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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
April 18, 2022 AZ SB 1163 Expands Healthcare Options for Individuals with Terminal Illness/Disease Bill Passed - House (39 - 18)
April 18, 2022 AZ SB 1211 Requires Increased Transparency from Public Schools Bill Failed - House (28 - 30)
April 18, 2022 AZ SB 1311 Increases Prevention Measures and Penalties for Healthcare Workers Assault Bill Passed - House (53 - 5)
March 24, 2022 AZ SB 1164 Expands Restrictions on Abortion Bill Passed - House (31 - 26)
March 24, 2022 AZ SB 1165 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - House (31 - 24)
March 24, 2022 AZ SB 1138 Prohibits Irreversible Gender Reassignment Surgery for Minors Bill Passed - House (31 - 26)
March 16, 2022 AZ HB 2840 Amends Existing Laws Regarding the Election of Precinct Committeemen Bill Passed - House (34 - 25)
Feb. 28, 2022 AZ HB 2492 Requires Proof of Citizenship in Order to Vote in a Presidential Election Bill Passed - House (31 - 26)
Feb. 24, 2022 AZ HB 2707 Establishes New Requirements for Flags, Moments of Silence, and Other Displays in Public Schools Bill Passed - House (47 - 12)
Feb. 23, 2022 AZ HB 2319 Limits Civilians' Ability to Film Police Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
Feb. 23, 2022 AZ HB 2686 Authorizes Remembrance Special Plates Bill Passed - House (40 - 19)
Feb. 23, 2022 AZ HB 2473 Prohibits Discrimination Against a Firearm Entity Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
Feb. 23, 2022 AZ HB 2325 Establishes 9/11 Education Day Bill Passed - House (39 - 20)
Feb. 17, 2022 AZ HB 2414 Repeals Restrictions on Loaded Firearms Bill Passed - House (31 - 27)
Feb. 17, 2022 AZ HB 2351 Increases Homestead Exemption Limit to $450,000 Bill Passed - House (37 - 21)
Feb. 17, 2022 AZ HB 2130 Limits Property Owner Liability Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
Feb. 15, 2022 AZ HCR 2039 Repeals the School Spending Cap Mandate in the State Constitution Joint Resolution Passed - House (45 - 14)
Feb. 7, 2022 AZ HB 2397 Amends Definitions Related to Vulnerable Adults and Emotional Abuse Bill Passed - House (49 - 9)
Feb. 3, 2022 AZ HR 2004 Establishes Support for Completion of Border Wall Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
June 30, 2021 AZ SB 1572 Establishes a Literacy Instruction Exam for Teacher Certification Applicants Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
June 28, 2021 AZ SB 1082 Authorizes Certain Contraceptive Products to be Dispensed Without a Prescription Bill Passed - House (33 - 24)
June 28, 2021 AZ SB 1848 Authorizes Emergency Shelter Beds for Homeless Senior Citizens Bill Passed - House (43 - 15)
June 25, 2021 AZ SB 1783 Establishes a Tax Reform Package Bill Passed - House (31 - 25)
June 25, 2021 AZ SB 1835 Establishes Fines for Impersonating Election Officials Bill Passed - House (31 - 25)
June 25, 2021 AZ HB 2898 Amends Education Laws Bill Passed - House (31 - 25)
June 25, 2021 AZ HB 2906 Prohibits the Teaching of Critical Race Theory Bill Passed - House (31 - 25)
June 25, 2021 AZ HB 2905 Limits Distribution of Mail-In Ballots Bill Passed - House (31 - 26)
June 24, 2021 AZ SB 1827 Amends Tax Code to Establish a 4.5 Percent Cap on the Top Marginal Rate Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
June 24, 2021 AZ SB 1819 Requires New Security Features on Ballots Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
June 24, 2021 AZ SB 1828 Amends Existing Tax Laws Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
May 26, 2021 AZ SB 1713 Repeals Early Ballot Laws Bill Failed - House (29 - 31)
May 26, 2021 AZ SB 1022 Amends Arizona Revised Statutes in Regard to Unborn Children Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
April 28, 2021 AZ SB 1530 Requires Early Ballot Envelope Marking Requirements Bill Passed - House (47 - 13)
April 22, 2021 AZ HB 2168 Requires Collecting Data from All State Law Enforcement Agencies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 25)
April 20, 2021 AZ SB 1485 Rescinds Voters From the Early Ballots Mailing List Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
March 11, 2021 AZ SB 1002 Prohibits Absentee Ballots from Revealing Political Party Affiliation Bill Passed - House (41 - 18)
March 4, 2021 AZ HB 2039 Increases the Number of Hand-Counted Ballots Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
