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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Feb. 26, 2020 | VA | HB 1 | Authorizes Absentee Voting Without Needing Excuse | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 34) |
Aug. 23, 2013 | KY | HB 1 | State Legislative Redistricting | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 18) |
Feb. 18, 2022 | LA | HB 1 | Amends State Congressional Districts | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 27) |
Jan. 19, 2012 | KY | HB 1 | State Senate, House, and Judicial Redistricting | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 39) |
May 30, 2024 | OH | HB 1 | Prohibits Foreign Nationals from Contributing Money Directly or Indirectly to State Ballot Initiatives | Bill Passed - House (63 - 31) |
May 30, 2024 | OH | HB 1 | Prohibits Foreign Nationals from Contributing Money Directly or Indirectly to State Ballot Initiatives | Bill Passed - House (63 - 31) |
March 11, 2022 | WY | HB 100 | Amends State Legislative Districts | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 12) |
Nov. 10, 2021 | SD | HB 1001 | Amends State Legislative Districts | Conference Report Adopted - House (37 - 31) |
Oct. 24, 2011 | SD | HB 1001 | State Legislative Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (50 - 18) |
Feb. 22, 2011 | CO | HB 1003 | Changes to Voter Identification Requirements | Bill Passed - House (35 - 30) |
March 21, 2016 | MD | HB 1007 | Establishes Electronic Voter Registration | Bill Passed - House (93 - 43) |
March 8, 2006 | IN | HB 1011 | Miscellaneous Election Law Matters | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 47) |
July 26, 2006 | NC | HB 1024 | Instant Runoff Voting | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 52) |
Jan. 29, 2019 | SD | HB 1027 | Amends Election Day Voting Laws Related to Voting Centers and Precinct Workers | Bill Passed - House (50 - 20) |
Feb. 2, 2023 | WY | HB 103 | Specifies Process for Declaration or Change of Voter Party Affiliation | Bill Passed - House (51 - 9) |
May 2, 2006 | FL | HB 1037 | Campaign Financing | Bill Passed - House (81 - 36) |
March 11, 2009 | OK | HB 1037 | Voter Identification | Bill Passed - House (59 - 39) |
March 29, 2012 | MO | HB 1046 | Requires Proof of Citizenship for Presidential Candidates | Bill Passed - House (92 - 49) |
March 20, 2021 | MD | HB 1047 | Expands Access to Mail-In Voting | Bill Passed - House (95 - 38) |
Jan. 31, 2017 | AR | HB 1047 | Requires Voters to Provide Identification When Voting | Bill Passed - House (74 - 21) |
March 3, 2007 | SD | HB 1048 | Campaign Contribution Reform | Conference Report Adopted - House (45 - 22) |
Feb. 13, 2007 | SD | HB 1048 | Campaign Contribution Reform | Bill Passed - House (47 - 23) |
April 8, 2021 | MD | HB 1048 | Requires the Local Board of Elections Consider Certain Factors when Determining Ballot Drop Box Locations | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (97 - 42) |
May 30, 2014 | IL | HB 105 | Authorizes Election Day Voter Registration | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 41) |
March 7, 2019 | NH | HB 105 | Repeals State Photo Identification Voter ID Laws | Bill Passed - House (209 - 155) |
April 4, 2006 | MD | HB 1054 | Public Campaign Financing Act for Candidates for the General Assembly | Bill Passed - House (79 - 56) |
Feb. 24, 2021 | WA | HB 1068 | Prohibits Disclosing Records to the Public to Preserve Election Security | Bill Passed - House (61 - 37) |
Feb. 24, 2021 | WA | HB 1078 | Extends Voting Rights to Citizens on Parole | Bill Passed - House (57 - 41) |
April 15, 2019 | TN | HB 1079 | Increases Penalties for Voter Registration Errors | Bill Passed - House (71 - 26) |
Feb. 6, 2020 | VA | HB 108 | Establishes Election Day as a State Holiday | Bill Passed - House (55 - 42) |
June 26, 2018 | NC | HB 1092 | Requires Photo Identification to Vote | Bill Passed - House (74 - 43) |
Feb. 7, 2020 | VA | HB 1103 | Authorizes Ranked Choice Voting | Bill Passed - House (57 - 42) |
Feb. 9, 2012 | MO | HB 1104 | Requires Photo Identification to Vote | Bill Passed - House (101 - 54) |
March 20, 2012 | CO | HB 1111 | Voter Identification Amendments | Bill Passed - House (33 - 31) |
Feb. 2, 2021 | AR | HB 1112 | Requires Presenting Identification in Order to Vote | Bill Passed - House (75 - 20) |
Jan. 31, 2022 | IN | HB 1116 | Increases Requirements for Mail-In Voting | Bill Passed - House (66 - 28) |
Feb. 9, 2021 | SD | HB 1125 | Requires All Ballots to be Counted Before the Counting Board Leaves | Bill Passed - House (58 - 12) |
June 14, 2023 | OH | HB 114 | Authorizes Usage of Campaign Funds for Childcare Services | Bill Passed - House (65 - 29) |
March 6, 2024 | MS | HB 1156 | Expands Laws for Polling Places | Bill Passed - House (122 - 0) |
