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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 28, 2021 NV AB 432 Amends the Automatic Voter Registration Initiative Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
May 27, 2021 NV AB 280 Requires Gender-Neutral Restrooms Bill Passed - House (36 - 5)
May 27, 2021 NV AB 486 Prohibits Tenants from Being Locked Out While Applications for Rental Assistance are Pending Bill Passed - House (29 - 12)
May 26, 2021 NV AB 126 Amends the Date of the 2024 State Presidential Caucus Bill Passed - House (30 - 11)
May 26, 2021 NV AB 321 Specifies Changes Made to the State's Elections During the Pandemic are Permanent Bill Passed - House (25 - 16)
May 21, 2021 NV SB 237 Establishes Protections for LGBTQ Businesses Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
May 21, 2021 NV SB 107 Establishes a Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Termination of Employment Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
May 21, 2021 NV SB 109 Requires Local Governments Collect Demographic Information on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
May 20, 2021 NV SB 6 Authorizes Seizure of Firearms from "High-Risk" Individuals Bill Passed - House (29 - 11)
May 18, 2021 NV SJR 11 Extends Support to Congress to Ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Joint Resolution Passed - House (31 - 10)
April 29, 2021 NV AB 194 Amends School Suspension and Expulsion Provisions Bill Passed - House (36 - 6)
April 29, 2021 NV AB 356 Amends Water Conservation Laws to Prohibit Watering "Nonfunctional Turf" by 2027 Bill Passed - House (30 - 12)
April 28, 2021 NV AB 121 Requires the Secretary of State Establish an Electronic Transmission System for Disabled Voters to Register to Vote Bill Passed - House (32 - 10)
April 20, 2021 NV AB 115 Authorizes Children to Have More Than Two Legal Parents Bill Passed - House (34 - 8)
April 20, 2021 NV AB 286 Prohibits Production and Sale of Ghost Guns Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
April 20, 2021 NV AB 400 Reduces Penalties for Drivers with Marijuana Metabolites in their Body Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
April 15, 2021 NV AB 261 Expands School Curriculum to Tell a Broader Range of Children Stories Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
April 13, 2021 NV AB 395 Rescinds the Death Penalty Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
Aug. 5, 2020 NV SB 4 Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses during COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (31 - 10)
Aug. 4, 2020 NV SB 2 Repeals Existing Law Protecting Peace Officers From Investigations Bill Passed - House (25 - 17)
Aug. 2, 2020 NV SJR 1 Amends the State Constitution to Increase Taxes on Mining Proceeds Joint Resolution Passed - House (25 - 17)
Aug. 2, 2020 NV AJR 2 Amends the State Constitution to Increase Taxes on Mining Proceeeds Resolution Passed - House (29 - 13)
Aug. 2, 2020 NV AJR 1 Increases Tax on Mining Companies Bill Passed - House (29 - 13)
Aug. 1, 2020 NV AB 3 Establishes Police Reforms for Nevada Law Enforcement Bill Passed - House (38 - 4)
July 31, 2020 NV AB 4 Authorizes Mostly Mail-In Election for 2020 Presidential Election Bill Passed - House (29 - 12)
July 15, 2020 NV SB 3 Requires Mining Companies to Temporarily Prepay Half of Taxes Bill Passed - House (32 - 10)
May 28, 2019 NV AB 456 Increases The State Minimum Wage (28 - 12)
May 24, 2019 NV SB 450 Amends Provisions Relating to Recall Elections Bill Passed - House (30 - 9)
May 23, 2019 NV SB 224 Authorizes Confidentiality Requirements for Public Employee Retirement Records Bill Passed - House (24 - 16)
May 22, 2019 NV SB 201 Requires the Creation of a Loan Database Bill Passed - House (28 - 12)
May 21, 2019 NV SB 179 Amends Abortion Laws Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
April 23, 2019 NV AB 153 Prohibits the Negligent Storage of Firearms Around Minors Bill Passed - House (32 - 9)
April 23, 2019 NV AB 291 Establishes Various Provisions to Increase Gun Safety Bill Passed - House (28 - 13)
April 23, 2019 NV AB 132 Prohibits Employment Discrimination for Positive Marijuana Drug Tests Bill Passed - House (33 - 8)
