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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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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
Jan. 14, 2020 IN HB 1027 Repeals Township Assessor Offices Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
March 3, 2020 CO HB 20-1009 Prohibits Landlords from Viewing Eviction Filing Records Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
Jan. 29, 2020 CO HB 20-1009 Prohibits Landlords from Viewing Eviction Filing Records Bill Passed - House (44 - 19)
Jan. 30, 2020 CA SB 50 Amends City Housing and Transportation Accommodations and Developments Bill Failed - Senate (18 - 15)
Feb. 18, 2020 AZ HB 2732 Increases Low-Income Housing Tax Credits by $8 Million Bill Passed - House (45 - 15)
Feb. 24, 2020 WV SB 837 Establishes Certain Tax Exemptions Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
March 10, 2020 UT SB 39 Increases Funding for Affordable Housing Development Bill Passed - House (48 - 24)
Feb. 26, 2020 UT SB 39 Increases Funding for Affordable Housing Development Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 11)
March 10, 2020 IN HB 1022 Expands the Definition of Panhandling Conference Report Adopted - Senate (35 - 14)
March 11, 2020 MD HB 231 Establishes the "Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act" Bill Passed - House (95 - 42)
March 16, 2020 NJ A 3859 Prohibits Evictions and Foreclosures During Emergency Circumstances Bill Passed - House (60 - 0)
March 18, 2020 ID H 461 Amends State Eviction Laws and Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 10)
March 10, 2020 WA SB 6617 Expands Access to Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
March 9, 2020 WA HB 1590 Authorizes Local Affordable Housing Tax to be Imposed by a Councilmanic Authority Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 44)
March 6, 2020 WA HB 1590 Authorizes Local Affordable Housing Tax to be Imposed by a Councilmanic Authority Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 21)
March 19, 2020 AZ SB 1690 Establishes the Emergency Crisis Contingency and Safety Net Fund Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3)
April 10, 2020 VT S 333 Establishes a Temporary Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures during COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 0)
Feb. 3, 2020 VA HB 340 Establishes Housing Relief to Furloughed Government Employees Bill Passed - House (65 - 34)
May 14, 2020 NJ S 2332 Establishes the 2020 New Jersey Emergency Rental Assistance Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
June 18, 2020 NJ S 1055 Prohibits Rent Controlled Units From Being Converted into Condominiums Bill Passed - House (50 - 27)
May 14, 2020 NJ S 1055 Prohibits Rent Controlled Units From Being Converted into Condominiums Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
May 14, 2020 NJ A 4131 Requires Sanitation and Cleaning Guidelines for Hotels Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
May 14, 2020 NJ A 4131 Requires Sanitation and Cleaning Guidelines for Hotels Bill Passed - House (51 - 26)
March 12, 2020 NH HB 1247 Requires Sooner Notice of Rent Increases "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (188 - 108)
June 13, 2020 CO SB 20-224 Prohibits Landlords from Asking Immigration Status Questions on Rental Applications Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
June 12, 2020 CO SB 20-224 Prohibits Landlords from Asking Immigration Status Questions on Rental Applications Bill Passed - House (41 - 23)
May 28, 2020 NY S 8113 Establishes Temporary Moratorium on Utility Termination of Services Bill Passed - House (111 - 32)
May 28, 2020 NY S 8419 Establishes the "Emergency Rent Relief Act of 2020" Bill Passed - House (133 - 10)
June 15, 2020 CA AB 3300 Establishes the California Access to Housing and Services Fund Bill Passed - House (62 - 2)
June 10, 2020 CA AB 3269 Requires the Establishment of Plans to Reduce Homelessness Bill Passed - House (58 - 10)
June 29, 2020 National HR 7301 Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020 Bill Passed - House (232 - 180)
June 26, 2020 OR HB 4213 Prohibits Evictions for Nonpayment During Emergency Period Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 8)
June 29, 2020 NJ S 2485 Authorizes Local Governments to Prohibit Evictions during COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
June 26, 2020 CA SB 1410 Authorizes COVID-19 Eviction Relief Agreements Between Tenants and Landlords Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
June 22, 2020 CA SB 1138 Requires Land Zoned for Shelters Meet Certain Standards Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 8)
June 16, 2020 NH HB 1247 Requires Landlords to Offer Tenants a 6-Month Repayment Plan Before Filing an Eviction "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
July 30, 2020 NJ S 2412 Requires Refunds or Credit for Certain Short-Term Rental Reservations During Public Health Emergency Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
July 30, 2020 NJ S 2340 Prohibits Eviction of Tenants During a Pandemic Bill Passed - House (49 - 22)
Aug. 29, 2020 CA AB 2405 Establishes a Right to Affordable Housing Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 8)
June 10, 2020 CA AB 2405 Establishes a Right to Affordable Housing Bill Passed - House (64 - 5)
May 12, 2020 OK HB 2760 Reduces the Annual Affordable Housing Tax Credits Offered by the State Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 20)
May 7, 2020 OK HB 2760 Reduces the Annual Affordable Housing Tax Credits Offered by the State Bill Passed - House (59 - 41)
