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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
Feb. 24, 2026 IN HB 1001 Amends Zoning Rules and Approval Processes Relating to Housing Development Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 13)
Feb. 24, 2026 AL SB 149 Authorizes the Board of Education to Distribute Temporary Teaching Certificates to Veterans Bill Passed - House (102 - 1)
Feb. 24, 2026 SD HB 1184 Establishes State Definitions for "Man" and "Woman" Bill Passed - House (57 - 9)
Feb. 24, 2026 GA HB 1193 Authorizes Literacy Coaches for K-3rd Grade Bill Passed - House (170 - 2)
Feb. 24, 2026 AL HB 363 Prohibits Interruptions of a Worship Service Bill Passed - House (74 - 28)
Feb. 24, 2026 AL HB 86 Requires the Board of Pardons and Paroles to Consider an Imate's Employment and Education Gained While Incarcerated Bill Passed - House (77 - 22)
Feb. 24, 2026 AL SB 233 Increases the Penalty for Eluding an Officer in Certain Cases Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
Feb. 24, 2026 OR SB 1570 Requires Hospitals to Adopt Policies to Protect Patients From Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 9)
Feb. 24, 2026 NJ S 687 Establishes a Task Force on the Impacts of Climate Change on Property Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
Feb. 24, 2026 OR SB 1570 Requires Hospitals to Adopt Policies to Protect Patients From Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 9)
Feb. 24, 2026 National HR 6329 Information Quality Assurance Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (362 - 1)
Feb. 23, 2026 IN SB 1 Establishes and Amends Certain Requirements for SNAP Eligibility Bill Passed - House (62 - 31)
Feb. 23, 2026 AZ SB 1055 Requires State Law Enforcement to Notify Federal Immigration Enforcement When Someone Without Legal Status is Arrested Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 11)
Feb. 23, 2026 AZ SB 1055 Requires State Law Enforcement to Notify Federal Immigration Enforcement When Someone Without Legal Status is Arrested Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 11)
Feb. 20, 2026 UT HB 212 Authorizes the Division of Large Counties Bill Passed - House (56 - 10)
Feb. 19, 2026 FL HJR 203 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Exempt Homestead Property From Taxation Bill Passed - House (80 - 30)
Feb. 19, 2026 WV HB 4712 Increases Penalties for Impaired Driving Resulting in Death Bill Passed - House (95 - 0)
Feb. 19, 2026 CO SB 26-007 Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana by Terminally Ill Patients in Health Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
Feb. 19, 2026 ID S 1250 Prohibits Photos from Death Investigations from Public Release Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
Feb. 19, 2026 SD SB 175 Requires Voters to Provide Citizenship Status When Registering to Vote Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
Feb. 19, 2026 ID S 1232 Prohibits Prisoners from Profiting on Notoriety While Incarcerated Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
Feb. 19, 2026 SD HB 1199 Expands Prior Authorization and Reporting Requirements for Health Carriers Bill Passed - House (65 - 1)
Feb. 18, 2026 IN SB 91 Establishes Additional Regulations on Indiana's County Needle Exchange Programs Bill Passed - House (70 - 22)
Feb. 18, 2026 SD HB 1201 Authorizes the Use of Bingo Games, Lotteries, and Pull-Tab Devices by Booster Clubs Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
Feb. 18, 2026 KS HB 2635 Prohibits Any State Agency From Requiring a Pregnancy Center to Perform Abortions Bill Passed - House (87 - 37)
Feb. 18, 2026 AZ HB 2223 Requires Disclosure and Notification When a Registered Sex Offender Requests a Legal Name Change Bill Passed - House (57 - 0)
Feb. 18, 2026 KS HB 2444 Amends Certain Provisions Related to Criminal Sentencing and Release Bill Passed - House (88 - 36)
Feb. 17, 2026 FL HB 1073 Authorizes School Board Members Access to All School District Documents Bill Passed - House (96 - 10)
Feb. 17, 2026 VA SB 783 Restricts State and Local Law Enforcement From Engaging in a Federal Immigration Enforcement Agreement Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
Feb. 16, 2026 VA SB 1 Increases the Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 19)
Feb. 16, 2026 WA HB 2333 Authorizes Use of Campaign Funds and Other Personal Security Measures for Elected Officials Bill Passed - House (71 - 21)
Feb. 12, 2026 IN SB 76 Expands Requirements for State and Local Government Entities to Cooperate with Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (61 - 28)
