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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 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… | Yea | 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… | Yea | 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. | Yea | 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… | Yea | 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. | Yea | Jul 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1668 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in Water Assistance Program, providing for… | Yea | Jul 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1433 — An Act amending the act of January 14, 1952 (1951 P.L.1898, No.522), known as the Funeral Director Law, further providing for duties of… | Yea | Jul 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 475 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in organization and jurisdiction of… | Yea | Jul 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1424 — 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… | Yea | Jul 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1299 — An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, providing… | Yea | Jul 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1093 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other required equipment, further providing for restraint… | Yea | Jul 8, 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… | Nay | Jul 8, 2025 | fail | 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 2025 | pass | 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 8, 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 8, 2025 | fail | 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… | Yea | Jul 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1545 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for… | Yea | Jul 8, 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 | Jul 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 219 — A Resolution designating July 17, 2025, as "100th anniversary of American Legion Baseball Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Jul 8, 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 | Jul 8, 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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