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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 272 — A Resolution designating July 27, 2025, as "Dick Allen Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Sep 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 234 — A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to support the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102) to allow medically retired service… | Yea | Sep 30, 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 | Sep 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1496 — An Act amending the act of October 31, 2006 (P.L.1210, No.133), known as the Price Gouging Act, further providing for definitions and for… | Yea | Sep 30, 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 | Sep 30, 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 | Sep 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 505 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry… | Yea | Sep 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1811 — An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in property and buildings, further providing for price paid for… | Yea | Sep 30, 2025 | pass | 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 | Sep 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 505 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry… | Yea | Sep 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1667 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in manufacturing and investment tax credit… | Yea | Sep 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1212 — An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions, providing for drug… | Yea | Sep 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1108 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for… | Yea | Sep 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 589 — An Act establishing the Landslide and Sinkhole Insurance Program and the Landslide and Sinkhole Insurance Fund; establishing and providing… | Yea | Sep 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 97 — An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to divorce… | Yea | Sep 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1615 — An Act amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing… | Yea | Sep 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 265 — A Resolution designating September 4, 2025, as "Taekwondo Grandmasters Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Sep 29, 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 | Sep 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 165 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on the status of the pretrial detention… | Yea | Sep 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1593 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles… | Nay | Sep 22, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1859 — An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in… | Yea | Sep 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 706 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further… | Yea | Sep 22, 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 | Sep 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1099 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles… | Yea | Sep 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 413 — An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, adopting the Uniform… | Yea | Sep 22, 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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