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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1882 — An Act amending Title 7 (Banks and Banking) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in mortgage loan industry licensing and consumer… | Nay | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1862 — An Act amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated… | Yea | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1860 — An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in motor vehicle sales finance, providing for… | Yea | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1063 — An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, providing… | Yea | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 309 — A Resolution designating the months of October 2025 and October 2026 as "Wine, Wineries and Grapes Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1512 — An Act requiring manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available to owners and independent repair providers, on fair and… | Nay | Oct 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 446 — An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in licensing of health care facilities… | Yea | Oct 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1860 — An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in motor vehicle sales finance, providing for… | Yea | Oct 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 262 — A Resolution designating the month of October 2025 as "Menopause Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | Nay | Oct 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1874 — An Act amending the act of December 8, 2004 (P.L.1801, No.238), known as the Transit Revitalization Investment District Act, in value… | Nay | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1702 — 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 | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1701 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, further… | Nay | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 664 — An Act amending the act of June 1, 1945 (P.L.1242, No.428), known as the State Highway Law, in special provisions affecting local… | Nay | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1871 — An Act providing for the installation of electrified security systems on commercial entities' property and property in exclusive… | Nay | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1613 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, further… | Nay | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 446 — An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in licensing of health care facilities… | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 315 — An act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain… | Nay | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 160 — An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the… | Nay | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 160 — An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the… | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 160 — An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the… | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 330 — A Resolution recognizing October 9, 2025, as "Ageism Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 312 — A Resolution recognizing October 15, 2025, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 306 — A Resolution designating the week of October 12 through 18, 2025, as "Credit Union Week" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 288 — A Resolution designating October 13, 2025, as the "250th Birthday of the United States Navy" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 271 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee and conduct a comprehensive study regarding… | Nay | Oct 8, 2025 | 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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