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Joe Kerwin
PA House District 125
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Issue areas
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Economy & Taxes 7Government Operations & Budget 7Criminal Justice & Policing 4Healthcare 4Other 4Transportation & Infrastructure 4Agriculture 3Defense & Military 3Education 3Gun Policy 2Labor & Employment 2Banking & Finance 1Civil Rights & Liberties 1Elections & Voting 1Environment & Energy 1Immigration 1Social Services & Welfare 1Technology & Privacy 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA House District 125 current
Pennsylvania |
Republican | Dec 1, 2020 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,497 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 1788 — An Act amending Titles 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sustainable mobility options… | Nay | Aug 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1788 — An Act amending Titles 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sustainable mobility options… | Nay | Aug 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1330 — An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of certain agencies of the Executive Department for the fiscal year… | Nay | Jul 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1573 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in children and youth, further providing for… | Nay | Jul 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1466 — An Act amending Title 7 (Banks and Banking) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in mortgage loan industry licensing and consumer… | Yea | Jul 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1407 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further… | Yea | Jul 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 938 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in the State System of Higher… | Nay | Jul 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 564 — An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for mental health crisis response; and… | Yea | Jul 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 800 — An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fiscal affairs, further providing for establishment and use… | Yea | Jul 14, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 800 — An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fiscal affairs, further providing for establishment and use… | Yea | Jul 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1697 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, providing for liability for false claims, for… | Yea | Jul 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1600 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in departmental powers and duties as to… | Yea | Jul 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1591 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, providing for private… | Yea | Jul 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1577 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in children and youth, providing for ensuring… | Nay | Jul 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1576 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in children and youth, further providing for… | Nay | Jul 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1407 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further… | Yea | Jul 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 938 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in the State System of Higher… | Yea | Jul 9, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 938 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in the State System of Higher… | Yea | Jul 9, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1646 — An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P.L.589, No.202), referred to as the Barbers' License Law, further providing for State Board of… | Nay | Jul 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 280 — A Resolution directing the Department of Corrections to conduct an environmental study of each State correctional institution to determine… | Nay | Jul 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 520 — An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 30 (Fish), 34 (Game), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of… | Yea | Jul 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1176 — An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in intestate succession, further… | Yea | Jul 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 36 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the quality of carceral libraries in this Commonwealth. | Nay | Jul 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 189 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the nutritional value of food, along with the… | Nay | Jul 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 59 — A Resolution designating November 1, 2025, as "State Correctional Institution Day" in Pennsylvania. | Nay | Jul 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (8 as lead sponsor)
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HB 2500
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An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in National Guard Youth Challenge Program, further providing for…
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HR 520
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A Resolution recognizing September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mother's Day" in Pennsylvania.
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HB 767
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An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Gadsden flag plate.
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HR 260
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A Resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "Disabled American Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the men and women who have borne the wounds…
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HR 478
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A Resolution designating April 29, 2026, as "Professional Pest Management Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania.
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HB 1005
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An Act repealing the act of July 13, 1953 (P.L.377, No.85), known as the Use and Storage Tax Act.
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HB 1006
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An Act amending the act of April 28, 1937 (P.L.417, No.105), known as the Milk Marketing Law, in weighing and testing, further providing for certified testers…
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HB 1582
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An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in local taxes, further providing for delegation of…
Social media
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