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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 2299 — An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in… | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1913 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities… | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1967 — An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in scenic highways, providing for designation of… | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2392 — An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in… | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1585 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in theft and related offenses, further providing… | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1567 — An Act providing for power plant host community benefit agreements between municipalities and owners of certain electric generating… | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2462 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to… | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2392 — An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in… | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2214 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in supplemental funding for municipal highway maintenance… | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 426 — An Act providing for duties of Commonwealth agencies regarding native plants and for duties of Department of Conservation and Natural… | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 547 — A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the use of electronic monitoring as an… | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 519 — A Resolution directing the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to conduct a study of bail and pretrial release practices and to issue… | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2314 — An Act providing for a public education campaign focused on educating the public about artificial intelligence and improving AI consumer… | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2117 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, further… | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 513 — An Act providing for Pennsylvania State Plane Coordinate System, for notation requirements and for duties of State Geospatial Coordinating… | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 306 — An Act amending the act of November 29, 2006 (P.L.1435, No.156), known as the Public Utility Confidential Security Information Disclosure… | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 69 — An Act amending the act of May 13, 2008 (P.L.139, No.14), known as the Cancer Drug Repository Program Act, further providing for title and… | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2300 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, providing for mandatory… | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2145 — An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer protection and prohibiting… | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 524 — A Resolution recognizing June 2, 2026, as "Cancer Action Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 490 — A Resolution designating June 2, 2026, as "AKA Day at the Capitol" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 461 — A Resolution recognizing the month of June 2026 as "Scleroderma Awareness Month" and June 29, 2026, as "World Scleroderma Day" in… | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 448 — A Resolution designating July 4, 2026, as "Knoebels Amusement Resort Day" in Pennsylvania, celebrating 100 years of operation in this… | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 441 — A Resolution recognizing March 2, 2026, as "Adwa Victory Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 361 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the costs and benefits of continued membership in the PJM… | Yea | Jun 3, 2026 | 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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