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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
Feb. 28, 2024 UT SB 268 Authorizes Cities to Create First Home Investment Zones Bill Passed - House (55 - 18)
Feb. 27, 2024 UT SB 240 Specifies Daily Calendars for State Elected Officials are No Longer Considered Public Government Records Bill Passed - House (52 - 22)
Feb. 27, 2024 UT SB 240 Specifies Daily Calendars for State Elected Officials are No Longer Considered Public Government Records Bill Passed - House (52 - 22)
Feb. 27, 2024 UT SB 240 Specifies Daily Calendars for State Elected Officials are No Longer Considered Public Government Records Bill Passed - House (52 - 22)
Feb. 23, 2024 UT HB 496 Requires the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office Recognize Multiple Uses and Sustained Yields on Federal Public Lands Bill Passed - House (62 - 4)
Feb. 21, 2024 UT HB 11 Limits the Use of "Nonfunctional" Grass in the Construction of New Government Buildings Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 12)
Feb. 5, 2024 UT HJR 19 Establishes the Legislature's support of Sen. Mike Lee's HOUSES Act Joint Resolution Passed - House (60 - 12)
Jan. 26, 2024 UT HB 261 Repeals Diversity Training Programs Across All Public Education and Government Agencies in the State Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 14)
Feb. 14, 2023 UT HJR 2 Amends how State Courts can Grant Injunctions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 14)
Feb. 13, 2023 UT HB 347 Prohibits Tampering With Ballot Boxes Bill Passed - House (54 - 16)
Jan. 30, 2023 UT HB 131 Prohibits Public Entities from Restricting Employment Due to an Individuals Vaccination Status Bill Passed - House (60 - 13)
March 4, 2022 UT HB 456 Expands Acceptance of Digital User Asset Payments Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 7)
March 3, 2022 UT HB 313 Expands Restrictions on Elections and Voting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 14)
March 1, 2022 UT HB 476 Prohibits Local Ordinances Against Animal Enterprises Bill Passed - House (43 - 28)
Feb. 17, 2022 UT SB 115 Prohibits Local Jurisdiction of State Firearm Laws Bill Passed - House (58 - 16)
Feb. 10, 2022 UT SB 11 Specifies Process for Cancelling Local Elections Bill Passed - House (58 - 13)
Nov. 10, 2021 UT SB 2004 Establishes Workplace COVID-19 Vaccine Exemptions Bill Passed - House (55 - 17)
Nov. 9, 2021 UT HB 2004 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - House (50 - 22)
Feb. 12, 2021 UT HB 75 Authorizes a Municipality to Choose to Participate in the Municipal Alternate Voting Methods Pilot Project Bill Passed - House (46 - 25)
Feb. 12, 2021 UT HB 75 Authorizes a Municipality to Choose to Participate in the Municipal Alternate Voting Methods Pilot Project Bill Passed - House (46 - 25)
Feb. 12, 2021 UT HB 197 Prohibits Voters from Changing Parties During a Primary Election Period Bill Passed - House (41 - 30)
Feb. 3, 2021 UT HB 17 Prohibits Restricting Energy Utility Services Bill Passed - House (51 - 18)
Aug. 20, 2020 UT SB 6006 Amends Qualifications for the Executive Director of the Health Department Bill Passed - House (56 - 16)
April 17, 2020 UT SB 3004 Establishes Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission and Requires COVID-19 Response Plan Bill Passed - House (59 - 15)
March 12, 2020 UT HB 70 Repeals Single Mark Straight-Ticket Voting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 27)
March 9, 2020 UT HB 209 Authorizes Health Data Committee to Disclose Identifiable Health Data Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 20)
March 14, 2019 UT HB 119 Increases Ballot Initiative Voter Referendum Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 12)
March 14, 2019 UT HB 119 Increases Ballot Initiative Voter Referendum Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 12)
