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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

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  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Dec. 17, 2025 PA HB 1663 Establishes the Pennsylvania Children's Literacy Program Bill Passed - House (116 - 87)
Nov. 12, 2025 PA SB 160 Appropriates Funds for the General Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (156 - 47)
Oct. 8, 2025 PA SB 160 Appropriates Funds for the General Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Bill Passed - House (105 - 98)
Oct. 7, 2025 PA SB 246 Requires Schools to Notify Families of Weapons Incidents Within 24 Hours Bill Passed - House (202 - 1)
July 7, 2025 PA HB 1505 Extends State Pre-K Counts Grant Eligibility to Intermediate Units Bill Passed - House (202 - 1)
June 30, 2025 PA HB 354 Establishes the "What is Your Pennsylvania Story" School Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (199 - 4)
May 6, 2025 PA HB 265 Extends Existing Unemployment Benefits to Apply to School Employees Even When They Can Reasonably Expect to Return to Their Jobs Bill Passed - House (105 - 98)
Oct. 22, 2024 PA HB 2185 Requires the Department of Education Distribute Diabetes Fact Sheets to Parents and Guardians Concurrence Vote Passed - House (168 - 34)
Oct. 22, 2024 PA HR 318 Requires the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee Conduct a Study on the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Resolution Passed - House (152 - 50)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA HB 2383 Establishes a Program of Retired Volunteers Willing to Share Life Lessons, Experience and Hobbies with Students Concurrence Vote Passed - House (169 - 33)
Oct. 9, 2024 PA SB 232 Requires Parental Notification on Student Tick Removal and the Symptoms of Lyme Disease Bill Passed - House (179 - 23)
Oct. 7, 2024 PA SB 668 Establishes a Medication Aide Classroom Training Program Bill Passed - House (200 - 2)
July 11, 2024 PA HB 1540 Requires the Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence to Have Certain Members Concurrence Vote Passed - House (138 - 64)
July 11, 2024 PA SB 1154 Amends the Public School Code of 1949 for Higher Education Institutions and Establishes Performance Based Funding Council Bill Passed - House (188 - 14)
July 11, 2024 PA SB 700 Appropriates Funding for Cell Phone Pouches in Schools Bill Passed - House (137 - 65)
July 11, 2024 PA HB 897 Expands Programs Related to Higher Education Institutions and Outlines Protocol for Credits Needed when a Student is Transferring Into the Institution Concurrence Vote Passed - House (187 - 15)
July 1, 2024 PA HB 1990 Authorizes School Nurse Training to Treat Seizures Bill Passed - House (178 - 24)
July 1, 2024 PA HB 2180 Establishes a School Meal Debt Fund Bill Passed - House (118 - 84)
July 1, 2024 PA HB 2175 Amends the Human Services Code and Establishes the Office of Child Advocate Bill Passed - House (111 - 91)
July 1, 2024 PA HB 2420 Appropriates Funding for Grants to Serve Local Produce in School Meals Bill Passed - House (145 - 57)
June 10, 2024 PA HB 2370 Establishes a New System for the Funding of Public Education Bill Passed - House (107 - 94)
June 4, 2024 PA HB 851 Appropriates Funding for Public Schools to Distribute Menstrual Hygiene Products Free to Students Bill Passed - House (117 - 85)
Dec. 13, 2023 PA SB 843 Amends Various Education Regulations and Standards Concurrence Vote Passed - House (188 - 15)
Dec. 13, 2023 PA HB 301 Appropriates Millions for Various State Education Funding Costs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (175 - 28)
July 7, 2023 PA HB 1422 Requires Public Schools Report Spending for Paid Media Advertisements Bill Passed - House (122 - 82)
June 29, 2023 PA HB 1032 Appropriates Funding for School Solar Power Bill Passed - House (134 - 69)
