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Jessica Benham
PA House District 36
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 21Labor & Employment 20Healthcare 18Social Services & Welfare 14Criminal Justice & Policing 12Civil Rights & Liberties 11Economy & Taxes 11Transportation & Infrastructure 9Environment & Energy 8Education 7Agriculture 6Housing 4Other 4Banking & Finance 3Elections & Voting 2Gun Policy 2Immigration 2Technology & Privacy 2Veterans Affairs 2Defense & Military 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA House District 36 current
Pennsylvania |
Democratic | Dec 1, 2020 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,404 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 640 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1507 — An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 246 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, providing for… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 246 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, providing for… | Nay | Jun 30, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 246 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, providing for… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 246 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, providing for… | Yea | Jun 30, 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… | Yea | Jun 30, 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 | Jun 30, 2025 | fail | 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… | Yea | Jun 30, 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… | Yea | Jun 30, 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 | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 142 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on the best practices and… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 264 — A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2025 as "Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 5 — A Resolution designating September 18, 2025, and September 18, 2026, as "State Grange Day" in Pennsylvania and celebrating the Pennsylvania… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1340 — An Act making appropriations from the restricted revenue accounts within the State Gaming Fund and from the restricted revenue accounts… | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 518 — An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for… | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 411 — An Act amending the act of May 29, 2012 (P.L.549, No.54), known as the Stroke System of Care Act, further providing for definitions… | Yea | Jun 26, 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 | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 89 — An Act amending the act of November 3, 2022 (P.L.2158, No.158), known as the Overdose Mapping Act, further providing for definitions and… | Yea | Jun 26, 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 | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 719 — An Act amending the act of May 26, 1947 (P.L.318, No.140), known as the CPA Law, further providing for definitions, for general powers of… | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 649 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in forgery and fraudulent practices, providing… | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 466 — An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for… | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 302 — An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection from abuse, further providing for… | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 255 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for… | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (10 as lead sponsor)
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HR 426
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A Resolution recognizing the month of June 2026 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month" in Pennsylvania.
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HB 1524
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An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in Public Transportation Assistance Fund, further providing for…
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HB 797
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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 requirements of…
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HB 1939
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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 fee schedule rates.
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HB 453
PA · —
An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in…
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HR 231
PA · —
A Resolution recognizing the month of June 2025 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month" in Pennsylvania.
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HR 271
PA · —
A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee and conduct a comprehensive study regarding the indoor air…
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HB 798
PA · —
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties in general, further providing for…
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HB 2278
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An Act providing for the use of paper coupons and digital coupons in retail establishments that sell grocery items; and prohibiting the exclusive use of…
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HB 1656
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An Act promoting indoor air quality in facilities housing or serving vulnerable populations; providing for tax credits, for certification programs, for public…
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