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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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- The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 | FL | SB 290 | Prohibits Counties From Enacting Any Restriction on the Use of Gasoline-Powered Farm Equipment | Bill Passed - House (94 - 10) |
| Feb. 19, 2026 | FL | HJR 203 | Establishes a Constitutional Amendment to Exempt Homestead Property From Taxation | Bill Passed - House (80 - 30) |
| Feb. 17, 2026 | FL | HB 1073 | Authorizes School Board Members Access to All School District Documents | Bill Passed - House (96 - 10) |
| Jan. 15, 2026 | FL | HB 289 | Authorizes Parents to File Wrongful Death Lawsuits Following the Loss of a Fetus | Bill Passed - House (76 - 34) |
| Jan. 15, 2026 | FL | HB 6003 | Repeals Certain Restrictions on Lawsuits for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death | Bill Passed - House (88 - 17) |
| April 29, 2025 | FL | SB 700 | Establishes the 2025 Florida Farm Bill and Prohibits Fluoride in Water Supplies | Bill Passed - House (88 - 27) |
| April 25, 2025 | FL | HB 7033 | Amends the Way the Tourism Development Tax is Used | Bill Passed - House (78 - 29) |
| April 23, 2025 | FL | HB 913 | Amends Current Requirements and Provides "Financial Relief" for Condo Associations by Allowing Them to Use Lines of Credit Instead of Reserves | Bill Passed - House (113 - 2) |
| March 26, 2025 | FL | HB 6017 | Repeals Previous Legislation that Prohibited Adult Children 25 or Older and Their Parents from Pursuing Medical Malpractice Claims | Bill Passed - House (104 - 6) |
| March 6, 2024 | FL | SB 280 | Requires Vacation Rental Advertisers Collect and Remit Specified Taxes for Certain Transactions | Bill Passed - House (60 - 51) |
| March 6, 2024 | FL | SB 1084 | Prohibits the Regulation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the State | Bill Passed - House (86 - 27) |
| March 6, 2024 | FL | SB 1084 | Prohibits the Regulation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the State | Bill Passed - House (86 - 27) |
| March 6, 2024 | FL | SB 1264 | Requires Public Schools Teach a History of Communism | Bill Passed - House (106 - 7) |
| March 4, 2024 | FL | SB 770 | Authroizes a Program Administrator to Offer a Program for Financing Qualifying Improvements for Reesidential Property when Authorized by a County or Municipality | Bill Passed - House (87 - 24) |
| March 1, 2024 | FL | HB 1503 | Amends Legislation Relating to the Levying of Market Equalization Surcharges by Insurance Associations | Bill Passed - House (81 - 28) |
| March 1, 2024 | FL | HB 1365 | Prohibits Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping | Bill Passed - House (82 - 26) |
| Feb. 28, 2024 | FL | SB 328 | Amends Affordable Housing Building Regulations and Permit Language | Bill Passed - House (112 - 1) |
| Feb. 22, 2024 | FL | HB 347 | Specifies Circumstances Under Which Products Liability Actions May Not be Brought Against Agricultural Employers, Distributors, Dealers, or Applicators. | Bill Passed - House (81 - 33) |
| Feb. 22, 2024 | FL | HB 1589 | Amends Penalties for Driving Without a License | Bill Passed - House (83 - 31) |
| Feb. 15, 2024 | FL | HB 317 | Establishes Driving Restrictions and Penalties | Bill Passed - House (113 - 3) |
| May 2, 2023 | FL | SB 1580 | Authorizes Medical Conscience Objections | Bill Passed - House (84 - 34) |
| April 26, 2023 | FL | HB 931 | Prohibits Public Institutions from Requiring Students, Faculty, or Staff Take Political Loyalty Tests | Bill Passed - House (82 - 34) |
| April 3, 2023 | FL | HB 733 | Amends Middle and High School Hours of Operation | Bill Passed - House (92 - 20) |
| March 24, 2023 | FL | SB 102 | Appropriates $711 Million for State Affordable Housing Programs | Bill Passed - House (103 - 6) |
| March 17, 2023 | FL | HB 1 | Establishes a State Private School Vouchers Program | Bill Passed - House (83 - 27) |
| Feb. 10, 2023 | FL | SB 6-B | Establishes Unauthorized Alien Transport Program | Bill Passed - House (77 - 34) |
| March 14, 2022 | FL | HB 5003 | Establishes Budget, Establishes State Guard, Divests from Russian Federation | Conference Report Adopted - House (105 - 3) |
| March 10, 2022 | FL | HB 1435 | Specifies Police Ability to Impound Vehicles | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (83 - 32) |
