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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 1, 2009 FL HB 903 Capping Attorney Fees in Workers' Compensation Lawsuits Motion Agreed - Senate (22 - 16)
Jan. 14, 2009 FL SB 2-A 2008-2009 Budget Amendments Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 13)
May 8, 2009 FL SB 2600 2009-2010 Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 8)
Jan. 22, 2007 FL CS HB 1A Hurricane Insurance Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 0)
May 8, 2009 FL SB 788 Gambling Expansion Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 35)
March 12, 2008 FL HB 7009 2007-2008 Budget Amendments Conference Report Adopted - House (77 - 41)
Jan. 22, 2007 FL CS HB 1A Hurricane Insurance Conference Report Adopted - House (116 - 2)
March 12, 2008 FL HB 7009 2007-2008 Budget Amendments Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 12)
May 2, 2008 FL HB 5001 2008-2009 Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 8)
May 8, 2009 FL SB 2600 2009-2010 Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (75 - 43)
May 1, 2008 FL HB 5001 2008-2009 Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (75 - 44)
May 8, 2009 FL SB 788 Gambling Expansion Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 9)
Jan. 14, 2009 FL SB 2-A 2008-2009 Budget Amendments Conference Report Adopted - House (74 - 43)
May 1, 2009 FL HB 479 Amendments Regarding Public Employee Retirement Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 23)
May 1, 2009 FL SB 360 Growth Management Deregulation Concurrence Vote Passed - House (78 - 37)
May 1, 2009 FL HB 1495 Property Insurance Law Modifications Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
May 1, 2009 FL SB 360 Growth Management Deregulation Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
May 1, 2009 FL HB 1495 Property Insurance Law Modifications Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 35)
April 30, 2007 FL HB 7145 Private School Scholarship Program Expansion Act Bill Passed - House (84 - 34)
April 30, 2007 FL CS HB 1047 Casino Regulations Bill Passed - House (61 - 52)
May 1, 2009 FL HB 479 Amendments Regarding Public Employee Retirement Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
March 22, 2007 FL HB 7033 Privatization of Toll Roads Bill Passed - House (74 - 40)
April 25, 2007 FL CS HB 7189 Kidcare Eligibility Expansion Bill Passed - House (98 - 14)
June 14, 2007 FL SJR 4B Property Tax Amendments Joint Resolution Passed - House (74 - 43)
April 27, 2007 FL CS SB 1710 State University Tuition Increase Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
April 16, 2008 FL SB 2860 Property Insurance Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 7)
April 23, 2008 FL HJR 7125 State and Local Government Revenue Limitations Joint Resolution Passed - House (79 - 38)
April 23, 2008 FL HJR 949 Property Taxes Cap Joint Resolution Passed - House (79 - 38)
April 28, 2008 FL SB 2692 Teaching Evolution in Public Schools Bill Passed - House (71 - 43)
March 1, 2012 FL HB 1209 Prohibits Courts from Basing Decisions on Foreign Laws Bill Passed - House (92 - 24)
March 6, 2008 FL SB 1852 Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Freeze Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
May 2, 2007 FL CS SB 1710 State University Tuition Increase Bill Passed - House (79 - 37)
March 23, 2006 FL HB 205 Prohibition of Certain Financial Assistance to International Students Bill Passed - House (96 - 23)
April 5, 2006 FL HB 7009 Review of Local Government Managers Bill Passed - House (85 - 32)
April 27, 2007 FL CS HB 1497 Abortion Waiting Periods Bill Passed - House (71 - 42)
March 30, 2006 FL HB 145 Joint and Several Liability Elimination Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
April 26, 2006 FL HB 209 Intangible Personal Property Tax Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
March 31, 2009 FL HB 903 Capping Attorney Fees in Workers' Compensation Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (84 - 35)
May 2, 2006 FL HB 1037 Campaign Financing Bill Passed - House (81 - 36)
March 23, 2006 FL HB 209 Intangible Personal Property Tax Bill Passed - House (100 - 20)
March 16, 2006 FL HB 145 Joint and Several Liability Elimination Bill Passed - House (93 - 27)
March 16, 2011 FL SB 736 Public School Evaluation Procedures Bill Passed - House (80 - 39)
May 2, 2006 FL HJR 447 Classroom Size Requirements and 65 Percent of School Funding for Classroom Instruction Amendment Adopted - House (74 - 40)
April 27, 2009 FL HB 1219 Permitting Offshore Drilling Bill Passed - House (70 - 43)
March 26, 2008 FL HB 503 Firearms in Vehicles Bill Passed - House (72 - 42)
April 9, 2008 FL HB 503 Firearms in Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
April 27, 2009 FL SB 762 Allowing Universities to Levy "Tuition Differential" Charges Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
May 4, 2007 FL CS HB 1497 Abortion Waiting Periods Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
June 14, 2007 FL SJR 4B Property Tax Amendments Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
April 23, 2008 FL SB 2692 Science Curriculum Flexibility Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17)
May 3, 2007 FL CS HB 1047 Casino Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
