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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
Dec. 13, 2022 OH HB 507 Amends the Definition of Green Energy to Include Natural Gas Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 33)
Dec. 7, 2022 OH HB 507 Amends the Definition of Green Energy to Include Natural Gas Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
Dec. 1, 2022 IL HB 5189 Amends Tax Credit for Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 9)
Nov. 30, 2022 IL HB 5189 Amends Tax Credit for Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 5)
Aug. 31, 2022 CA SB 1137 Prohibits New Oil Wells Near Schools and Hospitals Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
Aug. 30, 2022 CA SB 1137 Prohibits New Oil Wells Near Schools and Hospitals Bill Passed - House (46 - 24)
June 29, 2022 CA AB 205 Establishes New Energy Relief and Environmental Programs Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
June 29, 2022 CA AB 205 Establishes New Energy Relief and Environmental Programs Bill Passed - House (64 - 13)
June 21, 2022 RI H 7277 Establishes Renewable Energy Targets and Standards Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 4)
June 16, 2022 NJ A 1282 Establishes Electric School Bus Program Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
June 14, 2022 RI H 7277 Establishes Renewable Energy Targets and Standards Bill Passed - House (56 - 13)
June 9, 2022 DE SB 305 Establishes the Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act of 2022 Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6)
June 3, 2022 NY S 9422 Establishes the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act Bill Passed - House (143 - 6)
June 2, 2022 NY A 7389 Establishes Restrictions on Cryptocurrency Industry Bill Passed - Senate
June 1, 2022 NY S 9405 Establishes Energy Efficiency Standards for New Buildings Bill Passed - House (103 - 47)
May 31, 2022 NY S 9405 Establishes Energy Efficiency Standards for New Buildings Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 19)
May 26, 2022 NJ A 1282 Establishes Electric School Bus Program Bill Passed - House (47 - 31)
May 26, 2022 MI SB 1029 Repeals the State Fuel Tax During Summer Months Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
May 20, 2022 OK SB 1857 Amends the List of Vehicle Tax Credits to Include Hydrogen Vehicles Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 10)
May 20, 2022 OK SB 1857 Amends the List of Vehicle Tax Credits to Include Hydrogen Vehicles Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 11)
May 11, 2022 CO HB 22-1348 Requires Further Chemical Information Disclosure By Oil, Gas, and Fracking Corporations Bill Passed - House (41 - 24)
May 11, 2022 CO HB 22-1362 Reduces State Greenhouse Gas Emissions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 22)
May 11, 2022 CO HB 22-1348 Requires Further Chemical Information Disclosure By Oil, Gas, and Fracking Corporations Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
May 10, 2022 CO HB 22-1026 Establishes an Employer Tax Credit for Providing Alternative Transportation to Employees Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
May 10, 2022 CO HB 22-1218 Requires Increased Accommodations for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - House (37 - 28)
May 9, 2022 CO HB 22-1362 Reduces State Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
May 4, 2022 AK HB 104 Establishes New Fees for Certain Fuels and Vehicles Bill Passed - House (36 - 2)
May 4, 2022 CO HB 22-1218 Requires Increased Accommodations for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14)
May 4, 2022 AK HB 104 Establishes New Fees for Certain Fuels and Vehicles Bill Passed - House (36 - 2)
May 4, 2022 CO HB 22-1026 Establishes an Employer Tax Credit for Providing Alternative Transportation to Employees Bill Passed - House (40 - 22)
May 3, 2022 HI SB 2510 Increases Renewable Energy Requirements Conference Report Adopted - House (39 - 12)
May 3, 2022 HI SB 2510 Increases Renewable Energy Requirements Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 5)
April 30, 2022 CT HB 5041 Reduces Clean Energy Affordability Costs for Home Renters Bill Passed - House (95 - 26)
April 28, 2022 VT H 715 Establishes Clean Heat Standard for Buildings (23 - 7)
April 27, 2022 CO HB 22-1348 Requires Further Chemical Information Disclosure By Oil, Gas, and Fracking Corporations Bill Passed - House (39 - 25)
April 26, 2022 NY A 7389 Establishes Restrictions on Cryptocurrency Industry Bill Passed - House (91 - 56)
April 25, 2022 TN SB 2077 Prohibits Local Governments from Restricting Energy Sources Bill Passed - House (68 - 25)
April 25, 2022 TN SB 2077 Prohibits Local Governments from Restricting Energy Sources Bill Passed - House (68 - 25)
April 18, 2022 ME LD 2030 Authorizes Tax Refunds on Certain Products "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (82 - 54)
April 14, 2022 MA H 4524 Expands Commonwealth Involvement in Offshore Wind, Clean Energy Industries (37 - 3)