June 26, 2023 PA HB 1067 Authorizes Immigrant Teachers with Valid License Certification and Experience Bill Passed - House (110 - 93)
May 2, 2023 PA HB 100 Authorizes Cross-Age Tutoring for Students in Lower Grades Bill Passed - House (141 - 60)
May 2, 2023 PA HB 100 Authorizes Cross-Age Tutoring for Students in Lower Grades Bill Passed - House (141 - 60)
April 26, 2023 PA HB 494 Establishes Safety Standards for Carbon Monoxide Alarms in Childcare Centers Bill Passed - House (158 - 43)
April 26, 2023 PA HB 148 Establishes Educational Tools to Spot Warning Signs of Eating Disorders Bill Passed - House (158 - 43)
Oct. 6, 2021 PA HB 1332 Requires All School Districts Post Curriculum Online Bill Passed - House (110 - 89)
June 25, 2021 PA SB 381 Authorizes College Athletes to Profit Off Their Name, Image, and Likeness Bill Passed - House (154 - 47)
Sept. 2, 2020 PA HB 2788 Authorizes Students to Repeat a Grade Level Due to COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (197 - 5)
Sept. 2, 2020 PA HB 2787 Authorizes Individual School Districts to Make Decisions Surrounding Activities and COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (155 - 47)
Nov. 19, 2019 PA HB 49 Authorizes School Police to Make Arrests Concurrence Vote Passed - House (161 - 37)
June 28, 2019 PA HB 1615 Expands Tax Credit Education Scholarships Concurrence Vote Passed - House (160 - 39)
June 27, 2019 PA SB 621 Authorizes Schools to Arm Security Guards Bill Passed - House (116 - 83)
May 7, 2019 PA HB 800 Increases Amount of Tax Credits Available for Students to Attend the School of Their Choice Bill Passed - House (111 - 85)
May 7, 2019 PA HB 800 Increases Amount of Tax Credits Available for Students to Attend the School of Their Choice Bill Passed - House (111 - 85)
Oct. 9, 2018 PA SB 1090 Increases Anti Hazing Penalties and Regulations Bill Passed - House (191 - 0)
June 22, 2018 PA HB 1448 Requires Lead Testing in School Water Systems Concurrence Vote Passed - House (193 - 1)
June 22, 2018 PA HB 1448 Requires Lead Testing in School Water Systems Concurrence Vote Passed - House (193 - 1)
June 6, 2018 PA HB 564 Requires Civics Test for High School Students Concurrence Vote Passed - House (167 - 27)
Oct. 18, 2017 PA HB 178 Amends Public School Code Concurrence Vote Passed - House (105 - 81)
April 25, 2017 PA HB 97 Prohibits Failing Students from Continuing Online Charter School Bill Passed - House (108 - 84)
April 25, 2017 PA HB 97 Prohibits Failing Students from Continuing Online Charter School Bill Passed - House (108 - 84)
June 23, 2015 PA HB 805 Requires Schools to Use Teacher Performance Evaluations Bill Passed - House (100 - 91)
June 23, 2015 PA HB 805 Requires Schools to Use Teacher Performance Evaluations Bill Passed - House (100 - 91)
March 4, 2015 PA HB 530 Amends Charter School Laws Bill Passed - House (118 - 78)
Sept. 22, 2014 PA HB 1177 Authorizes Cigarette Tax Concurrence Vote Passed - House (114 - 84)
July 2, 2014 PA HB 1177 Authorizes Cigarette and Hotel Taxes Concurrence Vote Passed - House (119 - 80)
June 29, 2014 PA HB 1013 Amends Laws for Home-Schooled Individuals Bill Passed - House (133 - 65)
Jan. 13, 2014 PA HB 1741 Requires a School Board to Provide Public Notice Prior to Certain Votes Bill Passed - House (102 - 98)
Jan. 13, 2014 PA HB 1411 Requires Schools To Make Their Expenses Public Bill Passed - House (119 - 81)
June 30, 2012 PA SB 1115 Amends Charter School Laws Bill Passed - House (120 - 77)
June 28, 2012 PA HB 1307 Authorizes State Control of Financially Distressed Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - House (106 - 95)
Dec. 14, 2011 PA H Amdt 7732 Tuition Vouchers for Charter Schools Amendment Rejected - House (90 - 105)
June 30, 2011 PA SB 330 Amending The Taxpayer Relief Act Bill Passed - House (109 - 86)
Nov. 15, 2010 PA HB 101 Education Law Amendments Veto Override Passed - House (171 - 24)