March 4, 2021 AZ HB 2302 Prohibits Settlement of Election-Related Civil Actions in Certain Cases Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
March 4, 2021 AZ HB 2308 Establishes Guidelines for Obtaining Signatures on Recall Petitions Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
March 4, 2021 AZ HCR 2037 Authorizes a Simple Majority to Call a Special Session to Review Executive Powers Joint Resolution Passed - House (31 - 28)
March 4, 2021 AZ HCR 2023 Prohibits the Federal Government's Interference in the State's Elections Joint Resolution Passed - House (31 - 29)
March 4, 2021 AZ HB 2792 Prohibits Sending Ballots to Voters Not on the Permanent Early Voting List Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
March 4, 2021 AZ HB 2794 Prohibits Election Officials from Changing Election Related Deadlines Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
March 3, 2021 AZ HB 2840 Authorizes Individuals to Bring Loaded Weapons on School Campuses Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
March 3, 2021 AZ HB 2569 Prohibits Election Administrators from Receiving Private Funding for Conducting Elections Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
March 3, 2021 AZ HB 2550 Prohibits False Complaints Against a Peace Officer Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
March 3, 2021 AZ HB 2309 Establishes Penalties for Violent and Disorderly Assembly Bill Passed - House (31 - 27)
March 3, 2021 AZ HB 2773 Authorizes Restaurants to Sell To-Go Cocktails Bill Passed - House (34 - 26)
March 3, 2021 AZ HB 2770 Authorizes Businesses to Ignore Mask Mandates Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
Feb. 24, 2021 AZ HB 2156 Appropriates Funding from the State General Fund to Provide Broadband Grants Bill Passed - House (50 - 8)
Feb. 24, 2021 AZ HB 2551 Authorizes Individuals with Concealed Carry Permits to Enter Most Buildings with Firearms Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
Feb. 24, 2021 AZ HB 2747 Establishes the Broadband and Fiber Optic Services Study Committee Bill Passed - House (38 - 20)
Feb. 23, 2021 AZ HB 2152 Amends Arizona Revised Statues in Regards to Disclosure of Law Enforcement Body Camera Footage Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
Feb. 11, 2021 AZ HB 2365 Authorizes Political Candidates to use a Post Office Box to File Nomination Papers Bill Passed - House (40 - 20)
Feb. 4, 2021 AZ SB 1462 Appropriates Additional Funds for Childcare Services Bill Passed - House (48 - 10)
Jan. 28, 2021 AZ HB 2042 Requires Aquifer Protection Permits Bill Passed - House (41 - 18)
May 21, 2020 AZ HB 2912 Increases Requirements for COVID-19 Business Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
May 20, 2020 AZ SB 1305 Increases Autonomous Vehicle Delivery Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
May 19, 2020 AZ SB 1557 Amends State Consumer Annuity Laws and Regulations Bill Passed - House (36 - 24)
March 19, 2020 AZ HB 2902 Appropriates Funds Related to Education Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
March 12, 2020 AZ HCR 2045 Requires Warning Labels on Medical Marijuana Among Other Provisions Bill Passed - House (31 - 27)
March 5, 2020 AZ HB 2538 Establishes Workplace Violence Protections for Hospital Staff Bill Passed - House (40 - 19)
March 3, 2020 AZ HB 2706 Prohibits Transgender Female Students from Sports Designated for Females Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
Feb. 27, 2020 AZ HB 2771 Amends State Income Tax Code to Conform with Federal Tax Law Bill Passed - House (44 - 16)
Feb. 27, 2020 AZ HB 2790 Authorizes Community Colleges Offer Four-Year Degree Programs Bill Passed - House (42 - 18)
Feb. 18, 2020 AZ HB 2608 Establishes Used Needle Exchange Program Bill Passed - House (50 - 10)
Feb. 18, 2020 AZ HB 2732 Increases Low-Income Housing Tax Credits by $8 Million Bill Passed - House (45 - 15)
Feb. 18, 2020 AZ HB 2259 Establishes a Victims of Communism Memorial Day Bill Passed - House (45 - 15)
Feb. 17, 2020 AZ HB 2030 Limits the Enforcement of Motor Vehicle Laws by the Arizona Department of Transportation Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
Feb. 12, 2020 AZ HB 2686 Amends Local Government Utility Regulations Bill Passed - House (36 - 23)
Feb. 6, 2020 AZ HB 2084 Authorizes Construction of Border Walls without Building Permits Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
