Pennsylvania Votes

Votes tagged as "Limited Government" | 23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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