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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 5, 2025 OR SB 91 Prohibits Forever Chemicals (PFAs) in Firefighting Foam Bill Passed - House (39 - 14)
May 5, 2025 AZ SB 1268 Require Hospitals to Question Patients on Legal Status in the United States Bill Passed - House (32 - 25)
May 3, 2025 CO SB 25-130 Defines Going Into Labor and Certain Pregnancy Complications as "Emergency Medical Conditions" Bill Passed - House (42 - 21)
May 3, 2025 CO SB 25-130 Defines Going Into Labor and Certain Pregnancy Complications as "Emergency Medical Conditions" Bill Passed - House (42 - 21)
May 2, 2025 ND HB 1459 Authorizes Certain Rare Earth Mineral Development Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 19)
May 2, 2025 HI SB 1396 Establishes a "Green-Fee" Tax on Tourists to Support the Climate Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 8)
May 2, 2025 ND HB 1459 Authorizes Certain Rare Earth Mineral Development Conference Report Adopted - House (63 - 26)
May 2, 2025 HI SB 1396 Establishes a "Green-Fee" Tax on Tourists to Support the Climate Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
May 2, 2025 CO SB 25-289 Establishes a State-Regulated Drug Donation Program Bill Passed - House (48 - 15)
May 2, 2025 FL HB 1427 Requires Nursing Schools with Passage Rates 10% Below the National Average be Placed on Probation Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5)
May 2, 2025 CO SB 25-289 Establishes a State-Regulated Drug Donation Program Bill Passed - House (48 - 15)
May 1, 2025 ND SB 2160 Amends the State's Insurance to a Plan that Offers Benefits to be Compliant with the Federal Affordable Care Act Veto Override Failed - Senate (31 - 15)
May 1, 2025 ND SB 2160 Amends the State's Insurance to a Plan that Offers Benefits to be Compliant with the Federal Affordable Care Act Veto Override Failed - Senate (31 - 15)
May 1, 2025 CO HB 25-1213 Amends Regulations Regarding Funding, Billing, and Reporting for Certain Healthcare and Managed Care Entities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 7)
May 1, 2025 CO HB 25-1213 Amends Regulations Regarding Funding, Billing, and Reporting for Certain Healthcare and Managed Care Entities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 7)
May 1, 2025 National S J Res 31 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (52 - 46)
May 1, 2025 CT HB 5004 Establishes a New Goal of Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions Statewide by 2050 Bill Passed - House (98 - 47)
May 1, 2025 National H J Res 78 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt". Joint Resolution Passed - House (216 - 195)
May 1, 2025 National H J Res 88 Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". Joint Resolution Passed - House (246 - 164)
May 1, 2025 NE LB 317 Amends and Merges the Department of Natural Resources with the Department of Environment and Energy Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 12)
May 1, 2025 CA AB 516 Authorizes Registered Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants to Perform Certain Animal Health Care Services Bill Passed - House (76 - 0)
May 1, 2025 CT HB 7213 Authorizes Minors Access to Contraception Without Parental Consent Bill Passed - House (117 - 27)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 897 Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to Set a Liability Cap for Hawaiian Electric Company in the Event of Another Catastrophic Wildfire Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 10)
April 30, 2025 HI HB 969 Prohibits Landfills on the Agricultural Land Best Suited for Farming Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 1429 Authorizes and Restores Caregivers' Ability to Cultivate Cannabis for up to 5 Patients and Extends Temporary Dispensary Rules for 2 Years Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 1)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 897 Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to Set a Liability Cap for Hawaiian Electric Company in the Event of Another Catastrophic Wildfire Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 5)
April 30, 2025 HI HB 969 Prohibits Landfills on the Agricultural Land Best Suited for Farming Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 7)
April 30, 2025 HI SB 1429 Authorizes and Restores Caregivers' Ability to Cultivate Cannabis for up to 5 Patients and Extends Temporary Dispensary Rules for 2 Years Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
April 30, 2025 HI HB 427 Establishes Quarantines of Infested Areas and Strengthens the Inspection Process for Items Shipped to and Around the State to Protect Biodiversity Concurrence Vote Passed - House (45 - 5)
April 30, 2025 ME LD 837 Requires Positions Taken by the Public Advocate to be Consistent with the Cost-Effective Implementation of the State's Climate Goals "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (74 - 67)
April 30, 2025 FL HB 209 Establishes State Park Protections from Development of Pickle Ball Courts and Hotels Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
