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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 6, 2006 AK CSHB 471 Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 14)
April 24, 2006 AK CSHB 471 Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 8)
April 5, 2006 AK CSHB 471 Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Bill Passed - House (28 - 7)
Feb. 8, 2006 AK SB 85 Off-Road Vehicle Use Near Dalton Highway Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 9)
April 25, 2014 AK HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Conference Report Adopted - House (28 - 10)
April 25, 2014 AK HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Conference Report Adopted - House (28 - 10)
April 25, 2014 AK HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 4)
April 25, 2014 AK HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 4)
April 23, 2014 AK HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Concurrence Vote Failed - House (20 - 18)
April 23, 2014 AK HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Concurrence Vote Failed - House (20 - 18)
April 12, 2014 AK HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 4)
April 12, 2014 AK HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 4)
Feb. 28, 2014 AK HB 1 Requires Certain Drivers Licenses to Expire Pursuant to their Visa Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 4)
March 17, 2014 AK Amdt 1 Exempts Same-Sex Partners of Military Members from Driver's License Requirements Amendment Rejected - House (14 - 22)
March 18, 2024 AK SB 127 Authorizes Individual Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Transaction Taxes Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 4)
May 15, 2017 AK HB 132 Authorizes Operation of Ridesharing Services Bill Passed - House (35 - 5)
March 6, 2024 AK HJR 19 Authorizes Port Mackenzie & Northern Rail Extensions Bill Passed - House (32 - 8)
March 2, 2020 AK SB 115 Increases the State Highway Motor Fuel Tax Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 5)
March 16, 2022 AK HB 90 Establishes New Regulations on Rental Car Industry Bill Passed - House (22 - 18)
April 10, 2012 AK HB 255 Prohibits Texting While Driving Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
March 3, 2009 AL SB 279 Funding for Road Construction Bill Failed - Senate (19 - 11)
April 21, 2010 AL SB 121 Highway Construction Appropriations from the Alabama Trust Fund Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 8)
April 21, 2010 AL SB 121 Highway Construction Appropriations from the Alabama Trust Fund Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 8)
April 21, 2010 AL SB 121 Highway Construction Appropriations from the Alabama Trust Fund Conference Report Adopted - House (86 - 13)
April 21, 2010 AL SB 121 Highway Construction Appropriations from the Alabama Trust Fund Conference Report Adopted - House (86 - 13)
April 28, 2016 AL SB 287 Appropriates Funds for New Prison Facilities Bill Passed - House (52 - 33)
April 4, 2024 AL HB 211 Requires Law Enforcement to Notify Parents or Legal Guardians when Citing a Minor with a Traffic Infraction Bill Passed - House (96 - 3)
March 17, 2015 AL SB 4 Requires Vehicles to Maintain Certain Distance From Bicycles Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 11)
April 5, 2016 AL SB 287 Appropriates Funds for New Prison Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
March 1, 2018 AL HB 14 Amends Driving-Under-the-Influence Laws Bill Passed - House (44 - 42)
April 11, 2019 AL HB 212 Prohibits Driving in the Left Lane for More than 1.5 Miles Bill Passed - House (61 - 24)
March 12, 2020 AL SB 45 Amends Criminal Trespassing Penalties Relating to Critical Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3)
March 19, 2014 AL SB 354 Authorizes Individuals Without Concealed Carry Licenses to Carry Firearms in Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 7)
April 1, 2008 AR SB 1 Natural Gas Tax Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 3)
April 2, 2008 AR SB 1 Natural Gas Tax Bill Passed - House (82 - 17)
April 1, 2008 AR HB 1004 Natural Gas Tax Bill Passed - House (81 - 16)
April 2, 2008 AR HB 1004 Natural Gas Tax Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
Feb. 16, 2011 AR HB 1049 Prohibit Cell Phone Use in School Zones Bill Failed - Senate (13 - 9)
April 26, 2021 AR HB 1849 Prohibits Driving in the Left Lane Except for Passing Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4)
March 4, 2019 AR SB 336 Establishes a Fuel Tax and Other Provisions Bill Passed - House (71 - 26)
Feb. 1, 2011 AR HB 1049 Prohibit Cell Phone Use in School Zones Bill Passed - House (53 - 41)
Feb. 15, 2011 AR SB 154 Cell Phones in School Zones Bill Passed - House (52 - 41)
Feb. 3, 2021 AR HB 1244 Authorizes the Issuance of a Driver's License Without a Photograph in Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - House (83 - 4)
April 14, 2021 AR HB 1849 Prohibits Driving in the Left Lane Except for Passing Bill Passed - House (55 - 27)
April 3, 2013 AR HB 1938 Prohibits the Closure of Schools Based on Student Enrollment for 2 Years Bill Failed - House (46 - 26)
Feb. 25, 2009 AR SB 78 Seat Belt Violation as Primary Offense Bill Passed - House (60 - 31)
