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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
May 25, 2023 IL SB 2123 Amends Various State Election Laws Bill Passed - House (36 - 18)
May 28, 2019 IL SB 2090 Expands Access to Voting in Jails Bill Passed - House (69 - 45)
Oct. 29, 2019 IL SB 1970 Authorizes Student Absences for Voting Bill Passed - House (74 - 40)
March 18, 2021 IL HB 1871 Extends Ballot Drop Boxes and Curbside Voting Bill Passed - House (70 - 41)
April 17, 2013 IL HB 226 Authorizes 17 Year Olds to Vote in Primary Elections Bill Passed - House (95 - 22)
Jan. 4, 2011 IL SB 3976 Rules to Govern the Redistricting Process Bill Passed - House (67 - 46)
May 30, 2009 IL HJRCA 31 Authorizing Governor Recall Elections Joint Resolution Passed - House (109 - 6)
April 29, 2009 IN HB 1491 St. Joseph Superior Court Judges Conference Report Adopted - House (68 - 22)
March 8, 2006 IN HB 1011 Miscellaneous Election Law Matters Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 47)
Feb. 27, 2007 IN HB 1808 Vote by Mail Bill Passed - House (51 - 47)
Feb. 25, 2009 IN HB 1730 Exempting Energy Efficient Projects From Referendum Requirements Bill Passed - House (52 - 48)
Oct. 1, 2021 IN HB 1581 Amends Redistricting Maps Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 25)
April 28, 2011 IN HB 1602 Congressional Redistricting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 32)
March 23, 2021 IN SB 260 Authorizes 16 or 17 Year-Olds to Serve as a Precinct Election Officers on Election Day Bill Passed - House (58 - 36)
April 13, 2021 IN SB 353 Requires Presenting Valid Identification to Request an Absentee Ballot Online Bill Passed - House (71 - 23)
Feb. 22, 2022 IN SB 134 Limits Private Donations to Local Governments Bill Passed - House (67 - 25)
Jan. 31, 2022 IN HB 1116 Increases Requirements for Mail-In Voting Bill Passed - House (66 - 28)
Feb. 22, 2023 IN HB 1334 Increases Restrictions on Voter Registration Bill Passed - House (64 - 28)
Feb. 8, 2021 IN HB 1365 Requires Entering Information of Candidates into the Statewide Voter Registration System Bill Passed - House (83 - 13)
March 15, 2007 KS Amend HB 2542 Presidential Primary Funding Amendment Adopted - House (85 - 34)
May 6, 2008 KS HB 2019 Voter Identification Conference Report Adopted - House (67 - 56)
May 8, 2006 KS SB 142 Campaign Finance Conference Report Adopted - House (75 - 45)
April 3, 2007 KS HB 2019 Voter Identification Concurrence Vote Failed - House (61 - 61)
Feb. 24, 2011 KS HB 2130 Prohibits Union Dues for Political Activities Bill Passed - House (75 - 46)
May 23, 2022 KS HB 2252 Prohibits Modification of Election Laws by State Executive Branch Veto Override Passed - House (84 - 37)
Feb. 9, 2022 KS SB 355 Amends State Congressional Districts Veto Override Passed - House (85 - 37)
May 2, 2018 KS HB 2539 Amends Gubernatorial Qualifications Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 52)
May 21, 2015 KS HB 2104 Requires Local Elections to be Moved from Spring to Fall Conference Report Adopted - House (64 - 58)
April 26, 2022 KS HB 2138 Expands State Oversight of Elections Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 40)
April 4, 2023 KS HB 2053 Appropriates Resources to Provide for a Presidential Preference Primary Election in 2024 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 32)
March 19, 2013 KS HB 2022 Prohibits Automatic Deductions by Public Labor Organizations for Political Fundraising Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 54)
Jan. 26, 2022 KS SB 355 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - House (79 - 37)
Jan. 31, 2013 KS HB 2023 Prohibits Manditory Labor Organizational Fees for Political Purposes Bill Passed - House (68 - 56)
May 10, 2012 KS SB 102 State Senate Redistricting Bill Passed - House (67 - 50)
Feb. 23, 2023 KS HB 2056 Requires All Advance Voting Ballots be Returned by 7:00 P.M. on Election Day Bill Passed - House (77 - 45)