April 30, 2025 FL SB 56 Prohibits Geo-Engineering and Weather Modification Activities Bill Passed - House (82 - 28)
April 30, 2025 National S J Res 31 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act". Motion Agreed - Senate (52 - 40)
April 30, 2025 LA SB 19 Authorizes Over-the-Counter Sale of Ivermectin Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
April 30, 2025 National H J Res 87 Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". Joint Resolution Passed - House (231 - 191)
April 30, 2025 National H J Res 89 Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". Joint Resolution Passed - House (225 - 196)
April 30, 2025 LA SB 19 Authorizes Over-the-Counter Sale of Ivermectin Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
April 30, 2025 NC SB 405 Increases Funding to the Department of Health and Human Services for Medicaid Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 11)
April 30, 2025 NC SB 405 Increases Funding to the Department of Health and Human Services for Medicaid Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 11)
April 29, 2025 AZ HB 2076 Amends Statutes Related to Life Insurance Policies to Redefine the Term "Illustration" Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 14)
April 29, 2025 IA HF 299 Requires All Schools Using the Tuition Grant Program to Include Information on Vaccine Requirement Exemptions Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
April 29, 2025 ME LD 837 Requires Positions Taken by the Public Advocate to be Consistent with the Cost-Effective Implementation of the State's Climate Goals "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 15)
April 29, 2025 National HR 1442 Youth Poisoning Protection Act Bill Passed - House (378 - 42)
April 29, 2025 National H J Res 60 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles". Joint Resolution Passed - House (219 - 205)
April 29, 2025 NY A 136 Authorizes Medical Aid in Dying Bill Passed - House (81 - 67)
April 28, 2025 AZ HB 2203 Amends Current Groundwater Statutes in Arizona Concurrence Vote Passed - House (32 - 23)
April 28, 2025 CO SB 25-144 Establishes 12 Additional Weeks for Families of Infants who have to Stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
April 28, 2025 AZ HB 2449 Establishes New Enrollment Verification Requirements and Presumptive Eligibility Determinations for Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Concurrence Vote Passed - House (32 - 23)
April 28, 2025 AZ HB 2449 Establishes New Enrollment Verification Requirements and Presumptive Eligibility Determinations for Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Concurrence Vote Passed - House (32 - 23)
April 28, 2025 AZ HB 2572 Establishes New Provisions for Irrigation Grandfathered Rights Concurrence Vote Passed - House (32 - 23)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/05 SB 91 Prohibits Forever Chemicals (PFAs) in Firefighting Foam Bill Passed - House (39 - 14)
5/05 SB 1268 Require Hospitals to Question Patients on Legal Status in the United States Bill Passed - House (32 - 25)
5/03 SB 25-130 Defines Going Into Labor and Certain Pregnancy Complications as "Emergency Medical Conditions" Bill Passed - House (42 - 21)
5/03 SB 25-130 Defines Going Into Labor and Certain Pregnancy Complications as "Emergency Medical Conditions" Bill Passed - House (42 - 21)
5/02 HB 1459 Authorizes Certain Rare Earth Mineral Development Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 19)
5/02 SB 1396 Establishes a "Green-Fee" Tax on Tourists to Support the Climate Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 8)
5/02 HB 1459 Authorizes Certain Rare Earth Mineral Development Conference Report Adopted - House (63 - 26)
5/02 SB 1396 Establishes a "Green-Fee" Tax on Tourists to Support the Climate Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 2)
5/02 SB 25-289 Establishes a State-Regulated Drug Donation Program Bill Passed - House (48 - 15)
5/02 HB 1427 Requires Nursing Schools with Passage Rates 10% Below the National Average be Placed on Probation Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5)
5/02 SB 25-289 Establishes a State-Regulated Drug Donation Program Bill Passed - House (48 - 15)
5/01 SB 2160 Amends the State's Insurance to a Plan that Offers Benefits to be Compliant with the Federal Affordable Care Act Veto Override Failed - Senate (31 - 15)
5/01 SB 2160 Amends the State's Insurance to a Plan that Offers Benefits to be Compliant with the Federal Affordable Care Act Veto Override Failed - Senate (31 - 15)
5/01 HB 25-1213 Amends Regulations Regarding Funding, Billing, and Reporting for Certain Healthcare and Managed Care Entities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 7)
5/01 HB 25-1213 Amends Regulations Regarding Funding, Billing, and Reporting for Certain Healthcare and Managed Care Entities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 7)
5/01 S J Res 31 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (52 - 46)
