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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
Oct. 5, 2021 CA AB 1403 Authorizes Planned Power Outages During State of Emergencies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 9)
Sept. 13, 2021 IL SB 2408 Increases the Growth of Wind, Solar and Other Forms of Renewable Energy Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 17)
Sept. 9, 2021 CA SB 47 Increases the Spending Cap on the Geologic Energy Management Division Account for Abandoned Oil Wells Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
Sept. 9, 2021 IL SB 2408 Increases the Growth of Wind, Solar and Other Forms of Renewable Energy Bill Passed - House (83 - 33)
Sept. 8, 2021 CA AB 1403 Authorizes Planned Power Outages During State of Emergencies Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
Sept. 8, 2021 CA SB 47 Increases the Spending Cap on the Geologic Energy Management Division Account for Abandoned Oil Wells Bill Passed - House (52 - 21)
Sept. 1, 2021 MI HB 4272 Exempts Michigan Made Gas Cans from Federal Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
Aug. 31, 2021 IL SB 18 Requires All Energy Production to be from Renewable Energy Sources by 2050 Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 16)
July 15, 2021 NC HB 951 Reduces Reliance on Coal-Burning Plants as Part of the State's Energy Policy Bill Passed - House (57 - 49)
June 30, 2021 NJ A 4554 Establishes a Renewable Solar Energy Certificate Program Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12)
June 28, 2021 OH SB 52 Prohibits Wind and Solar Companies from Applying to Build Projects Bill Passed - House (52 - 44)
June 25, 2021 National S J Res 14 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review" Joint Resolution Passed - House (229 - 191)
June 24, 2021 NJ A 2374 Establishes the Garden State Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 12)
June 24, 2021 NJ A 5121 Exempts Certain Manufacturing Facilities from Certain Energy Related Taxes Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14)
June 24, 2021 OH HB 201 Prohibits Local Governments from limiting use of Natural Gas Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
June 24, 2021 NJ S 1010 Authorizes Counties and Municipalities to Bond for Alternative Fuel Vehicles Bill Passed - House (55 - 20)
June 24, 2021 NJ S 3926 Authorizes Offshore Wind Projects Bill Passed - House (49 - 26)
June 24, 2021 NJ A 4554 Establishes a Renewable Solar Energy Certificate Program Bill Passed - House (57 - 16)
June 24, 2021 NJ S 3926 Authorizes Offshore Wind Projects Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
June 22, 2021 WI AB 389 Authorizes $5 Million to Relocate Coal Piles in the City of Green Bay and Brown County Bill Passed - House (62 - 36)
June 14, 2021 PA SB 119 Prohibits Pennsylvania from Joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 15)
June 10, 2021 ME LD 99 Requires the PERS to Divest from Fossil Fuel Related Investments "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 15)
June 9, 2021 NY A 6193 Requires Utilities to Allow Customers to Use Their Preferred Name and Pronouns Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 17)
June 3, 2021 NJ S 3223 Establishes Numerical Requirements and Zoning Standards for Electric Vehicles Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
June 3, 2021 CO SB 21-072 Expands Electric Transmission Facilities to Meet Clean Energy Goals Bill Passed - House (49 - 15)
June 3, 2021 NJ A 3352 Requires Solar Panels on All New Warehouses Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
June 3, 2021 ME LD 99 Requires the PERS to Divest from Fossil Fuel Related Investments "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (80 - 57)
June 3, 2021 NJ A 3352 Requires Solar Panels on All New Warehouses Bill Passed - House (46 - 24)
June 2, 2021 NY S 4095B Prohibits the Sale and Use of Pavement Products Containing Coal Tar Bill Passed - House (106 - 41)
June 2, 2021 OH SB 52 Prohibits Wind and Solar Companies from Applying to Build Projects Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13)
June 1, 2021 RI S 629 Requires All of the State's Electricity to Originate from Renewable Energy Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4)
May 31, 2021 NV SB 448 Increases Spending on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Bill Passed - House (32 - 10)
May 26, 2021 NE LB 306 Establishes Eligibility Requirements for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Programs Veto Override Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
May 26, 2021 NY A 6193 Requires Utilities to Allow Customers to Use Their Preferred Name and Pronouns Bill Passed - House (99 - 48)
May 20, 2021 NJ S 3223 Establishes Numerical Requirements and Zoning Standards for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - House (53 - 23)
May 12, 2021 NY S 391 Requires Local Building and Planning Operations Accommodate Certain Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources Bill Passed - House (109 - 38)
May 12, 2021 LA SB 185 Establishes Regulations on Leasing Land for Solar Farms Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
May 12, 2021 CO SB 21-246 Extends Assistance to Aid in the Transition to "Healthier" Homes Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
