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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 475 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in organization and jurisdiction of… | Nay | Jul 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1668 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in Water Assistance Program, providing for… | Nay | Jul 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1299 — 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 | Jul 7, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1093 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other required equipment, further providing for restraint… | Yea | Jul 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 275 — A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2025 as "International Underground Railroad Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Jul 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1058 — An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in State Lottery, further providing for… | Yea | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1599 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry… | Nay | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1574 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, establishing the Redevelopment Authority Startup Loan… | Yea | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1532 — An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions… | Nay | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1261 — An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for… | Yea | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1234 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for coverage… | Nay | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 956 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of… | Yea | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 482 — An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing… | Yea | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 18 — An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in incapacitated persons, further… | Yea | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1412 — An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child custody, further providing for… | Nay | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1412 — An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child custody, further providing for… | Yea | Jul 1, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1358 — An Act amending Title 48 (Lodging and Housing) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hotels, providing for protection of hotel… | Yea | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1358 — An Act amending Title 48 (Lodging and Housing) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hotels, providing for protection of hotel… | Yea | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 150 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, repealing provisions… | Yea | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 150 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, repealing provisions… | Nay | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 129 — An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further… | Yea | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1431 — An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 865 — An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Educational Assistance Program, further providing… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 799 — An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for veterans' benefits and services… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 354 — An Act providing for "What Is Your Pennsylvania Story" guidelines for school entities; and imposing duties on the Department of Education. | Yea | Jun 30, 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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