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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 1014 — 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… | Not voting | Feb 3, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 974 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in miscellaneous provisions relating to… | Not voting | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 116 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study… | Not voting | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 17 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, further… | Not voting | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 467 — An Act authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain lands owned by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, formerly owned by… | Not voting | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 538 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in sexual violence, dating violence… | Not voting | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 256 — An Act providing for standards for carbon monoxide alarms in child care facilities; and imposing penalties. | Not voting | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 704 — An Act providing for stabilization and security of Pennsylvania's electricity supply and for identifying and designating sites suitable for… | Not voting | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 782 — An Act amending Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in membership, contributions and… | Not voting | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1014 — 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… | Not voting | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 116 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study… | Not voting | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 712 — An Act amending Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in development, further providing for definitions and for… | Not voting | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 710 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in financial responsibility, further providing for required… | Not voting | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 974 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in miscellaneous provisions relating to… | Not voting | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 327 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in the State System of Higher… | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1014 — 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 | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 331 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in budget and finance, further… | Nay | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1286 — An Act amending the act of October 25, 2012 (P.L.1618, No.197), known as the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline… | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 331 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in budget and finance, further… | Nay | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 44 — An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in human trafficking, further… | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1286 — An Act amending the act of October 25, 2012 (P.L.1618, No.197), known as the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline… | Yea | Feb 2, 2026 | 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 | Dec 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1615 — An Act amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing… | Yea | Dec 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 467 — An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for… | Yea | Dec 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 274 — An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in… | Yea | Dec 9, 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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