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:
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.
For more information about the legislative process, see here.
Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
---|---|---|---|---|
April 2, 2008 | KY | HB 406 | 2008-2010 Biennium Budget | Conference Report Adopted - House (74 - 21) |
April 15, 2008 | KY | HB 683 | DNA Collection, Parole Board, and Felony Review | Conference Report Adopted - House (51 - 42) |
April 2, 2008 | KY | HB 552 | Mortgage Reform | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 7) |
Feb. 15, 2006 | KY | HB 394 | School Traffic Signal Bill | Bill Passed - House (68 - 29) |
Feb. 22, 2007 | KY | HCS HB 345 | HPV Immunizations | Bill Passed - House (59 - 39) |
April 1, 2008 | KY | HB 70 | Restoring Voting Rights to Former Felons | Bill Passed - House (80 - 14) |
April 2, 2008 | KY | SB 120 | Booster Seat Requirement | Bill Passed - House (88 - 8) |
Feb. 28, 2007 | KY | HCS HB 70 | Felon Voting Rights | Bill Passed - House (70 - 28) |
Feb. 8, 2006 | KY | HB 163 | State Request for Federal Drug Importation | Bill Passed - House (58 - 35) |
Feb. 15, 2006 | KY | HCS HB 290 | Concealed Weapons Permit Classification | Bill Passed - House (89 - 7) |
March 12, 2008 | KY | HB 262 | Taxation Changes | Bill Passed - House (50 - 45) |
March 4, 2008 | KY | HB 31 | Felony Record Expungement | Bill Passed - House (76 - 21) |
March 1, 2006 | KY | HB 399 | Wage Discrimination Bill | Bill Passed - House (72 - 22) |
Jan. 8, 2022 | KY | SB 2 | Establishes Senatorial District Boundaries | Bill Passed - House (67 - 23) |
Feb. 23, 2006 | KY | HCS HB 338 | Affordable Housing Trust Fund Bill | Bill Passed - House (83 - 15) |
March 16, 2021 | KY | HB 405 | Appropriates Funds for Claims Against Commonwealth | Bill Passed - House (73 - 23) |
March 16, 2006 | KY | SB 56 | Open Wine Container Bill | Bill Passed - House (60 - 36) |
Feb. 22, 2006 | KY | HCS HB 93 | Criminal Record Expungement Bill | Bill Passed - House (76 - 21) |
Feb. 14, 2008 | KY | HB 55 | Booster Seat Requirement | Bill Passed - House (68 - 28) |
March 12, 2008 | KY | HB 406 | 2008-2010 Biennium Budget | Bill Passed - House (84 - 14) |
Feb. 15, 2007 | KY | HB 3 | Restrictions on Governor Pardons | Amendment Adopted - House (71 - 26) |
Feb. 20, 2008 | KY | HB 396 | HPV Vaccinations for Primary, Secondary and Preschool Students | Bill Passed - House (56 - 37) |
Aug. 22, 2007 | KY | HCS HB 1 | Renewable Energy Tax Incentives | Bill Passed - House (87 - 10) |
March 8, 2006 | KY | HB 334 | Helmet Requirement for ATV Drivers Under 16 | Bill Passed - House (56 - 34) |
March 11, 2008 | KY | HB 130 | Requiring Licenses for Denturists | Bill Passed - House (66 - 27) |
Feb. 21, 2007 | KY | HCS HB 305 | Minimum Wage Increase | Bill Passed - House (89 - 10) |
March 4, 2008 | KY | HB 186 | Dental Health Certificate Requirement for School Enrollment | Bill Passed - House (91 - 4) |
April 14, 2020 | KY | SB 2 | Amends Voter Identification Requirements | Veto Override Passed - House (60 - 29) |
Jan. 9, 2021 | KY | SB 9 | Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth | Bill Passed - House (76 - 18) |
March 11, 2021 | KY | SB 3 | Amends Laws Related to Declaring an Emergency Related to the Agricultural Industry | Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 21) |
Feb. 2, 2021 | KY | SB 2 | Increases Legislative Oversight Over Executive Orders Related to Emergencies | Veto Override Passed - House (69 - 20) |
Feb. 2, 2021 | KY | SB 1 | Establishes a 30 Day Expiration Date on Executive Orders Restricting In Person Meetings | Veto Override Passed - House (69 - 20) |
March 29, 2023 | KY | SB 7 | Prohibits Automatic Payroll Deductions Used to Pay Union Dues | Veto Override Passed - House (68 - 29) |
March 29, 2021 | KY | HJR 77 | Limits the Governor's Emergency Health Orders to 60 Days | Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 23) |
March 29, 2023 | KY | SB 150 | Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors and Human Sexuality Education in Elementary School | Veto Override Passed - House (76 - 23) |
Feb. 2, 2021 | KY | HB 1 | Authorizes Businesses, Organizations, and Schools to Remain Open if they are Following CDC Guidelines Regardless of Governor Mandate | Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 22) |
