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Craig Staats
PA House District 145
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 48Criminal Justice & Policing 34Transportation & Infrastructure 32Education 27Economy & Taxes 21Labor & Employment 18Healthcare 17Social Services & Welfare 17Civil Rights & Liberties 14Veterans Affairs 14Environment & Energy 11Elections & Voting 10Technology & Privacy 8Immigration 6Other 6Gun Policy 5Defense & Military 4Housing 4Agriculture 3Banking & Finance 3Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA House District 145 current
Pennsylvania |
Republican | Jan 6, 2015 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,138 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 460 — 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, further… | Nay | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 144 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, further… | Nay | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1260 — An Act providing for solar-ready projects involving a warehouse or distribution center; authorizing tax exemptions and special tax… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1260 — An Act providing for solar-ready projects involving a warehouse or distribution center; authorizing tax exemptions and special tax… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1260 — An Act providing for solar-ready projects involving a warehouse or distribution center; authorizing tax exemptions and special tax… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2189 — An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions, for… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2189 — An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions, for… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1750 — An Act providing for disclosure of cremation services for deceased animals, for distribution and certification, for required notices, for… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1344 — An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1042 — An Act amending Titles 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 409 — A Resolution designating March 8, 2026, as "Charter Day" and Pennsylvania's 345th birthday in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 413 — A Resolution recognizing "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania by commemorating the recently passed 50th anniversary of the closure of… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 401 — A Resolution recognizing the month of February 2026 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania and celebrating a century of immeasurable… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 398 — A Resolution designating the week of March 15 through 21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 392 — A Resolution recognizing the week of March 8 through 14, 2026, as "Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 389 — A Resolution recognizing the month of February 2026 as "Senior Independence Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 399 — A Resolution designating February 19, 2026, as "Wear Purple Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 381 — A Resolution recognizing January 1, 2026, as "Haitian Independence Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 381 — A Resolution recognizing January 1, 2026, as "Haitian Independence Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Feb 4, 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… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1972 — An Act amending the act of December 20, 1983 (P.L.260, No.72), referred to as the Public Adjuster Licensing Law, further providing for… | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1963 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for Medical… | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1935 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of… | Nay | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1556 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in Pennsylvania Economic Development for a… | Nay | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 886 — An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general administration relating to correctional… | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (7 as lead sponsor)
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HB 427
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An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, providing for burial…
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HB 1369
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An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing for disposition and…
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HB 1367
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An Act providing for the implementation of the child welfare case management subsystem of the enterprise case management system of the Department of Human…
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HB 1368
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An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing for definitions.
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HR 141
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A Resolution recognizing the week of April 13 through 19, 2025, as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania in honor of those whose…
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HR 429
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A Resolution recognizing the week of April 12 through 18, 2026, as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania in honor of those whose…
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HB 1329
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An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, further providing for the offense of invasion of…
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