Legislative Progress Filters
What this helps you do: Filter bills by where they are in the legislative process, even when states use very different terminology and workflows.
Before you start
You must be creating or editing a Bill report.
How it works
The Legislative progress filter lets you include bills based on their current stage—such as introduced, passed, or signed.
Progress options vary by state, because each legislature tracks movement differently.
When you run a report across multiple states, the system automatically normalizes progress so results stay understandable.
State-specific progress models
Tennessee
Tennessee uses a highly granular, 13-step progress model, including stages like:
Filed
Assigned to committee
Placed on notice
Passed committee
Passed chamber
This level of detail allows very precise filtering, especially for lobbyists tracking movement closely.
Arizona
Arizona uses a 6-step model, which includes:
Introduction
Committee referrals
Chamber passage
Final disposition
This is less granular than Tennessee, but still more detailed than most states.
Most other states
Most states use a simplified 4-step model:
Introduced
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Signed or vetoed
This provides broad visibility without overwhelming detail.
Multi-state reports
When a report includes multiple states, the system applies a simplified, shared progress model.
This avoids forcing you to reconcile dozens of state-specific progress codes in a single report.
What this means in practice
Granular state-specific steps are grouped into broader categories
Filtering stays consistent across states
Results are easier to interpret and share
Common use cases
Use legislative progress filters to answer questions like:
“What bills moved out of committee this week?”
“Which bills have passed at least one chamber?”
“What’s still early vs late stage?”
These filters are often combined with date filters or groups for even more precision.
Tips
In single-state reports, take advantage of granular progress where available.
In multi-state reports, expect broader progress categories.
If results feel too narrow, widen the progress range rather than removing the filter entirely.
Common questions
Why do I see different progress options in different states?
Each state tracks legislative movement differently, and the UI reflects that.
Why do progress options change in multi-state reports?
To keep reports usable and comparable across states.
Can I filter by “introduced this year” using progress?
No. Use introduction or action date filters for time-based questions.