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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 |
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| 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 |
| HB 858 — An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for county property contact… | Yea | Jun 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 232 — A Resolution recognizing May 15, 2025, through June 15, 2025, as "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to raise public… | Yea | Jun 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 937 — An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in coroner, further providing for fees for reports. | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 865 — An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Educational Assistance Program, further providing… | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 646 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, further providing for… | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 561 — An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Nonnarcotic Medication Assisted Substance Abuse… | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 500 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in Pennsylvania Economic Development for a… | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 393 — An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in taxation and finance, further… | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 359 — An Act amending the act of July 11, 1990 (P.L.465, No.113), known as the Tax Increment Financing Act, further providing for definitions… | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | 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… | Nay | May 14, 2025 | fail | 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 | May 14, 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 | May 14, 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… | Nay | May 14, 2025 | fail | 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 | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 464 — A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for courts to be open… | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 464 — A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for courts to be open… | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 462 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in limitation of time, further… | Nay | May 14, 2025 | fail | 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 | May 14, 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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