Feb. 12, 2026 WI SB 277 Limits Wisconsin Administrative Code Rules to Seven Years Unless Renewed Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
Feb. 12, 2026 GA HB 134 Expands the Sales Tax Exemption for Manufactured Homes Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 17)
Feb. 12, 2026 WI SB 275 Limits Government Agencies' Ability to Promulgate Rules Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
Feb. 12, 2026 WI SB 276 Requires Attorney Fees to be Awarded to Those Who Successfully Challenge State Regulations Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
Feb. 12, 2026 MD HB 444 Prohibits the State and Any Local Government From Entering Into an Immigration Enforcement Agreement Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 13)
Feb. 12, 2026 WI SB 405 Authorizes Lawsuits Against Healthcare Providers Who Perform Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
Feb. 12, 2026 TN HB 47 Authorizes the Ten Commandments and Certain Historical Documents to be Displayed in Schools Bill Passed - House (75 - 17)
Feb. 12, 2026 VA HB 1482 Prohibits Law Enforcement from Wearing Facial Coverings Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
Feb. 12, 2026 VA HB 1492 Increases the Penalty for Impersonating a Federal Law Enforcement Officer Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
Feb. 12, 2026 National HR 2189 Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act Bill Passed - House (233 - 185)
Feb. 12, 2026 VT S 209 Prohibits Civil Arrests in Sensitive Locations Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 2)
Feb. 12, 2026 MS HB 538 Requires Mississippi Agencies to Comply With Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (77 - 40)
Feb. 12, 2026 GA HB 463 Establishes a Homestead Exemption for Senior Citizens who Volunteer with Local Governments Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 14)
Feb. 11, 2026 National S 1383 Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (218 - 213)
Feb. 11, 2026 WI AB 103 Prohibits Schools from Using a Students' Preferred Name and Pronouns Without Parental Approval Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
Feb. 11, 2026 NY S 9155 Restricts the Location of Retail Adult-Use Dispensaries Based on Proximity to Schools and Churches Bill Passed - House (91 - 50)
Feb. 11, 2026 WI AB 100 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on K-12 Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
Feb. 11, 2026 VT S 208 Requires Law Enforcement to Identify Themselves Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 2)
Date No. Title Outcome
2/24 HB 1001 Amends Zoning Rules and Approval Processes Relating to Housing Development Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 13)
2/24 SB 149 Authorizes the Board of Education to Distribute Temporary Teaching Certificates to Veterans Bill Passed - House (102 - 1)
2/24 HB 1184 Establishes State Definitions for "Man" and "Woman" Bill Passed - House (57 - 9)
2/24 HB 1193 Authorizes Literacy Coaches for K-3rd Grade Bill Passed - House (170 - 2)
2/24 HB 363 Prohibits Interruptions of a Worship Service Bill Passed - House (74 - 28)
2/24 HB 86 Requires the Board of Pardons and Paroles to Consider an Imate's Employment and Education Gained While Incarcerated Bill Passed - House (77 - 22)
2/24 SB 233 Increases the Penalty for Eluding an Officer in Certain Cases Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
2/24 SB 1570 Requires Hospitals to Adopt Policies to Protect Patients From Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 9)
2/24 S 687 Establishes a Task Force on the Impacts of Climate Change on Property Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
2/24 SB 1570 Requires Hospitals to Adopt Policies to Protect Patients From Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 9)
2/24 HR 6329 Information Quality Assurance Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (362 - 1)
2/23 SB 1 Establishes and Amends Certain Requirements for SNAP Eligibility Bill Passed - House (62 - 31)
2/23 SB 1055 Requires State Law Enforcement to Notify Federal Immigration Enforcement When Someone Without Legal Status is Arrested Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 11)
2/23 SB 1055 Requires State Law Enforcement to Notify Federal Immigration Enforcement When Someone Without Legal Status is Arrested Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 11)
2/20 HB 212 Authorizes the Division of Large Counties Bill Passed - House (56 - 10)
