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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
Aug. 10, 2009 AK HB 199 Federal Funds Appropriations Veto Override Passed - House (30 - 9)
Nov. 11, 2007 AK AM 1 Standard Deduction Amendment Amendment Adopted - House (21 - 19)
Nov. 11, 2007 AK AM 8 Oil and Gas Production Tax Increase Amendment Adopted - House (26 - 14)
June 8, 2006 AK CCS SB 2001 Oil and Gas Tax (Special Session) Conference Report Rejected - House (13 - 25)
May 6, 2006 AK CSHB 471 Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 14)
Nov. 16, 2007 AK SCS CSHB 2001 Oil and Gas Production Tax Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 13)
May 9, 2006 AK SCS CS HB 334 Additional Religious Property Tax Exemption Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 13)
Aug. 7, 2008 AK SB 4002 Energy Rebate Bill Bill Passed - House (33 - 5)
Aug. 6, 2008 AK SB 4002 Energy Rebate Bill Bill Passed - House (30 - 7)
April 12, 2008 AK SB 221 2008-2009 Capital Budget Bill Passed - House (33 - 6)
May 8, 2006 AK SB 305 Oil and Gas Production Tax Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
April 5, 2006 AK CSHB 471 Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Bill Passed - House (28 - 7)
June 4, 2006 AK HCS CS SB 2001 Oil and Gas Tax (Special Session) Bill Passed - House (28 - 12)
March 29, 2006 AK HB 365 2006-2007 Capital Budget Bill Passed - House (27 - 12)
Nov. 11, 2007 AK CSHB 2001 Oil and Gas Production Tax Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
July 22, 2008 AK HB 3001 Natural Gas Pipeline to Canada Bill Passed - House (24 - 16)
March 4, 2008 AK HB 310 2008-2009 Operating Budget Bill Passed - House (29 - 10)
March 27, 2007 AK HB 95 2007-2008 Operating Budget Bill Passed - House (29 - 10)
June 26, 2007 AK HCS CS SB 4 Senior Benefits Payment Program Bill Passed - House (34 - 3)
May 18, 2023 AK HB 39 Appropriates Funds for the State Government and for Certain Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 14)
May 18, 2023 AK HB 39 Appropriates Funds for the State Government and for Certain Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 14)
May 15, 2024 AK HB 251 Exempts Certain Foods and Drinks Prepared in Uninspected Kitchens from State Labeling Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (38 - 1)
May 15, 2024 AK SB 147 Establishes a Worker Compensation Stay-At-Work Program Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 11, 2024 AK SCR 10 Establishes a Joint Legislature Seafood Industry Task Force Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 8, 2006 AK SB 231 2006-2007 Capital Budget Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
May 12, 2024 AK SB 118 Increases the Support for the Mining Industry in Alaska Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
March 27, 2024 AK SB 93 Establishes a Fund for the Compensation of Fishermen Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
April 18, 2009 AK SB 75 2009-2010 Capital Budget Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
May 11, 2023 AK HB 3 Authorizes Gold and Silver Coins as Legal Tender Bill Passed - House (25 - 15)
April 9, 2022 AK HB 281 Appropriates Funds for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year State Budget Bill Passed - House (25 - 14)
April 19, 2023 AK HB 104 Authorizes Expedited Sales of Timber Bill Passed - House (32 - 5)
May 13, 2023 AK HB 29 Prohibits Discrimination Against Elected Officials in Insurance Bill Passed - House (25 - 15)
May 15, 2017 AK HB 132 Authorizes Operation of Ridesharing Services Bill Passed - House (35 - 5)
Feb. 28, 2024 AK HB 89 Expands Childcare Assistance Program Eligibility Bill Passed - House (35 - 5)
April 11, 2024 AK HJR 7 Amends Permanent Fund Dividend Bill Passed - House (22 - 18)
March 13, 2009 AK HB 81 2009-2010 Operating Budget Bill Passed - House (29 - 9)
March 20, 2007 AL HJR 29 State Legislature Pay Increase Veto Override Passed - House (57 - 41)
