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Joe Hohenstein
PA House District 177
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Issue areas
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Healthcare 160Government Operations & Budget 158Criminal Justice & Policing 118Social Services & Welfare 99Labor & Employment 81Civil Rights & Liberties 79Economy & Taxes 73Education 68Environment & Energy 68Transportation & Infrastructure 51Housing 38Technology & Privacy 22Gun Policy 20Abortion & Reproductive Rights 18Banking & Finance 17Agriculture 16Other 15Defense & Military 12Elections & Voting 12Veterans Affairs 11Immigration 8Foreign Policy & Trade 3
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA House District 177 current
Pennsylvania |
Democratic | Dec 1, 2018 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,545 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1260 — An Act providing for solar-ready projects involving a warehouse or distribution center; authorizing tax exemptions and special tax… | Nay | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1260 — An Act providing for solar-ready projects involving a warehouse or distribution center; authorizing tax exemptions and special tax… | Nay | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2189 — An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions, for… | Nay | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2189 — An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions, for… | Nay | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1750 — An Act providing for disclosure of cremation services for deceased animals, for distribution and certification, for required notices, for… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1344 — An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1042 — An Act amending Titles 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 409 — A Resolution designating March 8, 2026, as "Charter Day" and Pennsylvania's 345th birthday in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 413 — A Resolution recognizing "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania by commemorating the recently passed 50th anniversary of the closure of… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 401 — A Resolution recognizing the month of February 2026 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania and celebrating a century of immeasurable… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 398 — A Resolution designating the week of March 15 through 21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 392 — A Resolution recognizing the week of March 8 through 14, 2026, as "Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 389 — A Resolution recognizing the month of February 2026 as "Senior Independence Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 399 — A Resolution designating February 19, 2026, as "Wear Purple Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 381 — A Resolution recognizing January 1, 2026, as "Haitian Independence Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 381 — A Resolution recognizing January 1, 2026, as "Haitian Independence Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 331 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in budget and finance, further… | Nay | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 603 — An Act amending the act of December 12, 1986 (P.L.1559, No.169), known as the Whistleblower Law, further providing for remedies and for… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1759 — An Act providing for disposal of waste tires, trash and debris, for rules and regulations and for penalties. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 713 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1759 — An Act providing for disposal of waste tires, trash and debris, for rules and regulations and for penalties. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1541 — An Act amending the act of July 9, 1970 (P.L.484, No.164), entitled "An act relating to indemnification agreements between architects… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2118 — An Act providing for museum unclaimed loaned property. | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2124 — An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for uniform real… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1541 — An Act amending the act of July 9, 1970 (P.L.484, No.164), entitled "An act relating to indemnification agreements between architects… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (15 as lead sponsor)
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HB 2549
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An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for contributions for the deaf and hard…
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HB 2147
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An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and…
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HB 1281
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An Act providing for duties of certifying officials and certifying agencies relating to the processing of certification form petitions.
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HR 496
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A Resolution recognizing the week of May 16 through 22, 2026, as "National Safe Boating Week" in Pennsylvania.
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HB 1146
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An Act amending Titles 53 (Municipalities Generally) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in taxation for public transportation…
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HB 1151
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An Act providing for the Adjacent Neighbors' Bill of Rights.
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HB 1148
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An Act amending the act of October 17, 2008 (P.L.1645, No.132), known as the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, further providing for definitions and…
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HB 1149
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An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in training and certification of inspectors…
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HB 1147
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An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in exemptions, applicability and penalties…
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HB 1143
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An Act amending the act of July 9, 1970 (P.L.484, No.164), entitled "An act relating to indemnification agreements between architects, engineers or surveyors…
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