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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:

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
May 12, 2015 LA SB 219 Amends Equal Pay Protections Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16)
May 12, 2015 DE SB 75 Prohibits Stock Corporations from Establishing Fee-Shifting Bylaws Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
May 14, 2015 CT HB 6283 Prohibits E-Cigarettes in Public Spaces Bill Passed - House (99 - 46)
May 20, 2015 National HR 880 American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2015 Bill Passed - House (274 - 145)
May 20, 2015 MI HB 4052 Amends Government Regulation of Employment Conditions Bill Passed - House (57 - 52)
May 21, 2015 National HR 2262 Spurring Private Aerospace Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015 Bill Passed - House (284 - 133)
June 1, 2015 CA SB 3 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
June 1, 2015 CA SB 3 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
June 1, 2015 CA SB 588 Authorizes Labor Commissioner to Enforce the Payment of Wages Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
June 1, 2015 National HR 1335 Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act Bill Passed - House (225 - 152)
June 2, 2015 CA SB 140 Prohibits Smoking Electronic Cigarettes in Certain Indoor Areas Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
June 2, 2015 CA SB 151 Increases Smoking Age Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
June 2, 2015 RI H 5074 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (59 - 13)
June 2, 2015 RI H 5074 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (59 - 13)
June 4, 2015 IL HB 1287 Amends Certain Workers' Compensation Programs Bill Passed - House (63 - 39)
June 4, 2015 IL HB 1287 Amends Certain Workers' Compensation Programs Bill Passed - House (63 - 39)
June 10, 2015 OR SB 454 Requires Employers to Offer Paid Sick Leave Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13)
June 10, 2015 OR SB 454 Requires Employers to Offer Paid Sick Leave Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13)
June 11, 2015 NJ A 3981 Establishes Alternative Property Tax Payments for Casinos Bill Passed - House (52 - 20)
June 23, 2015 RI H 5364 Increases Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees Bill Passed - House (56 - 16)
June 23, 2015 RI H 5364 Increases Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees Bill Passed - House (56 - 16)
June 25, 2015 NJ A 4018 Authorizes Lottery Courier Services Bill Passed - House (54 - 20)
April 28, 2015 CO HB 1346 Amends Taxation on Certain Corporate Income Bill Passed - House (33 - 31)
Feb. 2, 2015 CO HB 1031 Prohibits the Sale of Powdered Alcohol Bill Passed - House (46 - 17)
Feb. 3, 2015 IN SB 127 Authorizes Religious Organizations to Hire Based on Religion Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 11)
Feb. 4, 2015 WV HB 2217 Amends Qualifications for Commissioner of Labor Bill Passed - House (64 - 35)
Feb. 5, 2015 KY SB 9 Exempts Certain Construction Projects from Prevailing Wage Laws Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12)
Feb. 5, 2015 IL SB 11 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 18)
Feb. 5, 2015 IL SB 11 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 18)
Feb. 5, 2015 National HR 527 Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 Bill Passed - House (260 - 163)
Feb. 9, 2015 CO SB 65 Prohibits Withdrawing Public Assistance Funds at Certain Places Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
Feb. 10, 2015 KY HB 2 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (56 - 43)
Feb. 10, 2015 KY HB 2 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (56 - 43)
Feb. 10, 2015 WY SF 115 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Idenity Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 6)
Feb. 10, 2015 WV HB 2011 Amends Requirements for Workplace Injury Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (59 - 38)
Feb. 12, 2015 WV SB 361 Amends Prevailing Wage Laws Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
Feb. 13, 2015 National HR 636 America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Bill Passed - House (272 - 142)
Feb. 13, 2015 KY HB 145 Prohibits Smoking in Public Places Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
Feb. 16, 2015 ND HB 1437 Extends Triggered Oil Extraction Tax Rate Bill Passed - House (79 - 14)
Feb. 17, 2015 ND SB 2279 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 22)
Feb. 18, 2015 SD SB 177 Establishes a Youth Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
Feb. 18, 2015 SD SB 177 Establishes a Youth Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
Feb. 19, 2015 CO HB 1144 Prohibits Production and Sale of Products Containing Microbeads Bill Passed - House (47 - 18)
Feb. 23, 2015 IN HB 1019 Repeals Common Construction Wage Bill Passed - House (55 - 41)
Feb. 23, 2015 AZ SB 1092 Requires Waivers for Certain Health Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12)
Feb. 24, 2015 IA SF 269 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 22)
Feb. 24, 2015 IA SF 269 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 22)
Feb. 24, 2015 IA SF 270 Prohibits Wage Diversion Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
