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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:
- The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 25, 2023 | ND | HB 1549 | Amends Requirements to Receive Income Tax Relief | Bill Failed - Senate (16 - 31) |
| April 29, 2023 | ND | SB 2012 | Authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services Develop a Pregnancy and Parenting Resource Website | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 6) |
| April 28, 2023 | ND | SB 2284 | Appropriates $6 Million to Provide Low-Income K-12 Students Free School Meals | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (42 - 4) |
| April 27, 2023 | ND | HB 1522 | Requires Students Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 6) |
| April 27, 2023 | ND | HB 1474 | Establishes State Definitions for Male, Female, Sex, and Scrap Metal Dealer | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (42 - 4) |
| April 26, 2023 | ND | HB 1003 | Authorizes a 2-Year Tuition Freeze for State Public Colleges and Universities | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 2) |
| April 26, 2023 | ND | HB 1158 | Authorizes a $515 Million State Tax Cut Package | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 2) |
| April 26, 2023 | ND | SB 2304 | Limits and Restricts where Electronic Pull Tabs (Slot Machines) may be Located | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 9) |
| April 26, 2023 | ND | HB 1540 | Appropriates $65.6 Million to Reduce Child Care Costs to Young Families | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 17) |
| April 24, 2023 | ND | HB 1371 | Amends State Anti-Corporate Farming Laws to Increase Animal Agriculture | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 5) |
| April 21, 2023 | ND | SB 2360 | Prohibits the Display of "Sexually Explicit Material" in Places Where Minors are Present | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 14) |
| April 21, 2023 | ND | HB 1040 | Prohibits New Hires from the State Pension Plan Beginning in 2025 | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 19) |
| April 20, 2023 | ND | HB 1515 | Authorizes Direct-to-Consumer Sales of Raw Milk | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 14) |
| April 17, 2023 | ND | SB 2142 | Establishes a State Immigration Office to Help Companies Recruit and Retain Foreign Workers | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 5) |
| April 10, 2023 | ND | HB 1230 | Establishes Penalties for the Intentional Submission of Petitions with Fraudulent Signatures | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6) |
| April 10, 2023 | ND | HB 1177 | Exempts Children's Diapers from State Sales Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6) |
| April 5, 2023 | ND | HB 1340 | Prohibits Local Governments from Enforcing Stricter Gun Laws then Passed by the State | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 6) |
| April 5, 2023 | ND | HB 1339 | Authorizes Citizens to Conceal Carry in North Dakota With a State Issued ID | Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 2) |
| April 5, 2023 | ND | HB 1350 | Establishes Places That a Person Can Carry a Concealed Weapon and Penalties for Armed Offenders | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 2) |
| April 3, 2023 | ND | HB 1473 | Requires Designated Male and Female Restrooms, Lockers, and Showers in Correctional Facilities and Dormitories | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 5) |
| April 3, 2023 | ND | HB 1489 | Prohibits Collegiate Transgender Athletes from Competing with the Gender They Identify As | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 7) |
| April 3, 2023 | ND | HB 1249 | Requires Classification of Student Athletes Based on "Biological Sex" | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 9) |
| April 3, 2023 | ND | HB 1254 | Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 10) |
| March 29, 2023 | ND | HB 1205 | Prohibits "Explicit Sexual Material" in Public Libraries' Children's Collections | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7) |
| March 22, 2023 | ND | HB 1475 | Increases the State's Interstate Highway Speed Limit from 75 to 80 MPH | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 21) |
| March 22, 2023 | ND | HB 1286 | Repeals the Higher Tax Rate on Oil Producers when Commodity Prices Rise | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10) |
| Feb. 20, 2023 | ND | SB 2129 | Appropriates $8 Million in State Funding for Faith Based "Crisis Pregnancy Centers" | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0) |
| Feb. 16, 2023 | ND | SB 2360 | Prohibits the Display of "Sexually Explicit Material" in Places Where Minors are Present | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 9) |
| Feb. 16, 2023 | ND | SB 2248 | Establishes Penalty for an Individual Caught Aiding Injury or Death of Another Caused by Illegal Drug Substances | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0) |
