A look at how our lawmakers voted:

House of Representatives

House Bill 257

The bill aims to enhance driver education regarding work zone safety.

The bill mandates that the written driver’s license examination include at least one question about safe driving practices in work zones and requires minors to review PennDOT’s educational materials on this topic before applying for a junior driver’s license.

Vote: 202 yes, 0 no

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

House Bill 211

The bill seeks to amend the Medical Foods Insurance Coverage Act of 1996 by updating its declaration of policy. The bill aims to modernize outdated terminology within Pennsylvania’s insurance laws to reflect current standards and practices.

Vote: 202 yes, 0 no

Yes: Barton, Mako, Rader, Heffley and Twardzik

House Bill 27

The bill seeks to amend the Health Care Facilities Act of 1979 by mandating the implementation of surgical smoke evacuation systems in health care facilities. The bill aims to protect healthcare workers and patients from the harmful effects of surgical smoke generated during procedures.

Vote: 171 yes, 31 no

Yes: Barton, Mako, Heffley and Twardzik.

No: Rader

House Bill 261

The bill proposes amendments to The Insurance Company Law of 1921. The bill aims to update outdated terminology in sections related to casualty insurance policies and group accident and sickness insurance, as well as refine definitions within community health reinvestment provisions.

Vote: 202 yes, 0 no.

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

House Bill 77

The bill seeks to amend Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance food protection by incorporating food allergy awareness measures. The bill aims to update definitions, mandate food allergy awareness training for food service establishments, and expand the powers of the Department of Agriculture to enforce these provisions.

Vote: 150 yes, 52 no

Yes: Twardzik.

No: Barton, Mako, Rader and Heffley.

Senate Bill 184

The bill amends the Medical Practice Act of 1985 to allow international team physicians to treat their athletes during events in the Commonwealth without obtaining a Pennsylvania medical license. This exemption is limited to care provided exclusively to their own team members and does not permit practice in other healthcare facilities within the state.

Vote: 202 yes, 0 no.

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

Senate

Senate Bill 186

The bill aims to repeal the state’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. The bill seeks to prevent potential increases in electricity rates and job losses associated with RGGI by ensuring that any decisions to impose electricity taxes or emissions programs undergo the legislative process rather than being enacted unilaterally by the executive branch.

Vote: 31 yes, 18 no.

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

Senate Bill 210

The bill seeks to amend Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by establishing the offense of interference with the operation or movement of a public transit vehicle. Known as “Bernard Gribbin’s Law,” the bill aims to protect transit operators by imposing stricter penalties for individuals who harm or attempt to harm public transit workers.

Vote: 48 yes, 1 no.

Yes: Argall, Brown, Coleman and Miller.

Senate Bill 173

The bill seeks to amend Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to grant state veterans’ benefits to naturalized U.S. citizens residing in Pennsylvania who served with the Republic of Korea Armed Forces during the Vietnam War. The bill aims to provide these individuals with the same rights, benefits, and privileges as U.S. military veterans.

Vote: 49 yes, 0 no

Yes: Argall, Brown, Coleman and Miller

Senate Bill 129

The bill proposes amendments to Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance the oversight of advisory councils for veterans’ homes. The bill aims to improve the functioning and accountability of these councils, ensuring better support and services for veterans residing in state-run facilities.

Vote: 49 yes, 0 no

Yes: Argall, Brown, Coleman and Miller.

House Bill 324

The bill amends the Poultry Technician Licensure Law to enhance the regulation of poultry technicians. The bill updates provisions related to sample collection, technician qualifications, licensure requirements, and the powers and duties of the Secretary of Agriculture, including restrictions on blood sample collection.

Vote: 45 yes, 4 no

Yes: Argall and Brown.

No: Coleman and Miller

Compiled by Jarrad Hedes and Jill Mack