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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Jun 30, 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 | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1599 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1599 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry… | Nay | Jun 30, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1234 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for coverage… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1532 — An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1261 — An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 142 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on the best practices and… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 264 — A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2025 as "Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 5 — A Resolution designating September 18, 2025, and September 18, 2026, as "State Grange Day" in Pennsylvania and celebrating the Pennsylvania… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 739 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for the… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1629 — An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for public worker safety and protection. | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 377 — An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 99 — A Concurrent Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish a bipartisan task force to study any consolidated or… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1427 — An Act repealing the act of October 4, 1978 (P.L.876, No.169), referred to as the Pennsylvania Crime Commission Act. | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1562 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sports and amusements, repealing provisions… | Nay | Jun 30, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1562 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sports and amusements, repealing provisions… | Yea | Jun 30, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1340 — An Act making appropriations from the restricted revenue accounts within the State Gaming Fund and from the restricted revenue accounts… | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 518 — An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for… | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 411 — An Act amending the act of May 29, 2012 (P.L.549, No.54), known as the Stroke System of Care Act, further providing for definitions… | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 129 — An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military and Veterans Affairs… | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 89 — An Act amending the act of November 3, 2022 (P.L.2158, No.158), known as the Overdose Mapping Act, further providing for definitions and… | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 78 — An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 67586, located over the South Branch of Bear Run on State Route 1053 in Banks… | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 719 — An Act amending the act of May 26, 1947 (P.L.318, No.140), known as the CPA Law, further providing for definitions, for general powers of… | Yea | Jun 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 649 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in forgery and fraudulent practices, providing… | Yea | Jun 26, 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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