| Feb. 15, 2023 | ND | SB 2089 | Appropriates $7.5 Million to Oil Companies to Reduce Natural Gas Flaring | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 5) |
| Feb. 14, 2023 | ND | SB 2140 | Establishes an Insulin Price Cap of $25 per 30-Day Supply for Residents Covered by the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 6) |
| Feb. 14, 2023 | ND | SB 2247 | Prohibits Discipline Against Students and Staff that Refuse to Learn or Teach "Specified Concepts" | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 6) |
| Feb. 6, 2023 | ND | SB 2362 | Requires All Occupants of a Vehicle Wear a Seat Belt | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 14) |
| Jan. 31, 2023 | ND | SB 2150 | Amends and Updates State Abortion Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 4) |
| Nov. 12, 2021 | ND | HB 1508 | Prohibits Teaching of Critical Race Theory | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 9) |
| April 29, 2021 | ND | HB 1013 | Appropriates Funds for K-12 Education | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 6) |
| April 26, 2021 | ND | SB 2030 | Appropriates Funds for Higher Education on Condition Schools Do Not Sponsor, Promote, or Partner with Pro-Choice Organizations | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (35 - 11) |
| April 22, 2021 | ND | HB 1298 | Requires Transgender Athletes to Play Sports on Teams Made for Their Biological Sex | Veto Override Failed - Senate (28 - 19) |
| April 20, 2021 | ND | SB 2271 | Establishes a Statement of Legislative Intent Regarding Presidential Elections | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (39 - 8) |
| April 19, 2021 | ND | HB 1383 | Prohibits State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearms | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 7) |
| April 15, 2021 | ND | SCR 4016 | Alleges Opposition to Implementation of COVID-19 Passports | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (34 - 13) |
| April 8, 2021 | ND | HB 1498 | Expands "Stand Your Ground" Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 10) |
| April 7, 2021 | ND | HB 1323 | Repeals Future Mask Mandates | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 17) |
| March 22, 2021 | ND | HB 1378 | Authorizes the State Assembly to Vote in December | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 6) |
| March 8, 2021 | ND | HB 1256 | Prohibits Accepting Grants or Donations from Private Persons for Election Matters | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 22) |
| Feb. 9, 2021 | ND | SB 2211 | Authorizes the Use of Artificial Light While Hunting | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 19) |
| Feb. 3, 2021 | ND | SB 2308 | Authorizes Public Schools to Display the 10 Commandments in Classrooms | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 13) |
| Jan. 25, 2021 | ND | SB 2172 | Authorizes 75 Year Olds to Register Twice for the Moose Hunting State Lottery | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20) |
| Jan. 18, 2021 | ND | SB 2144 | Amends Hunting Laws Related to Trespassing | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 2) |
| April 26, 2019 | ND | SB 2148 | Establishes the Creation of an Ethics Commission | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (42 - 5) |
| April 17, 2019 | ND | HB 1521 | Amends State Ethic Laws for Campaign Lobbying | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 8) |
| April 15, 2019 | ND | SCR 4001 | Requires Legislative Approval for Constitutional Amendments Approved by Voters | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 15) |
| March 29, 2019 | ND | HB 1346 | Amends State K-12 School Year Calendar | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0) |
| March 29, 2019 | ND | HB 1546 | Prohibits Dilation and Evacuation Abortions | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7) |
| March 29, 2019 | ND | HB 1381 | Prohibits Government Funded Gun Buyback Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 12) |
| March 29, 2019 | ND | HB 1332 | Authorizes Schools to Develop a Plan for an Armed First Responder | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 14) |
| March 19, 2019 | ND | HB 1097 | Repeals the Sunday Retail Closing Law | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 21) |
| March 15, 2019 | ND | HB 1336 | Requires Potential Abortion Reversal Drugs be made Available | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 11) |
| Feb. 19, 2019 | ND | SB 2315 | Establishes Hunters Access Advisory Group | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 18) |
| April 13, 2017 | ND | SB 2344 | Establishes Guidelines for Medical Marijuana | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 9) |
| March 31, 2017 | ND | HB 1329 | Authorizes Free Speech at Public Universities | Bill Failed - Senate (7 - 37) |
| March 28, 2017 | ND | HB 1310 | Amends Concealed Carry Laws | Bill Failed - Senate (18 - 27) |
