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Jay Costa
PA Senate District 43
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 169Healthcare 130Criminal Justice & Policing 103Economy & Taxes 99Labor & Employment 90Civil Rights & Liberties 66Social Services & Welfare 64Education 63Transportation & Infrastructure 48Environment & Energy 42Housing 36Technology & Privacy 28Gun Policy 25Elections & Voting 23Banking & Finance 19Agriculture 18Other 16Veterans Affairs 16Defense & Military 11Abortion & Reproductive Rights 8Immigration 3
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA Senate District 43 current
Pennsylvania |
Democratic | May 13, 1996 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (646 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 160 — An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the… | Yea | Nov 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 416 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), entitled "An act relating to the finances of the State government; providing… | Yea | Nov 12, 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… | Yea | Nov 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 749 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), entitled "An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public… | Yea | Nov 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 416 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), entitled "An act relating to the finances of the State government; providing… | Yea | Nov 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 416 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), entitled "An act relating to the finances of the State government; providing… | Yea | Nov 12, 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 | Nov 12, 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… | Yea | Nov 12, 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… | Yea | Nov 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 749 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), entitled "An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public… | Yea | Nov 11, 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… | Yea | Nov 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 749 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), entitled "An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public… | Yea | Nov 11, 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… | Yea | Nov 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 177 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish a legislative task force with an advisory committee of… | Nay | Oct 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 89 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct an assessment, inventory and analysis of State-owned aircraft and… | Nay | Oct 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 992 — An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for… | Yea | Oct 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 992 — An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for… | Yea | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 646 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, further providing for… | Yea | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 111 — An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general administration relating to correctional… | Yea | Oct 28, 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 | Oct 28, 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 | Oct 28, 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 | Oct 28, 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 | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1078 — An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in 911 emergency communication services, further… | Yea | Oct 28, 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 | Oct 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (19 as lead sponsor)
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SB 179
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An Act amending the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, further providing for remedies and penalties.
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SB 1026
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An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in Safe2Say Program, further providing for definitions and…
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SB 1028
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An Act amending the act of October 15, 1980 (P.L.950, No.164), known as the Commonwealth Attorneys Act, in Office of Attorney General, further providing for…
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SR 306
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A Resolution celebrating the incredible life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin upon the occasion of the United States Semiquincentennial.
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SB 797
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An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fees, further providing for exemption of persons, entities and vehicles from…
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SB 181
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An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in primary and election expenses, further providing for…
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SB 845
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An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for prevention of electric shock, electrocution…
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SR 12
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A Resolution honoring the life and achievements of former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States.
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SB 178
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An Act amending the act of July 2, 2010 (P.L.266, No.44), known as the Protecting Pennsylvania's Investments Act, amending the title of the act; further…
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SB 11
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An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing…
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