March 1, 2023 | SD | HB 1165 | Prohibits Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 11) |
June 9, 2009 | DE | HB 117 | School Board Elections | Bill Passed - House (23 - 17) |
Feb. 16, 2010 | NM | HB 118 | Prohibiting Lobbyist and Contractor Campaign Contributions | Bill Passed - House (46 - 24) |
March 14, 2019 | UT | HB 119 | Increases Ballot Initiative Voter Referendum Requirements | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 12) |
Feb. 15, 2006 | LA | HB 12 | Elections; Voting; State of Emergency | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 32) |
April 21, 2009 | NC | HB 120 | Public Financing for Municipal Campaigns | Bill Passed - House (60 - 56) |
April 10, 2023 | MD | HB 1200 | Requires Election Judges be Paid at Least $250 Per Day | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (129 - 10) |
Feb. 22, 2023 | SD | HB 1200 | Require Citizens Collect 1,000 Signatures from Each Legislative District to Put Constitutional Amendments to a Statewide Vote | Bill Passed - House (47 - 22) |
March 24, 2011 | FL | HB 1207 | Campaign Financing Act | Veto Override Passed - House (81 - 39) |
March 28, 2024 | GA | HB 1207 | Requires Proofing of Ballots By Local Superintendents in Certain Races | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 75) |
March 18, 2010 | FL | HB 1207 | Election Law Amendments | Bill Passed - House (73 - 42) |
June 30, 2023 | DE | HB 121 | Amends Charter of the City of Seaford to Authorize Entities to Vote in Municipal Elections | Bill Passed - House (35 - 6) |
March 2, 2020 | VA | HB 1210 | Requires Voting and Election Materials in Languages Other Than English | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 38) |
April 11, 2023 | ND | HB 1230 | Establishes Penalties for the Intentional Submission of Petitions with Fraudulent Signatures | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 38) |
Feb. 27, 2008 | CO | HB 1233 | Limited Liability Company Campaign Donation Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (39 - 26) |
March 8, 2023 | WA | HB 1241 | Establishes Harassing Election Workers as a Felony Crime | Bill Passed - House (90 - 7) |
March 5, 2024 | SD | HB 1244 | Authorizes Individuals to Withdraw Their Signatures from Ballot-Question Petitions | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 10) |
March 5, 2020 | VA | HB 1255 | Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Create an Independent Redistricting Commission | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 45) |
Feb. 8, 2021 | ND | HB 1256 | Prohibits Accepting Grants or Donations from Private Persons for Election Matters | Bill Passed - House (78 - 13) |
March 6, 2018 | NH | HB 1264 | Amends Residency Definiton | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (171 - 144) |
April 8, 2011 | ND | HB 1267 | Legislative Redistricting | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 18) |
Feb. 17, 2011 | ND | HB 1267 | Legislative Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (72 - 21) |
Feb. 2, 2024 | AK | HB 129 | Amends Voter Registration Rules in Alaska | Bill Passed - House (33 - 6) |
Oct. 28, 2021 | IL | HB 1291 | Amends State Congressional Districts | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 43) |
March 17, 2009 | CO | HB 1299 | National Popular Vote Act | Bill Passed - House (34 - 29) |
Jan. 28, 2011 | MT | HB 130 | Expansion of Elections that Can Be Conducted By Mail | Bill Failed - House (42 - 57) |
June 22, 2021 | PA | HB 1300 | Establishes State Legislative Authority Over Elections | Bill Passed - House (110 - 91) |
May 3, 2013 | CO | HB 1303 | Authorizes Same-Day Voter Registration | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 28) |
March 15, 2023 | MS | HB 1306 | Amends the Mississippi Election Code and Protects Against Fraudulent Voters | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 38) |
March 28, 2023 | MS | HB 1310 | Authorizes Restoring the Voting Rights of Military Veterans Convicted of Felonies | Conference Report Adopted - House (72 - 42) |
April 14, 2023 | WA | HB 1317 | Expands Reporting Rules Regarding Grassroots Lobbying | Bill Passed - House (61 - 35) |
Feb. 14, 2006 | PA | HB 1318 | Voter Identification Requirements | Conference Report Adopted - House (106 - 91) |
Feb. 1, 2006 | PA | HB 1318 | Voter Identification Requirements | Bill Passed - House (106 - 85) |
May 10, 2011 | CO | HB 1319 | Congressional Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (33 - 32) |
May 6, 2008 | CO | HB 1329 | Voter Registration Confirmation Card | Conference Report Adopted - House (49 - 15) |
Feb. 27, 2008 | CO | HB 1329 | Voter Registration Confirmation Card | Bill Passed - House (48 - 17) |