A look at how our state legislators voted:

House of Representatives

House Bill 291

The bill seeks to amend Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide additional parking regulations. Sponsored by Rep. Mary Jo Daley, the bill focuses on implementing parking-protected bicycle lanes to enhance cyclist safety.

Vote: 183 yes, 19 no.

Yes: Jamie Barton, Zack Mako, Jack Rader, Doyle Heffley and Tim Twardzik.

House Bill 201

The bill proposes amendments to the Public School Code of 1949. The bill aims to enhance the powers and duties of intermediate unit boards of directors, particularly concerning capital subsidies.

Vote: 155 yes, 47 no.

Yes: Barton, Mako, Rader, Heffley and Twardzik.

House Bill 190

The bill seeks to amend the Public School Code of 1949 to incorporate eating disorder awareness and education into school health services. The bill aims to establish programs that educate students, staff, and parents about the signs, symptoms, and prevention of eating disorders.

Vote: 161 yes, 41 no.

Yes: Jamie Barton, Zack Mako, Jack Rader, Doyle Heffley and Tim Twardzik.

House Bill 324

The bill seeks to amend the Poultry Technician Licensure Law of 1956 to update provisions related to sample collection, technician requirements, licensure, and the powers and duties of the Secretary of Agriculture. The bill aims to modernize the licensure process and ensure the effective regulation of poultry technicians in the state.

Vote: 161 yes, 41 no.

Yes: Barton, Mako, Rader and Heffley.

No: Twardzik.

Senate

Senate Bill 187

The bill proposes the establishment of an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the state government. Modeled after Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office, the IEO aims to streamline energy policy and ensure a cohesive strategy for managing the state’s diverse natural resources.

Vote: 27 yes, 21 no, 1 N/V.

Yes: David Argall, Rosemary Brown, Jarrett Coleman and Nick Miller.

Senate Bill 154

The bill seeks to amend Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by reauthorizing Chapter 14, known as the Responsible Utility Customer Protection Act. This legislation aims to provide utilities with tools to collect unpaid bills while ensuring that service termination remains a last resort, thereby balancing the financial health of utility providers with consumer protections.

Vote: 41 yes, 7 no, 1 N/V.

Yes: Argall, Brown, Coleman and Miller.

Senate Bill 149

The bill proposes amendments to Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to exempt the five newest model year vehicles from the Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program. The bill also prohibits gas cap testing on vehicles not manufactured with a gas cap.

Vote: 28 yes, 20 no, 1 N/V.

Yes: Argall, Brown, Coleman and Miller.

Senate Bill 35

The bill proposes amendments to Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, specifically targeting the prohibition on expenditures for the emission inspection program. The bill aims to remove Blair, Cambria, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mercer and Westmoreland counties from the mandatory vehicle emissions testing program.

Vote: 27 yes, 21 no, 1 N/V.

Yes: Argall, Brown and Coleman.

No: Nick Miller.