5/01 HB 5004 Establishes a New Goal of Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions Statewide by 2050 Bill Passed - House (98 - 47)
5/01 H J Res 78 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt". Joint Resolution Passed - House (216 - 195)
5/01 H J Res 88 Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". Joint Resolution Passed - House (246 - 164)
5/01 LB 317 Amends and Merges the Department of Natural Resources with the Department of Environment and Energy Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 12)
5/01 AB 516 Authorizes Registered Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants to Perform Certain Animal Health Care Services Bill Passed - House (76 - 0)
5/01 HB 7213 Authorizes Minors Access to Contraception Without Parental Consent Bill Passed - House (117 - 27)
4/30 SB 897 Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to Set a Liability Cap for Hawaiian Electric Company in the Event of Another Catastrophic Wildfire Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 10)
4/30 HB 969 Prohibits Landfills on the Agricultural Land Best Suited for Farming Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
4/30 SB 1429 Authorizes and Restores Caregivers' Ability to Cultivate Cannabis for up to 5 Patients and Extends Temporary Dispensary Rules for 2 Years Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 1)
4/30 SB 897 Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to Set a Liability Cap for Hawaiian Electric Company in the Event of Another Catastrophic Wildfire Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 5)
4/30 HB 969 Prohibits Landfills on the Agricultural Land Best Suited for Farming Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 7)
4/30 SB 1429 Authorizes and Restores Caregivers' Ability to Cultivate Cannabis for up to 5 Patients and Extends Temporary Dispensary Rules for 2 Years Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 1)
4/30 HB 427 Establishes Quarantines of Infested Areas and Strengthens the Inspection Process for Items Shipped to and Around the State to Protect Biodiversity Concurrence Vote Passed - House (45 - 5)
4/30 LD 837 Requires Positions Taken by the Public Advocate to be Consistent with the Cost-Effective Implementation of the State's Climate Goals "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (74 - 67)
4/30 HB 209 Establishes State Park Protections from Development of Pickle Ball Courts and Hotels Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
4/30 SB 56 Prohibits Geo-Engineering and Weather Modification Activities Bill Passed - House (82 - 28)
4/30 S J Res 31 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act". Motion Agreed - Senate (52 - 40)
4/30 SB 19 Authorizes Over-the-Counter Sale of Ivermectin Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
4/30 H J Res 87 Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". Joint Resolution Passed - House (231 - 191)
4/30 H J Res 89 Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". Joint Resolution Passed - House (225 - 196)
4/30 SB 19 Authorizes Over-the-Counter Sale of Ivermectin Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
4/30 SB 405 Increases Funding to the Department of Health and Human Services for Medicaid Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 11)
4/30 SB 405 Increases Funding to the Department of Health and Human Services for Medicaid Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 11)
4/29 HB 2076 Amends Statutes Related to Life Insurance Policies to Redefine the Term "Illustration" Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 14)
4/29 HF 299 Requires All Schools Using the Tuition Grant Program to Include Information on Vaccine Requirement Exemptions Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
4/29 LD 837 Requires Positions Taken by the Public Advocate to be Consistent with the Cost-Effective Implementation of the State's Climate Goals "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 15)
4/29 HR 1442 Youth Poisoning Protection Act Bill Passed - House (378 - 42)
4/29 H J Res 60 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles". Joint Resolution Passed - House (219 - 205)
4/29 A 136 Authorizes Medical Aid in Dying Bill Passed - House (81 - 67)
4/28 HB 2203 Amends Current Groundwater Statutes in Arizona Concurrence Vote Passed - House (32 - 23)
4/28 SB 25-144 Establishes 12 Additional Weeks for Families of Infants who have to Stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
4/28 HB 2449 Establishes New Enrollment Verification Requirements and Presumptive Eligibility Determinations for Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Concurrence Vote Passed - House (32 - 23)
4/28 HB 2449 Establishes New Enrollment Verification Requirements and Presumptive Eligibility Determinations for Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Concurrence Vote Passed - House (32 - 23)
4/28 HB 2572 Establishes New Provisions for Irrigation Grandfathered Rights Concurrence Vote Passed - House (32 - 23)

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