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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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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2024 | KY | HB 622 | Repeals the Governor's Authority to Fill a Vacant U.S. Senate Seat and Instead Require a Special Election | Bill Passed - House (88 - 4) |
| March 4, 2024 | KY | HB 622 | Repeals the Governor's Authority to Fill a Vacant U.S. Senate Seat and Instead Require a Special Election | Bill Passed - House (88 - 4) |
| Jan. 30, 2024 | KY | HB 341 | Prohibits Non-Citizens from Voting in an Election | Bill Passed - House (81 - 15) |
| 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 2, 2023 | KY | HB 236 | Requires Public Pension Investments be based on Financial Risks and Returns not ESG Factors | Bill Passed - House (77 - 14) |
| Feb. 22, 2023 | KY | HB 153 | Prohibits Any Federal Ban or Regulation on Firearms Enacted in 2021 or After | Bill Passed - House (78 - 19) |
| 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 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) |
| March 10, 2022 | KY | HB 29 | Prohibits Enforcement of Certain Federal Gun Policies | Bill Passed - House (75 - 20) |
| March 10, 2022 | KY | HB 29 | Prohibits Enforcement of Certain Federal Gun Policies | Bill Passed - House (75 - 20) |
| March 1, 2022 | KY | HB 43 | Requires Equal Treatment for All Religious Organizations During Declared State of Emergencies | Bill Passed - House (83 - 12) |
| Jan. 20, 2022 | KY | SB 3 | Amends Congressional District Boundaries | Veto Override Passed - House (64 - 24) |
| Jan. 20, 2022 | KY | HB 1 | Authorizes Appropriations Through Fiscal Year 2024 | Bill Passed - House (85 - 8) |
| Jan. 20, 2022 | KY | HB 1 | Authorizes Appropriations Through Fiscal Year 2024 | Bill Passed - House (85 - 8) |
| Jan. 8, 2022 | KY | SB 2 | Establishes Senatorial District Boundaries | Bill Passed - House (67 - 23) |
| Jan. 6, 2022 | KY | HB 2 | Amends State House District Boundaries | Bill Passed - House (71 - 19) |
| Jan. 5, 2022 | KY | HB 172 | Amends Election Filing Deadlines | Bill Passed - House (84 - 12) |
| March 29, 2021 | KY | HJR 77 | Limits the Governor's Emergency Health Orders to 60 Days | Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 23) |
| March 11, 2021 | KY | SB 3 | Amends Laws Related to Declaring an Emergency Related to the Agricultural Industry | Veto Override Passed - House (72 - 21) |
| 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. 26, 2021 | KY | HB 574 | Authorizes Early In-Person Voting and Mail-In Voting Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (93 - 4) |
| 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 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Jan. 7, 2021 | KY | HB 5 | Limits the Governor's Ability to Reorganize Executive Cabinets, Boards, Agencies, and Commissions | Bill Passed - House (73 - 22) |
| April 15, 2020 | KY | HB 351 | Increases Taxes on Tobacco Products and Authorizes the Expansion of Absentee Voting | Veto Override Passed - House (57 - 32) |
| April 14, 2020 | KY | SB 2 | Amends Voter Identification Requirements | Veto Override Passed - House (60 - 29) |
| April 14, 2020 | KY | HB 336 | Amends the Time Frame That Gubernatorial Candidates Can Announce Running Mates | Veto Override Passed - House (55 - 34) |
| April 14, 2020 | KY | HB 195 | Authorizes Local Governments to Advertise Online in Lieu of Newspaper Publications | Veto Override Passed - House (55 - 32) |
