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Classification of Use: For purposes of this Ordinance, Short-Term Rentals involve aOrder Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way AcquisitionOrder Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting FeesOrder Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting FeesOrder Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees2. Consideration and possible action on a request for a replat of Lot(s) 85 and 86, at5. Ensure compatibility with other City ordinances, including short-term rental regulations.B. Once a Short-Term Rental Registration Application is approved, the Owner will be7. Administrative enforcement under this Ordinance is civil and regulatory andE. Effective Date: This Ordinance shall take effect after adoption and publication as1. Violations of this Ordinance or the Hotel Occupancy Tax Ordinance that remainW. Short-Term Rental Annual Operation Fee – A recurring fee established by resolutionOrder Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way AcquisitionOrder Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way AcquisitionOrder Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting FeesOrder Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way AcquisitionOrder Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way AcquisitionOrder Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1. Consideration and possible action on a request for a replat of Lot(s) 1, section 30,2. Discussion and consideration regarding the proposed Budget Ordinance 2026-08C. A violation of this ordinance constitutes a civil offense and may be enforced throughA. This ordinance applies to all exterior lighting installed, operated, or used within the City1. Existing Registrations. Existing registrations issued under Ordinance 2025-03H. Fee Schedule: The City Council may, from time to time, adopt or amend by resolutionD. Transition Period Authorization: Following adoption of this Ordinance and prior toOrdinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use RestrictionsOrdinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions1. Consolidate the City's traffic and parking regulations into a single ordinance.2. Consideration and possible action on a request for a replat of Lot(s) 85 andOrdinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building MandatesOrder Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5. Repeal and replace historical traffic and parking ordinances.2. Criminal citations issued for violations of this Ordinance, the most currentOrder Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way AcquisitionOrder Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2. Discussion and consideration regarding the proposed Budget Ordinance 2026-08A. This ordinance may be enforced upon receipt of a complaint or upon observation of a1. Discussion and consideration regarding proposed Light Ordinance to repeal14. Acknowledgement of receipt of this Ordinance and agreement to comply with all2. Ongoing Violations. Any violation of Ordinance 2025-03 that results from aOrdinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building MandatesM. Enforcement Approach: This Ordinance establishes an enforcement system toB. Repealer: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance areOrder Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way AcquisitionOrder Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting FeesOrder Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting FeesOrder Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1. Consideration and possible action on a request for a replat of Lot(s) 1, sectionC. Compliance with this ordinance is required for all properties subject to City regulations,1. Discussion regarding the proposed Municode Ordinance 2026-05Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting FeesOrdinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building MandatesOrder Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting FeesResolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor ExpenditureResolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private LandownersResolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change OrdersResolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsResolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital AppropriationOrder Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget EstimateResolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change OrdersResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsResolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change OrdersResolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change OrdersResolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change OrdersResolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private LandownersOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsResolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor ExpenditureOrder Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget EstimateResolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change OrdersResolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsResolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private LandownersResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1. FY2027 Water Pollution Control and Abatement Contract between the City of1. FY2027 Water Pollution Control and Abatement Contract between the City ofResolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule ExpansionResolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private LandownersResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsOrder Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee AssessmentsOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsResolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsOrder Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital DebtResolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule ExpansionOrder Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget EstimateOrder Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget EstimateResolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change OrdersResolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor ExpenditureResolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit ControlsOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsResolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private LandownersOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsResolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital AppropriationResolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing SavingsResolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private LandownersOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsOrder Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative ContractsOrder Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1. Personnel – to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,6. ITEM(S) OF BUSINESS5. REQUEST TO ADDRESS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT COMMISSIONERS MEETING4. Upon approval, merge, sign and make two copies of each invoice3. Discussion and consideration regarding the requirement of a purchase of an9. I will advise my client that we will not pursue any course of action which is1. Discussion, consideration, and take action to accept the amendment to the services6. Guests shall securely bag all trash daily and place it only in approved containers.O. Operator – The Owner or the Owner’s authorized representative who is responsibleResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption9. I will be considerate of the time constraints and pressures imposed upon the5. REQUEST TO ADDRESS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT COMMISSIONERS MEETING1. Personnel - to deliberat e the appointment, employment, e valuation, reassignment,Y. Suspension of Registration Number – A temporary loss of authorization to operateC. The need for, and authorization to locate, an alternate site for all City services on a temporary basis.2. Discussion, consideration and possible action to appoint alternates to the Board of2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the proposed Municode1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the proposed Light6. ITEM(S) OF BUSINESS5. REQUEST TO ADDRESS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT COMMISSIONERS MEETING2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the proposed1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the proposed Light6. Number of Approved Qualified Bedrooms.2. I will endeavor to achieve my client's lawful objectives in legal transactions1. Personnel - to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment , duties,4. Discussion and consideration regarding the resolution authorizing the aerial6. ITEM(S) OF BUSINESS2. Discussion, consideration and possible action to appoint alternates to the Board2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to appoint new members to the BoardOrder Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting FeesOrdinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the proposed FY2026-1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the proposed FY2026-1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the proposed Light1. Personnel – to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the proposed PIRResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionResolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem ExemptionOrdinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt LevyOrdinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use RestrictionsOrdinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property RestrictionsOrdinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building MandatesOrdinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building MandatesOrder Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting FeesOrdinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building MandatesOrdinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property RestrictionsOrdinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property RestrictionsOrdinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building MandatesOrdinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
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CITY • Galveston COUNTY
Mary Morse
Mayor
Elected Mayor for City of Jamaica Beach.
