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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 153 — 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… | Nay | Jan 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 184 — An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for visiting… | Yea | Jan 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 78 — An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 67586, located over the South Branch of Bear Run on State Route 1053 in Banks… | Yea | Jan 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 35 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for prohibition… | Nay | Jan 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 186 — An Act providing for the abrogation of regulations relating to the CO2 Budget Trading Program. | Nay | Jan 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 149 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for requirement… | Nay | Jan 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 173 — An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for veteran of… | Yea | Jan 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 154 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Public Utility Code, providing for responsible… | Yea | Jan 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 157 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for… | Nay | Jan 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 187 — An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in boards and offices, establishing the Independent… | Nay | Jan 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 153 — 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… | Nay | Jan 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 156 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for… | Nay | Jan 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 129 — An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military and Veterans Affairs… | Yea | Jan 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 155 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for… | Nay | Jan 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 184 — An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for visiting… | Yea | Jan 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 6 — A Resolution adopting the Rules of the Senate for the 209th and 210th Regular Session. | Nay | Jan 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 5 — A Resolution adopting Financial Operating Rules of the Senate. | Nay | Jan 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 4 — A Resolution adopting Ethical Conduct Rules of the Senate. | Nay | Jan 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 3 — A Resolution adopting the Rules of the Senate for the 209th and 210th Regular Session. | Yea | Jan 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 1 — A Resolution adopting Ethical Conduct Rules of the Senate. | Yea | Jan 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 2 — A Resolution adopting Financial Operating Rules of the Senate. | Yea | Jan 7, 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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