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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 |
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| HB 378 — An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child custody, further providing for factors to… | Yea | May 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 993 — An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for consolidated… | Yea | May 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 926 — An Act providing for violence prevention committees in health facilities, for duties of committees, for workplace violence reporting… | Yea | May 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 926 — An Act providing for violence prevention committees in health facilities, for duties of committees, for workplace violence reporting… | Nay | May 5, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 789 — An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Property Assessed Clean Energy Program, further… | Nay | May 5, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 355 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, further providing for the offense of… | Yea | May 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 197 — A Resolution recognizing and honoring the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for more than a century of commitment to social… | Yea | May 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 46 — A Resolution recognizing the week of May 9 through 15, 2025, as "National Stuttering Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | May 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 172 — A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2025 as "Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | May 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1200 — An Act providing for the regulation and treatment of cannabis, for exemption from criminal or civil penalties, for effect on cannabis… | Yea | May 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1200 — An Act providing for the regulation and treatment of cannabis, for exemption from criminal or civil penalties, for effect on cannabis… | Nay | May 5, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 643 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in realty transfer tax, further providing for… | Yea | Apr 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 543 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry… | Yea | Apr 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 238 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for application for REAL… | Yea | Apr 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1102 — An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in military educational programs relating to medical… | Yea | Apr 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 196 — A Resolution designating the month of April 2025 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Apr 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 155 — A Resolution recognizing the week of April 20 through 26, 2025, as "National Infertility Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Apr 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 110 — A Resolution recognizing the month of April 2025 as "National Poetry Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Apr 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 95 — A Resolution recognizing the week of April 21 through 25, 2025, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Apr 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 64 — A Resolution designating the month of April 2025 as "Community College Month" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the important role that… | Yea | Apr 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 171 — A Resolution designating April 24, 2025, as "Pennsylvania's Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923." | Yea | Apr 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 204 — A Resolution designating April 8, 2025, as "Dominican Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the victims who perished in the Jet Set… | Yea | Apr 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 504 — An Act providing for community energy facilities; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, electric distribution… | Yea | Apr 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 881 — An Act amending the act of September 2, 1965 (P.L.490, No.249), referred to as the Money Transmission Business Licensing Law, further… | Yea | Apr 23, 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 | Apr 23, 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
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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
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A Resolution recognizing the month of June 2025 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month" in Pennsylvania.
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HR 271
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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
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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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