April 12, 2022 NE LB 1068 Requires a University of Nebraska Health Assessment Over Ethanol Production Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 8)
April 6, 2022 PA SB 1030 Repeals the Pennsylvania Heavy-Duty Diesel Emissions Control Program Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
March 30, 2022 PA HR 187 Establishes a Resolution Urging the Governors of New York and New Jersey End Anti-Pipeline Policies that Block Pennsylvania Natural Gas New England Markets Resolution Passed - House (134 - 64)
March 29, 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 Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
March 29, 2022 MD SB 528 Requires State to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - House (95 - 42)
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 24, 2022 TN SB 2077 Prohibits Local Governments from Restricting Energy Sources Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
March 24, 2022 TN SB 2077 Prohibits Local Governments from Restricting Energy Sources Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
March 23, 2022 CT HB 5501 Repeals Taxes on Gas and Clothing Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
March 18, 2022 MD HB 1486 Authorizes a Suspension of the Gas Tax Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
March 18, 2022 MD HB 1486 Authorizes a Suspension of the Gas Tax Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
March 16, 2022 VT H 715 Establishes Clean Heat Standard for Buildings Bill Passed - House (96 - 44)
March 14, 2022 MD SB 528 Requires State to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
March 11, 2022 WY HB 131 Specifies Nuclear Energy Policy Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 15)
March 11, 2022 WV SB 262 Prohibits State Banking Contracts with Fossil-Fuel Divesting Companies Bill Passed - House (80 - 14)
March 10, 2022 WA SB 5974 Establishes the State Goal of Stopping Gas-Powered Vehicle Production by 2030 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 20)
March 10, 2022 WA SB 5974 Establishes the State Goal of Stopping Gas-Powered Vehicle Production by 2030 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 20)
March 10, 2022 WA SB 5974 Establishes the State Goal of Stopping Gas-Powered Vehicle Production by 2030 Conference Report Adopted - House (54 - 44)
March 10, 2022 WA SB 5974 Establishes the State Goal of Stopping Gas-Powered Vehicle Production by 2030 Conference Report Adopted - House (54 - 44)
March 10, 2022 WY HB 131 Specifies Nuclear Energy Policy Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
March 10, 2022 WY HB 105 Reduces State Coal Severance Tax by 0.5 Percent Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4)
March 9, 2022 WV SB 694 Amends Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 8)
March 9, 2022 WV SB 694 Amends Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations Bill Passed - House (55 - 44)
March 9, 2022 National HR 6968 Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act Bill Passed - House (414 - 17)
March 7, 2022 WA HB 1812 Amends Clean Energy Goals Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 6)
March 7, 2022 FL HB 741 Establishes New Regulations for Renewable Energy Net Metering Programs Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
March 5, 2022 WV SB 650 Repeals Restriction on Fossil Fuel Development Bill Passed - House (72 - 21)
March 5, 2022 WV SB 650 Repeals Restriction on Fossil Fuel Development Bill Passed - House (72 - 21)
March 3, 2022 WA HB 1812 Amends Clean Energy Goals Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
March 3, 2022 TN SB 2350 Amends Certified Green Energy Production Facilities to Include Storage of Electricity Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0)
March 3, 2022 MA H 4524 Expands Commonwealth Involvement in Offshore Wind, Clean Energy Industries Bill Passed - House (144 - 12)
March 3, 2022 IL HB 3125 Requires Increased Electric Vehicle Compatibility for Housing Developments Bill Passed - House (68 - 35)
March 2, 2022 FL HB 741 Establishes New Regulations for Renewable Energy Net Metering Programs Bill Passed - House (83 - 31)
March 1, 2022 WY HB 105 Reduces State Coal Severance Tax by 0.5 Percent Bill Passed - House (40 - 19)
Feb. 23, 2022 WV SB 650 Repeals Restriction on Fossil Fuel Development Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
Feb. 23, 2022 WV SB 650 Repeals Restriction on Fossil Fuel Development Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
Feb. 17, 2022 NM SB 14 Establishes Clean Fuel Energy Standards for the State Bill Failed - House (33 - 33)
Feb. 15, 2022 NM HB 37 Establishes the Community Energy Efficiency Development Block Grant Act Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14)
Feb. 12, 2022 WA HB 1770 Increases State Energy Code Standards Bill Passed - House (51 - 47)
Feb. 5, 2022 NM HB 37 Establishes the Community Energy Efficiency Development Block Grant Act Bill Passed - House (44 - 24)
