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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| HB 1651 — An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in election of officers and vacancies in… | Yea | Dec 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1036 — An Act amending Title 73 (Townships) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, consolidating the First Class Township Code; and making a… | Yea | Dec 9, 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 | Dec 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 972 — An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in corporate powers, further providing… | 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 |
| 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 |
| SB 1070 — An Act amending Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in unconventional gas well fee, further providing for… | Yea | Dec 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 975 — An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties… | Yea | Dec 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 971 — An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in auditors and accountants, further… | Yea | Dec 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 871 — An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in contracts, further providing for… | Yea | Dec 8, 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 | Dec 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 848 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in organization of departmental… | Yea | Dec 8, 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 8, 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 | Dec 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1934 — An Act amending the act of October 15, 1980 (P.L.950, No.164), known as the Commonwealth Attorneys Act, in general provisions, further… | Yea | Dec 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1332 — An Act providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 and for limitation on redevelopment assistance capital projects; and… | Not voting | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1421 — An Act providing for funding for certain State-aided universities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, for… | Not voting | Nov 19, 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… | Not voting | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 997 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in motor carrier safety, further providing for Motor Carrier… | Not voting | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 923 — An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in pharmaceutical assistance for the elderly… | Not voting | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 439 — An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for… | Not voting | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1359 — An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program… | Not voting | Nov 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1359 — An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program… | Not voting | Nov 18, 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… | Not voting | Nov 18, 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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