Feb. 25, 2015 NM HB 75 Prohibits Employers from Requiring Employees to Join or Pay Unions Bill Passed - House (37 - 30)
Feb. 25, 2015 NM HB 75 Prohibits Employers from Requiring Employees to Join or Pay Unions Bill Passed - House (37 - 30)
Feb. 26, 2015 PA HB 466 Authorizes Private Alcohol Sales Bill Passed - House (114 - 87)
March 2, 2015 UT SB 169 Prohibits Contact Lens Manufacturers from Fixing Prices Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
March 3, 2015 WA HB 1355 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
March 3, 2015 WA HB 1355 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
March 3, 2015 WA HB 1356 Requires Employers to Offer Paid Sick Leave Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
March 3, 2015 WA HB 1356 Requires Employers to Offer Paid Sick Leave Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
March 4, 2015 NH HB 136 Prohibits Minors from Using Tanning Beds Bill Passed - House (199 - 162)
March 4, 2015 AZ HB 2611 Authorizes "Flex Loans" Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
March 6, 2015 UT SB 296 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 5)
March 9, 2015 GA HB 110 Authorizes and Regulates the Sale of Consumer Fireworks Bill Passed - House (119 - 49)
March 10, 2015 WA SB 5513 Reduces Minimum Age to Settle a Worker's Compensation Claim Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
March 10, 2015 WA SB 5513 Reduces Minimum Age to Settle a Worker's Compensation Claim Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
March 10, 2015 WA SB 5899 Establishes Small Loans and Small Consumer Installment Loans Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 18)
March 10, 2015 HI SB 1030 Prohibits Sale of Tobacco Products to Individuals Under 21 Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 5)
March 12, 2015 OK SB 298 Requires Insurers to Check Policies after an Insured Individual's Death Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 12)
March 12, 2015 AR SB 366 Authorizes Additional Compensations to Teachers Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
March 16, 2015 ID H 262 Establishes Standards for Transportation Network Companies Bill Passed - House (56 - 12)
March 16, 2015 NJ S 1593 Establishes Interest-Free Housing Loans for Public Employees Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
March 17, 2015 NY A 3870 Requires Employers to Provide Paid Family Leave Bill Passed - House (97 - 48)
March 18, 2015 IA SF 437 Authorizes Employees to Take Unpaid Leave to Participate in a Presidential Precinct Caucus Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 24)
March 19, 2015 MO HB 722 Prohibits Restrictions on Plastic Bags Bill Passed - House (114 - 38)
March 23, 2015 MN HF 1027 Amends Minimum Wage for Employees Receiving Gratuities Bill Passed - House (78 - 55)
March 23, 2015 MN HF 1027 Amends Minimum Wage for Employees Receiving Gratuities Bill Passed - House (78 - 55)
March 24, 2015 IA SF 232 Prohibits Minors from Using Tanning Beds Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
March 25, 2015 KS HB 2391 Specifies Civil Service Classification Bill Passed - House (74 - 51)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/12 SB 219 Amends Equal Pay Protections Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16)
5/12 SB 75 Prohibits Stock Corporations from Establishing Fee-Shifting Bylaws Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
5/14 HB 6283 Prohibits E-Cigarettes in Public Spaces Bill Passed - House (99 - 46)
5/20 HR 880 American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2015 Bill Passed - House (274 - 145)
5/20 HB 4052 Amends Government Regulation of Employment Conditions Bill Passed - House (57 - 52)
5/21 HR 2262 Spurring Private Aerospace Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015 Bill Passed - House (284 - 133)
6/01 SB 3 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
6/01 SB 3 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
6/01 SB 588 Authorizes Labor Commissioner to Enforce the Payment of Wages Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
6/01 HR 1335 Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act Bill Passed - House (225 - 152)
6/02 SB 140 Prohibits Smoking Electronic Cigarettes in Certain Indoor Areas Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
6/02 SB 151 Increases Smoking Age Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
6/02 H 5074 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (59 - 13)
6/02 H 5074 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (59 - 13)
6/04 HB 1287 Amends Certain Workers' Compensation Programs Bill Passed - House (63 - 39)
6/04 HB 1287 Amends Certain Workers' Compensation Programs Bill Passed - House (63 - 39)
6/10 SB 454 Requires Employers to Offer Paid Sick Leave Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13)
6/10 SB 454 Requires Employers to Offer Paid Sick Leave Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13)
6/11 A 3981 Establishes Alternative Property Tax Payments for Casinos Bill Passed - House (52 - 20)
6/23 H 5364 Increases Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees Bill Passed - House (56 - 16)
6/23 H 5364 Increases Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees Bill Passed - House (56 - 16)
6/25 A 4018 Authorizes Lottery Courier Services Bill Passed - House (54 - 20)
