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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, 2025 | WY | HB 164 | Authorizes Prescribers to Prescribe Medications for Off-Label Indication as Specified | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9) |
| March 4, 2025 | WY | HB 32 | Establishes Statutory Definitions for "Man", "Woman", and "Biological Sex" | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3) |
| March 3, 2025 | WY | HB 62 | Amends the Crimes of Prostitution and Solicitation of Prostitution to Include Acts of Sexual Contact | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 14) |
| March 3, 2025 | WY | HB 207 | Establishes the Religious Freedom Restoration Act | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3) |
| March 3, 2025 | WY | HB 207 | Establishes the Religious Freedom Restoration Act | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3) |
| March 3, 2025 | WY | HB 83 | Requires Judges Consider a Parent's Sex-Offender Registration Status when Making Custody Decision | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4) |
| Feb. 28, 2025 | WY | SF 74 | Establishes Immunity for Drug Overdose Reporting | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 0) |
| Feb. 28, 2025 | WY | SF 74 | Establishes Immunity for Drug Overdose Reporting | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 0) |
| Feb. 26, 2025 | WY | HB 211 | Authorizes the Hunting of Wildlife from a Vehicle if the Wildlife does not Require a License or Permit to Take | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4) |
| Feb. 26, 2025 | WY | HB 211 | Authorizes the Hunting of Wildlife from a Vehicle if the Wildlife does not Require a License or Permit to Take | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4) |
| Feb. 21, 2025 | WY | HB 234 | Increases Sportsmen's Credit Card Purchase Privacy | Bill Failed - Senate (14 - 17) |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | WY | HB 45 | Repeals and Removes Otters from the List of Protected Animals for Hunting Purposes | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9) |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | WY | HB 45 | Repeals and Removes Otters from the List of Protected Animals for Hunting Purposes | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9) |
| Feb. 6, 2025 | WY | HB 275 | Amends the Crime of and Penalty for Cruelty to Animals Concerning Wildlife | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4) |
| Feb. 6, 2025 | WY | HB 275 | Amends the Crime of and Penalty for Cruelty to Animals Concerning Wildlife | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4) |
| Jan. 29, 2025 | WY | SF 62 | Requires Students to Utilize Bathrooms Based on Sex at Birth | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3) |
| March 7, 2024 | WY | SF 47 | Amends Law Enforcement Retirement Contributions | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 1) |
| March 7, 2024 | WY | SF 99 | Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 2) |
| March 7, 2024 | WY | HB 125 | Repeals Gun-Free Zones in Wyoming | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8) |
| March 6, 2024 | WY | HB 58 | Establishes a Forensic Genetic Genealogy Pilot Program | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11) |
| March 6, 2024 | WY | HB 29 | Amends Cold Case Database and Investigation Provisions | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4) |
| March 6, 2024 | WY | HB 77 | Amends Simple Assault to Include Menacing or Threatening Behavior | Bill Failed - Senate (14 - 16) |
| Feb. 27, 2024 | WY | SF 111 | Requires Separate Hunting Licenses and Seasons for Mule and Whitetail Deer | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3) |
| Feb. 27, 2024 | WY | SF 111 | Requires Separate Hunting Licenses and Seasons for Mule and Whitetail Deer | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3) |
| March 2, 2023 | WY | SF 133 | Requires Transgender Student Athletes Play Against Those of Their Biological Sex | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 3) |
| March 1, 2023 | WY | HB 152 | Expands Abortion Restrictions | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5) |
| March 10, 2022 | WY | HB 91 | Amends Specified County Officer Salary Levels | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7) |
| Feb. 24, 2022 | WY | SF 102 | Prohibits State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8) |
| Feb. 23, 2022 | WY | SF 103 | Limits the Teaching of Critical Race Theory in K-12 Public Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4) |
| Feb. 23, 2022 | WY | SF 51 | Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 4) |
| March 25, 2021 | WY | HB 49 | Increases 5 State Agency Fees and Establishes a $25 Per Month Fee to Parolees to Appropriate $1.4 Million to General Fund | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8) |
| Feb. 3, 2021 | WY | HB 48 | Limits Funding for Juvenile Justice Programs | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 4) |
| March 12, 2020 | WY | SF 134 | Authorizes Liquor Licenses for Events Conducted at Rodeo Arenas | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (18 - 8) |