March 29, 2006 AL Executive Amendment 84452-1 to HB 272 Educational Funds Amendment Nonconcurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 38)
April 15, 2008 AL HB 274 Food Sales Tax Repeal Bill Passed - House (63 - 38)
Aug. 12, 2009 AL HB 13 Authorizes an Occupational Tax for Jefferson County Bill Passed - House (17 - 15)
March 31, 2022 AL HB 134 Reduces the Minimum Age Teachers May Collect Retirement Benefits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 1)
May 31, 2008 AL SB 51 2008-2009 Education Budget Bill Passed - House (98 - 4)
Feb. 16, 2012 AL HB 159 Authorizes Economic Development Incentive Program Bill Passed - House (65 - 22)
April 21, 2006 AR SB 16 Science Specialist Program Funding Line Item Veto Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 13)
April 2, 2008 AR SB 1 Natural Gas Tax Bill Passed - House (82 - 17)
March 28, 2007 AR SB 1004 Beer Tax Bill Passed - House (51 - 39)
April 6, 2006 AR SB 18 Property Tax Interest Bill Failed - House (46 - 46)
April 1, 2008 AR HB 1004 Natural Gas Tax Bill Passed - House (81 - 16)
March 3, 2022 AR SB 59 Appropriates Funds for the University of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (88 - 4)
Feb. 17, 2022 AR SB 21 Appropriates Funds for the Catfish Promotion Board Bill Passed - House (86 - 4)
March 3, 2022 AR SB 49 Appropriates Funds for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year Bill Passed - House (96 - 0)
March 3, 2022 AR SB 102 Appropriates Pregnancy Resource Center Grants for the Department of Finance and Administration Bill Passed - House (75 - 19)
Feb. 17, 2022 AR SB 4 Appropriates Funds for the State Ethics Commission Bill Passed - House (89 - 4)
March 7, 2022 AR HB 1034 Increases Prison Spending Bill Passed - House (83 - 5)
Feb. 16, 2011 AR HB 1002 Capital Gains Reduction Act Bill Passed - House (53 - 43)
Feb. 16, 2022 AR HB 1011 Appropriates Funds for the Rice Research and Promotion Board Bill Passed - House (93 - 4)
Feb. 22, 2023 AR HB 1410 Authorizes Minors 16 Years Old and Under to work in the State of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (54 - 32)
Aug. 10, 2022 AR HB 1002 Reduces State Income and Corporate Taxes Bill Passed - House (81 - 14)
March 8, 2013 AR HB 1329 Reduces Concealed Carry License Application Fee Bill Failed - House (31 - 52)
March 7, 2022 AR SB 54 Appropriates Money for Personal Services and Operating Expenses for the Department of Human Services Bill Passed - House (91 - 3)
March 2, 2022 AR SB 98 Appropriates Money for Capital Improvements and Illicit Drug Education and Training for the University of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
March 5, 2013 AR HB 1041 Establishes a Spending Cap on the State Budget Bill Failed - House (49 - 47)
Feb. 5, 2009 AR HB 1204 Tobacco Tax Increase Bill Passed - House (75 - 24)
March 9, 2009 AR HB 1700 Expanding Eligibility for Children's Health Insurance Program Bill Passed - House (82 - 14)
Feb. 27, 2006 AZ HB 2064 English Language Learners Conference Report Adopted - House (31 - 27)
June 26, 2008 AZ HB 2209 2008-2009 Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - House (31 - 29)
June 19, 2007 AZ HB 2781 2007-2009 Biennium Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - House (38 - 21)
May 19, 2008 AZ SB 1476 Reducing Probation for Good Behavior Bill Passed - House (35 - 18)
April 30, 2008 AZ SB 1450 Theme Park Funding Bill Passed - House (39 - 17)
April 3, 2008 AZ SB 1167 Off-Highway Vehicle Regulations Bill Passed - House (42 - 13)
April 9, 2008 AZ SB 1096 English Language Education Funding Bill Passed - House (37 - 23)
May 22, 2007 AZ HB 2781 2007-2009 Biennium Budget Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
Jan. 25, 2006 AZ HB 2661 State Employees; Pay Increase Bill Passed - House (42 - 15)
Feb. 20, 2008 AZ HB 2043 State Government Hiring Freeze Bill Passed - House (40 - 15)
May 25, 2006 AZ HB 2876 Tax Law Amendments Bill Passed - House (32 - 23)
July 31, 2009 AZ HB 2010 Budget Reconciliation (Criminal Justice) Bill Passed - House (31 - 15)