March 13, 2019 UT HB 145 Amends Initiative and Referendum Provisions and Nomination Petition Provisions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (50 - 21)
March 13, 2019 UT HB 145 Amends Initiative and Referendum Provisions and Nomination Petition Provisions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (50 - 21)
March 4, 2019 UT HB 133 Amends the Date of Implementation for Successful Ballot Initiatives Bill Passed - House (50 - 20)
Feb. 21, 2017 UT HB 11 Removes Political Party Affiliation Requirements for Certain State Commissions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 31)
Feb. 1, 2017 UT HB 11 Removes Political Party Affiliation Requirements for Certain State Commissions Bill Passed - House (52 - 21)
March 10, 2014 UT HJR 8 Requests a National Constitutional Convention Joint Resolution Failed - House (32 - 41)
March 10, 2014 UT HB 410 Authorizes Early Online Presidential Primaries Bill Passed - House (58 - 14)
March 10, 2014 UT HJR 8 Requests a National Constitutional Convention Joint Resolution Failed - House (32 - 41)
Feb. 4, 2013 UT HB 34 Authorizes "In God We Trust" on License Plates Bill Passed - House (64 - 9)
March 8, 2012 UT SB 208 Interstate Health Care Compact Conference Report Adopted - House (45 - 27)
March 7, 2012 UT HB 148 Authorizes the Transfer of Federal Lands to the State Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 14)
Feb. 27, 2012 UT HB 511 Authorizing Eminent Domain over Federal Land Bill Passed - House (57 - 14)
Feb. 24, 2012 UT HB 198 Prohibits Regulation of Family Food Bill Passed - House (53 - 16)
Feb. 24, 2012 UT HB 104 Prohibits Local Ordinances Against Idling Vehicles Bill Passed - House (42 - 28)
Feb. 21, 2012 UT HB 49 Authorizing the Concealed or Open Possession of Firearms Bill Passed - House (50 - 21)
Feb. 16, 2012 UT HB 90 Prohibiting Government Meetings on Caucus Nights Bill Passed - House (38 - 34)
Feb. 16, 2012 UT HB 90 Prohibiting Government Meetings on Caucus Nights Bill Passed - House (38 - 34)
Feb. 3, 2012 UT HB 253 Removal of Voters from Voter Registration List Bill Passed - House (46 - 27)
Jan. 27, 2012 UT SB 125 State Senate Redistricting Bill Passed - House (69 - 0)
Jan. 27, 2012 UT SB 125 State Senate Redistricting Bill Passed - House (69 - 0)
Oct. 17, 2011 UT SB 3002 Congressional Redistricting Bill Passed - House (50 - 19)
Oct. 17, 2011 UT SB 3002 Congressional Redistricting Bill Passed - House (50 - 19)
Oct. 4, 2011 UT HB 3001 State House Redistricting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 1)
Oct. 4, 2011 UT HB 3001 State House Redistricting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 1)
Oct. 4, 2011 UT SB 3001 State Senate Redistricting Bill Passed - House (60 - 9)
Oct. 4, 2011 UT SB 3001 State Senate Redistricting Bill Passed - House (60 - 9)
May 6, 2011 UT HB 328 State Government Work Week Veto Override Passed - House (50 - 18)
March 7, 2011 UT HB 477 Government Records Amendments Concurrence Vote Passed - House (42 - 29)
March 4, 2011 UT HB 317 Specifies that Gold and Silver Coins are Legal Tender in Utah Bill Passed - House (47 - 26)
March 4, 2011 UT HB 317 Specifies that Gold and Silver Coins are Legal Tender in Utah Bill Passed - House (47 - 26)
March 2, 2010 UT HB 196 Cigarette Tax Increase Bill Passed - House (39 - 35)
Feb. 26, 2010 UT SB 43 Retirement System Amendments Bill Passed - House (55 - 20)
Feb. 26, 2010 UT SB 63 Retirement System Amendments Bill Passed - House (46 - 26)
Feb. 24, 2010 UT HB 227 Lawful Presence Documentation Requirement for Business Licensing Bill Passed - House (38 - 36)
Feb. 16, 2010 UT HCR 8 Statement of Opposition to Federal Health Care Proposal Resolution Passed - House (57 - 15)
Feb. 10, 2010 UT SB 11 Federal Arms Regulation Exemption Bill Passed - House (56 - 17)
Feb. 8, 2010 UT HB 18 Expanding Unemployment Insurance Eligibility Bill Passed - House (46 - 28)