Feb. 3, 2022 NM SB 14 Establishes Clean Fuel Energy Standards for the State Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 16)
Feb. 2, 2022 IA HF 2128 Requires Gas Stations Sell Ethanol Blends of Gasoline by 2026 Bill Passed - House (82 - 10)
Jan. 27, 2022 WV SB 262 Prohibits State Banking Contracts with Fossil-Fuel Divesting Companies Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
Jan. 26, 2022 PA HB 1947 Amends Utility Restrictions and Regulations Bill Passed - House (118 - 83)
Date No. Title Outcome
12/13 HB 507 Amends the Definition of Green Energy to Include Natural Gas Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 33)
12/07 HB 507 Amends the Definition of Green Energy to Include Natural Gas Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7)
12/01 HB 5189 Amends Tax Credit for Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 9)
11/30 HB 5189 Amends Tax Credit for Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 5)
8/31 SB 1137 Prohibits New Oil Wells Near Schools and Hospitals Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 10)
8/30 SB 1137 Prohibits New Oil Wells Near Schools and Hospitals Bill Passed - House (46 - 24)
6/29 AB 205 Establishes New Energy Relief and Environmental Programs Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 8)
6/29 AB 205 Establishes New Energy Relief and Environmental Programs Bill Passed - House (64 - 13)
6/21 H 7277 Establishes Renewable Energy Targets and Standards Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 4)
6/16 A 1282 Establishes Electric School Bus Program Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
6/14 H 7277 Establishes Renewable Energy Targets and Standards Bill Passed - House (56 - 13)
6/09 SB 305 Establishes the Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act of 2022 Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 6)
6/03 S 9422 Establishes the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act Bill Passed - House (143 - 6)
6/02 A 7389 Establishes Restrictions on Cryptocurrency Industry Bill Passed - Senate
6/01 S 9405 Establishes Energy Efficiency Standards for New Buildings Bill Passed - House (103 - 47)
5/31 S 9405 Establishes Energy Efficiency Standards for New Buildings Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 19)
5/26 A 1282 Establishes Electric School Bus Program Bill Passed - House (47 - 31)
5/26 SB 1029 Repeals the State Fuel Tax During Summer Months Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
5/20 SB 1857 Amends the List of Vehicle Tax Credits to Include Hydrogen Vehicles Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 10)
5/20 SB 1857 Amends the List of Vehicle Tax Credits to Include Hydrogen Vehicles Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 11)
5/11 HB 22-1348 Requires Further Chemical Information Disclosure By Oil, Gas, and Fracking Corporations Bill Passed - House (41 - 24)
5/11 HB 22-1362 Reduces State Greenhouse Gas Emissions Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 22)
5/11 HB 22-1348 Requires Further Chemical Information Disclosure By Oil, Gas, and Fracking Corporations Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
5/10 HB 22-1026 Establishes an Employer Tax Credit for Providing Alternative Transportation to Employees Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
5/10 HB 22-1218 Requires Increased Accommodations for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - House (37 - 28)
5/09 HB 22-1362 Reduces State Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14)
5/04 HB 104 Establishes New Fees for Certain Fuels and Vehicles Bill Passed - House (36 - 2)
5/04 HB 22-1218 Requires Increased Accommodations for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14)
5/04 HB 104 Establishes New Fees for Certain Fuels and Vehicles Bill Passed - House (36 - 2)
5/04 HB 22-1026 Establishes an Employer Tax Credit for Providing Alternative Transportation to Employees Bill Passed - House (40 - 22)
5/03 SB 2510 Increases Renewable Energy Requirements Conference Report Adopted - House (39 - 12)
5/03 SB 2510 Increases Renewable Energy Requirements Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 5)
4/30 HB 5041 Reduces Clean Energy Affordability Costs for Home Renters Bill Passed - House (95 - 26)
4/28 H 715 Establishes Clean Heat Standard for Buildings (23 - 7)
4/27 HB 22-1348 Requires Further Chemical Information Disclosure By Oil, Gas, and Fracking Corporations Bill Passed - House (39 - 25)
4/26 A 7389 Establishes Restrictions on Cryptocurrency Industry Bill Passed - House (91 - 56)
4/25 SB 2077 Prohibits Local Governments from Restricting Energy Sources Bill Passed - House (68 - 25)
4/25 SB 2077 Prohibits Local Governments from Restricting Energy Sources Bill Passed - House (68 - 25)
4/18 LD 2030 Authorizes Tax Refunds on Certain Products "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (82 - 54)
4/14 H 4524 Expands Commonwealth Involvement in Offshore Wind, Clean Energy Industries (37 - 3)
4/12 LB 1068 Requires a University of Nebraska Health Assessment Over Ethanol Production Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 8)
