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Bob Merski
PA House District 2
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 75Economy & Taxes 56Education 40Labor & Employment 30Social Services & Welfare 30Environment & Energy 27Healthcare 24Transportation & Infrastructure 22Criminal Justice & Policing 18Technology & Privacy 14Housing 13Elections & Voting 12Civil Rights & Liberties 10Banking & Finance 8Agriculture 7Other 7Veterans Affairs 4Defense & Military 2Foreign Policy & Trade 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA House District 2 current
Pennsylvania |
Democratic | Dec 1, 2018 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,301 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1575 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credit and tax benefit administration… | Yea | Jul 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1505 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in early learning programs, further… | Yea | Jul 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1412 — An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child custody, further providing for… | Yea | Jul 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1358 — An Act amending Title 48 (Lodging and Housing) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hotels, providing for protection of hotel… | Yea | Jul 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1319 — An Act amending the act of August 24, 1963 (P.L.1175, No.497), known as the Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963, in definitions, further providing… | Yea | Jul 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 80 — An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; and providing… | Yea | Jul 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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… | Nay | Jul 7, 2025 | fail | 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 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 275 — A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2025 as "International Underground Railroad Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Jul 7, 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 | Jul 1, 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1574 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, establishing the Redevelopment Authority Startup Loan… | Yea | Jul 1, 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 | Jul 1, 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 956 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of… | Yea | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 482 — An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing… | Yea | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 18 — An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in incapacitated persons, further… | Yea | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1412 — An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child custody, further providing for… | Yea | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1412 — An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child custody, further providing for… | Nay | Jul 1, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1358 — An Act amending Title 48 (Lodging and Housing) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hotels, providing for protection of hotel… | Yea | Jul 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (28 as lead sponsor)
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HB 273
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An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in neighborhood blight reclamation and revitalization, providing…
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HB 1972
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An Act amending the act of December 20, 1983 (P.L.260, No.72), referred to as the Public Adjuster Licensing Law, further providing for definitions, for…
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HR 416
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A Resolution designating April 18, 2026, as "Erie Day" in Pennsylvania.
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HB 788
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An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in mutual thrift institutions tax, further providing for…
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HB 1418
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An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to boats and boating, further providing for…
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HR 169
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A Resolution designating the month of September 2025 as "Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month" in Pennsylvania.
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HB 522
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An Act authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Department of General Services to lease certain submerged lands within…
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HR 485
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A Resolution designating the month of September 2026 as "Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month" in Pennsylvania.
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HB 431
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An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in forgery and fraudulent practices, providing for the offense of…
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HB 206
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An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in consolidated collection of local income taxes, further…
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