Nov. 15, 2010 PA HB 2497 Amends State Employee Pension System Concurrence Vote Passed - House (165 - 31)
June 23, 2010 PA HB 704 Special Education Funding Bill Passed - House (173 - 25)
June 16, 2010 PA HB 2497 Amends State Employee Pension System Bill Passed - House (192 - 6)
July 4, 2008 PA HB 1067 Omnibus Education Bill Concurrence Vote Passed - House (191 - 11)
June 14, 2006 PA HB 39 Property Taxes (Special Session) Conference Report Adopted - House (137 - 61)
Date No. Title Outcome
12/17 HB 1663 Establishes the Pennsylvania Children's Literacy Program Bill Passed - House (116 - 87)
11/12 SB 160 Appropriates Funds for the General Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (156 - 47)
10/08 SB 160 Appropriates Funds for the General Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Bill Passed - House (105 - 98)
10/07 SB 246 Requires Schools to Notify Families of Weapons Incidents Within 24 Hours Bill Passed - House (202 - 1)
7/07 HB 1505 Extends State Pre-K Counts Grant Eligibility to Intermediate Units Bill Passed - House (202 - 1)
6/30 HB 354 Establishes the "What is Your Pennsylvania Story" School Program Concurrence Vote Passed - House (199 - 4)
5/06 HB 265 Extends Existing Unemployment Benefits to Apply to School Employees Even When They Can Reasonably Expect to Return to Their Jobs Bill Passed - House (105 - 98)
10/22 HB 2185 Requires the Department of Education Distribute Diabetes Fact Sheets to Parents and Guardians Concurrence Vote Passed - House (168 - 34)
10/22 HR 318 Requires the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee Conduct a Study on the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Resolution Passed - House (152 - 50)
10/09 HB 2383 Establishes a Program of Retired Volunteers Willing to Share Life Lessons, Experience and Hobbies with Students Concurrence Vote Passed - House (169 - 33)
10/09 SB 232 Requires Parental Notification on Student Tick Removal and the Symptoms of Lyme Disease Bill Passed - House (179 - 23)
10/07 SB 668 Establishes a Medication Aide Classroom Training Program Bill Passed - House (200 - 2)
7/11 HB 1540 Requires the Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence to Have Certain Members Concurrence Vote Passed - House (138 - 64)
7/11 SB 1154 Amends the Public School Code of 1949 for Higher Education Institutions and Establishes Performance Based Funding Council Bill Passed - House (188 - 14)
7/11 SB 700 Appropriates Funding for Cell Phone Pouches in Schools Bill Passed - House (137 - 65)
7/11 HB 897 Expands Programs Related to Higher Education Institutions and Outlines Protocol for Credits Needed when a Student is Transferring Into the Institution Concurrence Vote Passed - House (187 - 15)
7/01 HB 1990 Authorizes School Nurse Training to Treat Seizures Bill Passed - House (178 - 24)
7/01 HB 2180 Establishes a School Meal Debt Fund Bill Passed - House (118 - 84)
7/01 HB 2175 Amends the Human Services Code and Establishes the Office of Child Advocate Bill Passed - House (111 - 91)
7/01 HB 2420 Appropriates Funding for Grants to Serve Local Produce in School Meals Bill Passed - House (145 - 57)
6/10 HB 2370 Establishes a New System for the Funding of Public Education Bill Passed - House (107 - 94)
6/04 HB 851 Appropriates Funding for Public Schools to Distribute Menstrual Hygiene Products Free to Students Bill Passed - House (117 - 85)
12/13 SB 843 Amends Various Education Regulations and Standards Concurrence Vote Passed - House (188 - 15)
12/13 HB 301 Appropriates Millions for Various State Education Funding Costs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (175 - 28)
7/07 HB 1422 Requires Public Schools Report Spending for Paid Media Advertisements Bill Passed - House (122 - 82)
6/29 HB 1032 Appropriates Funding for School Solar Power Bill Passed - House (134 - 69)
