 - 15)
May 15, 2024 AZ HB 2720 Requires Cities with a Population of More than 75,000 Residents Allow Accessory Dwelling Units Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 22)
May 15, 2024 AK HB 251 Exempts Certain Foods and Drinks Prepared in Uninspected Kitchens from State Labeling Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (38 - 1)
May 15, 2024 AZ SB 1336 Prohibits Sharing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Deep Fake Porn and Establishes it as Felony Bill Passed - House (40 - 17)
May 15, 2024 AK SB 147 Establishes a Worker Compensation Stay-At-Work Program Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 15, 2024 AK SB 22 Establishes Juneteenth as a State Holiday Bill Passed - House (37 - 3)
May 15, 2024 National H Res 1210 Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result. Resolution Passed - House (223 - 185)
May 15, 2024 National HR 4310 Youth Poisoning Protection Act Bill Passed - House (376 - 33)
May 15, 2024 National HR 7530 DC CRIMES Act Bill Passed - House (225 - 181)
May 15, 2024 National HR 7581 Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act Bill Passed - House (356 - 55)
May 15, 2024 National HR 7343 Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act Bill Passed - House (265 - 148)
May 15, 2024 National HR 7343 Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act Bill Passed - House (265 - 148)
May 15, 2024 National HR 4581 Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (408 - 3)
May 15, 2024 National HR 6960 Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act Bill Passed - House (399 - 13)
May 14, 2024 AK SB 134 Amends Insurance Law To Require Coverage for Mammograms and other Diagnostic Breast Exams Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 14, 2024 AK SB 179 Prohibits Municipalities from Taxing Real Estate Transfer Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 14, 2024 AK SB 179 Prohibits Municipalities from Taxing Real Estate Transfer Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 14, 2024 National S 546 Recruit and Retain Act Bill Passed - House (370 - 18)
May 13, 2024 CA SB 233 Authorizes Arizona Abortion Providers to Temporarily Provide Care to Patients from Arizona who Travel to California Bill Passed - House (61 - 13)
May 13, 2024 NJ S 2930 Amends Process for Access to Government Records Bill Passed - House (42 - 27)
May 13, 2024 NY A 5909 Establishes a Chief Sustainability Officer Bill Passed - House (133 - 12)
May 13, 2024 CA AB 2309 Authorizes City Attorneys to Prosecute Misdemenors Bill Passed - House (50 - 6)
May 13, 2024 NY A 5909 Establishes a Chief Sustainability Officer Bill Passed - House (133 - 12)
May 12, 2024 AK SB 118 Increases the Support for the Mining Industry in Alaska Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 11, 2024 AK SCR 10 Establishes a Joint Legislature Seafood Industry Task Force Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 9, 2024 MI HB 4523 Authorizes Individuals More Resources to Receive the Care and Support Needed Through Mental Health Courts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 40)
May 9, 2024 MI HB 4525 Authorizes Support for Offenders to Access Mental Health and Drug Treatment Courts with Judicial and Prosecutorial Consent Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 36)
May 9, 2024 RI S 2096 Amends the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights (LEOBOR) Bill Passed - House (58 - 14)
May 9, 2024 IL SB 1 Establishes the Early Childhood Education Act to Focus on Early Childhood Development Bill Passed - House (93 - 18)
May 9, 2024 MN SF 4699 Authorizes Various Healthcare Reforms and Improvements Bill Passed - House (68 - 59)
May 9, 2024 AK HB 230 Repeals the Limit on How Many Years Out-of-State Teachers Can Apply Toward the Teacher Pay Scale Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 9, 2024 MI HB 5522 Authorizes the Director of the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLeap) be Added as a Nonvoting Member of Michigan's Delegation to the Midwest Higher Education Compact Bill Passed - House (69 - 38)
May 8, 2024 CO HB 24-1280 Establishes Grant Programs for Community-Based Organizations to Provide Appropriate Services for Migrants who Have Recently Arrived Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 20)
May 8, 2024 CO HB 24-1307 Prohibits School Districts from Using Federal Funding to Hire Uncertified HVAC Contractors Concurrence Vote Passed - House (45 - 18)
May 8, 2024 OH HB 81 Authorizes Certain Nurses to Sign Hospital Patient Documents Bill Passed - House (89 - 1)
May 8, 2024 CO SB 24-055 Expands Mental Health Support Programs for Individuals in the Agriculture Industry Bill Passed - House (59 - 4)
May 8, 2024 National HR 7109 Equal Representation Act Bill Passed - House (206 - 202)
May 8, 2024 National HR 2925 Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024 Bill Passed - House (216 - 195)
May 8, 2024 OH HB 265 Exempts Certain Information about First Responders from Disclosure under Public Records Law Bill Passed - House (89 - 0)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 24)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1152 Establishes Requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 17)
May 7, 2024 CO HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 24)
May 7, 2024 CO SB 24-182 Amends the ID Requirement for the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act Bill Passed - House (43 - 19)
