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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 6, 2024 | SD | SB 201 | Amends State Regulations on Pipeline Transmission Infrastructure | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 10) |
| Sept. 13, 2023 | CA | AB 1167 | Prohibits Oil Well Owners from Transferring Ownership to Another Unless They File for a Bond | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 11) |
| May 24, 2023 | TX | HB 5 | Establishes Economic Incentives for Oil and Gas Companies | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 4) |
| May 22, 2023 | TX | HB 33 | Establishes the State of Texas as a Sanctuary State for Oil and Gas Companies | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 2) |
| May 11, 2023 | IL | SB 1769 | Requires State Government Vehicles be Zero Emission by 2030 | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 20) |
| March 30, 2023 | VT | S 42 | Requires State Pension Funds Divest from the Fossil Fuel Industry | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8) |
| March 22, 2023 | ND | HB 1286 | Repeals the Higher Tax Rate on Oil Producers when Commodity Prices Rise | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10) |
| March 2, 2023 | KY | SB 4 | Requires Permission from the Kentucky Public Service Commission before Retiring Fossil Fuel Electric Generators | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
| Feb. 27, 2023 | GA | SB 145 | Prohibits Local Ordinances Against Gas Powered Leaf Blowers | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 16) |
| Feb. 15, 2023 | ND | SB 2089 | Appropriates $7.5 Million to Oil Companies to Reduce Natural Gas Flaring | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 5) |
| Jan. 11, 2023 | PA | SB 35 | Repeals the Automatic Gas Tax Increase for 2023 and Permanently Sets the Wholesale Price of Gas at $2.99 Per Gallon | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 19) |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | CA | SB 1137 | Prohibits New Oil Wells Near Schools and Hospitals | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 10) |
| May 26, 2022 | MI | SB 1029 | Repeals the State Fuel Tax During Summer Months | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |
| May 11, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1348 | Requires Further Chemical Information Disclosure By Oil, Gas, and Fracking Corporations | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
| April 6, 2022 | PA | SB 1030 | Repeals the Pennsylvania Heavy-Duty Diesel Emissions Control Program | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 18) |
| March 24, 2022 | TN | SB 2077 | Prohibits Local Governments from Restricting Energy Sources | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 7) |
| March 18, 2022 | MD | HB 1486 | Authorizes a Suspension of the Gas Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0) |
| 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 9, 2022 | WV | SB 694 | Amends Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (24 - 8) |
| Feb. 23, 2022 | WV | SB 650 | Repeals Restriction on Fossil Fuel Development | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5) |
| Jan. 27, 2022 | WV | SB 262 | Prohibits State Banking Contracts with Fossil-Fuel Divesting Companies | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 2) |
| Sept. 9, 2021 | CA | SB 47 | Increases the Spending Cap on the Geologic Energy Management Division Account for Abandoned Oil Wells | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (27 - 10) |
| Sept. 1, 2021 | MI | HB 4272 | Exempts Michigan Made Gas Cans from Federal Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 16) |
| June 24, 2021 | OH | HB 201 | Prohibits Local Governments from limiting use of Natural Gas | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 7) |
| June 14, 2021 | PA | SB 119 | Prohibits Pennsylvania from Joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 15) |
| June 10, 2021 | ME | LD 99 | Requires the PERS to Divest from Fossil Fuel Related Investments | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 15) |
| April 28, 2021 | National | S J Res 14 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review" | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (52 - 42) |
| April 27, 2021 | RI | S 708 | Establishes a Tax Treaty Between the City of East Providence and ExxonMobil | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5) |
| March 11, 2021 | MO | SB 262 | Authorizes New Gas Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13) |
| March 3, 2021 | NY | S 4378 | Requires Fossil Fuel Plants to Submit a Renewable Energy Plan | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 22) |
| Feb. 15, 2021 | IN | SB 386 | Establishes Refinancing Plans to Retire Coal Plants | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6) |