May 6, 2021 IL SB 1747 Establishes Tax Advantaged Zones for Green Energy Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 11)
May 6, 2021 OH HB 201 Prohibits Local Governments from limiting use of Natural Gas Bill Passed - House (65 - 32)
May 4, 2021 TX HB 17 Prohibits Cities from Banning Natural Gas Hookups in New Buildings Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
May 3, 2021 TX HJR 2 Establishes the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund Bill Passed - House (125 - 21)
April 28, 2021 National S J Res 14 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review" Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (52 - 42)
April 27, 2021 NY S 4095B Prohibits the Sale and Use of Pavement Products Containing Coal Tar Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 16)
April 27, 2021 RI S 708 Establishes a Tax Treaty Between the City of East Providence and ExxonMobil Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
April 21, 2021 IN HB 1191 Prohibits a Local Government's Control Board from Banning a Fuel Source Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 29)
April 20, 2021 MI HB 4272 Exempts Michigan Made Gas Cans from Federal Regulations Bill Passed - House (75 - 34)
April 13, 2021 IN HB 1191 Prohibits a Local Government's Control Board from Banning a Fuel Source Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
April 12, 2021 MN HF 164 Establishes Updates and Expansions to the State's Energy Conservation Programs Bill Passed - House (82 - 50)
April 7, 2021 AR HB 1557 Requires Electric Utilities to Have an Emergency Plan for Certain Weather Events Bill Passed - House (70 - 8)
April 6, 2021 WY HB 166 Requires Additional Steps be Taken by Utility Companies to Shut Down Coal and Natural Gas Plants Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 8)
March 31, 2021 TX HB 17 Prohibits Cities from Banning Natural Gas Hookups in New Buildings Bill Passed - House (116 - 29)
March 29, 2021 GA HB 150 Prohibits State and Local Governments From Restricting Use of Fossil Fuels Bill Passed - House (107 - 52)
March 25, 2021 NJ S 3091 Requires Builders Offer Carbon Footprint Technology as an Option for New Construction Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
March 25, 2021 NJ S 1010 Authorizes Counties and Municipalities to Bond for Alternative Fuel Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
March 22, 2021 GA HB 150 Prohibits State and Local Governments From Restricting Use of Fossil Fuels Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
March 15, 2021 TX SB 2142 Authorizes Retroactively Correcting Prices to Compensate Customers after Blackouts Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3)
March 15, 2021 AK HJR 12 Alleges the Federal Government Should Cancel its Land Leasing Moratorium Bill Passed - House (35 - 3)
March 12, 2021 MD SB 414 Requires the State to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions to a Lower Level Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 11)
March 11, 2021 ME LD 314 Extends the Green Power Electricity Offer Bill Passed - House (90 - 54)
March 11, 2021 MO SB 262 Authorizes New Gas Tax Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
March 10, 2021 NM HB 299 Establishes Financing Options for Improvements to Properties Bill Passed - House (42 - 26)
March 3, 2021 NY S 4378 Requires Fossil Fuel Plants to Submit a Renewable Energy Plan Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 22)
Feb. 27, 2021 VA SB 1385 Rescinds the Sunset on a Pilot Program Allowing a Locality to Request an Electric Utility to Place Underground Electric Distribution Lines Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 7)
Feb. 27, 2021 VA SB 1385 Rescinds the Sunset on a Pilot Program Allowing a Locality to Request an Electric Utility to Place Underground Electric Distribution Lines Conference Report Adopted - House (55 - 42)
Feb. 27, 2021 WA HB 1091 Reduces Carbon Emissions by Altering Transportation Fuels Bill Passed - House (52 - 46)
Feb. 25, 2021 National PN 78-8 Nomination of Jennifer Granholm as Secretary of Energy Nomination Confirmed - Senate (64 - 35)
Feb. 19, 2021 NJ S 3033 Establishes the School & Small Business Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
Feb. 17, 2021 IN HB 1381 Establishes Standards for Assessing Solar Projects Bill Passed - House (58 - 38)
Feb. 15, 2021 IN SB 386 Establishes Refinancing Plans to Retire Coal Plants Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6)
Feb. 4, 2021 WY HB 30 Increases Tax Mills to the Utilities Regulated by the Public Service Commission Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 23)
Feb. 4, 2021 WY HB 30 Increases Tax Mills to the Utilities Regulated by the Public Service Commission Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 10)
Feb. 3, 2021 UT HB 17 Prohibits Restricting Energy Utility Services Bill Passed - House (51 - 18)
Jan. 29, 2021 WY SB 16 Requires the State Public Service Commission Establish a New Net Metering System Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
Jan. 28, 2021 DE SB 33 Amends State Clean Energy Standards to Require Renewables Generate 40 Percent of Electricity by 2035 Bill Passed - House (29 - 12)
