Total votes
1,572
all sessions
Attendance
100%
1 missed
Higher than 80% of chamber peers
With party
79%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
13%
some cross-party votes
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
131
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
7
assignments
1,572 roll-call votes
Voting record
Breaks with party 20% of the time
Yea
1,217
voted in favor
Nay
348
voted against
Absent
1
missed votes
Total cast
1,572
across all sessions
Crossed party
312
votes against own party
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Bill
Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
HB 1314
modify provisions pertaining to the testing and use of automatic tabulating equipment. Against party
Nay
Passed
9–3
Feb 11, 2026
HB 1105
restrict contracts and declarations that prohibit the use of commercial or residential property for any healthcare service in medically underserved areas or communities, or in areas with a medically underserved population under federal law.
Yea
Passed
45–20
Feb 11, 2026
SB 91
clarify the procedure for petitioning a board of county commissioners for a change to the comprehensive plan or zoning ordinances.
Yea
Passed
63–3
Feb 11, 2026
HB 1245
authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects. Against party
Nay
Passed
36–30
Feb 10, 2026
HB 1034
increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.
Yea
Passed
53–12
Feb 10, 2026
HB 1116
prohibit a video streaming service from transmitting certain advertising during children's programming and provide a penalty therefor. Against party
Yea
Failed
23–43
Feb 10, 2026
HB 1175
revise provisions related to Division of Criminal Investigation cooperation with Indian tribes.
Yea
Passed
66–0
Feb 10, 2026
HB 1245
authorize municipalities to establish a local funding mechanism for capital improvement projects. Against party
Nay
Passed
37–29
Feb 10, 2026
HB 1188
limit the liability of law enforcement officers and others when removing a disabled vehicle from a highway, a right of way, or public waters.
Yea
Passed
53–13
Feb 10, 2026
HB 1201
authorize the use of bingo games, lotteries, and pull-tab devices by booster clubs. Against party
Nay
Passed
39–27
Feb 10, 2026
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