| Jan. 10, 2017 | ND | SB 2043 | Amends Marriage Definition and Terminology | Bill Failed - Senate (15 - 31) |
| April 23, 2015 | ND | HB 1476 | Reduces Oil Extraction Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15) |
| April 22, 2015 | ND | SB 2304 | Appropriates Funds for New Governor's Residence | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 19) |
| April 16, 2015 | ND | SB 2151 | Appropriates Funds for Early Childhood Education Grants | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 14) |
| April 6, 2015 | ND | HB 1181 | Requires Special Election to Fill Vacant Senate Seat | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20) |
| April 2, 2015 | ND | HB 1328 | Prohibits the Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Without a Warrant | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 17) |
| March 30, 2015 | ND | HB 1437 | Extends Triggered Oil Extraction Tax Rate | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 12) |
| March 24, 2015 | ND | HCR 3015 | Requests a Constitutional Convention | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (29 - 17) |
| March 20, 2015 | ND | HB 1434 | Authorizes Alcohol Sales on Sunday Mornings | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 18) |
| March 20, 2015 | ND | HB 1195 | Authorizes Concealed Firearms in Schools | Bill Failed - Senate (17 - 28) |
| March 19, 2015 | ND | SB 2351 | Authorizes Corporate Dairy and Swine Farms | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 16) |
| March 19, 2015 | ND | HB 1434 | Authorizes Alcohol Sales on Sunday Mornings | Bill Failed - Senate (23 - 22) |
| Feb. 25, 2015 | ND | SB 2151 | Appropriates Funds for Early Childhood Education Grants | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 14) |
| Feb. 25, 2015 | ND | SB 2254 | Amends School District Funding Calculations to Include Early Childhood Education Programs | Bill Failed - Senate (16 - 31) |
| Feb. 17, 2015 | ND | SB 2279 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 22) |
| Feb. 16, 2015 | ND | SB 2223 | Exempts Certain Clothing from Sales Tax | Bill Failed - Senate (20 - 27) |
| April 22, 2013 | ND | HCR 3047 | Establishes a Commission of Higher Education | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 21) |
| March 15, 2013 | ND | HB 1305 | Prohibits Sex and Genetic Selective Abortions | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 15) |
| March 15, 2013 | ND | HB 1456 | Prohibits Abortions if Fetal Heartbeat is Detected | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 17) |
| Feb. 26, 2013 | ND | SB 2336 | Restructures Oil and Gas Income Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 13) |
| Feb. 20, 2013 | ND | SB 2267 | Appropriates Funding for School Safety | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 17) |
| Feb. 18, 2013 | ND | SB 2303 | Defines a "Human Being" | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 23) |
| Feb. 18, 2013 | ND | SB 2368 | Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 17) |
| Feb. 14, 2013 | ND | SB 2252 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation | Bill Failed - Senate (21 - 26) |
| Feb. 7, 2013 | ND | SB 2305 | Requires Physicians Performing Abortions to Have a State License | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 17) |
| Feb. 7, 2013 | ND | SCR 4009 | Expands "Right to Life" to Human Beings at Any Stage of Development | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (26 - 21) |
| Nov. 9, 2011 | ND | HB 1473 | New Legislative Districts | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 14) |
| Nov. 8, 2011 | ND | SB 2370 | Authorizes Changing the Nickname and Logo of the University of North Dakota | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7) |
| April 7, 2011 | ND | HB 1450 | Definition of Human Being | Bill Not Tabled - Senate (26 - 21) |
| April 7, 2011 | ND | HB 1267 | Legislative Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 13) |
| March 28, 2011 | ND | HB 1195 | Bans Texting While Driving | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15) |
| March 28, 2011 | ND | HB 1190 | Prohibits Distracted Driving | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 6) |
| March 11, 2011 | ND | HB 1263 | Athletic Nickname and Logo of the University of North Dakota | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15) |
| Jan. 21, 2011 | ND | SB 2131 | Surface Access Fee for Oil and Gas Exploration and Production | Bill Failed - Senate (6 - 40) |
| April 29, 2009 | ND | SCR 4038 | Creating a Public Health Investment Trust Fund | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 23) |
| April 6, 2009 | ND | HB 1171 | Home School Deregulation | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20) |
| April 3, 2009 | ND | HB 1572 | Legislative Intent With Regards to the Legal Definition of Life | Bill Failed - Senate (16 - 29) |
| March 3, 2009 | ND | HB 1182 | Point Reduction for Seat Belt Use | Bill Failed - Senate (18 - 25) |