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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR 271 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee and conduct a comprehensive study regarding… | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 284 — A Resolution recognizing October 10, 2025, as "National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 467 — An Act authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain lands owned by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, formerly owned by… | Yea | Oct 7, 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 | Oct 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1734 — An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in turnpike, further providing for electronic toll… | Yea | Oct 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 441 — An Act amending the act of June 23, 1982 (P.L.597, No.170), known as the Wild Resource Conservation Act, further providing for legislative… | Yea | Oct 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 145 — An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in… | Yea | Oct 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1874 — An Act amending the act of December 8, 2004 (P.L.1801, No.238), known as the Transit Revitalization Investment District Act, in value… | Yea | Oct 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1701 — 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… | Nay | Oct 7, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1701 — 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 | Oct 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 664 — An Act amending the act of June 1, 1945 (P.L.1242, No.428), known as the State Highway Law, in special provisions affecting local… | Yea | Oct 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 303 — A Resolution designating the month of October 2025 as "Agent Orange Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Oct 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 300 — A Resolution recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2025, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Oct 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 201 — A Resolution recognizing September 29, 2025, as "VFW Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Oct 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1862 — An Act amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated… | Yea | Oct 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1862 — An Act amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated… | Yea | Oct 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1418 — An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to boats and boating, further… | Yea | Oct 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 587 — An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for commercial haulers and brokers of animal and… | Yea | Oct 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 467 — An Act authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain lands owned by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, formerly owned by… | Nay | Oct 6, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 319 — A Resolution designating the month of October 2025 as "National Pedestrian Safety Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Oct 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 298 — A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2025 as "Infant Mortality Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Oct 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 293 — A Resolution designating the week of September 15 through 21, 2025, as "Rail Safety Week" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Oct 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1866 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for… | Yea | Oct 1, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1704 — An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to… | Yea | Oct 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1608 — An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation infrastructure, providing for design… | Yea | Oct 1, 2025 | 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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