March 29, 2021 | KY | HB 320 | Appropriates Funds for Broadband Services | Veto Override Passed - House (76 - 12) |
April 15, 2020 | KY | HB 351 | Increases Taxes on Tobacco Products and Authorizes the Expansion of Absentee Voting | Veto Override Passed - House (57 - 32) |
March 6, 2024 | KY | HB 18 | Prohibits Local Governments from Prohibiting Source-of-Income Discrimination in Housing | Veto Override Passed - House (76 - 19) |
Jan. 20, 2022 | KY | SB 3 | Amends Congressional District Boundaries | Veto Override Passed - House (64 - 24) |
April 14, 2020 | KY | HB 336 | Amends the Time Frame That Gubernatorial Candidates Can Announce Running Mates | Veto Override Passed - House (55 - 34) |
April 13, 2022 | KY | HB 8 | Reduces the State Income Tax to 4 Percent | Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 25) |
Feb. 2, 2021 | KY | HB 5 | Limits the Governor's Ability to Reorganize Executive Cabinets, Boards, Agencies, and Commissions | Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 23) |
April 14, 2020 | KY | HB 195 | Authorizes Local Governments to Advertise Online in Lieu of Newspaper Publications | Veto Override Passed - House (55 - 32) |
April 13, 2022 | KY | HB 7 | Increases Requirements for Access to Food and Medical Assistance | Veto Override Passed - House (74 - 24) |
March 26, 2013 | KY | HB 279 | Prohibits the Government from Impeding Religious Activities | Veto Override Passed - House (79 - 15) |
April 13, 2022 | KY | HB 248 | Limits the Governor's Power to Challenge the Constitutionality of Bills Passed by the General Assembly | Veto Override Passed - House (73 - 24) |
April 2, 2018 | KY | HB 366 | Appropriates Funds for Various Purposes for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 | Conference Report Adopted - House (51 - 44) |
March 28, 2019 | KY | HB 358 | Authorizes Pension Relief for Local Health Departments, Regional Universities and Other Groups | Conference Report Adopted - House (58 - 39) |
March 26, 2013 | KY | SB 2 | Amends the State Employee Pension Program | Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 28) |
March 16, 2023 | KY | HB 3 | Appropriates $13.3 Million in Funds to Reopen Youth Detention Centers in Jefferson County | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 16) |
April 15, 2020 | KY | HB 387 | Establishes a Revolving Fund for Rural Hospitals During an Emergency | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 1) |
April 1, 2020 | KY | HB 351 | Increases Taxes on Tobacco Products and Authorizes the Expansion of Absentee Voting | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 22) |
March 16, 2023 | KY | HB 538 | Authorizes K-12 Schools to Establish Policies on When Disruptive Students can be Removed | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (85 - 11) |
March 30, 2023 | KY | HB 135 | Establishes a Legal Framework for the Use of Fully Autonomous Vehicles in Kentucky | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 40) |
Aug. 23, 2013 | KY | HB 1 | State Legislative Redistricting | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 18) |
March 29, 2022 | KY | HB 63 | Requires School Boards Implement School Resource Officers | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 16) |
March 30, 2023 | KY | HB 5 | Amends the State Bourbon Barrel Tax Exemption | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 39) |
March 28, 2024 | KY | HB 388 | Amends Various Authorities of Louisville Local Government | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 26) |
March 29, 2022 | KY | HB 3 | Increases Various Abortion Restrictions | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 19) |
March 15, 2017 | KY | HB 520 | Authorizes Charter Schools to Operate in Kentucky | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 43) |
April 13, 2018 | KY | HB 169 | Amends Criminal Laws Related to Gang Violence | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 30) |
April 14, 2018 | KY | HB 513 | Amends Regulations on Wastewater Treatment Plants | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 25) |
March 27, 2024 | KY | HB 207 | Expands Sex Crime Violations | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 0) |
March 13, 2019 | KY | HB 396 | Expands Health Insurance Options | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 14) |
March 22, 2018 | KY | HB 198 | Limits Fees for Attorneys Contracting with State Agencies | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 36) |