May 27, 2019 AZ SB 1558 Increases Stipends for State Legislators Bill Passed - House (37 - 23)
May 25, 2019 AZ HB 2749 Appropriates Funds for K-12 Education for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
May 24, 2019 AZ SB 1451 Amends Ballot Initiative Requirements Conference Report Adopted - House (31 - 29)
May 24, 2019 AZ HB 2753 Authorizes Environmental State Budget for Fiscal Year 2020 Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/18 SB 1163 Expands Healthcare Options for Individuals with Terminal Illness/Disease Bill Passed - House (39 - 18)
4/18 SB 1211 Requires Increased Transparency from Public Schools Bill Failed - House (28 - 30)
4/18 SB 1311 Increases Prevention Measures and Penalties for Healthcare Workers Assault Bill Passed - House (53 - 5)
3/24 SB 1164 Expands Restrictions on Abortion Bill Passed - House (31 - 26)
3/24 SB 1165 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - House (31 - 24)
3/24 SB 1138 Prohibits Irreversible Gender Reassignment Surgery for Minors Bill Passed - House (31 - 26)
3/16 HB 2840 Amends Existing Laws Regarding the Election of Precinct Committeemen Bill Passed - House (34 - 25)
2/28 HB 2492 Requires Proof of Citizenship in Order to Vote in a Presidential Election Bill Passed - House (31 - 26)
2/24 HB 2707 Establishes New Requirements for Flags, Moments of Silence, and Other Displays in Public Schools Bill Passed - House (47 - 12)
2/23 HB 2319 Limits Civilians' Ability to Film Police Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
2/23 HB 2686 Authorizes Remembrance Special Plates Bill Passed - House (40 - 19)
2/23 HB 2473 Prohibits Discrimination Against a Firearm Entity Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
2/23 HB 2325 Establishes 9/11 Education Day Bill Passed - House (39 - 20)
2/17 HB 2414 Repeals Restrictions on Loaded Firearms Bill Passed - House (31 - 27)
2/17 HB 2351 Increases Homestead Exemption Limit to $450,000 Bill Passed - House (37 - 21)
2/17 HB 2130 Limits Property Owner Liability Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
2/15 HCR 2039 Repeals the School Spending Cap Mandate in the State Constitution Joint Resolution Passed - House (45 - 14)
2/07 HB 2397 Amends Definitions Related to Vulnerable Adults and Emotional Abuse Bill Passed - House (49 - 9)
2/03 HR 2004 Establishes Support for Completion of Border Wall Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
6/30 SB 1572 Establishes a Literacy Instruction Exam for Teacher Certification Applicants Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
6/28 SB 1082 Authorizes Certain Contraceptive Products to be Dispensed Without a Prescription Bill Passed - House (33 - 24)
6/28 SB 1848 Authorizes Emergency Shelter Beds for Homeless Senior Citizens Bill Passed - House (43 - 15)
6/25 SB 1783 Establishes a Tax Reform Package Bill Passed - House (31 - 25)
6/25 SB 1835 Establishes Fines for Impersonating Election Officials Bill Passed - House (31 - 25)
6/25 HB 2898 Amends Education Laws Bill Passed - House (31 - 25)
6/25 HB 2906 Prohibits the Teaching of Critical Race Theory Bill Passed - House (31 - 25)
6/25 HB 2905 Limits Distribution of Mail-In Ballots Bill Passed - House (31 - 26)
6/24 SB 1827 Amends Tax Code to Establish a 4.5 Percent Cap on the Top Marginal Rate Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
6/24 SB 1819 Requires New Security Features on Ballots Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
6/24 SB 1828 Amends Existing Tax Laws Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
5/26 SB 1713 Repeals Early Ballot Laws Bill Failed - House (29 - 31)
5/26 SB 1022 Amends Arizona Revised Statutes in Regard to Unborn Children Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
4/28 SB 1530 Requires Early Ballot Envelope Marking Requirements Bill Passed - House (47 - 13)
4/22 HB 2168 Requires Collecting Data from All State Law Enforcement Agencies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 25)
4/20 SB 1485 Rescinds Voters From the Early Ballots Mailing List Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
3/11 SB 1002 Prohibits Absentee Ballots from Revealing Political Party Affiliation Bill Passed - House (41 - 18)
3/04 HB 2039 Increases the Number of Hand-Counted Ballots Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
3/04 HB 2302 Prohibits Settlement of Election-Related Civil Actions in Certain Cases Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