6/26 HB 1067 Authorizes Immigrant Teachers with Valid License Certification and Experience Bill Passed - House (110 - 93)
5/02 HB 100 Authorizes Cross-Age Tutoring for Students in Lower Grades Bill Passed - House (141 - 60)
5/02 HB 100 Authorizes Cross-Age Tutoring for Students in Lower Grades Bill Passed - House (141 - 60)
4/26 HB 494 Establishes Safety Standards for Carbon Monoxide Alarms in Childcare Centers Bill Passed - House (158 - 43)
4/26 HB 148 Establishes Educational Tools to Spot Warning Signs of Eating Disorders Bill Passed - House (158 - 43)
10/06 HB 1332 Requires All School Districts Post Curriculum Online Bill Passed - House (110 - 89)
6/25 SB 381 Authorizes College Athletes to Profit Off Their Name, Image, and Likeness Bill Passed - House (154 - 47)
9/02 HB 2788 Authorizes Students to Repeat a Grade Level Due to COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (197 - 5)
9/02 HB 2787 Authorizes Individual School Districts to Make Decisions Surrounding Activities and COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (155 - 47)
11/19 HB 49 Authorizes School Police to Make Arrests Concurrence Vote Passed - House (161 - 37)
6/28 HB 1615 Expands Tax Credit Education Scholarships Concurrence Vote Passed - House (160 - 39)
6/27 SB 621 Authorizes Schools to Arm Security Guards Bill Passed - House (116 - 83)
5/07 HB 800 Increases Amount of Tax Credits Available for Students to Attend the School of Their Choice Bill Passed - House (111 - 85)
5/07 HB 800 Increases Amount of Tax Credits Available for Students to Attend the School of Their Choice Bill Passed - House (111 - 85)
10/09 SB 1090 Increases Anti Hazing Penalties and Regulations Bill Passed - House (191 - 0)
6/22 HB 1448 Requires Lead Testing in School Water Systems Concurrence Vote Passed - House (193 - 1)
6/22 HB 1448 Requires Lead Testing in School Water Systems Concurrence Vote Passed - House (193 - 1)
6/06 HB 564 Requires Civics Test for High School Students Concurrence Vote Passed - House (167 - 27)
10/18 HB 178 Amends Public School Code Concurrence Vote Passed - House (105 - 81)
4/25 HB 97 Prohibits Failing Students from Continuing Online Charter School Bill Passed - House (108 - 84)
4/25 HB 97 Prohibits Failing Students from Continuing Online Charter School Bill Passed - House (108 - 84)
6/23 HB 805 Requires Schools to Use Teacher Performance Evaluations Bill Passed - House (100 - 91)
6/23 HB 805 Requires Schools to Use Teacher Performance Evaluations Bill Passed - House (100 - 91)
3/04 HB 530 Amends Charter School Laws Bill Passed - House (118 - 78)
9/22 HB 1177 Authorizes Cigarette Tax Concurrence Vote Passed - House (114 - 84)
7/02 HB 1177 Authorizes Cigarette and Hotel Taxes Concurrence Vote Passed - House (119 - 80)
6/29 HB 1013 Amends Laws for Home-Schooled Individuals Bill Passed - House (133 - 65)
1/13 HB 1741 Requires a School Board to Provide Public Notice Prior to Certain Votes Bill Passed - House (102 - 98)
1/13 HB 1411 Requires Schools To Make Their Expenses Public Bill Passed - House (119 - 81)
6/30 SB 1115 Amends Charter School Laws Bill Passed - House (120 - 77)
6/28 HB 1307 Authorizes State Control of Financially Distressed Schools Concurrence Vote Passed - House (106 - 95)
12/14 H Amdt 7732 Tuition Vouchers for Charter Schools Amendment Rejected - House (90 - 105)
6/30 SB 330 Amending The Taxpayer Relief Act Bill Passed - House (109 - 86)
11/15 HB 101 Education Law Amendments Veto Override Passed - House (171 - 24)
11/15 HB 2497 Amends State Employee Pension System Concurrence Vote Passed - House (165 - 31)
6/23 HB 704 Special Education Funding Bill Passed - House (173 - 25)
6/16 HB 2497 Amends State Employee Pension System Bill Passed - House (192 - 6)
7/04 HB 1067 Omnibus Education Bill Concurrence Vote Passed - House (191 - 11)
6/14 HB 39 Property Taxes (Special Session) Conference Report Adopted - House (137 - 61)
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