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Art Haywood
PA Senate District 4
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Issue areas
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Healthcare 98Criminal Justice & Policing 95Government Operations & Budget 94Labor & Employment 66Civil Rights & Liberties 62Social Services & Welfare 46Education 41Environment & Energy 35Economy & Taxes 33Housing 32Gun Policy 26Technology & Privacy 23Transportation & Infrastructure 21Elections & Voting 16Banking & Finance 15Agriculture 12Other 10Abortion & Reproductive Rights 7Immigration 5Defense & Military 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA Senate District 4 current
Pennsylvania |
Democratic | Jan 6, 2015 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (711 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 867 — An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions… | Yea | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 993 — An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns), 11 (Cities) and 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in… | Yea | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1425 — An act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in cigarette sales and licensing, further providing… | Yea | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1050 — An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing… | Yea | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 157 — An Act providing for grant awards to entities in rural counties and designated medically underserved areas to pay for the education debt of… | Yea | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 614 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, providing for primary care workforce initiative; and… | Nay | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1425 — An act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in cigarette sales and licensing, further providing… | Yea | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1176 — An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in intestate succession, further… | Yea | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 862 — An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in vacancies in office, further… | Yea | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 911 — An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for miscellaneous provisions and for… | Yea | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 177 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish a legislative task force with an advisory committee of… | Yea | Oct 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 755 — An Act amending the act of November 27, 2019 (P.L.667, No.92), entitled "An act abolishing numerous State authorities, boards, commissions… | Nay | Oct 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1068 — An Act providing for the abrogation of regulations relating to the CO2 Budget Trading Program. | Nay | Oct 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6 — An Act providing for the administration of permits by State agencies, for a tracking system for permit applications, for the establishment… | Nay | Oct 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 246 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, providing for… | Yea | Oct 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1068 — An Act providing for the abrogation of regulations relating to the CO2 Budget Trading Program. | Nay | Oct 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 6 — An Act providing for the administration of permits by State agencies, for a tracking system for permit applications, for the establishment… | Nay | Oct 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 507 — An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), entitled "An act relating to the right to practice medicine and surgery and… | Yea | Oct 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 507 — An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), entitled "An act relating to the right to practice medicine and surgery and… | Nay | Oct 21, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 507 — An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), entitled "An act relating to the right to practice medicine and surgery and… | Nay | Oct 21, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 507 — An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), entitled "An act relating to the right to practice medicine and surgery and… | Nay | Oct 21, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 160 — An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the… | Nay | Oct 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 160 — An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the… | Yea | Oct 21, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 418 — An Act amending Titles 16 (Counties) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in district attorney… | Yea | Oct 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 73 — An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in State lottery, further providing for… | Yea | Oct 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (23 as lead sponsor)
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SR 79
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A Resolution recognizing April 12, 2025, as the 161st anniversary of the Fort Pillow Massacre, in honor of the fallen soldiers who lost their lives during this…
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SR 80
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A Resolution recognizing April 9, 2025, as "Appomattox Day" in Pennsylvania, in honor of the historic Confederate surrender in Appomattox, Virginia, which led…
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SB 1189
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An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abuse of office, providing for indiscriminate arrest.
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SR 31
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A Resolution recognizing the week of January 22 through 26, 2025, as "Gun Violence Survivors Week" in Pennsylvania.
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SB 1047
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An Act providing for a full and independent investigation into a use of deadly force by a police officer.
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SB 1048
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An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for issuance of permits in environmental justice areas.
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SB 1075
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An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other…
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SB 669
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An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes…
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SR 163
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A Resolution honoring Fannie Lou Hamer on the 108th anniversary of her birth in recognition of her vast and valiant efforts to ensure the civil rights of…
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SB 1267
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An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for procedure.
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