3/04 HB 2308 Establishes Guidelines for Obtaining Signatures on Recall Petitions Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
3/04 HCR 2037 Authorizes a Simple Majority to Call a Special Session to Review Executive Powers Joint Resolution Passed - House (31 - 28)
3/04 HCR 2023 Prohibits the Federal Government's Interference in the State's Elections Joint Resolution Passed - House (31 - 29)
3/04 HB 2792 Prohibits Sending Ballots to Voters Not on the Permanent Early Voting List Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
3/04 HB 2794 Prohibits Election Officials from Changing Election Related Deadlines Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
3/03 HB 2840 Authorizes Individuals to Bring Loaded Weapons on School Campuses Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
3/03 HB 2569 Prohibits Election Administrators from Receiving Private Funding for Conducting Elections Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
3/03 HB 2550 Prohibits False Complaints Against a Peace Officer Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
3/03 HB 2309 Establishes Penalties for Violent and Disorderly Assembly Bill Passed - House (31 - 27)
3/03 HB 2773 Authorizes Restaurants to Sell To-Go Cocktails Bill Passed - House (34 - 26)
3/03 HB 2770 Authorizes Businesses to Ignore Mask Mandates Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
2/24 HB 2156 Appropriates Funding from the State General Fund to Provide Broadband Grants Bill Passed - House (50 - 8)
2/24 HB 2551 Authorizes Individuals with Concealed Carry Permits to Enter Most Buildings with Firearms Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
2/24 HB 2747 Establishes the Broadband and Fiber Optic Services Study Committee Bill Passed - House (38 - 20)
2/23 HB 2152 Amends Arizona Revised Statues in Regards to Disclosure of Law Enforcement Body Camera Footage Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
2/11 HB 2365 Authorizes Political Candidates to use a Post Office Box to File Nomination Papers Bill Passed - House (40 - 20)
2/04 SB 1462 Appropriates Additional Funds for Childcare Services Bill Passed - House (48 - 10)
1/28 HB 2042 Requires Aquifer Protection Permits Bill Passed - House (41 - 18)
5/21 HB 2912 Increases Requirements for COVID-19 Business Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
5/20 SB 1305 Increases Autonomous Vehicle Delivery Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
5/19 SB 1557 Amends State Consumer Annuity Laws and Regulations Bill Passed - House (36 - 24)
3/19 HB 2902 Appropriates Funds Related to Education Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
3/12 HCR 2045 Requires Warning Labels on Medical Marijuana Among Other Provisions Bill Passed - House (31 - 27)
3/05 HB 2538 Establishes Workplace Violence Protections for Hospital Staff Bill Passed - House (40 - 19)
3/03 HB 2706 Prohibits Transgender Female Students from Sports Designated for Females Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
2/27 HB 2771 Amends State Income Tax Code to Conform with Federal Tax Law Bill Passed - House (44 - 16)
2/27 HB 2790 Authorizes Community Colleges Offer Four-Year Degree Programs Bill Passed - House (42 - 18)
2/18 HB 2608 Establishes Used Needle Exchange Program Bill Passed - House (50 - 10)
2/18 HB 2732 Increases Low-Income Housing Tax Credits by $8 Million Bill Passed - House (45 - 15)
2/18 HB 2259 Establishes a Victims of Communism Memorial Day Bill Passed - House (45 - 15)
2/17 HB 2030 Limits the Enforcement of Motor Vehicle Laws by the Arizona Department of Transportation Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
2/12 HB 2686 Amends Local Government Utility Regulations Bill Passed - House (36 - 23)
2/06 HB 2084 Authorizes Construction of Border Walls without Building Permits Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
5/27 SB 1558 Increases Stipends for State Legislators Bill Passed - House (37 - 23)
5/25 HB 2749 Appropriates Funds for K-12 Education for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
5/24 SB 1451 Amends Ballot Initiative Requirements Conference Report Adopted - House (31 - 29)
5/24 HB 2753 Authorizes Environmental State Budget for Fiscal Year 2020 Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)

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