| 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 11, 2020 | KY | HB 432 | Reduces the Governor's Role Over the State Investment Commission | Bill Passed - House (74 - 23) |
| Jan. 31, 2020 | KY | HB 168 | Requires Legislative Ethics Commission to Review Sexual Harassment Complaints | Bill Passed - House (85 - 0) |
| March 14, 2016 | KY | HB 290 | Authorizes In-Person Absentee Voting | Bill Passed - House (57 - 37) |
| Jan. 29, 2014 | KY | HB 154 | Requires Periodic Public School Financial Reports | Bill Passed - House (58 - 41) |
| Aug. 23, 2013 | KY | HB 1 | State Legislative Redistricting | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 18) |
| Aug. 23, 2013 | KY | HB 1 | State Legislative Redistricting | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 18) |
| March 26, 2013 | KY | SB 13 | Authorizes the Sale of Alcohol on Election Days | Bill Passed - House (50 - 46) |
| March 11, 2013 | KY | SB 1 | Establishes an Electronic Ballot Transmission System for Military and Overseas Voters | Bill Passed - House (57 - 42) |
| March 6, 2013 | KY | HB 2 | State House Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (53 - 46) |
| March 6, 2013 | KY | HB 2 | State House Redistricting | Bill Passed - House (53 - 46) |
| Feb. 16, 2012 | KY | HB 70 | Authorizes People Convicted of Certain Felonies to Vote | Bill Passed - House (78 - 18) |
| Jan. 19, 2012 | KY | HB 1 | State Senate, House, and Judicial Redistricting | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 39) |
| Jan. 19, 2012 | KY | HB 1 | State Senate, House, and Judicial Redistricting | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 39) |
| Jan. 18, 2012 | KY | HB 30 | Authorizes Advertising on School Buses | Bill Passed - House (67 - 29) |
| March 10, 2010 | KY | HB 290 | 2009-2010, 2010-2011, and 2011-2012 Budgets | Bill Passed - House (65 - 33) |
| March 4, 2010 | KY | HB 530 | Omnibus Revenue Bill | Bill Passed - House (64 - 36) |
| Feb. 10, 2010 | KY | HB 70 | Voting Rights For Certain Felons | Bill Passed - House (83 - 16) |
| March 9, 2009 | KY | HB 102 | State and Local Transportation Authorities | Bill Passed - House (67 - 23) |
| March 9, 2009 | KY | HB 102 | State and Local Transportation Authorities | Bill Passed - House (67 - 23) |
| March 6, 2009 | KY | HB 374 | Gasoline Tax Amendments | Bill Passed - House (82 - 17) |
| Feb. 11, 2009 | KY | HB 144 | Alcohol and Tobacco Sales Tax Increase | Bill Passed - House (66 - 34) |
| April 15, 2008 | KY | HB 683 | DNA Collection, Parole Board, and Felony Review | Conference Report Adopted - House (51 - 42) |
| April 2, 2008 | KY | HB 406 | 2008-2010 Biennium Budget | Conference Report Adopted - House (74 - 21) |
| April 1, 2008 | KY | HB 70 | Restoring Voting Rights to Former Felons | Bill Passed - House (80 - 14) |
| March 12, 2008 | KY | HB 406 | 2008-2010 Biennium Budget | Bill Passed - House (84 - 14) |
| 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 4, 2008 | KY | HB 186 | Dental Health Certificate Requirement for School Enrollment | Bill Passed - House (91 - 4) |
| Aug. 22, 2007 | KY | HCS HB 1 | Renewable Energy Tax Incentives | Bill Passed - House (87 - 10) |
| Feb. 28, 2007 | KY | HCS HB 70 | Felon Voting Rights | Bill Passed - House (70 - 28) |
| Feb. 21, 2007 | KY | HCS HB 305 | Minimum Wage Increase | Bill Passed - House (89 - 10) |
| Feb. 15, 2007 | KY | HB 3 | Restrictions on Governor Pardons | Amendment Adopted - House (71 - 26) |
| Feb. 23, 2006 | KY | HCS HB 338 | Affordable Housing Trust Fund Bill | Bill Passed - House (83 - 15) |
| Feb. 22, 2006 | KY | HCS HB 93 | Criminal Record Expungement Bill | Bill Passed - House (76 - 21) |