March 6, 2008 AZ HB 2857 State Spending Freeze Bill Passed - House (33 - 24)
May 27, 2009 AZ HB 2001 Scholarships for Disabled or Displaced Students Bill Passed - House (35 - 25)
March 11, 2008 AZ HB 2220 State Equalization Property Tax Repeal Bill Passed - House (32 - 28)
Aug. 18, 2009 AZ SB 1025 Tax Law Amendments (Budget Reconciliation) Bill Passed - House (32 - 15)
May 13, 2009 AZ HB 2028 2008-2009 Budget Amendments Bill Passed - House (33 - 25)
April 6, 2006 AZ SB 1325 Public Funds; Abortion; Prohibition Bill Passed - House (33 - 24)
Feb. 16, 2023 AZ SB 1530 Appropriates Funding for K-12 Education Bill Passed - House (31 - 27)
June 24, 2022 AZ SB 1740 Terminates Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizonia Bill Passed - House (48 - 1)
June 23, 2022 AZ SB 1494 Prohibits the Non-Vaccinated Terminated Persons from Being Denied Unemployment Benefits Bill Passed - House (31 - 26)
May 24, 2019 AZ HB 2753 Authorizes Environmental State Budget for Fiscal Year 2020 Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
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)
Jan. 31, 2009 AZ SB 1001 2008-2009 Budget Amendments Bill Passed - House (34 - 22)
July 31, 2009 AZ HB 2013 Budget Reconciliation (Health and Welfare) Bill Passed - House (35 - 11)
June 27, 2006 CA AB 1801 2006-2007 Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (54 - 23)
Aug. 17, 2008 CA AB 1781 2008-2009 Budget Conference Report Rejected - House (45 - 30)
Sept. 16, 2008 CA AB 1781 2008-2009 Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (61 - 11)
July 20, 2007 CA SB 77 2007-2008 Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (56 - 23)
Aug. 13, 2008 CA AB 3034 High-Speed Rail Bond Amendments Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 15)
Dec. 18, 2008 CA ABx1 12 Extending Tax Withholding Requirements to Payments to Independent Contractors Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 28)
Sept. 16, 2008 CA AB 1452 Suspending Carryback and Net Operating Loss Deductions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 21)
Aug. 29, 2008 CA AB 1107 Drought-Related Unemployment Benefits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 18)
Aug. 30, 2008 CA AB 583 Public Financing of Elections Concurrence Vote Passed - House (42 - 32)
May 5, 2006 CA AB 127 Kindergarten-University Public Education Bond Act of 2006 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 12)
Aug. 31, 2008 CA AB 2321 Metro Sales Tax Increase Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 25)
Date No. Title Outcome
8/10 HB 199 Federal Funds Appropriations Veto Override Passed - House (30 - 9)
11/11 AM 1 Standard Deduction Amendment Amendment Adopted - House (21 - 19)
11/11 AM 8 Oil and Gas Production Tax Increase Amendment Adopted - House (26 - 14)
6/08 CCS SB 2001 Oil and Gas Tax (Special Session) Conference Report Rejected - House (13 - 25)
5/06 CSHB 471 Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 14)
11/16 SCS CSHB 2001 Oil and Gas Production Tax Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 13)
5/09 SCS CS HB 334 Additional Religious Property Tax Exemption Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 13)
8/07 SB 4002 Energy Rebate Bill Bill Passed - House (33 - 5)
8/06 SB 4002 Energy Rebate Bill Bill Passed - House (30 - 7)
4/12 SB 221 2008-2009 Capital Budget Bill Passed - House (33 - 6)
5/08 SB 305 Oil and Gas Production Tax Bill Passed - House (28 - 11)
4/05 CSHB 471 Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority Bill Passed - House (28 - 7)
6/04 HCS CS SB 2001 Oil and Gas Tax (Special Session) Bill Passed - House (28 - 12)
3/29 HB 365 2006-2007 Capital Budget Bill Passed - House (27 - 12)
11/11 CSHB 2001 Oil and Gas Production Tax Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
7/22 HB 3001 Natural Gas Pipeline to Canada Bill Passed - House (24 - 16)
3/04 HB 310 2008-2009 Operating Budget Bill Passed - House (29 - 10)