March 3, 2021 KS HB 2183 Limits the Governor's and the Secretary of States' Power in Elections Bill Passed - House (84 - 39)
March 3, 2021 KS HB 2332 Establishes Requirements for Applying for Advance Voting Ballots Bill Passed - House (86 - 38)
Feb. 9, 2012 KS HB 2606 State House Redistricting Bill Passed - House (109 - 14)
Feb. 23, 2012 KS HB 2437 Amends Voting Registration Requirements Bill Passed - House (81 - 43)
Feb. 25, 2011 KS HB 2067 Voter Photographic Identification Requirements Bill Passed - House (83 - 36)
Feb. 28, 2007 KY HCS HB 70 Felon Voting Rights Bill Passed - House (70 - 28)
April 1, 2008 KY HB 70 Restoring Voting Rights to Former Felons Bill Passed - House (80 - 14)
Jan. 8, 2022 KY SB 2 Establishes Senatorial District Boundaries Bill Passed - House (67 - 23)
April 14, 2020 KY SB 2 Amends Voter Identification Requirements Veto Override Passed - House (60 - 29)
Jan. 20, 2022 KY SB 3 Amends Congressional District Boundaries Veto Override Passed - House (64 - 24)
April 15, 2020 KY HB 351 Increases Taxes on Tobacco Products and Authorizes the Expansion of Absentee Voting Veto Override Passed - House (57 - 32)
April 14, 2020 KY HB 336 Amends the Time Frame That Gubernatorial Candidates Can Announce Running Mates Veto Override Passed - House (55 - 34)
Aug. 23, 2013 KY HB 1 State Legislative Redistricting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 18)
April 1, 2020 KY HB 351 Increases Taxes on Tobacco Products and Authorizes the Expansion of Absentee Voting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 22)
March 26, 2013 KY SB 13 Authorizes the Sale of Alcohol on Election Days Bill Passed - House (50 - 46)
Jan. 19, 2012 KY HB 1 State Senate, House, and Judicial Redistricting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 39)
March 11, 2013 KY SB 1 Establishes an Electronic Ballot Transmission System for Military and Overseas Voters Bill Passed - House (57 - 42)
March 14, 2016 KY HB 290 Authorizes In-Person Absentee Voting Bill Passed - House (57 - 37)
Feb. 26, 2021 KY HB 574 Authorizes Early In-Person Voting and Mail-In Voting Restrictions Bill Passed - House (93 - 4)
March 6, 2013 KY HB 2 State House Redistricting Bill Passed - House (53 - 46)
Jan. 6, 2022 KY HB 2 Amends State House District Boundaries Bill Passed - House (71 - 19)
Jan. 5, 2022 KY HB 172 Amends Election Filing Deadlines Bill Passed - House (84 - 12)
March 4, 2024 KY HB 622 Repeals the Governor's Authority to Fill a Vacant U.S. Senate Seat and Instead Require a Special Election Bill Passed - House (88 - 4)
Jan. 30, 2024 KY HB 341 Prohibits Non-Citizens from Voting in an Election Bill Passed - House (81 - 15)
Feb. 10, 2010 KY HB 70 Voting Rights For Certain Felons Bill Passed - House (83 - 16)
Feb. 16, 2012 KY HB 70 Authorizes People Convicted of Certain Felonies to Vote Bill Passed - House (78 - 18)
June 16, 2006 LA SB 382 Gift Ban on Cultural and Sporting Events for Elected Officials Motion Agreed - House (49 - 43)
Feb. 15, 2006 LA HB 12 Elections; Voting; State of Emergency Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 32)
Feb. 22, 2008 LA SB 3 Restrictions on Gifts to Elected Officials Bill Passed - House (95 - 5)
June 3, 2009 LA HB 243 Disclosure of Campaign Contributions Bill Failed - House (38 - 60)
April 10, 2006 LA HB 850 Campaign Contributions Bill Passed - House (63 - 31)
Feb. 15, 2006 LA SB 22 State of Emergency Voting Reform Bill Passed - House (72 - 29)
May 4, 2006 LA HB 669 Special Tax Election Requirements Bill Failed - House (51 - 51)
Feb. 14, 2008 LA HB 64 Campaign Disclosures Bill Passed - House (65 - 35)
May 19, 2009 LA HB 504 Jefferson Parish School Board Elections Bill Passed - House (63 - 26)
July 18, 2023 LA HB 646 Requires Supplemental Voter Canvasses in Each Primary and General Election Veto Override Failed - House (69 - 30)
March 30, 2022 LA HB 1 Amends State Congressional Districts Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 31)
