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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 30, 2024 KS SB 37 Amends Income Tax Rates for Individuals Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 9)
April 30, 2024 CT SB 136 Increases the Retirement Contribution Rate for State Employees from 3 to 5% Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12)
April 29, 2024 MN SF 5289 Appropriates Funding for Employment Training Programs Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 33)
April 24, 2024 CO SB 24-149 Amends State Worker Compensation Insurance Laws Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
April 19, 2024 CO SB 24-190 Expands the Rural Opportunity Office's Role in Supporting Diversification in Workforce Training Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
April 19, 2024 IL HB 3763 Requires Employers with 5 or More Employees Provide Copies of Personnel Records to Employees Upon Request Bill Passed - House (71 - 35)
April 19, 2024 CO SB 24-190 Expands the Rural Opportunity Office's Role in Supporting Diversification in Workforce Training Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
April 18, 2024 CT SB 222 Amends State Paid Family And Medical Leave Statutes Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
April 11, 2024 IL SB 3310 Extends the Timeline for Employees to File Human Rights Charges Against Employers Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 18)
April 11, 2024 IL SB 3310 Extends the Timeline for Employees to File Human Rights Charges Against Employers Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 18)
April 10, 2024 National H J Res 98 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (50 - 48)
April 2, 2024 AL HB 227 Repeals the Current Ethics Laws for Public Officials and Employees Bill Passed - House (79 - 9)
April 2, 2024 AL HB 102 Repeals the Requirement that Minors Have a Permit Issued to be Employed After School Bill Passed - House (97 - 2)
March 29, 2024 MD HB 649 Requires Employers Disclose Wage Information to Applicants for Employment Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 7)
March 29, 2024 MD HB 649 Requires Employers Disclose Wage Information to Applicants for Employment Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 7)
March 20, 2024 GA SB 362 Prohibits Companies from Receiving State Tax Incentives Unless Their Decision to Unionize was via Secret Ballot Bill Passed - House (96 - 78)
March 20, 2024 GA SB 362 Prohibits Companies from Receiving State Tax Incentives Unless Their Decision to Unionize was via Secret Ballot Bill Passed - House (96 - 78)
March 15, 2024 MD HB 649 Requires Employers Disclose Wage Information to Applicants for Employment Bill Passed - House (99 - 35)
March 15, 2024 MD HB 649 Requires Employers Disclose Wage Information to Applicants for Employment Bill Passed - House (99 - 35)
March 13, 2024 MS HB 1590 Amends Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Membership Board Oversight Bill Passed - House (85 - 34)
March 12, 2024 WI AB 1073 Amends Several Worker Compensation Laws Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
March 12, 2024 WI AB 1073 Amends Several Worker Compensation Laws Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
March 12, 2024 ID S 1390 Amends Definition of "In-Demand Careers" Regarding Idaho Launch Grant program Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
March 8, 2024 WY SF 41 Exempts Employees of the Division of Banking from State Personnel Classification and Compensation Provisions Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
March 8, 2024 FL HB 433 Prohibits Any County's Ability to Create Their Own Rules and Regulations to Address Extreme Heat Bill Passed - House (74 - 36)
March 8, 2024 FL HB 433 Prohibits Any County's Ability to Create Their Own Rules and Regulations to Address Extreme Heat Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
March 7, 2024 WA SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
March 7, 2024 WA SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
March 7, 2024 WY SF 41 Exempts Employees of the Division of Banking from State Personnel Classification and Compensation Provisions Bill Passed - House (33 - 29)
March 7, 2024 WA SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
March 7, 2024 WA SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
March 7, 2024 National S 3853 A bill to extend the period for filing claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and to provide for compensation under such Act for claims relating to Manhattan Project waste, and to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining. Bill Passed - Senate (69 - 30)
March 7, 2024 National S 3853 A bill to extend the period for filing claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and to provide for compensation under such Act for claims relating to Manhattan Project waste, and to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining. Bill Passed - Senate (69 - 30)
March 5, 2024 WA SB 6105 Establishes Adult Entertainment Bill of Rights Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
March 5, 2024 OR SB 1580 Prohibits Employer Falsifying of Payroll Report Records Bill Passed - House (49 - 2)
March 4, 2024 OK SB 1735 Increases Business and Employee Protections during Crimes of Violence Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6)
Feb. 29, 2024 IA SF 2095 Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, Corporate, and Foundation Employees Bill Passed - House (61 - 33)
Feb. 29, 2024 GA SB 180 Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, and Corporate Employees Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 19)
Feb. 29, 2024 AZ HB 2591 Prohibits Forced or Child Labor in the Construction of Electric Vehicle or Solar Panel Plant Bill Passed - House (43 - 16)
Feb. 28, 2024 WY SF 4 Authorizes Retired Firefighters to be Rehired While Continuing to Receive Pensions and Retirement Benefits Bill Passed - House (46 - 16)
Feb. 27, 2024 WA SB 6105 Establishes Adult Entertainment Bill of Rights Bill Passed - House (58 - 36)
Feb. 27, 2024 WA HB 1889 Repeals Citizenship Requirements to Work for Undocumented Immigrants Seeking Professional Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
Feb. 22, 2024 KY HB 255 Repeals the Limit on Minors Working No More than 6 Hours a day and 30 Hours a Week During School Weeks Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
Feb. 22, 2024 FL SB 1746 Establishes Employee Organization Assessments Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
Feb. 20, 2024 IA SF 2095 Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, Corporate, and Foundation Employees Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 16)
Feb. 20, 2024 WV HB 5159 Repeals Youth Work Permit Requirements for 14 and 15 Year Olds Bill Passed - House (83 - 16)
Feb. 19, 2024 OR SB 1568 Requires Pay for Electricians be Equal to the Pay in Union Contracts Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
Feb. 19, 2024 WA HB 1893 Authorizes Employees on Strike or Lockout Access to Unemployment Insurance Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