Jan. 28, 2021 MA S 9 Establishes a Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy Bill Passed - House (144 - 14)
Jan. 26, 2021 SC H 3194 Authorizes the Sale of Santee Cooper Bill Passed - House (89 - 26)
Jan. 21, 2021 DE SB 33 Amends State Clean Energy Standards to Require Renewables Generate 40 Percent of Electricity by 2035 Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
Jan. 4, 2021 MA S 2995 Amends State Climate Goals Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 2)
Date No. Title Outcome
10/05 AB 1403 Authorizes Planned Power Outages During State of Emergencies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 9)
9/13 SB 2408 Increases the Growth of Wind, Solar and Other Forms of Renewable Energy Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 17)
9/09 SB 47 Increases the Spending Cap on the Geologic Energy Management Division Account for Abandoned Oil Wells Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
9/09 SB 2408 Increases the Growth of Wind, Solar and Other Forms of Renewable Energy Bill Passed - House (83 - 33)
9/08 AB 1403 Authorizes Planned Power Outages During State of Emergencies Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 5)
9/08 SB 47 Increases the Spending Cap on the Geologic Energy Management Division Account for Abandoned Oil Wells Bill Passed - House (52 - 21)
9/01 HB 4272 Exempts Michigan Made Gas Cans from Federal Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
8/31 SB 18 Requires All Energy Production to be from Renewable Energy Sources by 2050 Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 16)
7/15 HB 951 Reduces Reliance on Coal-Burning Plants as Part of the State's Energy Policy Bill Passed - House (57 - 49)
6/30 A 4554 Establishes a Renewable Solar Energy Certificate Program Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12)
6/28 SB 52 Prohibits Wind and Solar Companies from Applying to Build Projects Bill Passed - House (52 - 44)
6/25 S J Res 14 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review" Joint Resolution Passed - House (229 - 191)
6/24 A 2374 Establishes the Garden State Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 12)
6/24 A 5121 Exempts Certain Manufacturing Facilities from Certain Energy Related Taxes Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14)
6/24 HB 201 Prohibits Local Governments from limiting use of Natural Gas Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7)
6/24 S 1010 Authorizes Counties and Municipalities to Bond for Alternative Fuel Vehicles Bill Passed - House (55 - 20)
6/24 S 3926 Authorizes Offshore Wind Projects Bill Passed - House (49 - 26)
6/24 A 4554 Establishes a Renewable Solar Energy Certificate Program Bill Passed - House (57 - 16)
6/24 S 3926 Authorizes Offshore Wind Projects Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
6/22 AB 389 Authorizes $5 Million to Relocate Coal Piles in the City of Green Bay and Brown County Bill Passed - House (62 - 36)
6/14 SB 119 Prohibits Pennsylvania from Joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 15)
6/10 LD 99 Requires the PERS to Divest from Fossil Fuel Related Investments "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 15)
6/09 A 6193 Requires Utilities to Allow Customers to Use Their Preferred Name and Pronouns Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 17)
6/03 S 3223 Establishes Numerical Requirements and Zoning Standards for Electric Vehicles Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
6/03 SB 21-072 Expands Electric Transmission Facilities to Meet Clean Energy Goals Bill Passed - House (49 - 15)
6/03 A 3352 Requires Solar Panels on All New Warehouses Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
6/03 LD 99 Requires the PERS to Divest from Fossil Fuel Related Investments "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (80 - 57)
6/03 A 3352 Requires Solar Panels on All New Warehouses Bill Passed - House (46 - 24)
6/02 S 4095B Prohibits the Sale and Use of Pavement Products Containing Coal Tar Bill Passed - House (106 - 41)
6/02 SB 52 Prohibits Wind and Solar Companies from Applying to Build Projects Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13)
6/01 S 629 Requires All of the State's Electricity to Originate from Renewable Energy Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 4)
5/31 SB 448 Increases Spending on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Bill Passed - House (32 - 10)
5/26 LB 306 Establishes Eligibility Requirements for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Programs Veto Override Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
5/26 A 6193 Requires Utilities to Allow Customers to Use Their Preferred Name and Pronouns Bill Passed - House (99 - 48)
5/20 S 3223 Establishes Numerical Requirements and Zoning Standards for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - House (53 - 23)
5/12 S 391 Requires Local Building and Planning Operations Accommodate Certain Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources Bill Passed - House (109 - 38)
5/12 SB 185 Establishes Regulations on Leasing Land for Solar Farms Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
5/12 SB 21-246 Extends Assistance to Aid in the Transition to "Healthier" Homes Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