May 17, 2018 LA HB 265 Authorizes Registration and Voting by Individuals Convicted of Felonies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 42)
June 10, 2021 LA SB 221 Establishes a Voting System Commission to Examine Voting Standards and Regulations Conference Report Adopted - House (69 - 34)
Jan. 19, 2024 LA HB 17 Authorizes Certain Offices to Conduct Closed Party Primary Elections and Amends Election Codes Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 36)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/25 SB 2123 Amends Various State Election Laws Bill Passed - House (36 - 18)
5/28 SB 2090 Expands Access to Voting in Jails Bill Passed - House (69 - 45)
10/29 SB 1970 Authorizes Student Absences for Voting Bill Passed - House (74 - 40)
3/18 HB 1871 Extends Ballot Drop Boxes and Curbside Voting Bill Passed - House (70 - 41)
4/17 HB 226 Authorizes 17 Year Olds to Vote in Primary Elections Bill Passed - House (95 - 22)
1/04 SB 3976 Rules to Govern the Redistricting Process Bill Passed - House (67 - 46)
5/30 HJRCA 31 Authorizing Governor Recall Elections Joint Resolution Passed - House (109 - 6)
4/29 HB 1491 St. Joseph Superior Court Judges Conference Report Adopted - House (68 - 22)
3/08 HB 1011 Miscellaneous Election Law Matters Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 47)
2/27 HB 1808 Vote by Mail Bill Passed - House (51 - 47)
2/25 HB 1730 Exempting Energy Efficient Projects From Referendum Requirements Bill Passed - House (52 - 48)
10/01 HB 1581 Amends Redistricting Maps Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 25)
4/28 HB 1602 Congressional Redistricting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 32)
3/23 SB 260 Authorizes 16 or 17 Year-Olds to Serve as a Precinct Election Officers on Election Day Bill Passed - House (58 - 36)
4/13 SB 353 Requires Presenting Valid Identification to Request an Absentee Ballot Online Bill Passed - House (71 - 23)
2/22 SB 134 Limits Private Donations to Local Governments Bill Passed - House (67 - 25)
1/31 HB 1116 Increases Requirements for Mail-In Voting Bill Passed - House (66 - 28)
2/22 HB 1334 Increases Restrictions on Voter Registration Bill Passed - House (64 - 28)
2/08 HB 1365 Requires Entering Information of Candidates into the Statewide Voter Registration System Bill Passed - House (83 - 13)
3/15 Amend HB 2542 Presidential Primary Funding Amendment Adopted - House (85 - 34)
5/06 HB 2019 Voter Identification Conference Report Adopted - House (67 - 56)
5/08 SB 142 Campaign Finance Conference Report Adopted - House (75 - 45)
4/03 HB 2019 Voter Identification Concurrence Vote Failed - House (61 - 61)
2/24 HB 2130 Prohibits Union Dues for Political Activities Bill Passed - House (75 - 46)
5/23 HB 2252 Prohibits Modification of Election Laws by State Executive Branch Veto Override Passed - House (84 - 37)
2/09 SB 355 Amends State Congressional Districts Veto Override Passed - House (85 - 37)
5/02 HB 2539 Amends Gubernatorial Qualifications Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 52)
5/21 HB 2104 Requires Local Elections to be Moved from Spring to Fall Conference Report Adopted - House (64 - 58)
4/26 HB 2138 Expands State Oversight of Elections Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 40)
4/04 HB 2053 Appropriates Resources to Provide for a Presidential Preference Primary Election in 2024 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 32)
3/19 HB 2022 Prohibits Automatic Deductions by Public Labor Organizations for Political Fundraising Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 54)
1/26 SB 355 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - House (79 - 37)
1/31 HB 2023 Prohibits Manditory Labor Organizational Fees for Political Purposes Bill Passed - House (68 - 56)
5/10 SB 102 State Senate Redistricting Bill Passed - House (67 - 50)
2/23 HB 2056 Requires All Advance Voting Ballots be Returned by 7:00 P.M. on Election Day Bill Passed - House (77 - 45)