April 23, 2019 NV AB 469 Prohibits "Surprise Billing" for Emergency Care Bill Passed - House (38 - 3)
April 23, 2019 NV AB 443 Establishes Permanent Sales Tax for Cop Funding Bill Passed - House (33 - 8)
April 23, 2019 NV AB 431 Expands Voting Rights for Convicted Individuals Bill Passed - House (32 - 9)
April 16, 2019 NV AB 186 Authorizes Nevada to Join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Bill Passed - House (23 - 17)
April 16, 2019 NV AB 139 Requires Individuals to be At Least 18 Years Old to Marry Bill Passed - House (32 - 8)
Feb. 15, 2019 NV SB 143 Expands Background Checks for Private Gun Sales Bill Passed - House (28 - 13)
May 18, 2017 NV SB 176 Requires Police Officers to Wear Body Cameras Bill Passed - House (33 - 9)
April 25, 2017 NV AB 249 Requires Insurance Coverage for 12-Month Refills of Contraceptive Drugs Bill Passed - House (40 - 2)
April 17, 2017 NV AB 118 Revises Provisions Governing the Issuance of Permits to Carry Concealed Firearms Bill Passed - House (34 - 4)
Feb. 22, 2017 NV IP 1 Requires Automatic Voter Registration when Applying for Driver's License Bill Passed - House (27 - 15)
May 31, 2015 NV SB 483 Increases Certain Tax Requirements Bill Passed - House (30 - 10)
May 29, 2015 NV SB 302 Establishes Education Savings Account Bill Passed - House (25 - 17)
May 22, 2015 NV SB 193 Increases Minimum Wage and Amends Overtime Definition Bill Passed - House (22 - 20)
May 22, 2015 NV SB 175 Amends Justifiable Homicide and Firearm Regulations Bill Passed - House (25 - 17)
May 22, 2015 NV AB 448 Authorizes Conversion of a Public School to a Charter School Bill Passed - House (25 - 17)
May 5, 2015 NV SB 2 Increases Speed Limit Bill Passed - House (31 - 11)
May 5, 2015 NV SB 37 Authorizes GPS Capable Supervision of Parolees Bill Passed - House (24 - 18)
April 21, 2015 NV AB 375 Prohibits Students from Using Facilities Designated for the Opposite Sex Bill Failed - House (20 - 22)
April 21, 2015 NV AB 244 Classifies Certain Graffiti Offenses as a Felony Bill Passed - House (24 - 18)
April 17, 2015 NV AB 405 Requires Parental Notification of a Minor Seeking an Abortion Bill Passed - House (24 - 17)
April 16, 2015 NV AB 252 Establishes Legislative Redistricting Commission Bill Passed - House (24 - 17)
April 15, 2015 NV AB 121 Prohibits Disciplining Students for Simulating Firearms Bill Passed - House (24 - 17)
April 6, 2015 NV AB 148 Authorizes Concealed Carry on College Campuses Bill Passed - House (24 - 15)
April 3, 2015 NV AB 111 Increases College Credits Required for Millennium Scholarship Bill Passed - House (31 - 10)
April 1, 2015 NV AB 165 Establishes the Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program Bill Passed - House (25 - 17)
March 5, 2015 NV SB 119 Exempts Schools from Paying Prevailing Wages Bill Passed - House (23 - 19)
Feb. 17, 2015 NV AB 125 Amends Provisions Relating to Constructional Defects Bill Passed - House (25 - 17)
June 3, 2013 NV SB 374 Establishes Framework for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Bill Passed - House (28 - 14)
June 3, 2013 NV SB 221 Requires Background Checks Prior to the Purchase of Firearms Bill Passed - House (23 - 19)
June 2, 2013 NV SJR 8 Establishes Annual Legislative Sessions Bill Passed - House (23 - 18)
May 27, 2013 NV SB 303 Authorizes Driver Authorization Cards for Non-Citizens Bill Passed - House (30 - 9)
May 23, 2013 NV SJR 13 Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage Joint Resolution Passed - House (27 - 14)
May 20, 2013 NV SB 243 Requires DNA Samples for Felonies Bill Passed - House (29 - 9)
May 14, 2013 NV SB 139 Classifies Crimes Based on Gender Identity or Expression as Felonies Bill Passed - House (30 - 11)
April 23, 2013 NV AB 441 Authorizes Voting Centers for All Eligible Voters in a City or County Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
April 23, 2013 NV AB 230 Amends State Sex Education Curriculum Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
April 23, 2013 NV AB 496 Increases the Sales Tax in Clark County Bill Passed - House (32 - 9)
April 18, 2013 NV AB 126 Requires Restaurant Chains to Disclose Calorie Counts Bill Passed - House (25 - 14)
