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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 |
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| SB 1298 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for prohibition… | Nay | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1287 — An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in subdivision and land… | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2163 — An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.216, No.76), known as The Dental Law, further providing for definitions, for general powers of… | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1251 — An Act amending the act of October 10, 1975 (P.L.383, No.110), known as the Physical Therapy Practice Act, further providing for… | Yea | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1293 — An Act providing for sport activities in public institutions of higher education and public school entities to be expressly designated… | Nay | Apr 22, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 211 — A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the effectiveness and… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 797 — An Act amending the act of May 25, 1933 (P.L.1050, No.242), referred to as the Second Class City Firemen Relief Law, further providing for… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 323 — An Act amending Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in economic… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1240 — An Act amending the act of May 26, 1947 (P.L.318, No.140), known as the CPA Law, further providing for requirements for issuance of… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1251 — An Act amending the act of October 10, 1975 (P.L.383, No.110), known as the Physical Therapy Practice Act, further providing for… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2163 — An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.216, No.76), known as The Dental Law, further providing for definitions, for general powers of… | Yea | Apr 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 998 — An Act providing for the Nurse Education Capacity Expansion Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic… | Yea | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1286 — An Act amending the act of October 25, 2012 (P.L.1618, No.197), known as the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline… | Yea | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 835 — 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… | Yea | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 998 — An Act providing for the Nurse Education Capacity Expansion Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic… | Yea | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 323 — An Act amending Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in economic… | Yea | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 323 — An Act amending Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in economic… | Yea | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 797 — An Act amending the act of May 25, 1933 (P.L.1050, No.242), referred to as the Second Class City Firemen Relief Law, further providing for… | Yea | Apr 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1211 — An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, further… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1053 — An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in additional coverages, further… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 804 — An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for medical devices. | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 614 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, providing for primary care workforce initiative; and… | Nay | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1210 — An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.789, No.285), known as The Insurance Department Act of 1921, in insurance producers, further… | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 614 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, providing for primary care workforce initiative; and… | Nay | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 331 — An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | 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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