Pennsylvania Votes

All votes for Pennsylvania | 48

The Day of the Bible

Designates September 12, 2025, as "The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SR131 Roll Call 1595421 Passed 26 to 24 on 06/26/2025 See First Amendment

LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Recognizes the month of June 2025 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month" in Pennsylvania.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HR231 Roll Call 1589364 Passed 120 to 83 on 06/11/2025 See Declaration of Independence and Preamble

Regulatory Review and Accountability

Requires all state regulations costing over $1 million annually to be formally reviewed after three years.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB444 Roll Call 1587527 Passed 27 to 23 on 06/10/2025 See Declaration of Independence

Food Bucks Program

Creates a program giving SNAP recipients $0.40 in bonus "Food Bucks" per $1 spent on fruits and vegetables, administered by a nonprofit with most funds directed to incentives.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1096 Roll Call 1583985 Passed 164 to 39 on 06/03/2025 See Article I Section 8

Contraceptive Access for All Act

Mandates that all Pennsylvania health-insurance plans cover every FDA-approved contraceptive at no cost, with state oversight, limited exemptions, and penalties for noncompliance.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1140 Roll Call 1583926 Passed 116 to 87 on 06/03/2025 See Declaration of Independence, Fifth Amendment, and 14th Amendment

Forced Student Loan Application

Would require all high-school seniors in Pennsylvania to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB310 Roll Call 1570389 Passed 47 to 2 on 05/13/2025 See Article I Section 8

Fairness in Women's Sports Act

Requires Pennsylvania school and college sports teams to be designated by biological sex at birth, barring males from female teams and protecting schools that enforce sex-based divisions.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB9 Roll Call 1566021 Passed 32 to 18 on 05/06/2025 See Declaration of Independence

Equal Pay

Broadens pay-equity rules by adding race and ethnicity, banning pay secrecy and salary-history use, requiring pay-range disclosure, and imposing stricter enforcement.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$0.23/year
HB630 Roll Call 1564857 Passed 102 to 101 on 05/05/2025 See Declaration of Independence

Blighted Areas and Property Rights

Allows counties to combat blight by adopting standardized property codes, and creates grant and mitigation funds to support local revitalization.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$0.02/year
HB273 Roll Call 1555171 Passed 110 to 93 on 04/23/2025 See Declaration of Independence and Fifth Amendment

Noncitizens in Agriculture and Licensure

Updates poultry technician licensing by expanding eligibility to all legal U.S. residents, raising fees, granting the state agriculture secretary broader power, and strengthening enforcement.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB324 Roll Call 1480773 Passed 45 to 4 on 02/05/2025 See Declaration of Independence

CO2 Trading Program Repeal

Ends Pennsylvania's participation in RGGI by repealing CO₂ trading regulations and requiring legislative approval for any future emissions-related programs or taxes.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB186 Roll Call 1479826 Passed 31 to 18 on 02/04/2025 See Declaration of Independence

Noncitizens in Agriculture and Licensure

Updates poultry technician licensing by expanding eligibility to all legal U.S. residents, raising fees, granting the state agriculture secretary broader power, and strengthening enforcement.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB324 Roll Call 1478694 Passed 161 to 41 on 02/03/2025 See Declaration of Independence

"Open Primary" Elections

Would let registered voters with no political party affiliation vote in primary elections.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB976 Roll Call 1468778 Passed 111 to 91 on 10/21/2024 See Article I Section 4 and Declaration of Independence

Funding State-Aided Universities

Provides funding for several state-related universities (Penn State, Pitt, Temple, and Lincoln) and a private Ivy League university (Penn).
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$123.00/year
HB613 Roll Call 1463029 Passed 145 to 57 on 07/11/2024 See Declaration of Independence

No Wages by Cash or Check

Would permit employers to eliminate wages by cash or check.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB1026 Roll Call 1463049 Passed 44 to 5 on 07/11/2024 See Article I Section 10

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."
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB831 Roll Call 1463037 Passed 37 to 12 on 07/11/2024 See Declaration of Independence

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."
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB831 Roll Call 1463036 Passed 127 to 75 on 07/11/2024 See Declaration of Independence

Federal Drug Pricing

Requires pharmacy benefit managers to comply with the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1993 Roll Call 1462896 Passed 48 to 1 on 07/10/2024 See 14th Amendment and Article I Section 8

Funding State-Aided Universities

Provides funding for several state-related universities (Penn State, Pitt, Temple, and Lincoln) and a private Ivy League university (Penn).
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$123.00/year
HB613 Roll Call 1462394 Passed 43 to 6 on 07/03/2024 See Declaration of Independence

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB127 Roll Call 1462181 Passed 122 to 79 on 07/02/2024 See Declaration of Independence

Parental Consent for Mental Health Services

Would require parental consent to virtual mental health services provided by or in coordination with a school entity.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB913 Roll Call 1461194 Passed 28 to 21 on 06/27/2024 See 14th Amendment

"Morning-After" Pill Mandate

Would require health benefit plans to cover all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs and adult male or adult female sterilization surgery.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1140 Roll Call 1459786 Passed 133 to 69 on 06/25/2024 See Declaration of Independence, Fifth Amendment, and 14th Amendment

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.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB777 Roll Call 1416239 Passed 104 to 97 on 03/27/2024 See Second Amendment and 14th Amendment

States' Powers to Combat Illegal Migration

Urges the Governor to offer the services of the Pennsylvania National Guard to the State of Texas in support of Operation Lone Star.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SR251 Roll Call 1411052 Passed 27 to 22 on 03/19/2024 See Article I Section 10 and Article IV Section 4