3/27 HB 95 2007-2008 Operating Budget Bill Passed - House (29 - 10)
6/26 HCS CS SB 4 Senior Benefits Payment Program Bill Passed - House (34 - 3)
5/18 HB 39 Appropriates Funds for the State Government and for Certain Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 14)
5/18 HB 39 Appropriates Funds for the State Government and for Certain Programs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (26 - 14)
5/15 HB 251 Exempts Certain Foods and Drinks Prepared in Uninspected Kitchens from State Labeling Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (38 - 1)
5/15 SB 147 Establishes a Worker Compensation Stay-At-Work Program Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/11 SCR 10 Establishes a Joint Legislature Seafood Industry Task Force Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/08 SB 231 2006-2007 Capital Budget Bill Passed - House (34 - 5)
5/12 SB 118 Increases the Support for the Mining Industry in Alaska Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
3/27 SB 93 Establishes a Fund for the Compensation of Fishermen Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
4/18 SB 75 2009-2010 Capital Budget Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
5/11 HB 3 Authorizes Gold and Silver Coins as Legal Tender Bill Passed - House (25 - 15)
4/09 HB 281 Appropriates Funds for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year State Budget Bill Passed - House (25 - 14)
4/19 HB 104 Authorizes Expedited Sales of Timber Bill Passed - House (32 - 5)
5/13 HB 29 Prohibits Discrimination Against Elected Officials in Insurance Bill Passed - House (25 - 15)
5/15 HB 132 Authorizes Operation of Ridesharing Services Bill Passed - House (35 - 5)
2/28 HB 89 Expands Childcare Assistance Program Eligibility Bill Passed - House (35 - 5)
4/11 HJR 7 Amends Permanent Fund Dividend Bill Passed - House (22 - 18)
3/13 HB 81 2009-2010 Operating Budget Bill Passed - House (29 - 9)
3/20 HJR 29 State Legislature Pay Increase Veto Override Passed - House (57 - 41)
3/29 Executive Amendment 84452-1 to HB 272 Educational Funds Amendment Nonconcurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 38)
4/15 HB 274 Food Sales Tax Repeal Bill Passed - House (63 - 38)
8/12 HB 13 Authorizes an Occupational Tax for Jefferson County Bill Passed - House (17 - 15)
3/31 HB 134 Reduces the Minimum Age Teachers May Collect Retirement Benefits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 1)
5/31 SB 51 2008-2009 Education Budget Bill Passed - House (98 - 4)
2/16 HB 159 Authorizes Economic Development Incentive Program Bill Passed - House (65 - 22)
4/21 SB 16 Science Specialist Program Funding Line Item Veto Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 13)
4/02 SB 1 Natural Gas Tax Bill Passed - House (82 - 17)
3/28 SB 1004 Beer Tax Bill Passed - House (51 - 39)
4/06 SB 18 Property Tax Interest Bill Failed - House (46 - 46)
4/01 HB 1004 Natural Gas Tax Bill Passed - House (81 - 16)
3/03 SB 59 Appropriates Funds for the University of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (88 - 4)
2/17 SB 21 Appropriates Funds for the Catfish Promotion Board Bill Passed - House (86 - 4)
3/03 SB 49 Appropriates Funds for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year Bill Passed - House (96 - 0)
3/03 SB 102 Appropriates Pregnancy Resource Center Grants for the Department of Finance and Administration Bill Passed - House (75 - 19)
2/17 SB 4 Appropriates Funds for the State Ethics Commission Bill Passed - House (89 - 4)
3/07 HB 1034 Increases Prison Spending Bill Passed - House (83 - 5)
2/16 HB 1002 Capital Gains Reduction Act Bill Passed - House (53 - 43)
2/16 HB 1011 Appropriates Funds for the Rice Research and Promotion Board Bill Passed - House (93 - 4)
2/22 HB 1410 Authorizes Minors 16 Years Old and Under to work in the State of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (54 - 32)
8/10 HB 1002 Reduces State Income and Corporate Taxes Bill Passed - House (81 - 14)
