2024 PA Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 2024 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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House Votes
1. "Open Primary" Elections
Would let registered voters with no political party affiliation vote in primary elections.
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. Funding State-Aided Universities
Provides funding for several state-related universities (Penn State, Pitt, Temple, and Lincoln) and a private Ivy League university (Penn).
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$123.00/year
3. Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act
Authorizes carbon sequestration projects to reduce "greenhouse gas emissions" and empowers the state Department of Environmental Protection to designate "environmental justice" areas based on "demographic, economic, health and environmental data."
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Constitutional Vote: No
4. Driver's Licenses for Illegal Aliens
Would allow a person who is 16 or 17 years of age and meets the definition of "homeless children and youths" under federal law to use a temporary address, along with the signature of a "teacher," "social worker," or "caseworker," when applying for a driver's license or identification card.
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Constitutional Vote: No
5. "Morning-After" Pill Mandate
Would require health benefit plans to cover all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs and adult male or adult female sterilization surgery.
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Constitutional Vote: No
6. Ban on "Ghost Guns"
Would amend the Uniform Firearms Act to prohibit the purchase, sale, and production of firearm or firearm parts without serial numbers.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
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Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 2.2% |
| Republican | 76% |