June 25, 2020 CA SB 795 Appropriates Funds for Affordable Housing and Homelessness Aid Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10)
June 25, 2020 CA ACA 11 Establishes the "Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act" Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
Feb. 25, 2020 NY A 7331 Requires Housing Providers to Make Reasonable Accommodations for the Use of an Animal to Alleviate Symptoms of a Disability Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 9)
Jan. 29, 2020 NY A 7331 Requires Housing Providers to Make Reasonable Accommodations for the Use of an Animal to Alleviate Symptoms of a Disability Bill Passed - House (95 - 42)
Aug. 31, 2020 CA SB 1079 Prohibits Bundling Foreclosed Properties for the Purpose of Sale Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
Aug. 30, 2020 CA SB 1079 Prohibits Bundling Foreclosed Properties for the Purpose of Sale Bill Passed - House (49 - 17)
Aug. 31, 2020 CA AB 3088 Establishes the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 8)
Aug. 31, 2020 CA SB 1120 Authorizes Duplex Construction in Single-Family Homes Bill Passed - House (44 - 18)
Oct. 16, 2020 VA HB 5106 Requires Landlords to Establish Payment Plans for Tenants Prior to Eviction Conference Report Adopted - House (57 - 42)
Sept. 25, 2020 VA HB 5106 Requires Landlords to Establish Payment Plans for Tenants Prior to Eviction Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
March 11, 2020 IN SB 148 Prohibits Regulating Relationship between Renters and Landlords Conference Report Adopted - House (64 - 32)
March 11, 2020 IN SB 148 Prohibits Regulating Relationship between Renters and Landlords Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 19)
Sept. 24, 2020 MI HB 5340 Amends the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act to Allow Access to Private Data Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 28)
Sept. 24, 2020 MI HB 5340 Amends the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act to Allow Access to Private Data (22 - 15)
Oct. 1, 2020 CT HB 7001 Amends The Connecticut Property Transfer Act of 1985 Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
Dec. 2, 2020 CO SB 20B-002 Authorizes Housing and Direct COVID Emergency Assistance Bill Passed - House (48 - 16)
July 22, 2020 NY S 4408 Requires Mortgage Lenders to Provide Notice for Foreclosure Proceedings Bill Passed - House (100 - 42)
May 12, 2020 SC H 3998 Establishes a State Housing Credit Equal to the Federal Low Income Housing Credit Concurrence Vote Passed - House (97 - 18)
Dec. 22, 2020 OH HB 75 Requires a Resolution or Notice if the Government Contests Property Values Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
Dec. 28, 2020 NY S 9114 Establishes Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Protections Bill Passed - House (96 - 50)
Dec. 28, 2020 NY S 9114 Establishes Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Protections Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 21)
Dec. 21, 2020 OR HB 4401 Requires Distribution of Unpaid Rent During State of Emergencies Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
Dec. 21, 2020 OR HB 4401 Requires Distribution of Unpaid Rent During State of Emergencies Bill Passed - House (40 - 14)
Date No. Title Outcome
1/14 HB 1027 Repeals Township Assessor Offices Bill Passed - House (53 - 44)
3/03 HB 20-1009 Prohibits Landlords from Viewing Eviction Filing Records Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
1/29 HB 20-1009 Prohibits Landlords from Viewing Eviction Filing Records Bill Passed - House (44 - 19)
1/30 SB 50 Amends City Housing and Transportation Accommodations and Developments Bill Failed - Senate (18 - 15)
2/18 HB 2732 Increases Low-Income Housing Tax Credits by $8 Million Bill Passed - House (45 - 15)
2/24 SB 837 Establishes Certain Tax Exemptions Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
3/10 SB 39 Increases Funding for Affordable Housing Development Bill Passed - House (48 - 24)
2/26 SB 39 Increases Funding for Affordable Housing Development Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 11)
3/10 HB 1022 Expands the Definition of Panhandling Conference Report Adopted - Senate (35 - 14)
3/11 HB 231 Establishes the "Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act" Bill Passed - House (95 - 42)
3/16 A 3859 Prohibits Evictions and Foreclosures During Emergency Circumstances Bill Passed - House (60 - 0)
3/18 H 461 Amends State Eviction Laws and Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 10)
3/10 SB 6617 Expands Access to Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 8)
3/09 HB 1590 Authorizes Local Affordable Housing Tax to be Imposed by a Councilmanic Authority Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 44)
3/06 HB 1590 Authorizes Local Affordable Housing Tax to be Imposed by a Councilmanic Authority Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 21)
3/19 SB 1690 Establishes the Emergency Crisis Contingency and Safety Net Fund Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3)
4/10 S 333 Establishes a Temporary Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures during COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 0)
2/03 HB 340 Establishes Housing Relief to Furloughed Government Employees Bill Passed - House (65 - 34)
5/14 S 2332 Establishes the 2020 New Jersey Emergency Rental Assistance Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
6/18 S 1055 Prohibits Rent Controlled Units From Being Converted into Condominiums Bill Passed - House (50 - 27)