2/19 HJR 203 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Exempt Homestead Property From Taxation Bill Passed - House (80 - 30)
2/19 HB 4712 Increases Penalties for Impaired Driving Resulting in Death Bill Passed - House (95 - 0)
2/19 SB 26-007 Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana by Terminally Ill Patients in Health Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5)
2/19 S 1250 Prohibits Photos from Death Investigations from Public Release Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
2/19 SB 175 Requires Voters to Provide Citizenship Status When Registering to Vote Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 6)
2/19 S 1232 Prohibits Prisoners from Profiting on Notoriety While Incarcerated Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
2/19 HB 1199 Expands Prior Authorization and Reporting Requirements for Health Carriers Bill Passed - House (65 - 1)
2/18 SB 91 Establishes Additional Regulations on Indiana's County Needle Exchange Programs Bill Passed - House (70 - 22)
2/18 HB 1201 Authorizes the Use of Bingo Games, Lotteries, and Pull-Tab Devices by Booster Clubs Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15)
2/18 HB 2635 Prohibits Any State Agency From Requiring a Pregnancy Center to Perform Abortions Bill Passed - House (87 - 37)
2/18 HB 2223 Requires Disclosure and Notification When a Registered Sex Offender Requests a Legal Name Change Bill Passed - House (57 - 0)
2/18 HB 2444 Amends Certain Provisions Related to Criminal Sentencing and Release Bill Passed - House (88 - 36)
2/17 HB 1073 Authorizes School Board Members Access to All School District Documents Bill Passed - House (96 - 10)
2/17 SB 783 Restricts State and Local Law Enforcement From Engaging in a Federal Immigration Enforcement Agreement Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19)
2/16 SB 1 Increases the Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 19)
2/16 HB 2333 Authorizes Use of Campaign Funds and Other Personal Security Measures for Elected Officials Bill Passed - House (71 - 21)
2/12 SB 76 Expands Requirements for State and Local Government Entities to Cooperate with Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (61 - 28)
2/12 SB 277 Limits Wisconsin Administrative Code Rules to Seven Years Unless Renewed Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
2/12 HB 134 Expands the Sales Tax Exemption for Manufactured Homes Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 17)
2/12 SB 275 Limits Government Agencies' Ability to Promulgate Rules Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
2/12 SB 276 Requires Attorney Fees to be Awarded to Those Who Successfully Challenge State Regulations Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
2/12 HB 444 Prohibits the State and Any Local Government From Entering Into an Immigration Enforcement Agreement Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 13)
2/12 SB 405 Authorizes Lawsuits Against Healthcare Providers Who Perform Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
2/12 HB 47 Authorizes the Ten Commandments and Certain Historical Documents to be Displayed in Schools Bill Passed - House (75 - 17)
2/12 HB 1482 Prohibits Law Enforcement from Wearing Facial Coverings Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
2/12 HB 1492 Increases the Penalty for Impersonating a Federal Law Enforcement Officer Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
2/12 HR 2189 Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act Bill Passed - House (233 - 185)
2/12 S 209 Prohibits Civil Arrests in Sensitive Locations Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 2)
2/12 HB 538 Requires Mississippi Agencies to Comply With Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (77 - 40)
2/12 HB 463 Establishes a Homestead Exemption for Senior Citizens who Volunteer with Local Governments Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 14)
2/11 S 1383 Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (218 - 213)
2/11 AB 103 Prohibits Schools from Using a Students' Preferred Name and Pronouns Without Parental Approval Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
2/11 S 9155 Restricts the Location of Retail Adult-Use Dispensaries Based on Proximity to Schools and Churches Bill Passed - House (91 - 50)
2/11 AB 100 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on K-12 Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
2/11 S 208 Requires Law Enforcement to Identify Themselves Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 2)

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