409-737-1142
Multi-Year Roll-Call & Fiscal Trajectory (2000–2026)
Voting Liberty Trend & Jurisdiction Budget Growth
5-Yr Roll-Call Trend
▼ -6.1 pts
Career Shift: +3.7 pts
Pro-Liberty Roll-Calls
157 Votes
vs. 79 Expansion Votes
Jurisdiction Budget (YoY)
+2.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.0%/yr
5-Yr Jurisdiction Budget
+28.5% (5Y)
10Y: +44.9% • Since '00: +121.3%
Annual Roll-Call Liberty Trajectory (2000–2026)27 Recorded Legislative Sessions
2000: 67.1 (C)2013: 71.6 (B)2021: 76.9 (B)2026: 70.8 (B)
Electoral History & Canvass Margins
May 2000 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2000-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)57.0% (71 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 43.0% (53 votes)
Early Voting: 43Election Day: 25Mail Ballots: 3
May 2001 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2001-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)60.0% (136 votes)
David C. Morales 40.0% (90 votes)
Early Voting: 82Election Day: 48Mail Ballots: 6
May 2002 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2002-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)70.0% (84 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 30.0% (36 votes)
Early Voting: 50Election Day: 29Mail Ballots: 5
May 2003 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2003-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)57.0% (124 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 43.0% (94 votes)
Early Voting: 74Election Day: 43Mail Ballots: 7
May 2004 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2004-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)60.0% (92 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 40.0% (61 votes)
Early Voting: 55Election Day: 32Mail Ballots: 5
May 2005 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2005-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)64.0% (145 votes)
Michael R. Vance 36.0% (81 votes)
Early Voting: 87Election Day: 51Mail Ballots: 7
May 2006 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2006-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)69.0% (130 votes)
David C. Morales 31.0% (59 votes)
Early Voting: 78Election Day: 46Mail Ballots: 6
May 2007 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2007-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)57.0% (112 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 43.0% (85 votes)
Early Voting: 67Election Day: 39Mail Ballots: 6
May 2008 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2008-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)69.0% (101 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 31.0% (45 votes)
Early Voting: 61Election Day: 35Mail Ballots: 5
May 2009 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2009-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)72.0% (115 votes)
Michael R. Vance 28.0% (45 votes)
Early Voting: 69Election Day: 40Mail Ballots: 6
May 2010 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2010-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)62.0% (104 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 38.0% (64 votes)
Early Voting: 62Election Day: 36Mail Ballots: 6
May 2011 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2011-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)56.0% (73 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 44.0% (58 votes)
Early Voting: 44Election Day: 26Mail Ballots: 3
May 2012 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2012-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)64.0% (84 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 36.0% (47 votes)
Early Voting: 50Election Day: 29Mail Ballots: 5
May 2013 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2013-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)54.0% (67 votes)
Michael R. Vance 46.0% (57 votes)
Early Voting: 40Election Day: 23Mail Ballots: 4
May 2014 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2014-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)59.0% (103 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 41.0% (72 votes)
Early Voting: 62Election Day: 36Mail Ballots: 5
May 2015 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2015-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)67.0% (98 votes)
David C. Morales 33.0% (48 votes)
Early Voting: 59Election Day: 34Mail Ballots: 5
May 2016 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2016-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)72.0% (136 votes)
Michael R. Vance 28.0% (53 votes)
Early Voting: 82Election Day: 48Mail Ballots: 6
May 2017 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2017-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)70.0% (153 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 30.0% (65 votes)
Early Voting: 92Election Day: 54Mail Ballots: 7
May 2018 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2018-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)59.0% (73 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 41.0% (51 votes)
Early Voting: 44Election Day: 26Mail Ballots: 3
May 2019 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2019-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)65.0% (90 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 35.0% (48 votes)
Early Voting: 54Election Day: 32Mail Ballots: 4
May 2020 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2020-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)70.0% (92 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 30.0% (39 votes)
Early Voting: 55Election Day: 32Mail Ballots: 5
May 2021 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2021-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)63.0% (101 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 37.0% (59 votes)
Early Voting: 61Election Day: 35Mail Ballots: 5
May 2022 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2022-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)57.0% (124 votes)
Michael R. Vance 43.0% (94 votes)
Early Voting: 74Election Day: 43Mail Ballots: 7
May 2023 City of Jamaica Beach Uniform General & Special Election (2023-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
Mary Morse (Current Profile)71.0% (155 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 29.0% (63 votes)
Early Voting: 93Election Day: 54Mail Ballots: 8
2025 May Entity Election — City of Jamaica Beach (2025-05-03)
City of Jamaica Beach, Mayor
Mary Morse (Current Profile)57.5% (188 votes)
Sharon C. Bower 42.5% (139 votes)
Early Voting: 117Election Day: 62Mail Ballots: 9
Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard
Total Recorded Votes
359
Yes Votes
328 (91%)
No / Dissenting Votes
31 (9%)
Abstentions
0
Recorded Public Votes Log
Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful#1VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-08#2VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-14#3VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#4VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#5VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#6VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-01#7VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-06#8VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-05#9VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-06#10VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-10#11VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-14#12VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#13VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#14VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#15VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#16VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#17VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-03-04#18VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-05#19VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-02-04#20VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-03#21VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-07#22VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-02#23VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-10#24VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-10#25VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-14#26VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-14#27VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#28VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#29VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#30VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-05-06#31VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-04-01#32VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-08#33VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-24#34VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-06-03#35VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-04#36VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-08#37VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#38VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-01-07#39VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01#40VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-24#41VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-14#42VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-12#43VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#44VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#45VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-04#46VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#47VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#48VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-02#49VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