April 27, 2007 FL CS HB 71 Florida Unborn Victims of Violence Act Bill Passed - House (76 - 39)
April 18, 2007 FL HJR 7089 Property Tax Reduction Amendment Resolution Passed - House (78 - 40)
April 27, 2007 FL CS CS HB 1231 Prostitution Act Bill Passed - House (85 - 31)
April 9, 2008 FL SB 2900 2008-2009 Budget Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12)
April 10, 2008 FL HB 5001 2008-2009 Budget Bill Passed - House (72 - 41)
April 23, 2009 FL HB 1293 Changes in High School Graduation Standards Bill Passed - House (75 - 42)
April 30, 2007 FL CS HB 1079 Funding for Professional Sports Franchise Facilities Bill Passed - House (74 - 41)
March 13, 2008 FL SB 1380 Electronic Gaming Machines Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
May 1, 2007 FL CS HB 1277 Early Rental Termination Fee Act Bill Passed - House (101 - 14)
April 26, 2007 FL CS HB 323 Baseball Stadium Funding Eligibility Bill Passed - House (86 - 24)
March 24, 2011 FL HB 1207 Campaign Financing Act Veto Override Passed - House (81 - 39)
May 8, 2017 FL HB 7069 Establishes New Eligibility Criteria for Teacher Scholarships Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 18)
March 9, 2012 FL HB 5001 2012-2013 Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 8)
May 7, 2011 FL SB 2000 2011-2012 Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (79 - 39)
May 6, 2011 FL HB 5305 Eliminating the Correctional Medical Authority Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 13)
March 19, 2020 FL H 5001 Appropriates Funds for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget and Related COVID-19 Containment Efforts Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 0)
May 8, 2009 FL SB 1778 Increases Certain Transportation-Related Fees Conference Report Adopted - House (74 - 43)
May 4, 2023 FL SB 262 Establishes a State Digital Bill of Rights to Provide User Protections Concurrence Vote Passed - House (110 - 2)
March 7, 2024 FL SB 7014 Increases the Maximum Fine for Violations of Specified Lobbying Provisions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 34)
March 10, 2022 FL HB 921 Establishes New Regulations and Limitations on Campaign Financing Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 40)
April 29, 2021 FL SB 7072 Prohibits Social Media Companies from "Deplatforming" Political Candidates Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 38)
April 29, 2021 FL SB 90 Establishes Restrictions on Vote-By-Mail and Drop Boxes Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 40)
March 13, 2020 FL HB 1259 Prohibits Putting Pregnant Prisoners in Restrictive Housing Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
May 2, 2019 FL SB 168 Prohibits State Sanctuary City Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 45)
May 3, 2019 FL SB 7066 Requires Felons Pay Outstanding Court Fees Prior to Voting Rights Restoration Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 42)
May 3, 2019 FL HB 5 Increases Ballot Initiative Signature Collection Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 17)
May 2, 2014 FL SB 850 Establishes the Florida Personal Learning Scholarship Accounts Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 44)
May 2, 2014 FL HB 755 Authorizes Certain Non-Citizen Individuals to be Admitted to the Bar Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
March 24, 2011 FL HB 1207 Campaign Financing Act Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
March 14, 2022 FL HB 5003 Establishes Budget, Establishes State Guard, Divests from Russian Federation Conference Report Adopted - House (105 - 3)
March 9, 2012 FL HB 5001 2012-2013 Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (80 - 37)
May 6, 2011 FL HB 5305 Eliminating the Correctional Medical Authority Conference Report Adopted - House (81 - 34)
March 14, 2022 FL HB 5001 Establishes the General Appropriations Act for 2022 Conference Report Adopted - House (105 - 3)
May 6, 2011 FL SB 2000 2011-2012 Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 8)
May 6, 2011 FL HB 5007 Amends Business Regulations Conference Report Adopted - House (81 - 35)
May 5, 2023 FL HB 1285 Authorizes the Creation of a Specialized State Guard as a Part of State Law Enforcement Conference Report Adopted - House (91 - 20)
May 2, 2014 FL HB 851 Authorizes In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Individuals Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 32)
May 2, 2013 FL HB 7009 Amends Teacher Evaluations and Charter School Provisions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 42)
May 3, 2019 FL HB 7103 Amends Law Relating to Community Development and Housing Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 42)
May 1, 2013 FL HB 7007 Exempts Manufacturing Equipment from Sales Tax Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 48)
March 10, 2022 FL HB 1435 Specifies Police Ability to Impound Vehicles Concurrence Vote Passed - House (83 - 32)
March 4, 2022 FL SB 102 Establishes State Congressional Districts Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate
March 10, 2022 FL HB 3 Expands Police Recruitment Efforts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (114 - 3)
May 3, 2023 FL SB 170 Amends Laws Concerning Local Ordinances and Legal Suits Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
