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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:
- The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
- The vote should be clear for any person to understand
- The vote has received media attention
- The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
- Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added
Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.
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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 17, 2025 | PA | HB 274 | Amends Unemployment Compensation Claim Procedures | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (157 - 46) |
| Dec. 16, 2025 | PA | HB 1425 | Requires the Attorney General to Establish a Registry of Approved Brands of Nicotine Vapes for Sale by Retailers | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (147 - 56) |
| Nov. 18, 2025 | PA | HB 1871 | Expands Authorizations for Businesses to Install Electrified Security Systems | Bill Passed - House (107 - 95) |
| Oct. 27, 2025 | PA | HB 1512 | Requires Electronics Manufacturers to Provide Consumers with Reasonable Information for Maintenance and Repair | Bill Passed - House (110 - 93) |
| Oct. 1, 2025 | PA | HB 78 | Expands Protections for Consumer Data and Requires Information Sharing About Data Use | Bill Passed - House (127 - 76) |
| Oct. 1, 2025 | PA | HB 1704 | Requires Sellers to Disclose Flood Damage or Flood Risks Related to Property | Bill Passed - House (203 - 0) |
| Oct. 1, 2025 | PA | HB 997 | Requires Companies That Collect Personal Data to Take Steps to Protect it From Hacking | Bill Passed - House (112 - 91) |
| July 8, 2025 | PA | HB 1299 | Requires Businesses to Disclose Information Regarding Subscription Services and Offer Accessible Cancellation | Bill Passed - House (181 - 22) |
| June 11, 2025 | PA | HB 1549 | Increases the State Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - House (102 - 101) |
| June 9, 2025 | PA | HB 846 | Amends Pennsylvania's Prevailing Wage Act and Establishes Wage Requirements for Workers of Public Works Projects. | Bill Passed - House (126 - 76) |
| May 6, 2025 | PA | HB 81 | Prohibits Surcharges for Mail Payments and Paper Billing Statements | Bill Passed - House (123 - 80) |
| 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) |
| March 17, 2025 | PA | HB 439 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Hair or Hairstyles | Bill Passed - House (194 - 8) |
| Oct. 23, 2024 | PA | SB 365 | Authorizes Worker Compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Injuries | Bill Passed - House (201 - 1) |
| Oct. 23, 2024 | PA | SB 1319 | Amends Various Architect Licensure Laws and Regulations | Bill Passed - House (130 - 72) |
| Oct. 22, 2024 | PA | HR 566 | Establishes August 4, 2025, as BAPS Day in Pennsylvania | Resolution Passed - House (150 - 52) |
| July 11, 2024 | PA | HB 1633 | Prohibits Non-Compete Clauses in the Healthcare Industry | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (155 - 46) |
| July 2, 2024 | PA | SB 688 | Authorizes Alcohol Sellers to Get a Permit to Sell Ready-to-Drink Alcohol | Bill Passed - House (163 - 38) |
| June 24, 2024 | PA | SB 403 | Amends the Engineer's Registration Act to Remove Barriers to Becoming a Licensed Professional Engineer | Bill Passed - House (178 - 24) |
| Oct. 18, 2023 | PA | HB 636 | Prohibits Hidden or "Junk" Fees in All Online Sales and Advertising | Bill Passed - House (172 - 31) |
| Oct. 17, 2023 | PA | HB 1658 | Prohibits Speculative Ticketing Practices | Bill Passed - House (201 - 2) |
| Oct. 16, 2023 | PA | HB 1378 | Prohibits Use of Computer Software (Grinch Bots) to Bulk Purchase Tickets for Resale | Bill Passed - House (193 - 10) |
| May 2, 2023 | PA | HB 299 | Extends OSHA Protections for Public Workers in the State | Bill Passed - House (116 - 85) |
| May 2, 2023 | PA | HB 760 | Establishes Greater Access to Worker's Compensation | Bill Passed - House (114 - 86) |
| May 1, 2023 | PA | HB 666 | Repeals the "At Will" Employment Requirement for the State Housing Authority | Bill Passed - House (172 - 29) |