4/06 SB 1030 Repeals the Pennsylvania Heavy-Duty Diesel Emissions Control Program Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18)
3/30 HR 187 Establishes a Resolution Urging the Governors of New York and New Jersey End Anti-Pipeline Policies that Block Pennsylvania Natural Gas New England Markets Resolution Passed - House (134 - 64)
3/29 SB 205 Requires the State Treasurer Publish a List of Financial Companies Believed to Be Boycotting Energy Companies That Deal in Fossil Fuels Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 6)
3/29 SB 528 Requires State to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - House (95 - 42)
3/24 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)
3/24 SB 2077 Prohibits Local Governments from Restricting Energy Sources Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
3/24 SB 2077 Prohibits Local Governments from Restricting Energy Sources Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7)
3/23 HB 5501 Repeals Taxes on Gas and Clothing Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
3/18 HB 1486 Authorizes a Suspension of the Gas Tax Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
3/18 HB 1486 Authorizes a Suspension of the Gas Tax Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0)
3/16 H 715 Establishes Clean Heat Standard for Buildings Bill Passed - House (96 - 44)
3/14 SB 528 Requires State to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15)
3/11 HB 131 Specifies Nuclear Energy Policy Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 15)
3/11 SB 262 Prohibits State Banking Contracts with Fossil-Fuel Divesting Companies Bill Passed - House (80 - 14)
3/10 SB 5974 Establishes the State Goal of Stopping Gas-Powered Vehicle Production by 2030 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 20)
3/10 SB 5974 Establishes the State Goal of Stopping Gas-Powered Vehicle Production by 2030 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 20)
3/10 SB 5974 Establishes the State Goal of Stopping Gas-Powered Vehicle Production by 2030 Conference Report Adopted - House (54 - 44)
3/10 SB 5974 Establishes the State Goal of Stopping Gas-Powered Vehicle Production by 2030 Conference Report Adopted - House (54 - 44)
3/10 HB 131 Specifies Nuclear Energy Policy Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
3/10 HB 105 Reduces State Coal Severance Tax by 0.5 Percent Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4)
3/09 SB 694 Amends Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 8)
3/09 SB 694 Amends Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations Bill Passed - House (55 - 44)
3/09 HR 6968 Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act Bill Passed - House (414 - 17)
3/07 HB 1812 Amends Clean Energy Goals Concurrence Vote Passed - House (92 - 6)
3/07 HB 741 Establishes New Regulations for Renewable Energy Net Metering Programs Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
3/05 SB 650 Repeals Restriction on Fossil Fuel Development Bill Passed - House (72 - 21)
3/05 SB 650 Repeals Restriction on Fossil Fuel Development Bill Passed - House (72 - 21)
3/03 HB 1812 Amends Clean Energy Goals Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 20)
3/03 SB 2350 Amends Certified Green Energy Production Facilities to Include Storage of Electricity Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0)
3/03 H 4524 Expands Commonwealth Involvement in Offshore Wind, Clean Energy Industries Bill Passed - House (144 - 12)
3/03 HB 3125 Requires Increased Electric Vehicle Compatibility for Housing Developments Bill Passed - House (68 - 35)
3/02 HB 741 Establishes New Regulations for Renewable Energy Net Metering Programs Bill Passed - House (83 - 31)
3/01 HB 105 Reduces State Coal Severance Tax by 0.5 Percent Bill Passed - House (40 - 19)
2/23 SB 650 Repeals Restriction on Fossil Fuel Development Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
2/23 SB 650 Repeals Restriction on Fossil Fuel Development Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
2/17 SB 14 Establishes Clean Fuel Energy Standards for the State Bill Failed - House (33 - 33)
2/15 HB 37 Establishes the Community Energy Efficiency Development Block Grant Act Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14)
2/12 HB 1770 Increases State Energy Code Standards Bill Passed - House (51 - 47)
2/05 HB 37 Establishes the Community Energy Efficiency Development Block Grant Act Bill Passed - House (44 - 24)
2/03 SB 14 Establishes Clean Fuel Energy Standards for the State Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 16)
2/02 HF 2128 Requires Gas Stations Sell Ethanol Blends of Gasoline by 2026 Bill Passed - House (82 - 10)
1/27 SB 262 Prohibits State Banking Contracts with Fossil-Fuel Divesting Companies Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2)
1/26 HB 1947 Amends Utility Restrictions and Regulations Bill Passed - House (118 - 83)

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