| Nov. 17, 2020 | PA | SB 790 | Repeals Certain Oil and Gas Regulations | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 19) |
| Sept. 9, 2020 | PA | HB 2025 | Requires Legislative Authorization Before Entering a State or Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 17) |
| May 20, 2020 | LA | SB 440 | Limits Environmental Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
| March 12, 2020 | AL | SB 45 | Amends Criminal Trespassing Penalties Relating to Critical Infrastructure | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3) |
| March 10, 2020 | SD | SB 151 | Defines "Critical Infrastructure" and Restructures Associated Crimes | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 4) |
| March 2, 2020 | AK | SB 115 | Increases the State Highway Motor Fuel Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 5) |
| Sept. 11, 2019 | CA | AB 936 | Amends Environmental Protections Relating to Heavy Crude Oils | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7) |
| Sept. 3, 2019 | CA | AB 1440 | Amends State Law Concerning Oil and Gas Extraction | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11) |
| June 30, 2019 | OR | HB 2007 | Reduces Number of Diesel Trucks Allowed in Specified Counties | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11) |
| May 29, 2019 | OR | HB 2623 | Establishes Temporary Ban on Fracking | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11) |
| May 29, 2019 | CA | SB 551 | Amends Oil and Gas Pipeline Facility Decommissioning Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
| May 3, 2019 | CO | HB 19-1298 | Prohibits Drivers of Fossil Fuel-Powered Cars and Non-Charging Electric Vehicles to Park in Front of Charging Stations | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
| May 1, 2019 | OH | SB 33 | Increases Penalties for Infrastructure Protesting | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 8) |
| April 12, 2019 | WA | HB 1578 | Requires Tug Boat Escorts for Certain Oil Barges | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 13) |
| April 3, 2019 | CO | SB 19-181 | Amends Local Environmental Regulations | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 16) |
| April 2, 2019 | OH | HB 62 | Increases Gas and Diesel Tax | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 10) |
| March 13, 2019 | CO | SB 19-181 | Amends Local Environmental Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15) |
| Feb. 19, 2019 | OR | SB 256 | Prohibits Oil and Gas Exploration In Coastal Waters | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 6) |
| Feb. 5, 2019 | NY | S 2316 | Prohibits Offshore Drilling | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 14) |
| Oct. 29, 2018 | NJ | S 678 | Prohibits Disposal of Fracking Waste | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5) |
| March 5, 2018 | CA | AJR 29 | Expresses Opposition to Executive Offshore Drilling Proposal | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 5) |
| Nov. 17, 2017 | OK | HB 1085 | Increases Tax Rates on Oil and Gas Wells | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 15) |
| May 23, 2017 | OR | HB 2482 | Limits Self-Service Fuel Dispensing to Low-Population Counties | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 1) |
| May 15, 2017 | MN | SF 1937 | Authorizes the Construction and Repair of Statewide Oil Pipelines | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 30) |
| April 19, 2017 | TN | HB 534 | Establishes Gas Tax Increase | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 6) |
| April 13, 2017 | MT | SB 299 | Requires Public Disclosure of Fracking Chemicals | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 16) |
| April 13, 2017 | MT | HB 473 | Increases Taxes on Gasoline and Diesel Fuels | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 22) |
| April 6, 2017 | CA | SB 1 | Increases Gas and Vehicle Taxes to Pay for Road and Bridge Repairs | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11) |
| March 27, 2017 | MD | HB 1325 | Prohibits Fracking | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10) |
| June 6, 2016 | AK | HB 247 | Amends Oil and Gas Tax Credit System | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 6) |
| April 6, 2016 | MO | SB 623 | Increases Motor Fuel Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10) |
| March 23, 2016 | AK | SB 125 | Amends Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7) |
| March 2, 2016 | WV | SB 705 | Reduces Severance Tax Rate on Oil, Natural Gas and Coal Production | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 15) |
| Nov. 3, 2015 | AK | SB 3001 | Appropriates Funds for Liquid Natural Gas (AKLNG) Pipeline | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 3) |