3/08 HB 1329 Reduces Concealed Carry License Application Fee Bill Failed - House (31 - 52)
3/07 SB 54 Appropriates Money for Personal Services and Operating Expenses for the Department of Human Services Bill Passed - House (91 - 3)
3/02 SB 98 Appropriates Money for Capital Improvements and Illicit Drug Education and Training for the University of Arkansas Bill Passed - House (92 - 4)
3/05 HB 1041 Establishes a Spending Cap on the State Budget Bill Failed - House (49 - 47)
2/05 HB 1204 Tobacco Tax Increase Bill Passed - House (75 - 24)
3/09 HB 1700 Expanding Eligibility for Children's Health Insurance Program Bill Passed - House (82 - 14)
2/27 HB 2064 English Language Learners Conference Report Adopted - House (31 - 27)
6/26 HB 2209 2008-2009 Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - House (31 - 29)
6/19 HB 2781 2007-2009 Biennium Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - House (38 - 21)
5/19 SB 1476 Reducing Probation for Good Behavior Bill Passed - House (35 - 18)
4/30 SB 1450 Theme Park Funding Bill Passed - House (39 - 17)
4/03 SB 1167 Off-Highway Vehicle Regulations Bill Passed - House (42 - 13)
4/09 SB 1096 English Language Education Funding Bill Passed - House (37 - 23)
5/22 HB 2781 2007-2009 Biennium Budget Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
1/25 HB 2661 State Employees; Pay Increase Bill Passed - House (42 - 15)
2/20 HB 2043 State Government Hiring Freeze Bill Passed - House (40 - 15)
5/25 HB 2876 Tax Law Amendments Bill Passed - House (32 - 23)
7/31 HB 2010 Budget Reconciliation (Criminal Justice) Bill Passed - House (31 - 15)
3/06 HB 2857 State Spending Freeze Bill Passed - House (33 - 24)
5/27 HB 2001 Scholarships for Disabled or Displaced Students Bill Passed - House (35 - 25)
3/11 HB 2220 State Equalization Property Tax Repeal Bill Passed - House (32 - 28)
8/18 SB 1025 Tax Law Amendments (Budget Reconciliation) Bill Passed - House (32 - 15)
5/13 HB 2028 2008-2009 Budget Amendments Bill Passed - House (33 - 25)
4/06 SB 1325 Public Funds; Abortion; Prohibition Bill Passed - House (33 - 24)
2/16 SB 1530 Appropriates Funding for K-12 Education Bill Passed - House (31 - 27)
6/24 SB 1740 Terminates Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizonia Bill Passed - House (48 - 1)
6/23 SB 1494 Prohibits the Non-Vaccinated Terminated Persons from Being Denied Unemployment Benefits Bill Passed - House (31 - 26)
5/24 HB 2753 Authorizes Environmental State Budget for Fiscal Year 2020 Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
2/29 HB 2591 Prohibits Forced or Child Labor in the Construction of Electric Vehicle or Solar Panel Plant Bill Passed - House (43 - 16)
1/31 SB 1001 2008-2009 Budget Amendments Bill Passed - House (34 - 22)
7/31 HB 2013 Budget Reconciliation (Health and Welfare) Bill Passed - House (35 - 11)
6/27 AB 1801 2006-2007 Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (54 - 23)
8/17 AB 1781 2008-2009 Budget Conference Report Rejected - House (45 - 30)
9/16 AB 1781 2008-2009 Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (61 - 11)
7/20 SB 77 2007-2008 Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (56 - 23)
8/13 AB 3034 High-Speed Rail Bond Amendments Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 15)
12/18 ABx1 12 Extending Tax Withholding Requirements to Payments to Independent Contractors Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 28)
9/16 AB 1452 Suspending Carryback and Net Operating Loss Deductions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 21)
8/29 AB 1107 Drought-Related Unemployment Benefits Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 18)
8/30 AB 583 Public Financing of Elections Concurrence Vote Passed - House (42 - 32)
5/05 AB 127 Kindergarten-University Public Education Bond Act of 2006 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 12)
8/31 AB 2321 Metro Sales Tax Increase Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 25)

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