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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 |
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| SB 822 — An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms… | Nay | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 535 — An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, further providing for… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 357 — An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in… | 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 536 — An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for… | Yea | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 822 — An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms… | Nay | May 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 598 — An Act providing for display of the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States in each school building. | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 250 — An Act providing for display of the Preamble of the Constitution of Pennsylvania in each school building. | Yea | May 4, 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 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1091 — An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 7041, carrying Pennsylvania Route 513 over Neshaminy Creek in Hulmeville Borough… | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1284 — An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in… | Nay | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 598 — An Act providing for display of the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States in each school building. | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 250 — An Act providing for display of the Preamble of the Constitution of Pennsylvania in each school building. | Yea | May 4, 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 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1287 — An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in subdivision and land… | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2163 — An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.216, No.76), known as The Dental Law, further providing for definitions, for general powers of… | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1251 — An Act amending the act of October 10, 1975 (P.L.383, No.110), known as the Physical Therapy Practice Act, further providing for… | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1293 — An Act providing for sport activities in public institutions of higher education and public school entities to be expressly designated… | Nay | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 211 — A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the effectiveness and… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 797 — An Act amending the act of May 25, 1933 (P.L.1050, No.242), referred to as the Second Class City Firemen Relief Law, further providing for… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 323 — An Act amending Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in economic… | Yea | Apr 21, 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 | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1284 — An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in… | Nay | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1235 — An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1259 — An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole… | Yea | Apr 21, 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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