4/28 HB 1346 Amends Taxation on Certain Corporate Income Bill Passed - House (33 - 31)
2/02 HB 1031 Prohibits the Sale of Powdered Alcohol Bill Passed - House (46 - 17)
2/03 SB 127 Authorizes Religious Organizations to Hire Based on Religion Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 11)
2/04 HB 2217 Amends Qualifications for Commissioner of Labor Bill Passed - House (64 - 35)
2/05 SB 9 Exempts Certain Construction Projects from Prevailing Wage Laws Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12)
2/05 SB 11 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 18)
2/05 SB 11 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 18)
2/05 HR 527 Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 Bill Passed - House (260 - 163)
2/09 SB 65 Prohibits Withdrawing Public Assistance Funds at Certain Places Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 12)
2/10 HB 2 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (56 - 43)
2/10 HB 2 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (56 - 43)
2/10 SF 115 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Idenity Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 6)
2/10 HB 2011 Amends Requirements for Workplace Injury Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (59 - 38)
2/12 SB 361 Amends Prevailing Wage Laws Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11)
2/13 HR 636 America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Bill Passed - House (272 - 142)
2/13 HB 145 Prohibits Smoking in Public Places Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
2/16 HB 1437 Extends Triggered Oil Extraction Tax Rate Bill Passed - House (79 - 14)
2/17 SB 2279 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 22)
2/18 SB 177 Establishes a Youth Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
2/18 SB 177 Establishes a Youth Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
2/19 HB 1144 Prohibits Production and Sale of Products Containing Microbeads Bill Passed - House (47 - 18)
2/23 HB 1019 Repeals Common Construction Wage Bill Passed - House (55 - 41)
2/23 SB 1092 Requires Waivers for Certain Health Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12)
2/24 SF 269 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 22)
2/24 SF 269 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 22)
2/24 SF 270 Prohibits Wage Diversion Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
2/25 HB 75 Prohibits Employers from Requiring Employees to Join or Pay Unions Bill Passed - House (37 - 30)
2/25 HB 75 Prohibits Employers from Requiring Employees to Join or Pay Unions Bill Passed - House (37 - 30)
2/26 HB 466 Authorizes Private Alcohol Sales Bill Passed - House (114 - 87)
3/02 SB 169 Prohibits Contact Lens Manufacturers from Fixing Prices Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
3/03 HB 1355 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
3/03 HB 1355 Increases Minimum Wage Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
3/03 HB 1356 Requires Employers to Offer Paid Sick Leave Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
3/03 HB 1356 Requires Employers to Offer Paid Sick Leave Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
3/04 HB 136 Prohibits Minors from Using Tanning Beds Bill Passed - House (199 - 162)
3/04 HB 2611 Authorizes "Flex Loans" Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
3/06 SB 296 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 5)
3/09 HB 110 Authorizes and Regulates the Sale of Consumer Fireworks Bill Passed - House (119 - 49)
3/10 SB 5513 Reduces Minimum Age to Settle a Worker's Compensation Claim Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
3/10 SB 5513 Reduces Minimum Age to Settle a Worker's Compensation Claim Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 21)
3/10 SB 5899 Establishes Small Loans and Small Consumer Installment Loans Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 18)
3/10 SB 1030 Prohibits Sale of Tobacco Products to Individuals Under 21 Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 5)
3/12 SB 298 Requires Insurers to Check Policies after an Insured Individual's Death Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 12)
3/12 SB 366 Authorizes Additional Compensations to Teachers Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
3/16 H 262 Establishes Standards for Transportation Network Companies Bill Passed - House (56 - 12)
3/16 S 1593 Establishes Interest-Free Housing Loans for Public Employees Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
3/17 A 3870 Requires Employers to Provide Paid Family Leave Bill Passed - House (97 - 48)
3/18 SF 437 Authorizes Employees to Take Unpaid Leave to Participate in a Presidential Precinct Caucus Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 24)
3/19 HB 722 Prohibits Restrictions on Plastic Bags Bill Passed - House (114 - 38)
3/23 HF 1027 Amends Minimum Wage for Employees Receiving Gratuities Bill Passed - House (78 - 55)
3/23 HF 1027 Amends Minimum Wage for Employees Receiving Gratuities Bill Passed - House (78 - 55)
3/24 SF 232 Prohibits Minors from Using Tanning Beds Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 23)
3/25 HB 2391 Specifies Civil Service Classification Bill Passed - House (74 - 51)
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