5/06 SB 1747 Establishes Tax Advantaged Zones for Green Energy Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 11)
5/06 HB 201 Prohibits Local Governments from limiting use of Natural Gas Bill Passed - House (65 - 32)
5/04 HB 17 Prohibits Cities from Banning Natural Gas Hookups in New Buildings Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
5/03 HJR 2 Establishes the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund Bill Passed - House (125 - 21)
4/28 S J Res 14 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review" Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (52 - 42)
4/27 S 4095B Prohibits the Sale and Use of Pavement Products Containing Coal Tar Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 16)
4/27 S 708 Establishes a Tax Treaty Between the City of East Providence and ExxonMobil Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5)
4/21 HB 1191 Prohibits a Local Government's Control Board from Banning a Fuel Source Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 29)
4/20 HB 4272 Exempts Michigan Made Gas Cans from Federal Regulations Bill Passed - House (75 - 34)
4/13 HB 1191 Prohibits a Local Government's Control Board from Banning a Fuel Source Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 16)
4/12 HF 164 Establishes Updates and Expansions to the State's Energy Conservation Programs Bill Passed - House (82 - 50)
4/07 HB 1557 Requires Electric Utilities to Have an Emergency Plan for Certain Weather Events Bill Passed - House (70 - 8)
4/06 HB 166 Requires Additional Steps be Taken by Utility Companies to Shut Down Coal and Natural Gas Plants Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 8)
3/31 HB 17 Prohibits Cities from Banning Natural Gas Hookups in New Buildings Bill Passed - House (116 - 29)
3/29 HB 150 Prohibits State and Local Governments From Restricting Use of Fossil Fuels Bill Passed - House (107 - 52)
3/25 S 3091 Requires Builders Offer Carbon Footprint Technology as an Option for New Construction Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
3/25 S 1010 Authorizes Counties and Municipalities to Bond for Alternative Fuel Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
3/22 HB 150 Prohibits State and Local Governments From Restricting Use of Fossil Fuels Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15)
3/15 SB 2142 Authorizes Retroactively Correcting Prices to Compensate Customers after Blackouts Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3)
3/15 HJR 12 Alleges the Federal Government Should Cancel its Land Leasing Moratorium Bill Passed - House (35 - 3)
3/12 SB 414 Requires the State to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions to a Lower Level Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 11)
3/11 LD 314 Extends the Green Power Electricity Offer Bill Passed - House (90 - 54)
3/11 SB 262 Authorizes New Gas Tax Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13)
3/10 HB 299 Establishes Financing Options for Improvements to Properties Bill Passed - House (42 - 26)
3/03 S 4378 Requires Fossil Fuel Plants to Submit a Renewable Energy Plan Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 22)
2/27 SB 1385 Rescinds the Sunset on a Pilot Program Allowing a Locality to Request an Electric Utility to Place Underground Electric Distribution Lines Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 7)
2/27 SB 1385 Rescinds the Sunset on a Pilot Program Allowing a Locality to Request an Electric Utility to Place Underground Electric Distribution Lines Conference Report Adopted - House (55 - 42)
2/27 HB 1091 Reduces Carbon Emissions by Altering Transportation Fuels Bill Passed - House (52 - 46)
2/25 PN 78-8 Nomination of Jennifer Granholm as Secretary of Energy Nomination Confirmed - Senate (64 - 35)
2/19 S 3033 Establishes the School & Small Business Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
2/17 HB 1381 Establishes Standards for Assessing Solar Projects Bill Passed - House (58 - 38)
2/15 SB 386 Establishes Refinancing Plans to Retire Coal Plants Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6)
2/04 HB 30 Increases Tax Mills to the Utilities Regulated by the Public Service Commission Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 23)
2/04 HB 30 Increases Tax Mills to the Utilities Regulated by the Public Service Commission Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 10)
2/03 HB 17 Prohibits Restricting Energy Utility Services Bill Passed - House (51 - 18)
1/29 SB 16 Requires the State Public Service Commission Establish a New Net Metering System Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
1/28 SB 33 Amends State Clean Energy Standards to Require Renewables Generate 40 Percent of Electricity by 2035 Bill Passed - House (29 - 12)
1/28 S 9 Establishes a Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy Bill Passed - House (144 - 14)
1/26 H 3194 Authorizes the Sale of Santee Cooper Bill Passed - House (89 - 26)
1/21 SB 33 Amends State Clean Energy Standards to Require Renewables Generate 40 Percent of Electricity by 2035 Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
1/04 S 2995 Amends State Climate Goals Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 2)

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