May 7, 2024 CT SB 121 Establishes Guidelines for the Attorney General to Enforce the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Bill Passed - House (130 - 13)
May 7, 2024 CO SB 24-168 Requires the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to Provide Reimbursement for Telehealth Bill Passed - House (61 - 1)
May 7, 2024 AL SB 328 Authorizes the Creation of Community Development Districts Bill Passed - House (71 - 4)
May 7, 2024 AL SB 54 Requires the State Textbook Committee to Regularly Review Periodicals Used in Public School Classrooms Bill Passed - House (92 - 5)
May 7, 2024 CO SB 24-078 Establishes Outdoor Nature-Based Preschool Programs as Child Care Bill Passed - House (53 - 10)
May 7, 2024 DE HB 274 Authorizes Insurance Coverage for Allergen Tests for Infants Bill Passed - House (23 - 6)
May 6, 2024 CO HB 24-1216 Establishes Support for Juveniles in the Justice System to Graduate Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 17)
May 6, 2024 CO HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 22)
May 6, 2024 CO HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 22)
May 6, 2024 CO HB 24-1216 Establishes Support for Juveniles in the Justice System to Graduate Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 17)
May 6, 2024 CO HB 24-1378 Establishes Greater Consumer Protection in Event Ticket Sales Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 6)
May 6, 2024 CO HB 24-1262 Appropriates Resources for the Usage of Maternal Midwives in Colorado Healthcare Industry Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 8)
May 6, 2024 CO HB 24-1379 Requires the State's Water Quality Control Commission to Establish Rules by the End of 2025 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 7)
May 6, 2024 CO SB 24-113 Requires Employees and Volunteer Coaches Obtain a Criminal Background Check if They Travel for Games Bill Passed - House (40 - 18)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/20 AB 2560 Amends the California Coastal Act of 1976 Bill Passed - House (55 - 6)
5/20 AB 3030 Requires Doctor's Offices That Use AI Generate Patient Communications Disclose Their Use of AI to Patients Bill Passed - House (71 - 0)
5/17 SB 894 Establishes an Office of Entrepreneurship with an Emphasis on Strengthening Locally-Owned Businesses Bill Passed - House (117 - 7)
5/17 SB 754 Amends Various Public Safety Policies Bill Passed - House (107 - 41)
5/17 SB 754 Amends Various Public Safety Policies Bill Passed - House (107 - 41)
5/17 H Res 1213 A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers. Resolution Passed - House (337 - 61)
5/16 SB 2979 Amends Liability Laws for Biometric Data Violations Bill Passed - House (81 - 30)
5/16 SB 2976 Amends Appointment Regulations for the State Historic Preservation Board Bill Passed - House (83 - 29)
5/16 HR 8369 Israel Security Assistance Support Act Bill Passed - House (224 - 187)
5/16 HR 354 LEOSA Reform Act Bill Passed - House (221 - 185)
5/16 HR 8146 Police Our Border Act Bill Passed - House (254 - 157)
5/16 HR 8146 Police Our Border Act Bill Passed - House (254 - 157)
5/16 AB 2865 Authorizes K-12 Courses Over Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Disorders Bill Passed - House (71 - 0)
5/16 AB 2863 Amends a Variety of Obligations for Auto-Renewing Subscription Contracts Bill Passed - House (65 - 0)
5/15 HB 203 Authorizes Payment Via Prepaid Debit Cards Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 3)
5/15 HB 122 Authorizes the Alaska Railroad Corporation to Issue Revenue Bonds to Fund Renovations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (34 - 6)
5/15 HB 148 Increases the Amount of the State's Merit-Based Scholarship Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/15 HB 2325 Prohibits Cities from Banning Backyard Chickens at a Single-Family Home Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 20)
5/15 HB 2721 Amends Zoning Regulations in Certain Cities to Allow More Housing Concurrence Vote Passed - House (42 - 15)
5/15 HB 2720 Requires Cities with a Population of More than 75,000 Residents Allow Accessory Dwelling Units Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 22)
5/15 HB 251 Exempts Certain Foods and Drinks Prepared in Uninspected Kitchens from State Labeling Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (38 - 1)
5/15 SB 1336 Prohibits Sharing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Deep Fake Porn and Establishes it as Felony Bill Passed - House (40 - 17)
5/15 SB 147 Establishes a Worker Compensation Stay-At-Work Program Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/15 SB 22 Establishes Juneteenth as a State Holiday Bill Passed - House (37 - 3)
5/15 H Res 1210 Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result. Resolution Passed - House (223 - 185)
5/15 HR 4310 Youth Poisoning Protection Act Bill Passed - House (376 - 33)
5/15 HR 7530 DC CRIMES Act Bill Passed - House (225 - 181)
5/15 HR 7581 Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act Bill Passed - House (356 - 55)
5/15 HR 7343 Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act Bill Passed - House (265 - 148)
5/15 HR 7343 Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act Bill Passed - House (265 - 148)
5/15 HR 4581 Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 Bill Passed - House (408 - 3)
5/15 HR 6960 Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act Bill Passed - House (399 - 13)