March 24, 2011 AR HB 1902 Highway Financing Act 0f 2011 Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
Jan. 31, 2011 AR HB 1049 Prohibit Cell Phone Use in School Zones Bill Failed - House (46 - 47)
Feb. 2, 2011 AR SB 154 Cell Phones in School Zones Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
March 23, 2011 AR HB 2007 Requires Driver's License Exams to be in English Only Bill Failed - House (49 - 37)
Jan. 28, 2009 AR HB 1119 Prohibiting Cell Phone Use While Driving for Specific Age Groups Bill Passed - House (62 - 27)
Jan. 29, 2009 AR HB 1013 Prohibiting Text Messaging While Driving Bill Passed - House (78 - 12)
June 20, 2007 AZ SB 1552 Air Pollution Control Conference Report Adopted - House (47 - 8)
June 19, 2007 AZ SB 1552 Air Pollution Control Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 3)
April 24, 2008 AZ HB 2395 Driving and Boating Under the Influence Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 15)
June 23, 2008 AZ SB 1167 Off-Highway Vehicle Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (16 - 7)
June 25, 2008 AZ HB 2156 Reviews for Potential Railroad Sites Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 12)
April 11, 2007 AZ HB 2033 Teen Drivers License Restrictions Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 6)
April 9, 2007 AZ SB 1552 Air Pollution Control Bill Passed - House (35 - 21)
June 23, 2008 AZ HB 2156 Reviews for Potential Railroad Sites Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
April 3, 2008 AZ SB 1167 Off-Highway Vehicle Regulations Bill Passed - House (42 - 13)
March 10, 2008 AZ HB 2573 Off-Highway Vehicle Regulations Bill Passed - House (43 - 13)
March 20, 2008 AZ SB 1420 Public Highway Authorities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9)
March 20, 2008 AZ SB 1465 Public-Private Transportation Projects Bill Failed - Senate (13 - 15)
March 18, 2008 AZ HB 2427 Pinal County Emissions Testing Bill Failed - House (22 - 37)
April 21, 2008 AZ HB 2395 Driving and Boating Under the Influence Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 6)
June 22, 2009 AZ SB 1440 Smoking in Cars with Minors Bill Failed - Senate (9 - 20)
June 22, 2009 AZ SB 1443 Driving While Texting Bill Failed - Senate (14 - 15)
May 4, 2016 AZ SB 1268 Exempts Cities from Assured Water Supply Requirement Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (17 - 12)
April 18, 2019 AZ HB 2318 Prohibits Handheld Phone Use While Driving Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 16)
April 19, 2011 AZ SB 1402 Special License Plates Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 8)
June 13, 2023 AZ SB 1432 Establishes Updated Water Regulations for Arizona Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 8)
April 8, 2013 AZ HB 2477 Requires Photo Radar Systems To Be Necessary for Public Safety Concurrence Vote Passed - House (42 - 16)
April 23, 2014 AZ HB 2262 Establishes Regulatory Framework for Rideshare Companies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (31 - 22)
April 27, 2010 AZ HB 2338 Yellow Light Standardization Concurrence Vote Passed - House (36 - 21)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/06 CSHB 471 Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 14)
4/24 CSHB 471 Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 8)
4/05 CSHB 471 Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Bill Passed - House (28 - 7)
2/08 SB 85 Off-Road Vehicle Use Near Dalton Highway Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 9)
4/25 HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Conference Report Adopted - House (28 - 10)
4/25 HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Conference Report Adopted - House (28 - 10)
4/25 HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 4)
4/25 HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 4)
4/23 HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Concurrence Vote Failed - House (20 - 18)
4/23 HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Concurrence Vote Failed - House (20 - 18)
4/12 HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 4)
4/12 HB 23 Establishes Funding for the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 4)
2/28 HB 1 Requires Certain Drivers Licenses to Expire Pursuant to their Visa Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 4)
3/17 Amdt 1 Exempts Same-Sex Partners of Military Members from Driver's License Requirements Amendment Rejected - House (14 - 22)
3/18 SB 127 Authorizes Individual Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Transaction Taxes Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 4)
5/15 HB 132 Authorizes Operation of Ridesharing Services Bill Passed - House (35 - 5)
3/06 HJR 19 Authorizes Port Mackenzie & Northern Rail Extensions Bill Passed - House (32 - 8)
3/02 SB 115 Increases the State Highway Motor Fuel Tax Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 5)
3/16 HB 90 Establishes New Regulations on Rental Car Industry Bill Passed - House (22 - 18)
4/10 HB 255 Prohibits Texting While Driving Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
3/03 SB 279 Funding for Road Construction Bill Failed - Senate (19 - 11)
4/21 SB 121 Highway Construction Appropriations from the Alabama Trust Fund Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 8)