March 26, 2013 | KY | SB 13 | Authorizes the Sale of Alcohol on Election Days | Bill Passed - House (50 - 46) |
April 1, 2010 | KY | HB 415 | Prohibiting Text-Messaging While Driving | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 10) |
April 20, 2012 | KY | HB 1 | Requires Use of Prescription Monitoring System by Physicians | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 19) |
Jan. 19, 2012 | KY | HB 1 | State Senate, House, and Judicial Redistricting | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 39) |
March 7, 2017 | KY | SB 8 | Establishes a Tiered System for Federal Family Planning Funds Distribution | Bill Passed - House (75 - 13) |
March 15, 2017 | KY | SB 1 | Amends State Educational Standards | Bill Passed - House (94 - 0) |
March 14, 2019 | KY | SB 162 | Establishes a State Police School Resource Officer Program | Bill Passed - House (77 - 14) |
March 30, 2023 | KY | SB 199 | Prohibits Tracking Devices on Motor Vehicles Without Consent | Bill Passed - House (86 - 10) |
March 17, 2022 | KY | SB 83 | Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams | Bill Passed - House (70 - 23) |
March 16, 2023 | KY | SB 229 | Requires Interagency Communication and Agency Corporation During Child Abuse Cases | Bill Passed - House (91 - 6) |
Feb. 27, 2013 | KY | SB 2 | Amends the State Employee Pension Program | Bill Passed - House (55 - 45) |
April 14, 2018 | KY | SB 78 | Amends Licensing for Electricians | Bill Passed - House (45 - 44) |
March 29, 2022 | KY | SB 179 | Increases Penalties for Crimes Committed During States of Emergency | Bill Passed - House (84 - 10) |
April 15, 2020 | KY | SB 9 | Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth | Bill Passed - House (70 - 16) |
March 11, 2013 | KY | SB 1 | Establishes an Electronic Ballot Transmission System for Military and Overseas Voters | Bill Passed - House (57 - 42) |
March 29, 2018 | KY | SB 151 | Amends the State Public Pension System | Bill Passed - House (49 - 46) |
March 15, 2023 | KY | SB 9 | Increases Anti-Hazing Laws | Bill Passed - House (96 - 3) |
March 28, 2024 | KY | SB 299 | Requires the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission be an Independent Organization | Bill Passed - House (64 - 28) |
March 24, 2022 | KY | SB 205 | Requires the State Treasurer Publish a List of Financial Companies Believed to Be Boycotting Energy Companies That Deal in Fossil Fuels | Bill Passed - House (73 - 22) |
March 26, 2024 | KY | SB 16 | Increases Various Corporate Trespass Laws and Penalties and Limits Whistleblowing | Bill Passed - House (72 - 25) |
March 1, 2019 | KY | SB 150 | Authorizes Constitutional Carry | Bill Passed - House (60 - 37) |
March 30, 2023 | KY | SB 268 | Authorizes Restitution for Minors Whose Parents are Killed or Disabled by an Intoxicated Driver | Bill Passed - House (84 - 12) |
March 15, 2024 | KY | SB 6 | Limits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training at Public Colleges and Universities | Bill Passed - House (68 - 18) |
March 30, 2023 | KY | SB 47 | Establishes Legal Medical Cannabis | Bill Passed - House (66 - 33) |
March 29, 2022 | KY | SB 23 | Expands Prohibition on Mail Theft | Bill Passed - House (81 - 14) |
March 14, 2019 | KY | SB 100 | Requires Net Metering for Solar Power | Bill Passed - House (55 - 36) |
April 14, 2020 | KY | SB 15 | Establishes Crime Victims' Bill of Rights | Bill Passed - House (74 - 15) |
Feb. 11, 2021 | KY | SB 120 | Authorizes Historical Horse Racing Machines | Bill Passed - House (55 - 38) |
March 16, 2023 | KY | SB 4 | Requires Permission from the Kentucky Public Service Commission before Retiring Fossil Fuel Electric Generators | Bill Passed - House (66 - 28) |
March 15, 2023 | KY | SB 5 | Requires School Boards Create a Systems to Respond to Complaints Over Sexually Explicit Materials in Public Schools. | Bill Passed - House (80 - 18) |
March 16, 2023 | KY | SB 129 | Prohibits Selling Data Obtained by Automated License Plate Readers | Bill Passed - House (52 - 35) |
Feb. 7, 2020 | KY | SB 8 | Requires School Districts Have Armed School Resource Officers | Bill Passed - House (78 - 8) |
March 14, 2022 | KY | HB 290 | Establishes Requirements for Student Discipline | (71 - 19) |
March 1, 2022 | KY | HB 252 | Authorizes 18-19 Year Olds to Sell Alcohol | (62 - 34) |