May 4, 2023 FL SB 254 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
March 11, 2022 FL SB 898 Requires Background Checks for Residence Workers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
May 5, 2011 FL HJR 7111 Amends the Division of the Florida Supreme Court Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
March 12, 2020 FL SB 664 Requires Government Agencies Use E-Verify Immigration Check for Employment Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 17)
March 10, 2020 FL SB 70 Establishes Alert Systems in Public Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/01 HB 903 Capping Attorney Fees in Workers' Compensation Lawsuits Motion Agreed - Senate (22 - 16)
1/14 SB 2-A 2008-2009 Budget Amendments Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 13)
5/08 SB 2600 2009-2010 Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 8)
1/22 CS HB 1A Hurricane Insurance Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 0)
5/08 SB 788 Gambling Expansion Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 35)
3/12 HB 7009 2007-2008 Budget Amendments Conference Report Adopted - House (77 - 41)
1/22 CS HB 1A Hurricane Insurance Conference Report Adopted - House (116 - 2)
3/12 HB 7009 2007-2008 Budget Amendments Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 12)
5/02 HB 5001 2008-2009 Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 8)
5/08 SB 2600 2009-2010 Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (75 - 43)
5/01 HB 5001 2008-2009 Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (75 - 44)
5/08 SB 788 Gambling Expansion Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 9)
1/14 SB 2-A 2008-2009 Budget Amendments Conference Report Adopted - House (74 - 43)
5/01 HB 479 Amendments Regarding Public Employee Retirement Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 23)
5/01 SB 360 Growth Management Deregulation Concurrence Vote Passed - House (78 - 37)
5/01 HB 1495 Property Insurance Law Modifications Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
5/01 SB 360 Growth Management Deregulation Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
5/01 HB 1495 Property Insurance Law Modifications Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 35)
4/30 HB 7145 Private School Scholarship Program Expansion Act Bill Passed - House (84 - 34)
4/30 CS HB 1047 Casino Regulations Bill Passed - House (61 - 52)
5/01 HB 479 Amendments Regarding Public Employee Retirement Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
3/22 HB 7033 Privatization of Toll Roads Bill Passed - House (74 - 40)
4/25 CS HB 7189 Kidcare Eligibility Expansion Bill Passed - House (98 - 14)
6/14 SJR 4B Property Tax Amendments Joint Resolution Passed - House (74 - 43)
4/27 CS SB 1710 State University Tuition Increase Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
4/16 SB 2860 Property Insurance Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 7)
4/23 HJR 7125 State and Local Government Revenue Limitations Joint Resolution Passed - House (79 - 38)
4/23 HJR 949 Property Taxes Cap Joint Resolution Passed - House (79 - 38)
4/28 SB 2692 Teaching Evolution in Public Schools Bill Passed - House (71 - 43)
3/01 HB 1209 Prohibits Courts from Basing Decisions on Foreign Laws Bill Passed - House (92 - 24)
3/06 SB 1852 Medicaid Reimbursement Rate Freeze Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
5/02 CS SB 1710 State University Tuition Increase Bill Passed - House (79 - 37)
3/23 HB 205 Prohibition of Certain Financial Assistance to International Students Bill Passed - House (96 - 23)
4/05 HB 7009 Review of Local Government Managers Bill Passed - House (85 - 32)
4/27 CS HB 1497 Abortion Waiting Periods Bill Passed - House (71 - 42)
3/30 HB 145 Joint and Several Liability Elimination Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
4/26 HB 209 Intangible Personal Property Tax Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
3/31 HB 903 Capping Attorney Fees in Workers' Compensation Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (84 - 35)
5/02 HB 1037 Campaign Financing Bill Passed - House (81 - 36)
3/23 HB 209 Intangible Personal Property Tax Bill Passed - House (100 - 20)
3/16 HB 145 Joint and Several Liability Elimination Bill Passed - House (93 - 27)
3/16 SB 736 Public School Evaluation Procedures Bill Passed - House (80 - 39)
5/02 HJR 447 Classroom Size Requirements and 65 Percent of School Funding for Classroom Instruction Amendment Adopted - House (74 - 40)
4/27 HB 1219 Permitting Offshore Drilling Bill Passed - House (70 - 43)
3/26 HB 503 Firearms in Vehicles Bill Passed - House (72 - 42)
4/09 HB 503 Firearms in Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
4/27 SB 762 Allowing Universities to Levy "Tuition Differential" Charges Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
5/04 CS HB 1497 Abortion Waiting Periods Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
6/14 SJR 4B Property Tax Amendments Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (25 - 12)
4/23 SB 2692 Science Curriculum Flexibility Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 17)
5/03 CS HB 1047 Casino Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
4/27 CS HB 71 Florida Unborn Victims of Violence Act Bill Passed - House (76 - 39)