3/03 HB 2183 Limits the Governor's and the Secretary of States' Power in Elections Bill Passed - House (84 - 39)
3/03 HB 2332 Establishes Requirements for Applying for Advance Voting Ballots Bill Passed - House (86 - 38)
2/09 HB 2606 State House Redistricting Bill Passed - House (109 - 14)
2/23 HB 2437 Amends Voting Registration Requirements Bill Passed - House (81 - 43)
2/25 HB 2067 Voter Photographic Identification Requirements Bill Passed - House (83 - 36)
2/28 HCS HB 70 Felon Voting Rights Bill Passed - House (70 - 28)
4/01 HB 70 Restoring Voting Rights to Former Felons Bill Passed - House (80 - 14)
1/08 SB 2 Establishes Senatorial District Boundaries Bill Passed - House (67 - 23)
4/14 SB 2 Amends Voter Identification Requirements Veto Override Passed - House (60 - 29)
1/20 SB 3 Amends Congressional District Boundaries Veto Override Passed - House (64 - 24)
4/15 HB 351 Increases Taxes on Tobacco Products and Authorizes the Expansion of Absentee Voting Veto Override Passed - House (57 - 32)
4/14 HB 336 Amends the Time Frame That Gubernatorial Candidates Can Announce Running Mates Veto Override Passed - House (55 - 34)
8/23 HB 1 State Legislative Redistricting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 18)
4/01 HB 351 Increases Taxes on Tobacco Products and Authorizes the Expansion of Absentee Voting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 22)
3/26 SB 13 Authorizes the Sale of Alcohol on Election Days Bill Passed - House (50 - 46)
1/19 HB 1 State Senate, House, and Judicial Redistricting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 39)
3/11 SB 1 Establishes an Electronic Ballot Transmission System for Military and Overseas Voters Bill Passed - House (57 - 42)
3/14 HB 290 Authorizes In-Person Absentee Voting Bill Passed - House (57 - 37)
2/26 HB 574 Authorizes Early In-Person Voting and Mail-In Voting Restrictions Bill Passed - House (93 - 4)
3/06 HB 2 State House Redistricting Bill Passed - House (53 - 46)
1/06 HB 2 Amends State House District Boundaries Bill Passed - House (71 - 19)
1/05 HB 172 Amends Election Filing Deadlines Bill Passed - House (84 - 12)
3/04 HB 622 Repeals the Governor's Authority to Fill a Vacant U.S. Senate Seat and Instead Require a Special Election Bill Passed - House (88 - 4)
1/30 HB 341 Prohibits Non-Citizens from Voting in an Election Bill Passed - House (81 - 15)
2/10 HB 70 Voting Rights For Certain Felons Bill Passed - House (83 - 16)
2/16 HB 70 Authorizes People Convicted of Certain Felonies to Vote Bill Passed - House (78 - 18)
6/16 SB 382 Gift Ban on Cultural and Sporting Events for Elected Officials Motion Agreed - House (49 - 43)
2/15 HB 12 Elections; Voting; State of Emergency Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 32)
2/22 SB 3 Restrictions on Gifts to Elected Officials Bill Passed - House (95 - 5)
6/03 HB 243 Disclosure of Campaign Contributions Bill Failed - House (38 - 60)
4/10 HB 850 Campaign Contributions Bill Passed - House (63 - 31)
2/15 SB 22 State of Emergency Voting Reform Bill Passed - House (72 - 29)
5/04 HB 669 Special Tax Election Requirements Bill Failed - House (51 - 51)
2/14 HB 64 Campaign Disclosures Bill Passed - House (65 - 35)
5/19 HB 504 Jefferson Parish School Board Elections Bill Passed - House (63 - 26)
7/18 HB 646 Requires Supplemental Voter Canvasses in Each Primary and General Election Veto Override Failed - House (69 - 30)
3/30 HB 1 Amends State Congressional Districts Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 31)
5/17 HB 265 Authorizes Registration and Voting by Individuals Convicted of Felonies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 42)
6/10 SB 221 Establishes a Voting System Commission to Examine Voting Standards and Regulations Conference Report Adopted - House (69 - 34)
1/19 HB 17 Authorizes Certain Offices to Conduct Closed Party Primary Elections and Amends Election Codes Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 36)
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