| March 11, 2020 | WY | HB 44 | Requires the Observation of Mountain Daylight Time | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11) |
| March 11, 2020 | WY | HB 118 | Establishes the Second Amendment Preservation Act | Bill Failed - Senate (15 - 14) |
| Feb. 25, 2019 | WY | HB 103 | Requires Doctor Reporting of Abortions | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9) |
| March 9, 2018 | WY | HB 168 | Authorizes "Stand Your Ground" Policy | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4) |
| March 9, 2018 | WY | HB 168 | Authorizes "Stand Your Ground" Policy | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 4) |
| Feb. 2, 2017 | WY | SF 153 | Prohibits Discriminatory Practices in the Workplace | Bill Failed - Senate (13 - 17) |
| Feb. 23, 2016 | WY | SF 96 | Classifies 3 Ounces of Marijuana Edibles as a Felony | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7) |
| Feb. 26, 2015 | WY | HB 144 | Establishes a School Safety Tip Line | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
| Feb. 10, 2015 | WY | SF 115 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Idenity | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 6) |
| Jan. 23, 2015 | WY | SF 14 | Amends Property Forfeiture Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3) |
| Feb. 26, 2013 | WY | HB 77 | Establishes Wyoming Lottery Corporation | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (17 - 13) |
| Feb. 26, 2013 | WY | HB 41 | Reduces Limitations on Hunting Bison | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14) |
| Feb. 26, 2013 | WY | HB 41 | Reduces Limitations on Hunting Bison | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14) |
| Jan. 31, 2013 | WY | SF 131 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity | Bill Failed - Senate (13 - 17) |
| Jan. 28, 2013 | WY | SF 132 | Authorizes the Use of Silencers While Hunting | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7) |
| Jan. 28, 2013 | WY | SF 132 | Authorizes the Use of Silencers While Hunting | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7) |
| March 5, 2012 | WY | HB 82 | Requires Drug Testing of Certain Welfare Recipients | Bill Failed - Senate (13 - 17) |
| March 2, 2011 | WY | HB 74 | Prohibiting Recognition of Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriages | Conference Report Rejected - Senate (14 - 16) |
| March 1, 2011 | WY | HB 204 | Patriotism in the Classroom | Bill Failed - Senate (14 - 16) |
| Feb. 28, 2011 | WY | HB 29 | Mandatory Testing for Suspected DUI Offenders | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 10) |
| Feb. 18, 2011 | WY | HB 74 | Prohibiting the Recognition of Same-Sex Marriage | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14) |
| Jan. 27, 2011 | WY | SJ 5 | Definition of Marriage | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (20 - 10) |
| Jan. 27, 2011 | WY | SF 100 | Cruelty to Animals | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11) |
| Jan. 24, 2011 | WY | SF 47 | Firearm Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 10) |
| Feb. 18, 2010 | WY | SF 64 | Increasing Seat Belt Violation Fine | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 9) |
| Jan. 28, 2009 | WY | SF 65 | Ban on Texting While Driving | Bill Failed - Senate (13 - 17) |
| Jan. 28, 2009 | WY | SF 65 | Ban on Texting While Driving | Bill Failed - Senate (13 - 17) |
| March 5, 2008 | WY | HB 137 | Deadly Force in Self Defense | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 1) |
| March 5, 2008 | WY | HB 137 | Deadly Force in Self Defense | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 1) |
| March 3, 2008 | WY | HB 73 | Increasing DUI Penalties | Bill Failed - Senate (14 - 16) |
| March 3, 2008 | WY | HB 73 | Increasing DUI Penalties | Bill Failed - Senate (14 - 16) |
| Feb. 27, 2007 | WY | 1SHB 213 | Grey Wolf Population Control | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 3) |
| Feb. 26, 2007 | WY | HB 95 | Quality Childcare | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12) |
| Feb. 6, 2007 | WY | SF 101 | Sex Offender Tracking | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12) |
| Feb. 6, 2007 | WY | SF 101 | Sex Offender Tracking | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12) |
| Feb. 6, 2007 | WY | SF 101 | Sex Offender Tracking | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12) |
| Feb. 2, 2007 | WY | SF 118 | Homicide During Pregnancy | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12) |
| Jan. 31, 2007 | WY | SF 13 | Same Sex Marriages | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8) |
| Jan. 31, 2007 | WY | SF 13 | Same Sex Marriages | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8) |
| Jan. 25, 2007 | WY | SF 104 | Sexual Abuse of Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 5) |
| Jan. 25, 2007 | WY | SF 104 | Sexual Abuse of Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 5) |
| Feb. 22, 2006 | WY | SF 36 | Open Containers of Alcohol in Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5) |