April 18, 2013 NV AB 284 Authorizes Early Terminations of Rental Agreements by Victims of Domestic Violence Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
April 16, 2013 NV AB 60 Requires Certain Information From Donation-Seeking Charities Bill Passed - House (25 - 15)
June 5, 2011 NV AB 571 Amending Smoking Regulations Bill Passed - House (23 - 19)
June 5, 2011 NV AB 580 2011-2013 Biennium Budget Bill Passed - House (36 - 6)
May 30, 2011 NV SB 140 Prohibiting the Use of Cellular Devices While Driving Bill Passed - House (24 - 17)
May 27, 2011 NV AB 552 DNA Samples for Felony Charges Bill Passed - House (31 - 11)
May 23, 2011 NV SB 368 Prohibits Discrimination in Housing Bill Passed - House (29 - 13)
May 18, 2011 NV AB 566 Legislative Redistricting Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
May 10, 2011 NV SB 497 Congressional and Legislative Redistricting Bill Passed - House (25 - 17)
May 10, 2011 NV AB 568 2011-2013 Education Appropriations Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
April 18, 2011 NV AB 211 Prohibiting Discriminatory Employment Practices Based On Gender or Expression Bill Passed - House (29 - 13)
March 3, 2011 NV AB 183 Revising Payment for Outstanding Bonds in School Districts Bill Passed - House (25 - 16)
Feb. 28, 2010 NV AB 6 2009-2011 Biennium Budget Amendments Bill Passed - House (34 - 8)
May 31, 2009 NV SB 283 Establishing Domestic Partnerships Veto Override Passed - House (28 - 14)
May 30, 2009 NV AB 458 Establishing the K-12 Public Education Stabilization Account Veto Override Passed - House (36 - 5)
May 29, 2009 NV AB 543 Property Tax Reappropriation Veto Override Passed - House (33 - 9)
May 22, 2009 NV SB 429 Omnibus Tax Bill Bill Passed - House (29 - 13)
May 15, 2009 NV SB 283 Establishing Domestic Partnerships Bill Passed - House (26 - 14)
May 1, 2009 NV AB 395 Allowing State Employee Collective Bargaining Bill Passed - House (28 - 14)
April 21, 2009 NV AB 413 Presidential Election By National Popular Vote Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
April 20, 2009 NV AB 495 Removing Medical Malpractice Award Cap Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
April 15, 2009 NV AJR 7 Allowing for State Lottery Joint Resolution Passed - House (31 - 11)
Feb. 24, 2009 NV IP 1 Lodging Tax Bill Passed - House (35 - 7)
June 1, 2007 NV AB 595 Highway Funding Act Bill Passed - House (40 - 2)
May 25, 2007 NV SB 409 HPV Vaccine and Prostate Cancer Screening Coverage Act Bill Passed - House (36 - 6)
May 25, 2007 NV AB 510 Parole Credit Act Bill Passed - House (35 - 4)
May 22, 2007 NV AB 150 Methamphetamine Control Bill Bill Failed - House (27 - 14)
April 24, 2007 NV AB 248 Regulation of Tip Sharing Agreements Bill Passed - House (32 - 10)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/28 AB 432 Amends the Automatic Voter Registration Initiative Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
5/27 AB 280 Requires Gender-Neutral Restrooms Bill Passed - House (36 - 5)
5/27 AB 486 Prohibits Tenants from Being Locked Out While Applications for Rental Assistance are Pending Bill Passed - House (29 - 12)
5/26 AB 126 Amends the Date of the 2024 State Presidential Caucus Bill Passed - House (30 - 11)
5/26 AB 321 Specifies Changes Made to the State's Elections During the Pandemic are Permanent Bill Passed - House (25 - 16)
5/21 SB 237 Establishes Protections for LGBTQ Businesses Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
5/21 SB 107 Establishes a Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Termination of Employment Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
5/21 SB 109 Requires Local Governments Collect Demographic Information on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
5/20 SB 6 Authorizes Seizure of Firearms from "High-Risk" Individuals Bill Passed - House (29 - 11)
5/18 SJR 11 Extends Support to Congress to Ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Joint Resolution Passed - House (31 - 10)
4/29 AB 194 Amends School Suspension and Expulsion Provisions Bill Passed - House (36 - 6)
4/29 AB 356 Amends Water Conservation Laws to Prohibit Watering "Nonfunctional Turf" by 2027 Bill Passed - House (30 - 12)