March 12, 2009 UT HB 2 2009-2010 Education Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 27)
March 11, 2009 UT SB 208 Posting Public Notices Online Bill Passed - House (38 - 32)
March 10, 2009 UT SB 53 Prohibiting the Awarding of Legal Fees to Plaintiffs in Public Interest Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (42 - 30)
March 10, 2009 UT SB 79 Elevating Standard of Proof for Specific Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (53 - 18)
March 10, 2009 UT SB 53 Prohibiting the Awarding of Legal Fees to Plaintiffs in Public Interest Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (42 - 30)
March 9, 2009 UT HB 379 Environmental Lawsuit Delay Bond Bill Passed - House (52 - 22)
March 4, 2009 UT SB 29 Authorizing Corporate Water Systems to Refuse Fluoridation Bill Passed - House (60 - 11)
March 3, 2009 UT HB 187 Restricting Access to Public Waters on Private Property Bill Failed - House (34 - 41)
March 2, 2009 UT HB 66 Tax Law and Education Funding Amendments Bill Failed - House (33 - 42)
Feb. 18, 2009 UT HB 122 Restricting Access to Government Litigation Records Bill Passed - House (43 - 27)
Feb. 5, 2009 UT SB 25 Online Voter Registration Bill Passed - House (58 - 14)
Feb. 2, 2009 UT SB 4 2008-2009 Education Budget Amendments Bill Passed - House (57 - 17)
Feb. 2, 2009 UT HB 3 2008-2009 Budget Amendments Bill Passed - House (65 - 9)
March 5, 2008 UT HB 15 Sexually Transmitted Disease Education Concurrence Vote Passed - House (50 - 17)
March 5, 2008 UT HB 359 Tax Law Amendments Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 23)
Feb. 28, 2008 UT SB 162 State Discretion Over Federal Education Programs Bill Passed - House (38 - 33)
Feb. 28, 2008 UT SB 162 State Discretion Over Federal Education Programs Bill Passed - House (38 - 33)
Feb. 15, 2008 UT HB 75 State Inventory of Government Activities Bill Passed - House (54 - 17)
Feb. 5, 2008 UT HB 85 Teacher Home Loan Program Bill Passed - House (62 - 7)
Feb. 2, 2007 UT HB 148 Parent Choice in Education Act Bill Passed - House (38 - 37)
May 24, 2006 UT SB 3007 Economic Development Funding (Special Session) Bill Passed - House (38 - 28)
May 24, 2006 UT 2SHB 3001 2006-2007 Transportation Budget Amendments Conference Report Adopted - House (40 - 20)
March 1, 2006 UT 3SHB 109 Food Tax Cut Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 23)
Feb. 22, 2006 UT 1SHB 181 Education Reform Bill Bill Passed - House (44 - 31)
Jan. 26, 2006 UT HB 109 Sales and Use Tax on Food Bill Passed - House (57 - 17)
Date No. Title Outcome
2/28 SB 268 Authorizes Cities to Create First Home Investment Zones Bill Passed - House (55 - 18)
2/27 SB 240 Specifies Daily Calendars for State Elected Officials are No Longer Considered Public Government Records Bill Passed - House (52 - 22)
2/27 SB 240 Specifies Daily Calendars for State Elected Officials are No Longer Considered Public Government Records Bill Passed - House (52 - 22)
2/27 SB 240 Specifies Daily Calendars for State Elected Officials are No Longer Considered Public Government Records Bill Passed - House (52 - 22)
2/23 HB 496 Requires the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office Recognize Multiple Uses and Sustained Yields on Federal Public Lands Bill Passed - House (62 - 4)
2/21 HB 11 Limits the Use of "Nonfunctional" Grass in the Construction of New Government Buildings Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 12)
2/05 HJR 19 Establishes the Legislature's support of Sen. Mike Lee's HOUSES Act Joint Resolution Passed - House (60 - 12)
1/26 HB 261 Repeals Diversity Training Programs Across All Public Education and Government Agencies in the State Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 14)
2/14 HJR 2 Amends how State Courts can Grant Injunctions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 14)
2/13 HB 347 Prohibits Tampering With Ballot Boxes Bill Passed - House (54 - 16)