4/18 HJR 7089 Property Tax Reduction Amendment Resolution Passed - House (78 - 40)
4/27 CS CS HB 1231 Prostitution Act Bill Passed - House (85 - 31)
4/09 SB 2900 2008-2009 Budget Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 12)
4/10 HB 5001 2008-2009 Budget Bill Passed - House (72 - 41)
4/23 HB 1293 Changes in High School Graduation Standards Bill Passed - House (75 - 42)
4/30 CS HB 1079 Funding for Professional Sports Franchise Facilities Bill Passed - House (74 - 41)
3/13 SB 1380 Electronic Gaming Machines Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
5/01 CS HB 1277 Early Rental Termination Fee Act Bill Passed - House (101 - 14)
4/26 CS HB 323 Baseball Stadium Funding Eligibility Bill Passed - House (86 - 24)
3/24 HB 1207 Campaign Financing Act Veto Override Passed - House (81 - 39)
5/08 HB 7069 Establishes New Eligibility Criteria for Teacher Scholarships Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 18)
3/09 HB 5001 2012-2013 Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 8)
5/07 SB 2000 2011-2012 Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (79 - 39)
5/06 HB 5305 Eliminating the Correctional Medical Authority Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 13)
3/19 H 5001 Appropriates Funds for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget and Related COVID-19 Containment Efforts Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 0)
5/08 SB 1778 Increases Certain Transportation-Related Fees Conference Report Adopted - House (74 - 43)
5/04 SB 262 Establishes a State Digital Bill of Rights to Provide User Protections Concurrence Vote Passed - House (110 - 2)
3/07 SB 7014 Increases the Maximum Fine for Violations of Specified Lobbying Provisions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 34)
3/10 HB 921 Establishes New Regulations and Limitations on Campaign Financing Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 40)
4/29 SB 7072 Prohibits Social Media Companies from "Deplatforming" Political Candidates Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 38)
4/29 SB 90 Establishes Restrictions on Vote-By-Mail and Drop Boxes Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 40)
3/13 HB 1259 Prohibits Putting Pregnant Prisoners in Restrictive Housing Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
5/02 SB 168 Prohibits State Sanctuary City Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 45)
5/03 SB 7066 Requires Felons Pay Outstanding Court Fees Prior to Voting Rights Restoration Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 42)
5/03 HB 5 Increases Ballot Initiative Signature Collection Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (22 - 17)
5/02 SB 850 Establishes the Florida Personal Learning Scholarship Accounts Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 44)
5/02 HB 755 Authorizes Certain Non-Citizen Individuals to be Admitted to the Bar Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 7)
3/24 HB 1207 Campaign Financing Act Veto Override Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
3/14 HB 5003 Establishes Budget, Establishes State Guard, Divests from Russian Federation Conference Report Adopted - House (105 - 3)
3/09 HB 5001 2012-2013 Budget Conference Report Adopted - House (80 - 37)
5/06 HB 5305 Eliminating the Correctional Medical Authority Conference Report Adopted - House (81 - 34)
3/14 HB 5001 Establishes the General Appropriations Act for 2022 Conference Report Adopted - House (105 - 3)
5/06 SB 2000 2011-2012 Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (31 - 8)
5/06 HB 5007 Amends Business Regulations Conference Report Adopted - House (81 - 35)
5/05 HB 1285 Authorizes the Creation of a Specialized State Guard as a Part of State Law Enforcement Conference Report Adopted - House (91 - 20)
5/02 HB 851 Authorizes In-State Tuition for Non-Citizen Individuals Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 32)
5/02 HB 7009 Amends Teacher Evaluations and Charter School Provisions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 42)
5/03 HB 7103 Amends Law Relating to Community Development and Housing Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 42)
5/01 HB 7007 Exempts Manufacturing Equipment from Sales Tax Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 48)
3/10 HB 1435 Specifies Police Ability to Impound Vehicles Concurrence Vote Passed - House (83 - 32)
3/04 SB 102 Establishes State Congressional Districts Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate
3/10 HB 3 Expands Police Recruitment Efforts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (114 - 3)
5/03 SB 170 Amends Laws Concerning Local Ordinances and Legal Suits Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
5/04 SB 254 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
3/11 SB 898 Requires Background Checks for Residence Workers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
5/05 HJR 7111 Amends the Division of the Florida Supreme Court Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 11)
3/12 SB 664 Requires Government Agencies Use E-Verify Immigration Check for Employment Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (23 - 17)
3/10 SB 70 Establishes Alert Systems in Public Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (40 - 0)

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