| Oct. 26, 2022 | PA | SB 431 | Amends Hunting and Furtaking Licenses | Bill Passed - House (174 - 24) |
| June 24, 2021 | PA | SB 115 | Authorizes Nurses to Hold a License in Multiple States | Bill Passed - House (146 - 55) |
| April 6, 2021 | PA | HB 605 | Establishes Protections For Businesses From Certain COVID-19 Related Lawsuits | Bill Passed - House (107 - 94) |
| Oct. 19, 2020 | PA | SB 1199 | Specifies Provisions for Personal Delivery Devices | Bill Passed - House (105 - 97) |
| Sept. 23, 2020 | PA | HB 2513 | Authorizes Restaurants and Bars to Open at 50 Percent Capacity | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (145 - 56) |
| April 29, 2020 | PA | HB 327 | Amends the State Liquor Code | Bill Passed - House (193 - 9) |
| April 21, 2020 | PA | HB 2388 | Establishes Exemption Waivers for Business Closures Due to COVID-19 | Bill Passed - House (113 - 89) |
| April 21, 2020 | PA | HB 1822 | Extends Workplace Protections Related to COVID-19 | Bill Passed - House (105 - 97) |
| April 21, 2020 | PA | HB 2388 | Establishes Exemption Waivers for Business Closures Due to COVID-19 | Bill Passed - House (113 - 89) |
| April 14, 2020 | PA | SB 613 | Requires the Governor's Office to Follow Federal Guidelines to Reopen Businesses During COVID-19 | Bill Passed - House (107 - 95) |
| April 14, 2020 | PA | HB 2376 | Authorizes Certain Retail Operations and Construction Sites to Reopen | Bill Passed - House (112 - 90) |
| Dec. 18, 2019 | PA | HB 1477 | Authorizes Professional Licenses for Ex-Convicts | Bill Passed - House (193 - 4) |
| Nov. 21, 2019 | PA | SB 473 | Increases Age for Legal Tobacco Sales to 21 | Bill Passed - House (135 - 49) |
| June 22, 2018 | PA | HB 1840 | Amends Worker's Compensation Law | Bill Passed - House (115 - 80) |
| June 13, 2018 | PA | HB 1810 | Requires Data Information Sharing for Hosting Platforms | Bill Passed - House (177 - 14) |
| April 16, 2018 | PA | SB 936 | Establishes Prescription Drug Formulary for Injured Employees | Bill Passed - House (101 - 92) |
| April 11, 2018 | PA | HB 456 | Establishes Regulations for Tattoo Industry | Bill Passed - House (173 - 17) |
| April 21, 2015 | PA | HB 874 | Repeals Exemptions for Harassment during Labor Disputes | Bill Passed - House (109 - 84) |
| Feb. 26, 2015 | PA | HB 466 | Authorizes Private Alcohol Sales | Bill Passed - House (114 - 87) |
| Jan. 13, 2014 | PA | HB 1741 | Requires a School Board to Provide Public Notice Prior to Certain Votes | Bill Passed - House (102 - 98) |
| May 6, 2013 | PA | HB 440 | Amends Tax Code | Bill Passed - House (129 - 65) |
| March 21, 2013 | PA | HB 790 | Requires the State to Privatize Alcohol Sales | Bill Passed - House (105 - 90) |
| Oct. 17, 2012 | PA | HB 2626 | Authorizes Employers to Keep Income Taxes Paid by their Employees | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (111 - 80) |
| Nov. 15, 2011 | PA | HB 439 | Hiring Undocumented Workers | Bill Passed - House (122 - 74) |
| June 24, 2009 | PA | SB 81 | Liquor Tastings and Liquor Code Updates | Bill Passed - House (163 - 31) |
| June 4, 2008 | PA | SB 246 | Smoking Ban | Conference Report Adopted - House (163 - 38) |
| May 7, 2008 | PA | HB 2297 | Expansion of the Keystone Opportunity Zone | Bill Passed - House (126 - 72) |
| March 17, 2008 | PA | SB 1137 | Expanding Subsidized Health Care | Bill Passed - House (118 - 81) |
| July 16, 2007 | PA | SB 246 | Smoking Ban | Bill Passed - House (141 - 62) |
| June 28, 2007 | PA | HB 1631 | Funding for Local County Projects | Bill Passed - House (121 - 77) |
| June 20, 2007 | PA | HB 1200 | Alternative Energy Incentives | Bill Passed - House (128 - 70) |
| June 20, 2007 | PA | HB 1202 | Clean Fuels and Energy Independence Act | Bill Passed - House (138 - 60) |
| June 30, 2006 | PA | SB 1090 | Minimum Wage Bill | Bill Passed - House (161 - 37) |
| June 30, 2006 | PA | SB 1090 | Minimum Wage Bill | Bill Passed - House (161 - 37) |
| June 28, 2006 | PA | HB 243 | Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Program | Bill Passed - House (180 - 13) |
| April 5, 2006 | PA | HB 257 | Minimum Wage Increase | Bill Passed - House (146 - 50) |