1/30 HB 131 Prohibits Public Entities from Restricting Employment Due to an Individuals Vaccination Status Bill Passed - House (60 - 13)
3/04 HB 456 Expands Acceptance of Digital User Asset Payments Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 7)
3/03 HB 313 Expands Restrictions on Elections and Voting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 14)
3/01 HB 476 Prohibits Local Ordinances Against Animal Enterprises Bill Passed - House (43 - 28)
2/17 SB 115 Prohibits Local Jurisdiction of State Firearm Laws Bill Passed - House (58 - 16)
2/10 SB 11 Specifies Process for Cancelling Local Elections Bill Passed - House (58 - 13)
11/10 SB 2004 Establishes Workplace COVID-19 Vaccine Exemptions Bill Passed - House (55 - 17)
11/09 HB 2004 Amends State Congressional Districts Bill Passed - House (50 - 22)
2/12 HB 75 Authorizes a Municipality to Choose to Participate in the Municipal Alternate Voting Methods Pilot Project Bill Passed - House (46 - 25)
2/12 HB 75 Authorizes a Municipality to Choose to Participate in the Municipal Alternate Voting Methods Pilot Project Bill Passed - House (46 - 25)
2/12 HB 197 Prohibits Voters from Changing Parties During a Primary Election Period Bill Passed - House (41 - 30)
2/03 HB 17 Prohibits Restricting Energy Utility Services Bill Passed - House (51 - 18)
8/20 SB 6006 Amends Qualifications for the Executive Director of the Health Department Bill Passed - House (56 - 16)
4/17 SB 3004 Establishes Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission and Requires COVID-19 Response Plan Bill Passed - House (59 - 15)
3/12 HB 70 Repeals Single Mark Straight-Ticket Voting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 27)
3/09 HB 209 Authorizes Health Data Committee to Disclose Identifiable Health Data Concurrence Vote Passed - House (48 - 20)
3/14 HB 119 Increases Ballot Initiative Voter Referendum Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 12)
3/14 HB 119 Increases Ballot Initiative Voter Referendum Requirements Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 12)
3/13 HB 145 Amends Initiative and Referendum Provisions and Nomination Petition Provisions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (50 - 21)
3/13 HB 145 Amends Initiative and Referendum Provisions and Nomination Petition Provisions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (50 - 21)
3/04 HB 133 Amends the Date of Implementation for Successful Ballot Initiatives Bill Passed - House (50 - 20)
2/21 HB 11 Removes Political Party Affiliation Requirements for Certain State Commissions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 31)
2/01 HB 11 Removes Political Party Affiliation Requirements for Certain State Commissions Bill Passed - House (52 - 21)
3/10 HJR 8 Requests a National Constitutional Convention Joint Resolution Failed - House (32 - 41)
3/10 HB 410 Authorizes Early Online Presidential Primaries Bill Passed - House (58 - 14)
3/10 HJR 8 Requests a National Constitutional Convention Joint Resolution Failed - House (32 - 41)
2/04 HB 34 Authorizes "In God We Trust" on License Plates Bill Passed - House (64 - 9)
3/08 SB 208 Interstate Health Care Compact Conference Report Adopted - House (45 - 27)
3/07 HB 148 Authorizes the Transfer of Federal Lands to the State Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 14)
2/27 HB 511 Authorizing Eminent Domain over Federal Land Bill Passed - House (57 - 14)
2/24 HB 198 Prohibits Regulation of Family Food Bill Passed - House (53 - 16)
2/24 HB 104 Prohibits Local Ordinances Against Idling Vehicles Bill Passed - House (42 - 28)
2/21 HB 49 Authorizing the Concealed or Open Possession of Firearms Bill Passed - House (50 - 21)
2/16 HB 90 Prohibiting Government Meetings on Caucus Nights Bill Passed - House (38 - 34)
2/16 HB 90 Prohibiting Government Meetings on Caucus Nights Bill Passed - House (38 - 34)