Feb. 19, 2024 OR SB 1580 Prohibits Employer Falsifying of Payroll Report Records Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
Feb. 10, 2024 NM SB 241 Requires Background Checks for Employees of the State Aging and Long-Term Services Department Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/30 SB 37 Amends Income Tax Rates for Individuals Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 9)
4/30 SB 136 Increases the Retirement Contribution Rate for State Employees from 3 to 5% Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12)
4/29 SF 5289 Appropriates Funding for Employment Training Programs Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 33)
4/24 SB 24-149 Amends State Worker Compensation Insurance Laws Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
4/19 SB 24-190 Expands the Rural Opportunity Office's Role in Supporting Diversification in Workforce Training Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
4/19 HB 3763 Requires Employers with 5 or More Employees Provide Copies of Personnel Records to Employees Upon Request Bill Passed - House (71 - 35)
4/19 SB 24-190 Expands the Rural Opportunity Office's Role in Supporting Diversification in Workforce Training Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
4/18 SB 222 Amends State Paid Family And Medical Leave Statutes Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
4/11 SB 3310 Extends the Timeline for Employees to File Human Rights Charges Against Employers Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 18)
4/11 SB 3310 Extends the Timeline for Employees to File Human Rights Charges Against Employers Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 18)
4/10 H J Res 98 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status". Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (50 - 48)
4/02 HB 227 Repeals the Current Ethics Laws for Public Officials and Employees Bill Passed - House (79 - 9)
4/02 HB 102 Repeals the Requirement that Minors Have a Permit Issued to be Employed After School Bill Passed - House (97 - 2)
3/29 HB 649 Requires Employers Disclose Wage Information to Applicants for Employment Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 7)
3/29 HB 649 Requires Employers Disclose Wage Information to Applicants for Employment Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 7)
3/20 SB 362 Prohibits Companies from Receiving State Tax Incentives Unless Their Decision to Unionize was via Secret Ballot Bill Passed - House (96 - 78)
3/20 SB 362 Prohibits Companies from Receiving State Tax Incentives Unless Their Decision to Unionize was via Secret Ballot Bill Passed - House (96 - 78)
3/15 HB 649 Requires Employers Disclose Wage Information to Applicants for Employment Bill Passed - House (99 - 35)
3/15 HB 649 Requires Employers Disclose Wage Information to Applicants for Employment Bill Passed - House (99 - 35)
3/13 HB 1590 Amends Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Membership Board Oversight Bill Passed - House (85 - 34)
3/12 AB 1073 Amends Several Worker Compensation Laws Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
3/12 AB 1073 Amends Several Worker Compensation Laws Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 1)
3/12 S 1390 Amends Definition of "In-Demand Careers" Regarding Idaho Launch Grant program Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
3/08 SF 41 Exempts Employees of the Division of Banking from State Personnel Classification and Compensation Provisions Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 7)
3/08 HB 433 Prohibits Any County's Ability to Create Their Own Rules and Regulations to Address Extreme Heat Bill Passed - House (74 - 36)
3/08 HB 433 Prohibits Any County's Ability to Create Their Own Rules and Regulations to Address Extreme Heat Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
3/07 SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
3/07 SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 18)
3/07 SF 41 Exempts Employees of the Division of Banking from State Personnel Classification and Compensation Provisions Bill Passed - House (33 - 29)
3/07 SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
3/07 SB 6194 Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for State Legislative Staffers Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
3/07 S 3853 A bill to extend the period for filing claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and to provide for compensation under such Act for claims relating to Manhattan Project waste, and to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining. Bill Passed - Senate (69 - 30)
3/07 S 3853 A bill to extend the period for filing claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and to provide for compensation under such Act for claims relating to Manhattan Project waste, and to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining. Bill Passed - Senate (69 - 30)
3/05 SB 6105 Establishes Adult Entertainment Bill of Rights Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
3/05 SB 1580 Prohibits Employer Falsifying of Payroll Report Records Bill Passed - House (49 - 2)
3/04 SB 1735 Increases Business and Employee Protections during Crimes of Violence Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6)
2/29 SF 2095 Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, Corporate, and Foundation Employees Bill Passed - House (61 - 33)
2/29 SB 180 Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, and Corporate Employees Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 19)
2/29 HB 2591 Prohibits Forced or Child Labor in the Construction of Electric Vehicle or Solar Panel Plant Bill Passed - House (43 - 16)
2/28 SF 4 Authorizes Retired Firefighters to be Rehired While Continuing to Receive Pensions and Retirement Benefits Bill Passed - House (46 - 16)
2/27 SB 6105 Establishes Adult Entertainment Bill of Rights Bill Passed - House (58 - 36)
2/27 HB 1889 Repeals Citizenship Requirements to Work for Undocumented Immigrants Seeking Professional Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
2/22 HB 255 Repeals the Limit on Minors Working No More than 6 Hours a day and 30 Hours a Week During School Weeks Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
2/22 SB 1746 Establishes Employee Organization Assessments Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
2/20 SF 2095 Authorizes Religious Freedom for All Government, Business, Corporate, and Foundation Employees Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 16)
2/20 HB 5159 Repeals Youth Work Permit Requirements for 14 and 15 Year Olds Bill Passed - House (83 - 16)
2/19 SB 1568 Requires Pay for Electricians be Equal to the Pay in Union Contracts Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3)
2/19 HB 1893 Authorizes Employees on Strike or Lockout Access to Unemployment Insurance Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
2/19 SB 1580 Prohibits Employer Falsifying of Payroll Report Records Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
2/10 SB 241 Requires Background Checks for Employees of the State Aging and Long-Term Services Department Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6)

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