5/14 SB 134 Amends Insurance Law To Require Coverage for Mammograms and other Diagnostic Breast Exams Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/14 SB 179 Prohibits Municipalities from Taxing Real Estate Transfer Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/14 SB 179 Prohibits Municipalities from Taxing Real Estate Transfer Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/14 S 546 Recruit and Retain Act Bill Passed - House (370 - 18)
5/13 SB 233 Authorizes Arizona Abortion Providers to Temporarily Provide Care to Patients from Arizona who Travel to California Bill Passed - House (61 - 13)
5/13 S 2930 Amends Process for Access to Government Records Bill Passed - House (42 - 27)
5/13 A 5909 Establishes a Chief Sustainability Officer Bill Passed - House (133 - 12)
5/13 AB 2309 Authorizes City Attorneys to Prosecute Misdemenors Bill Passed - House (50 - 6)
5/13 A 5909 Establishes a Chief Sustainability Officer Bill Passed - House (133 - 12)
5/12 SB 118 Increases the Support for the Mining Industry in Alaska Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/11 SCR 10 Establishes a Joint Legislature Seafood Industry Task Force Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/09 HB 4523 Authorizes Individuals More Resources to Receive the Care and Support Needed Through Mental Health Courts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 40)
5/09 HB 4525 Authorizes Support for Offenders to Access Mental Health and Drug Treatment Courts with Judicial and Prosecutorial Consent Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 36)
5/09 S 2096 Amends the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights (LEOBOR) Bill Passed - House (58 - 14)
5/09 SB 1 Establishes the Early Childhood Education Act to Focus on Early Childhood Development Bill Passed - House (93 - 18)
5/09 SF 4699 Authorizes Various Healthcare Reforms and Improvements Bill Passed - House (68 - 59)
5/09 HB 230 Repeals the Limit on How Many Years Out-of-State Teachers Can Apply Toward the Teacher Pay Scale Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/09 HB 5522 Authorizes the Director of the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLeap) be Added as a Nonvoting Member of Michigan's Delegation to the Midwest Higher Education Compact Bill Passed - House (69 - 38)
5/08 HB 24-1280 Establishes Grant Programs for Community-Based Organizations to Provide Appropriate Services for Migrants who Have Recently Arrived Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 20)
5/08 HB 24-1307 Prohibits School Districts from Using Federal Funding to Hire Uncertified HVAC Contractors Concurrence Vote Passed - House (45 - 18)
5/08 HB 81 Authorizes Certain Nurses to Sign Hospital Patient Documents Bill Passed - House (89 - 1)
5/08 SB 24-055 Expands Mental Health Support Programs for Individuals in the Agriculture Industry Bill Passed - House (59 - 4)
5/08 HR 7109 Equal Representation Act Bill Passed - House (206 - 202)
5/08 HR 2925 Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024 Bill Passed - House (216 - 195)
5/08 HB 265 Exempts Certain Information about First Responders from Disclosure under Public Records Law Bill Passed - House (89 - 0)
5/07 HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 24)
5/07 HB 24-1152 Establishes Requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 17)
5/07 HB 24-1313 Requires Cities to Allow For Denser Housing Development in Transit-Oriented Communities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 24)
5/07 SB 24-182 Amends the ID Requirement for the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act Bill Passed - House (43 - 19)
5/07 SB 121 Establishes Guidelines for the Attorney General to Enforce the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Bill Passed - House (130 - 13)
5/07 SB 24-168 Requires the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to Provide Reimbursement for Telehealth Bill Passed - House (61 - 1)
5/07 SB 328 Authorizes the Creation of Community Development Districts Bill Passed - House (71 - 4)
5/07 SB 54 Requires the State Textbook Committee to Regularly Review Periodicals Used in Public School Classrooms Bill Passed - House (92 - 5)
5/07 SB 24-078 Establishes Outdoor Nature-Based Preschool Programs as Child Care Bill Passed - House (53 - 10)
5/07 HB 274 Authorizes Insurance Coverage for Allergen Tests for Infants Bill Passed - House (23 - 6)
5/06 HB 24-1216 Establishes Support for Juveniles in the Justice System to Graduate Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 17)
5/06 HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 22)
5/06 HB 24-1304 Prohibits Cities From Enforcing Minimum Parking Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 22)
5/06 HB 24-1216 Establishes Support for Juveniles in the Justice System to Graduate Concurrence Vote Passed - House (46 - 17)
5/06 HB 24-1378 Establishes Greater Consumer Protection in Event Ticket Sales Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 6)
5/06 HB 24-1262 Appropriates Resources for the Usage of Maternal Midwives in Colorado Healthcare Industry Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 8)
5/06 HB 24-1379 Requires the State's Water Quality Control Commission to Establish Rules by the End of 2025 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 7)
5/06 SB 24-113 Requires Employees and Volunteer Coaches Obtain a Criminal Background Check if They Travel for Games Bill Passed - House (40 - 18)

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