Total votes
1,326
all sessions
Attendance
85%
186 missed
Among the lowest in the chamber
With party
89%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
7%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
168
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
0
assignments
1,326 roll-call votes
Voting record
Yea
1,115
voted in favor
Nay
146
voted against
Absent
186
missed votes
Total cast
1,326
across all sessions
Crossed party
136
votes against own party
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Bill
Description
Vote
Result
Tally
Date
SB 118
expand eligibility for certain teachers who receive reduced tuition at Board of Regents institutions. Bipartisan
Nay
Passed
19–15
Feb 22, 2023
SB 205
reduce the penalty for unlawful possession of a cannabis product and provide exceptions. Against party
Yea
Failed
14–21
Feb 22, 2023
SB 201
provide treatment for the ingestion of controlled substances. Against party
Yea
Failed
17–18
Feb 22, 2023
SB 184
make an appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act monies for preconstruction activities of regional water system projects and to declare an emergency. Against party
Nay
Passed
4–3
Feb 21, 2023
SB 196
provide for the study of long-term care services and to provide an appropriation therefor.
Yea
Passed
34–0
Feb 21, 2023
SB 189
prohibit purchasing agencies from contracting with companies owned or controlled by certain foreign entities or governments.
Yea
Passed
32–2
Feb 21, 2023
SB 202
clarify the application of the state sales tax on certain goods purchased by a retailer and given to a customer without charge as part of a taxable retail sale.
Nay
Failed
5–29
Feb 21, 2023
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