| June 3, 2015 | CA | SB 788 | Repeals Offshore Oil and Gas Leases | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14) |
| May 4, 2015 | TX | HB 40 | Specifies That The State Will Regulate Oil and Gas Operations | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 7) |
| April 23, 2015 | ND | HB 1476 | Reduces Oil Extraction Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15) |
| April 17, 2015 | AK | HB 158 | Establishes Refined Fuel Surcharge | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7) |
| March 31, 2015 | AK | HB 132 | Prohibits Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Participation in Certain Projects | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7) |
| March 30, 2015 | ND | HB 1437 | Extends Triggered Oil Extraction Tax Rate | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 12) |
| March 24, 2015 | KY | HB 299 | Increases Wholesale Gas Tax | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (29 - 9) |
| March 24, 2015 | MD | SB 458 | Increases Liabilities for Hydraulic Fracturing | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 17) |
| March 14, 2015 | WV | HB 2688 | Authorizes Petroleum Drilling Without Consent of all Property Owners | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10) |
| March 12, 2015 | UT | HB 362 | Amends Motor Fuel Tax | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 8) |
| March 11, 2015 | OK | SB 809 | Amends Local Municipalities' Ability to Regulate Oil and Gas Production | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 7) |
| March 4, 2015 | National | S 1 | A Bill to Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline | Veto Override Failed - Senate (62 - 37) |
| March 2, 2015 | WA | SB 5987 | Increases Gas Tax and Amends Transportation Funding | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 22) |
| Feb. 17, 2015 | OR | SB 324 | Extends Low Carbon Fuel Standards Target Date | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13) |
| Jan. 29, 2015 | National | S 1 | A Bill to Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline | Bill Passed - Senate (62 - 36) |
| Dec. 19, 2014 | MI | HB 5477 | Increases Gasoline and Diesel Tax | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 15) |
| Nov. 18, 2014 | National | S 2280 | A Bill to Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline | Bill Failed - Senate (59 - 41) |
| Nov. 13, 2014 | MI | HB 5477 | Increases Gasoline and Diesel Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14) |
| July 29, 2014 | National | S Amdt 3584 | Transportation Empowerment Act | Amendment Rejected - Senate (28 - 69) |
| June 12, 2014 | MI | HB 5477 | Increases Gasoline and Diesel Tax | Bill Failed - Senate (17 - 20) |
| May 30, 2014 | LA | SB 469 | Prohibits Government Entities from Pursuing Cause of Action under the Coastal Management Program | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 11) |
| May 29, 2014 | NC | SB 786 | Repeals the Moratorium on Hydraulic Fracturing | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 12) |
| May 29, 2014 | CA | SB 1132 | Establishes a Moratorium on Hydraulic Fracturing | Bill Failed - Senate (16 - 16) |
| May 22, 2014 | OK | HB 2562 | Restructures the Tax Rate for Oil and Gas Production | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (30 - 14) |
| May 12, 2014 | NJ | S 1041 | Prohibits Hydraulic Fracturing Waste from Being Released Into Environment | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 5) |
| April 20, 2014 | AK | SB 138 | Establishes a Liquefied Natural Gas Production Framework | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (16 - 4) |
| April 20, 2014 | AK | HB 287 | Authorizes Tax Credits for In-State Oil Refineries | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 6) |
| April 15, 2014 | AK | HB 383 | Authorizes the Governor to Appoint Non-Residents to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 7) |
| March 18, 2014 | AK | SB 138 | Establishes a Liquefied Natural Gas Production Framework | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5) |
| Sept. 11, 2013 | CA | SB 4 | Amends Hydraulic Fracturing Laws | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 8) |
| July 23, 2013 | NC | SB 76 | Amends Hydraulic Fracturing Requirements and Authorizes Off-Shore Drilling | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 11) |
| April 14, 2013 | AK | SB 21 | Amends the Oil Industry Tax Rate Structure | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (12 - 8) |
| March 29, 2013 | MD | HB 1515 | Increases the Gas Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 20) |
| March 21, 2013 | AK | SB 21 | Amends the Oil Industry Tax Rate Structure | Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 9) |
| Feb. 27, 2013 | NC | SB 76 | Amends Hydraulic Fracturing Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7) |