5/14 S 1055 Prohibits Rent Controlled Units From Being Converted into Condominiums Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
5/14 A 4131 Requires Sanitation and Cleaning Guidelines for Hotels Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
5/14 A 4131 Requires Sanitation and Cleaning Guidelines for Hotels Bill Passed - House (51 - 26)
3/12 HB 1247 Requires Sooner Notice of Rent Increases "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (188 - 108)
6/13 SB 20-224 Prohibits Landlords from Asking Immigration Status Questions on Rental Applications Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
6/12 SB 20-224 Prohibits Landlords from Asking Immigration Status Questions on Rental Applications Bill Passed - House (41 - 23)
5/28 S 8113 Establishes Temporary Moratorium on Utility Termination of Services Bill Passed - House (111 - 32)
5/28 S 8419 Establishes the "Emergency Rent Relief Act of 2020" Bill Passed - House (133 - 10)
6/15 AB 3300 Establishes the California Access to Housing and Services Fund Bill Passed - House (62 - 2)
6/10 AB 3269 Requires the Establishment of Plans to Reduce Homelessness Bill Passed - House (58 - 10)
6/29 HR 7301 Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020 Bill Passed - House (232 - 180)
6/26 HB 4213 Prohibits Evictions for Nonpayment During Emergency Period Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 8)
6/29 S 2485 Authorizes Local Governments to Prohibit Evictions during COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
6/26 SB 1410 Authorizes COVID-19 Eviction Relief Agreements Between Tenants and Landlords Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
6/22 SB 1138 Requires Land Zoned for Shelters Meet Certain Standards Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 8)
6/16 HB 1247 Requires Landlords to Offer Tenants a 6-Month Repayment Plan Before Filing an Eviction "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
7/30 S 2412 Requires Refunds or Credit for Certain Short-Term Rental Reservations During Public Health Emergency Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 6)
7/30 S 2340 Prohibits Eviction of Tenants During a Pandemic Bill Passed - House (49 - 22)
8/29 AB 2405 Establishes a Right to Affordable Housing Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 8)
6/10 AB 2405 Establishes a Right to Affordable Housing Bill Passed - House (64 - 5)
5/12 HB 2760 Reduces the Annual Affordable Housing Tax Credits Offered by the State Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 20)
5/07 HB 2760 Reduces the Annual Affordable Housing Tax Credits Offered by the State Bill Passed - House (59 - 41)
6/25 SB 795 Appropriates Funds for Affordable Housing and Homelessness Aid Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 10)
6/25 ACA 11 Establishes the "Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act" Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
2/25 A 7331 Requires Housing Providers to Make Reasonable Accommodations for the Use of an Animal to Alleviate Symptoms of a Disability Bill Passed - Senate (51 - 9)
1/29 A 7331 Requires Housing Providers to Make Reasonable Accommodations for the Use of an Animal to Alleviate Symptoms of a Disability Bill Passed - House (95 - 42)
8/31 SB 1079 Prohibits Bundling Foreclosed Properties for the Purpose of Sale Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
8/30 SB 1079 Prohibits Bundling Foreclosed Properties for the Purpose of Sale Bill Passed - House (49 - 17)
8/31 AB 3088 Establishes the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 8)
8/31 SB 1120 Authorizes Duplex Construction in Single-Family Homes Bill Passed - House (44 - 18)
10/16 HB 5106 Requires Landlords to Establish Payment Plans for Tenants Prior to Eviction Conference Report Adopted - House (57 - 42)
9/25 HB 5106 Requires Landlords to Establish Payment Plans for Tenants Prior to Eviction Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16)
3/11 SB 148 Prohibits Regulating Relationship between Renters and Landlords Conference Report Adopted - House (64 - 32)
3/11 SB 148 Prohibits Regulating Relationship between Renters and Landlords Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 19)
9/24 HB 5340 Amends the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act to Allow Access to Private Data Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 28)
9/24 HB 5340 Amends the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act to Allow Access to Private Data (22 - 15)
10/01 HB 7001 Amends The Connecticut Property Transfer Act of 1985 Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
12/02 SB 20B-002 Authorizes Housing and Direct COVID Emergency Assistance Bill Passed - House (48 - 16)
7/22 S 4408 Requires Mortgage Lenders to Provide Notice for Foreclosure Proceedings Bill Passed - House (100 - 42)
5/12 H 3998 Establishes a State Housing Credit Equal to the Federal Low Income Housing Credit Concurrence Vote Passed - House (97 - 18)
12/22 HB 75 Requires a Resolution or Notice if the Government Contests Property Values Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
12/28 S 9114 Establishes Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Protections Bill Passed - House (96 - 50)
12/28 S 9114 Establishes Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Protections Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 21)
12/21 HB 4401 Requires Distribution of Unpaid Rent During State of Emergencies Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6)
12/21 HB 4401 Requires Distribution of Unpaid Rent During State of Emergencies Bill Passed - House (40 - 14)
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