-02#50VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-03#51VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-02#52VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-24#53VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-14#54VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-14#55VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-07#56VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05#57VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-02#58VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-05#59VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-02#60VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-02#61VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-07#62VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-04-01#63VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-02-04#64VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-01-07#65VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-03#66VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-04#67VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-07#68VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-08-05#69VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-05-06#70VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-04-01#71VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05#72VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-05#73VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-04#74VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-06#75VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-05#76VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-03#77VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-06#78VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-06#79VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-06#80VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-01#81VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-03#82VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01#83VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-07#84VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-09#85VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-11#86VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-12-02#87VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-02#88VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01#89VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-03#90VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-02#91VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-02#92VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-10-07#93VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-09-02#94VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-07-01#95VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-06-03#96VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-03-04#97VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-02#98VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-05-06#99VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-03-04#100VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-01-07#101VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-02#102VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-11-04#103VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-06-03#104VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-02-04#105VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05#106VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-04#107VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-02#108VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-09#109VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-07#110VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-02#111VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-04-09#112VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-12#113VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-24#114VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-14#115VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#116VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#117VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2023-09-05#118VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2022-09-06#119VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2022-05-03#120VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (4-2)
2018-05-01#121VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2017-05-02#122VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2016-09-06#123VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2015-05-05#124VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2014-09-02#125VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2013-09-03#126VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2010-09-07#127VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2010-05-04#128VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2007-09-04#129VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2006-05-02#130VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (4-2)
2003-05-06#131VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2000-09-05#132VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-24#133VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-07#134VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-11#135VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#136VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-30#137VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-11#138VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-11#139VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-11#140VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-06-02#141VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-04#142VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-09#143VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-09#144VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-01-08#145VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-24#146VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-14#147VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-02-12#148VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-08-04#149VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-07-09#150VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-14#151VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2022-05-03#152VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-1)
2019-09-03#153VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-24#154VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-10#155VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-14#156VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-09-10#157VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-05-14#158VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2023-05-02#159VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2021-09-07#160VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2021-05-04#161VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2020-09-01#162VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2020-05-05#163VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2019-09-03#164VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2019-05-07#165VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2018-09-04#166VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2017-09-05#167VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2016-05-03#168VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2015-09-01#169VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2014-05-06#170VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2013-05-07#171VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2012-09-04#172VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2012-05-01#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2011-09-06#174VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2011-05-03#175VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2009-09-01#176VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2009-05-05#177VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2008-09-02#178VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2008-05-06#179VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2007-05-01#180VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2006-09-05#181VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2005-09-06#182VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2005-05-03#183VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2004-09-07#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2004-05-04#185VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2003-09-02#186VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2002-09-03#187VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2002-05-07#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2001-09-04#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2001-05-01#190VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2000-05-02#191VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2023-09-05#192VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2023-05-02#193VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2022-09-06#194VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2021-09-07#195VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2021-05-04#196VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2020-09-01#197VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2020-05-05#198VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2019-05-07#199VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2018-09-04#200VOTED: YES-1.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2018-05-01