4/21 SB 121 Highway Construction Appropriations from the Alabama Trust Fund Conference Report Adopted - Senate (25 - 8)
4/21 SB 121 Highway Construction Appropriations from the Alabama Trust Fund Conference Report Adopted - House (86 - 13)
4/21 SB 121 Highway Construction Appropriations from the Alabama Trust Fund Conference Report Adopted - House (86 - 13)
4/28 SB 287 Appropriates Funds for New Prison Facilities Bill Passed - House (52 - 33)
4/04 HB 211 Requires Law Enforcement to Notify Parents or Legal Guardians when Citing a Minor with a Traffic Infraction Bill Passed - House (96 - 3)
3/17 SB 4 Requires Vehicles to Maintain Certain Distance From Bicycles Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 11)
4/05 SB 287 Appropriates Funds for New Prison Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
3/01 HB 14 Amends Driving-Under-the-Influence Laws Bill Passed - House (44 - 42)
4/11 HB 212 Prohibits Driving in the Left Lane for More than 1.5 Miles Bill Passed - House (61 - 24)
3/12 SB 45 Amends Criminal Trespassing Penalties Relating to Critical Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3)
3/19 SB 354 Authorizes Individuals Without Concealed Carry Licenses to Carry Firearms in Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 7)
4/01 SB 1 Natural Gas Tax Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 3)
4/02 SB 1 Natural Gas Tax Bill Passed - House (82 - 17)
4/01 HB 1004 Natural Gas Tax Bill Passed - House (81 - 16)
4/02 HB 1004 Natural Gas Tax Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1)
2/16 HB 1049 Prohibit Cell Phone Use in School Zones Bill Failed - Senate (13 - 9)
4/26 HB 1849 Prohibits Driving in the Left Lane Except for Passing Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4)
3/04 SB 336 Establishes a Fuel Tax and Other Provisions Bill Passed - House (71 - 26)
2/01 HB 1049 Prohibit Cell Phone Use in School Zones Bill Passed - House (53 - 41)
2/15 SB 154 Cell Phones in School Zones Bill Passed - House (52 - 41)
2/03 HB 1244 Authorizes the Issuance of a Driver's License Without a Photograph in Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - House (83 - 4)
4/14 HB 1849 Prohibits Driving in the Left Lane Except for Passing Bill Passed - House (55 - 27)
4/03 HB 1938 Prohibits the Closure of Schools Based on Student Enrollment for 2 Years Bill Failed - House (46 - 26)
2/25 SB 78 Seat Belt Violation as Primary Offense Bill Passed - House (60 - 31)
3/24 HB 1902 Highway Financing Act 0f 2011 Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
1/31 HB 1049 Prohibit Cell Phone Use in School Zones Bill Failed - House (46 - 47)
2/02 SB 154 Cell Phones in School Zones Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
3/23 HB 2007 Requires Driver's License Exams to be in English Only Bill Failed - House (49 - 37)
1/28 HB 1119 Prohibiting Cell Phone Use While Driving for Specific Age Groups Bill Passed - House (62 - 27)
1/29 HB 1013 Prohibiting Text Messaging While Driving Bill Passed - House (78 - 12)
6/20 SB 1552 Air Pollution Control Conference Report Adopted - House (47 - 8)
6/19 SB 1552 Air Pollution Control Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 3)
4/24 HB 2395 Driving and Boating Under the Influence Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 15)
6/23 SB 1167 Off-Highway Vehicle Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (16 - 7)
6/25 HB 2156 Reviews for Potential Railroad Sites Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 12)
4/11 HB 2033 Teen Drivers License Restrictions Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 6)
4/09 SB 1552 Air Pollution Control Bill Passed - House (35 - 21)
6/23 HB 2156 Reviews for Potential Railroad Sites Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
4/03 SB 1167 Off-Highway Vehicle Regulations Bill Passed - House (42 - 13)
3/10 HB 2573 Off-Highway Vehicle Regulations Bill Passed - House (43 - 13)
3/20 SB 1420 Public Highway Authorities Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9)
3/20 SB 1465 Public-Private Transportation Projects Bill Failed - Senate (13 - 15)
3/18 HB 2427 Pinal County Emissions Testing Bill Failed - House (22 - 37)
4/21 HB 2395 Driving and Boating Under the Influence Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 6)
6/22 SB 1440 Smoking in Cars with Minors Bill Failed - Senate (9 - 20)
6/22 SB 1443 Driving While Texting Bill Failed - Senate (14 - 15)
5/04 SB 1268 Exempts Cities from Assured Water Supply Requirement Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (17 - 12)
4/18 HB 2318 Prohibits Handheld Phone Use While Driving Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 16)
4/19 SB 1402 Special License Plates Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 8)
6/13 SB 1432 Establishes Updated Water Regulations for Arizona Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 8)
4/08 HB 2477 Requires Photo Radar Systems To Be Necessary for Public Safety Concurrence Vote Passed - House (42 - 16)
4/23 HB 2262 Establishes Regulatory Framework for Rideshare Companies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (31 - 22)
4/27 HB 2338 Yellow Light Standardization Concurrence Vote Passed - House (36 - 21)

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