| March 10, 2022 | FL | HB 3 | Expands Police Recruitment Efforts | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (114 - 3) |
| March 2, 2022 | FL | HB 741 | Establishes New Regulations for Renewable Energy Net Metering Programs | Bill Passed - House (83 - 31) |
| Feb. 24, 2022 | FL | HB 1557 | Limits Classroom Discussions of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity | Bill Passed - House (69 - 47) |
| Feb. 10, 2022 | FL | SB 7014 | Extends COVID-19 Liability Protections for Health Care Providers | Bill Passed - House (87 - 31) |
| Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 5 | Authorizes the Development of a Plan to Create a State Occupational Safety and Health Administration Agency | Bill Passed - House (76 - 38) |
| Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 1 | Prohibits Private Employers from Imposing COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates | Bill Passed - House (78 - 39) |
| Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 7 | Prohibits the State Health Officer from Ordering the Vaccination of Individuals Upon the Declaration of Public Health Emergency | Bill Passed - House (82 - 34) |
| Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 3 | Authorizes Exemption from Public Records Requirements for Employee Complaints Alleging Private Employer's Violation of COVID-19 Vaccination Policies or Practices | Bill Passed - House (85 - 31) |
| April 29, 2021 | FL | SB 2006 | Specifies Law Regarding Emergencies | Bill Passed - House (78 - 36) |
| April 14, 2021 | FL | HB 1475 | Prohibits Transgender Students from Playing on Sports Teams that do Not Match their Birth Sex | Bill Passed - House (77 - 40) |
| March 5, 2021 | FL | HB 07 | Establishes a Legal Defense Fund for Businesses | Bill Passed - House (83 - 31) |
| March 13, 2020 | FL | SB 646 | Authorizes Compensation for College Athletes | Bill Passed - House (98 - 14) |
| March 11, 2020 | FL | HB 389 | Expands List of Medical Conditions That Pharmacists May Treat | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (98 - 17) |
| May 3, 2019 | FL | HB 7103 | Amends Law Relating to Community Development and Housing | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 42) |
| April 29, 2019 | FL | HB 21 | Repeals Provisions Regulating Healthcare Facilities | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (81 - 34) |
| April 29, 2019 | FL | HB 19 | Authorizes the Importation of Prescription Drugs from Canada | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 20) |
| April 11, 2019 | FL | HB 521 | Authorizes Mitigation of Conservation Lands by Municipal Governments | Bill Passed - House (72 - 42) |
| March 5, 2018 | FL | HB 7067 | Authorizes Blackjack in Seminole Casinos | Bill Passed - House (70 - 40) |
| Jan. 12, 2018 | FL | HB 13 | Prohibits Sport Franchises from Building on Publicly Owned Land | Bill Passed - House (75 - 27) |
| Jan. 12, 2018 | FL | HB 6001 | Repeals Red Light Cameras | Bill Passed - House (83 - 18) |
| April 28, 2017 | FL | HB 425 | Prohibits City and County Governments from Regulating Short-Term Rental Homes | Bill Passed - House (63 - 56) |
| April 20, 2017 | FL | HB 743 | Prohibits Anabolic Steroids in Greyhounds | Bill Passed - House (84 - 32) |
| April 20, 2017 | FL | HB 989 | Authorizes Parents to Object to Instructional Material | Bill Passed - House (94 - 25) |
| April 13, 2017 | FL | HB 7069 | Establishes New Eligibility Criteria for Teacher Scholarships | Bill Passed - House (79 - 38) |
| April 13, 2017 | FL | HB 5105 | Implements School Improvement and Education Accountability | Bill Passed - House (77 - 40) |
| April 5, 2017 | FL | HB 7037 | Amends Casino and Gaming Laws | Bill Passed - House (73 - 40) |
| April 5, 2017 | FL | HB 7037 | Amends Casino and Gaming Laws | Bill Passed - House (73 - 40) |
| April 5, 2017 | FL | HB 969 | Provides Pregnancy Support and Wellness Services | Bill Passed - House (79 - 38) |
| March 23, 2017 | FL | HB 7007 | Authorizes Health Insurance and Retirement Benefits | Bill Passed - House (77 - 37) |
| March 9, 2016 | FL | HB 4027 | Prohibits Traffic Infraction Detectors | Bill Passed - House (83 - 33) |
| June 12, 2015 | FL | HB 31-A | Repeals Certain Requirements for Hospital Construction | Bill Passed - House (72 - 28) |
| June 12, 2015 | FL | HB 23-A | Establishes Recovery Care Services | Bill Passed - House (78 - 21) |
| April 30, 2014 | FL | SB 392 | Increases the Speed Limit on Certain Highways | Bill Passed - House (58 - 56) |
