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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 1220 — An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the… | Yea | Jun 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2408 — An Act making appropriations from the State Employees' Retirement Fund and from the SERS Defined Contribution Fund to provide for expenses… | Yea | Jun 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2406 — An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate in the Office… | Yea | Jun 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1236 — An Act amending the act of June 22, 1937 (P.L.1987, No.394), known as The Clean Streams Law, in other pollutions and potential pollution… | Nay | Jun 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2405 — An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate in the… | Yea | Jun 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2411 — An Act making appropriations from the restricted revenue accounts within the State Gaming Fund and from the restricted revenue accounts… | Yea | Jun 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2407 — An Act making appropriations from the Public School Employees' Retirement Fund and from the PSERS Defined Contribution Fund to provide for… | Yea | Jun 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1232 — An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of certain agencies of the Executive Department for the fiscal year… | Yea | Jun 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2403 — An Act making appropriations from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and from restricted revenue accounts within the General… | Yea | Jun 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2410 — An Act making appropriations from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund and from Federal augmentation funds to the… | Yea | Jun 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1240 — An Act amending the act of May 26, 1947 (P.L.318, No.140), known as the CPA Law, further providing for requirements for issuance of… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1181 — An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P.L.594, No.203), referred to as the Township State Highway Law, adding a route in Dauphin County… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1313 — An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1279 — An Act providing for issuance of housing construction permits by executive agencies, for designation of Commonwealth Housing Regulatory… | Nay | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1281 — An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in planned residential… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1277 — An Act amending the act of December 1, 1977 (P.L.237, No.76), known as the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act, further… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1279 — An Act providing for issuance of housing construction permits by executive agencies, for designation of Commonwealth Housing Regulatory… | Nay | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 45 — An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 44 (Law and Justice), 61… | Yea | Jun 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1294 — An Act amending the act of December 15, 1986 (P.L.1585, No.174), known as the Private Licensed Schools Act, further providing for penalties. | Nay | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1298 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for prohibition… | Nay | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1295 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commercial drivers, further providing for purpose and… | Nay | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1294 — An Act amending the act of December 15, 1986 (P.L.1585, No.174), known as the Private Licensed Schools Act, further providing for penalties. | Nay | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 375 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, repealing… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1286 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for suspension of… | Nay | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1298 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for prohibition… | Nay | May 6, 2026 | 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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