WIC Advisory Board

Establishes a Women, Infants, and Children State Advisory Board to advise the Department of Health on the Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB721 Roll Call 1362390 Passed 50 to 0 on 12/12/2023 See Declaration of Independence and 14th Amendment

Parental Control

Requires school entities' governing bodies to develop a parental control policy for instructional materials and books containing sexually explicit content.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB7 Roll Call 1356457 Passed 29 to 21 on 10/24/2023 See Declaration of Independence and Preamble

Constitution Display

Requires the governing board of a school entity to display the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States at the entrance of each school building.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB456 Roll Call 1356439 Passed 42 to 8 on 10/24/2023 See Preamble

Solar for Schools Grant

Establishes the Solar for Schools Grant Program within the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1032 Roll Call 1348767 Passed 134 to 69 on 06/29/2023 See Declaration of Independence

Forced Student Loans

Introduces a new section in the Public School Code, requiring all students to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before completing high school.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB750 Roll Call 1348068 Passed 46 to 4 on 06/28/2023 See Declaration of Independence

Dog Licenses

Makes changes to the Dog Law, notably to dog and kennel licensing, advertising the sale of dogs, strengthen penalties for Dog Law violations, and improve customer service, public safety, and animal welfare.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB746 Roll Call 1345454 Passed 43 to 7 on 06/20/2023 See Declaration of Independence

Minimum Wage

Proposes a new minimum wage schedule.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB1500 Roll Call 1345479 Passed 103 to 100 on 06/20/2023

WIC Advisory Board

Establishes a Women, Infants, and Children State Advisory Board to advise the Department of Health on the Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB664 Roll Call 1342546 Passed 155 to 48 on 06/12/2023 See Declaration of Independence and 14th Amendment

Government Grants

Aims to aid municipalities in revitalizing downtown commercial areas by supporting eligible applicants.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB450 Roll Call 1339591 Passed 166 to 37 on 06/06/2023 See Declaration of Independence

Gun Background Checks

Removes the exemption for certain private gun sales from background check requirements.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB714 Roll Call 1329817 Passed 109 to 92 on 05/22/2023 See Second Amendment

Government Loans

Establishes the Veteran-owned Business Loan Guarantee Program.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB248 Roll Call 1320278 Passed 50 to 0 on 05/08/2023

Workers' Rights

Amends the Pennsylvania Constitution to protect the right to organize and collectively bargain for wages, hours, working conditions, economic welfare and safety at work.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB950 Roll Call 1317714 Passed 102 to 99 on 05/03/2023 See Declaration of Independence

Abortion & Voting

This bill includes two constitutional amendments. It states that abortion is not a right and bans all abortions funded by the taxpayers. It also requires that voter ID is needed to vote.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB106 Roll Call 1221943 Passed 107 to 92 on 07/08/2022 See Article IV Section 2 and 26th Amendment

Abortion & Voting

Includes two constitutional amendments. It states that abortion is not a right and bans all abortions funded by the taxpayers. It also requires that voter ID is needed to vote.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB106 Roll Call 1221928 Passed 28 to 22 on 07/08/2022 See Article IV Section 2 and 26th Amendment

Election Integrity

Prohibits the use of non-public or outside money for the administration and execution of an election, making sure funding only comes from the taxpayers. This bans "Zuckerbucks" from elections in the state.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB982 Roll Call 1221870 Passed 46 to 4 on 07/07/2022 See Article IV Section 2 and 26th Amendment

Election Integrity

Prohibits the use of non-public or outside money for the administration and execution of an election, making sure funding only comes from the taxpayers.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB982 Roll Call 1221810 Passed 110 to 90 on 07/07/2022 See Article IV Section 2 and 26th Amendment

Transgender Sports

Provides for sport activities in public school be expressly designated male, female or coed.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB972 Roll Call 1220929 Passed 30 to 20 on 06/29/2022 See Declaration of Independence

Poll Watchers

Allow all registered voters of Pennsylvania to be eligible to be a poll watcher in any precinct in the state of Pennsylvania.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB573 Roll Call 1219602 Passed 111 to 89 on 06/28/2022

Poll Watchers

Allows all registered voters of Pennsylvania to be eligible to be a poll watcher in any precinct in the state of Pennsylvania.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB573 Roll Call 1213703 Passed 30 to 19 on 06/06/2022

Transgender Sports

Provides for sport activities in public school be expressly designated male, female, or coed.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
HB972 Roll Call 1187148 Passed 115 to 84 on 04/12/2022 See Declaration of Independence

Constitutional Carry

Eliminates the requirement of a license to carry a firearm.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB565 Roll Call 1116202 Passed 107 to 92 on 11/16/2021 See Second Amendment, Ninth Amendment, and 10th Amendment

Constitutional Carry

Eliminates the requirement of a license to carry a firearm in the state.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB565 Roll Call 1115724 Passed 29 to 21 on 11/09/2021 See Second Amendment, Ninth Amendment, and 10th Amendment

COVID-19 Vaccine Status

Prohibits government entities and state funded colleges from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB618 Roll Call 1100964 Passed 29 to 21 on 06/24/2021 See Declaration of Independence, Preamble, and 14th Amendment

COVID-19 Vaccine Status

Prohibits government entities and state funded colleges from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Read More Constitutional Vote: Yes
SB618 Roll Call 1100623 Passed 112 to 89 on 06/23/2021 See Declaration of Independence, Preamble, and 14th Amendment
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