2/03 HB 253 Removal of Voters from Voter Registration List Bill Passed - House (46 - 27)
1/27 SB 125 State Senate Redistricting Bill Passed - House (69 - 0)
1/27 SB 125 State Senate Redistricting Bill Passed - House (69 - 0)
10/17 SB 3002 Congressional Redistricting Bill Passed - House (50 - 19)
10/17 SB 3002 Congressional Redistricting Bill Passed - House (50 - 19)
10/04 HB 3001 State House Redistricting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 1)
10/04 HB 3001 State House Redistricting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (71 - 1)
10/04 SB 3001 State Senate Redistricting Bill Passed - House (60 - 9)
10/04 SB 3001 State Senate Redistricting Bill Passed - House (60 - 9)
5/06 HB 328 State Government Work Week Veto Override Passed - House (50 - 18)
3/07 HB 477 Government Records Amendments Concurrence Vote Passed - House (42 - 29)
3/04 HB 317 Specifies that Gold and Silver Coins are Legal Tender in Utah Bill Passed - House (47 - 26)
3/04 HB 317 Specifies that Gold and Silver Coins are Legal Tender in Utah Bill Passed - House (47 - 26)
3/02 HB 196 Cigarette Tax Increase Bill Passed - House (39 - 35)
2/26 SB 43 Retirement System Amendments Bill Passed - House (55 - 20)
2/26 SB 63 Retirement System Amendments Bill Passed - House (46 - 26)
2/24 HB 227 Lawful Presence Documentation Requirement for Business Licensing Bill Passed - House (38 - 36)
2/16 HCR 8 Statement of Opposition to Federal Health Care Proposal Resolution Passed - House (57 - 15)
2/10 SB 11 Federal Arms Regulation Exemption Bill Passed - House (56 - 17)
2/08 HB 18 Expanding Unemployment Insurance Eligibility Bill Passed - House (46 - 28)
3/12 HB 2 2009-2010 Education Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 27)
3/11 SB 208 Posting Public Notices Online Bill Passed - House (38 - 32)
3/10 SB 53 Prohibiting the Awarding of Legal Fees to Plaintiffs in Public Interest Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (42 - 30)
3/10 SB 79 Elevating Standard of Proof for Specific Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (53 - 18)
3/10 SB 53 Prohibiting the Awarding of Legal Fees to Plaintiffs in Public Interest Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (42 - 30)
3/09 HB 379 Environmental Lawsuit Delay Bond Bill Passed - House (52 - 22)
3/04 SB 29 Authorizing Corporate Water Systems to Refuse Fluoridation Bill Passed - House (60 - 11)
3/03 HB 187 Restricting Access to Public Waters on Private Property Bill Failed - House (34 - 41)
3/02 HB 66 Tax Law and Education Funding Amendments Bill Failed - House (33 - 42)
2/18 HB 122 Restricting Access to Government Litigation Records Bill Passed - House (43 - 27)
2/05 SB 25 Online Voter Registration Bill Passed - House (58 - 14)
2/02 SB 4 2008-2009 Education Budget Amendments Bill Passed - House (57 - 17)
2/02 HB 3 2008-2009 Budget Amendments Bill Passed - House (65 - 9)
3/05 HB 15 Sexually Transmitted Disease Education Concurrence Vote Passed - House (50 - 17)
3/05 HB 359 Tax Law Amendments Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 23)
2/28 SB 162 State Discretion Over Federal Education Programs Bill Passed - House (38 - 33)
2/28 SB 162 State Discretion Over Federal Education Programs Bill Passed - House (38 - 33)
2/15 HB 75 State Inventory of Government Activities Bill Passed - House (54 - 17)
2/05 HB 85 Teacher Home Loan Program Bill Passed - House (62 - 7)
2/02 HB 148 Parent Choice in Education Act Bill Passed - House (38 - 37)
5/24 SB 3007 Economic Development Funding (Special Session) Bill Passed - House (38 - 28)
5/24 2SHB 3001 2006-2007 Transportation Budget Amendments Conference Report Adopted - House (40 - 20)
3/01 3SHB 109 Food Tax Cut Concurrence Vote Passed - House (47 - 23)
2/22 1SHB 181 Education Reform Bill Bill Passed - House (44 - 31)
1/26 HB 109 Sales and Use Tax on Food Bill Passed - House (57 - 17)

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