| May 1, 2013 | FL | SB 1792 | Amends Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Requirements | Bill Passed - House (77 - 38) |
| March 9, 2012 | FL | HB 5001 | 2012-2013 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - House (80 - 37) |
| March 9, 2012 | FL | HB 1263 | Health Inspection Amendments | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (86 - 29) |
| Feb. 29, 2012 | FL | HB 213 | Amends Mortgage Foreclosure Process | Bill Passed - House (94 - 17) |
| Feb. 29, 2012 | FL | HB 213 | Amends Mortgage Foreclosure Process | Bill Passed - House (94 - 17) |
| Feb. 15, 2012 | FL | HB 7087 | Increases Certain Business Tax Credits and Sales Tax Exemptions | Bill Passed - House (92 - 22) |
| Feb. 15, 2012 | FL | HB 7087 | Increases Certain Business Tax Credits and Sales Tax Exemptions | Bill Passed - House (92 - 22) |
| Feb. 15, 2012 | FL | HB 7087 | Increases Certain Business Tax Credits and Sales Tax Exemptions | Bill Passed - House (92 - 22) |
| Feb. 9, 2012 | FL | HB 5001 | 2012-2013 Budget | Bill Passed - House (79 - 38) |
| May 6, 2011 | FL | HB 7107 | Medicaid Managed Care Program | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 39) |
| May 4, 2011 | FL | SJR 2 | Authorizes Exemptions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act | Amendment Adopted - House (80 - 37) |
| April 22, 2010 | FL | HJR 37 | Prohibiting Individual Health Care Mandate | Joint Resolution Passed - House (74 - 42) |
| April 19, 2010 | FL | HB 7223 | HMO Plans for Medicaid Coverage | Bill Passed - House (80 - 34) |
| April 9, 2010 | FL | SB 6 | Education Law Amendments | Bill Passed - House (64 - 55) |
| May 8, 2009 | FL | SB 788 | Gambling Expansion | Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 35) |
| May 8, 2009 | FL | SB 788 | Gambling Expansion | Conference Report Adopted - House (82 - 35) |
| May 8, 2009 | FL | SB 1778 | Increases Certain Transportation-Related Fees | Conference Report Adopted - House (74 - 43) |
| May 1, 2009 | FL | SB 360 | Growth Management Deregulation | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (78 - 37) |
| May 1, 2009 | FL | SB 360 | Growth Management Deregulation | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (78 - 37) |
| May 1, 2009 | FL | HB 1495 | Property Insurance Law Modifications | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 35) |
| April 27, 2009 | FL | HB 1219 | Permitting Offshore Drilling | Bill Passed - House (70 - 43) |
| April 23, 2009 | FL | Amdt 168357 | Extended Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Premium Rate Freeze | Amendment Rejected - House (40 - 76) |
| April 23, 2009 | FL | HB 1293 | Changes in High School Graduation Standards | Bill Passed - House (75 - 42) |
| Jan. 14, 2009 | FL | SB 2-A | 2008-2009 Budget Amendments | Conference Report Adopted - House (74 - 43) |
| Jan. 14, 2009 | FL | SB 2-A | 2008-2009 Budget Amendments | Conference Report Adopted - House (74 - 43) |
| April 28, 2008 | FL | SB 2692 | Teaching Evolution in Public Schools | Bill Passed - House (71 - 43) |
| April 24, 2008 | FL | Amdt 28283 | Commuter Trains in Orlando | Amendment Rejected - House (54 - 64) |
| April 23, 2008 | FL | HJR 949 | Property Taxes Cap | Joint Resolution Passed - House (79 - 38) |
| June 14, 2007 | FL | SJR 4B | Property Tax Amendments | Joint Resolution Passed - House (74 - 43) |
| May 2, 2007 | FL | CS SB 1710 | State University Tuition Increase | Bill Passed - House (79 - 37) |
| May 1, 2007 | FL | CS HB 1277 | Early Rental Termination Fee Act | Bill Passed - House (101 - 14) |
| April 30, 2007 | FL | HB 7145 | Private School Scholarship Program Expansion Act | Bill Passed - House (84 - 34) |
| April 30, 2007 | FL | CS HB 1047 | Casino Regulations | Bill Passed - House (61 - 52) |
| April 30, 2007 | FL | CS HB 1079 | Funding for Professional Sports Franchise Facilities | Bill Passed - House (74 - 41) |
| April 27, 2007 | FL | CS HB 1497 | Abortion Waiting Periods | Bill Passed - House (71 - 42) |
| April 27, 2007 | FL | CS HB 71 | Florida Unborn Victims of Violence Act | Bill Passed - House (76 - 39) |
| April 26, 2007 | FL | CS HB 323 | Baseball Stadium Funding Eligibility | Bill Passed - House (86 - 24) |
| April 25, 2007 | FL | CS HB 7189 | Kidcare Eligibility Expansion | Bill Passed - House (98 - 14) |
| April 25, 2007 | FL | CS HB 7189 | Kidcare Eligibility Expansion | Bill Passed - House (98 - 14) |