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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 463 — An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law… | Yea | Jun 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 846 — An Act amending the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, further providing for… | Nay | Jun 4, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 846 — An Act amending the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, further providing for… | Nay | Jun 4, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 191 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, repealing… | Yea | Jun 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 192 — A Resolution designating the week of June 8 through 14, 2025, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Jun 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1500 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing… | Yea | Jun 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1359 — An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program… | Yea | Jun 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1140 — An Act providing for access to contraceptives; imposing duties on the Insurance Department and the Department of Human Services; providing… | Yea | Jun 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1096 — An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program and the… | Yea | Jun 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 858 — An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for county property contact… | Yea | Jun 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 853 — An Act amending the act of May 25, 1945 (P.L.1050, No.394), known as the Local Tax Collection Law, further providing for notices of taxes… | Yea | Jun 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 852 — An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in collection of delinquent taxes… | Yea | Jun 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 282 — 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 | Jun 3, 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… | Nay | Jun 3, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 164 — A Resolution recognizing the month of April 2025 as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Jun 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 166 — A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to continue its support of Taiwan and recognizing the friendship between the… | Yea | Jun 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1507 — An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for… | Yea | Jun 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1431 — An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for… | Yea | Jun 3, 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 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1140 — An Act providing for access to contraceptives; imposing duties on the Insurance Department and the Department of Human Services; providing… | Nay | Jun 2, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1072 — An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens property tax… | Yea | Jun 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1058 — An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in State Lottery, further providing for… | Yea | Jun 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 960 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commercial drivers, further providing for… | Yea | Jun 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 242 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credits relating to beginning farmers… | Yea | Jun 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1096 — An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program and the… | Yea | Jun 2, 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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