4/28 AB 121 Requires the Secretary of State Establish an Electronic Transmission System for Disabled Voters to Register to Vote Bill Passed - House (32 - 10)
4/20 AB 115 Authorizes Children to Have More Than Two Legal Parents Bill Passed - House (34 - 8)
4/20 AB 286 Prohibits Production and Sale of Ghost Guns Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
4/20 AB 400 Reduces Penalties for Drivers with Marijuana Metabolites in their Body Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
4/15 AB 261 Expands School Curriculum to Tell a Broader Range of Children Stories Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
4/13 AB 395 Rescinds the Death Penalty Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
8/05 SB 4 Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses during COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (31 - 10)
8/04 SB 2 Repeals Existing Law Protecting Peace Officers From Investigations Bill Passed - House (25 - 17)
8/02 SJR 1 Amends the State Constitution to Increase Taxes on Mining Proceeds Joint Resolution Passed - House (25 - 17)
8/02 AJR 2 Amends the State Constitution to Increase Taxes on Mining Proceeeds Resolution Passed - House (29 - 13)
8/02 AJR 1 Increases Tax on Mining Companies Bill Passed - House (29 - 13)
8/01 AB 3 Establishes Police Reforms for Nevada Law Enforcement Bill Passed - House (38 - 4)
7/31 AB 4 Authorizes Mostly Mail-In Election for 2020 Presidential Election Bill Passed - House (29 - 12)
7/15 SB 3 Requires Mining Companies to Temporarily Prepay Half of Taxes Bill Passed - House (32 - 10)
5/28 AB 456 Increases The State Minimum Wage (28 - 12)
5/24 SB 450 Amends Provisions Relating to Recall Elections Bill Passed - House (30 - 9)
5/23 SB 224 Authorizes Confidentiality Requirements for Public Employee Retirement Records Bill Passed - House (24 - 16)
5/22 SB 201 Requires the Creation of a Loan Database Bill Passed - House (28 - 12)
5/21 SB 179 Amends Abortion Laws Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
4/23 AB 153 Prohibits the Negligent Storage of Firearms Around Minors Bill Passed - House (32 - 9)
4/23 AB 291 Establishes Various Provisions to Increase Gun Safety Bill Passed - House (28 - 13)
4/23 AB 132 Prohibits Employment Discrimination for Positive Marijuana Drug Tests Bill Passed - House (33 - 8)
4/23 AB 469 Prohibits "Surprise Billing" for Emergency Care Bill Passed - House (38 - 3)
4/23 AB 443 Establishes Permanent Sales Tax for Cop Funding Bill Passed - House (33 - 8)
4/23 AB 431 Expands Voting Rights for Convicted Individuals Bill Passed - House (32 - 9)
4/16 AB 186 Authorizes Nevada to Join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Bill Passed - House (23 - 17)
4/16 AB 139 Requires Individuals to be At Least 18 Years Old to Marry Bill Passed - House (32 - 8)
2/15 SB 143 Expands Background Checks for Private Gun Sales Bill Passed - House (28 - 13)
5/18 SB 176 Requires Police Officers to Wear Body Cameras Bill Passed - House (33 - 9)
4/25 AB 249 Requires Insurance Coverage for 12-Month Refills of Contraceptive Drugs Bill Passed - House (40 - 2)
4/17 AB 118 Revises Provisions Governing the Issuance of Permits to Carry Concealed Firearms Bill Passed - House (34 - 4)
2/22 IP 1 Requires Automatic Voter Registration when Applying for Driver's License Bill Passed - House (27 - 15)
5/31 SB 483 Increases Certain Tax Requirements Bill Passed - House (30 - 10)
5/29 SB 302 Establishes Education Savings Account Bill Passed - House (25 - 17)
5/22 SB 193 Increases Minimum Wage and Amends Overtime Definition Bill Passed - House (22 - 20)
5/22 SB 175 Amends Justifiable Homicide and Firearm Regulations Bill Passed - House (25 - 17)
5/22 AB 448 Authorizes Conversion of a Public School to a Charter School Bill Passed - House (25 - 17)
5/05 SB 2 Increases Speed Limit Bill Passed - House (31 - 11)
5/05 SB 37 Authorizes GPS Capable Supervision of Parolees Bill Passed - House (24 - 18)
4/21 AB 375 Prohibits Students from Using Facilities Designated for the Opposite Sex Bill Failed - House (20 - 22)
4/21 AB 244 Classifies Certain Graffiti Offenses as a Felony Bill Passed - House (24 - 18)
4/17 AB 405 Requires Parental Notification of a Minor Seeking an Abortion Bill Passed - House (24 - 17)
4/16 AB 252 Establishes Legislative Redistricting Commission Bill Passed - House (24 - 17)
4/15 AB 121 Prohibits Disciplining Students for Simulating Firearms Bill Passed - House (24 - 17)
4/06 AB 148 Authorizes Concealed Carry on College Campuses Bill Passed - House (24 - 15)
4/03 AB 111 Increases College Credits Required for Millennium Scholarship Bill Passed - House (31 - 10)
4/01 AB 165 Establishes the Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program Bill Passed - House (25 - 17)
3/05 SB 119 Exempts Schools from Paying Prevailing Wages Bill Passed - House (23 - 19)
2/17 AB 125 Amends Provisions Relating to Constructional Defects Bill Passed - House (25 - 17)
6/03 SB 374 Establishes Framework for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Bill Passed - House (28 - 14)
6/03 SB 221 Requires Background Checks Prior to the Purchase of Firearms Bill Passed - House (23 - 19)
6/02 SJR 8 Establishes Annual Legislative Sessions Bill Passed - House (23 - 18)
5/27 SB 303 Authorizes Driver Authorization Cards for Non-Citizens Bill Passed - House (30 - 9)
5/23 SJR 13 Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage Joint Resolution Passed - House (27 - 14)
5/20 SB 243 Requires DNA Samples for Felonies Bill Passed - House (29 - 9)
5/14 SB 139 Classifies Crimes Based on Gender Identity or Expression as Felonies Bill Passed - House (30 - 11)
4/23 AB 441 Authorizes Voting Centers for All Eligible Voters in a City or County Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
4/23 AB 230 Amends State Sex Education Curriculum Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
4/23 AB 496 Increases the Sales Tax in Clark County Bill Passed - House (32 - 9)
4/18 AB 126 Requires Restaurant Chains to Disclose Calorie Counts Bill Passed - House (25 - 14)
4/18 AB 284 Authorizes Early Terminations of Rental Agreements by Victims of Domestic Violence Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
4/16 AB 60 Requires Certain Information From Donation-Seeking Charities Bill Passed - House (25 - 15)
6/05 AB 571 Amending Smoking Regulations Bill Passed - House (23 - 19)
6/05 AB 580 2011-2013 Biennium Budget Bill Passed - House (36 - 6)
5/30 SB 140 Prohibiting the Use of Cellular Devices While Driving Bill Passed - House (24 - 17)
5/27 AB 552 DNA Samples for Felony Charges Bill Passed - House (31 - 11)
5/23 SB 368 Prohibits Discrimination in Housing Bill Passed - House (29 - 13)
5/18 AB 566 Legislative Redistricting Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
5/10 SB 497 Congressional and Legislative Redistricting Bill Passed - House (25 - 17)
5/10 AB 568 2011-2013 Education Appropriations Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
4/18 AB 211 Prohibiting Discriminatory Employment Practices Based On Gender or Expression Bill Passed - House (29 - 13)
3/03 AB 183 Revising Payment for Outstanding Bonds in School Districts Bill Passed - House (25 - 16)
2/28 AB 6 2009-2011 Biennium Budget Amendments Bill Passed - House (34 - 8)
5/31 SB 283 Establishing Domestic Partnerships Veto Override Passed - House (28 - 14)
5/30 AB 458 Establishing the K-12 Public Education Stabilization Account Veto Override Passed - House (36 - 5)
5/29 AB 543 Property Tax Reappropriation Veto Override Passed - House (33 - 9)
5/22 SB 429 Omnibus Tax Bill Bill Passed - House (29 - 13)
5/15 SB 283 Establishing Domestic Partnerships Bill Passed - House (26 - 14)
5/01 AB 395 Allowing State Employee Collective Bargaining Bill Passed - House (28 - 14)
4/21 AB 413 Presidential Election By National Popular Vote Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
4/20 AB 495 Removing Medical Malpractice Award Cap Bill Passed - House (26 - 15)
4/15 AJR 7 Allowing for State Lottery Joint Resolution Passed - House (31 - 11)
2/24 IP 1 Lodging Tax Bill Passed - House (35 - 7)
6/01 AB 595 Highway Funding Act Bill Passed - House (40 - 2)
5/25 SB 409 HPV Vaccine and Prostate Cancer Screening Coverage Act Bill Passed - House (36 - 6)
5/25 AB 510 Parole Credit Act Bill Passed - House (35 - 4)
5/22 AB 150 Methamphetamine Control Bill Bill Failed - House (27 - 14)
4/24 AB 248 Regulation of Tip Sharing Agreements Bill Passed - House (32 - 10)

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