Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
District: 12
Party: R
Pro-Gun Voting Percentage: 30%
Anti-Gun Voting Percentage: 70%
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County(s) Served: Bucks*, Montgomery*
FOAC Election: Opposed
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2017-2018 Session - (Click HERE to View Full Session Bills) | ||||
Bill Number | Title | Last Action | Last Action Date | Rating |
SR402 | Recognizing June 27, 2018, as "Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day" and the month of June 2018 as "Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | Introduced and adopted | 2018-06-20 | |
SB1141 | In actions, proceedings and other matters generally, providing for extreme risk protection orders. | Referred to JUDICIARY | 2018-04-18 | |
SB1071 | In judicial boards and commissions, further providing for powers and duties, for adoption of guidelines for sentencing, for adoption of guidelines for county intermediate punishment, for adoption of guidelines for State intermediate punishment and for adoption of risk assessment instrument; in sentencing, further providing for sentencing generally, for order of probation, for sentence of partial confinement, for sentence of total confinement, for sentence of county intermediate punishment, for information required upon commitment and subsequent disposition, for modification or revocation of order of probation, for court-imposed sanctions for offenders violating probation, for modification or revocation of county intermediate punishment sentence and for revocation of State intermediate punishment sentence; in county intermediate punishment, further providing for county intermediate punishment programs and for continued eligibility; in motivational boot camp, further providing for definitions, for selection of inmate participants and for motivational boot camp program; in State intermediate punishment, further providing scope of chapter, for definitions, for referral to State intermediate punishment program, for drug offender treatment program and for reports; in recidivism risk reduction incentive, further providing for definitions, for evaluation and for reports; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for definitions, for advisory committee, for general powers of board, for probation services, for parole power, providing for short sentence parole, further providing for violation of terms of parole and for parole procedure; and making conforming amendments. | Referred to JUDICIARY | 2018-04-30 | |
SB1072 | In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in crime victims, further providing for rights, for responsibilities of victims of crime under basic bill of rights, for responsibilities of State and local law enforcement agencies and for responsibilities of prosecutor's office; in administration, further providing for office, for powers and duties of victim advocate and for powers and duties of Office of Victims' Services; in compensation, further providing for persons eligible for compensation, for filing of claims for compensation, for minimum allowable claim, for determination of claims, for emergency awards, for awards and for confidentiality of records; in services, further providing for eligibility of victims; in financial matters, further providing for costs and for costs for offender supervision programs; and, in enforcement, further providing for subrogation. | Referred to JUDICIARY | 2018-04-30 | |
SB883 | In criminal history record information, further providing for expungement. | Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9) | 2017-10-25 | |
SB855 | Providing for uniformity of collateral consequences of conviction. | Referred to JUDICIARY | 2017-08-29 | |
SB743 | Adding provisions relating to mental health procedures and the treatment of individuals with mental illness in the criminal justice system; making conforming amendments to Titles 18, 20, 23, 42 and 61; and repealing the Mental Health Procedures Act. | Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2017-06-05 | |
SB529 | In dissemination of criminal history record information, further providing for general regulations and for order for limited access, providing for clean slate for convictions of misdemeanors and for charges not leading to convictions, for effects of expunged offenses and offenses provided limited access and for employer immunity from liability and further providing for use of records by licensing agencies; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania State Police and the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. | Referred to JUDICIARY | 2017-06-29 | |
SB223 | In juvenile matters, further providing for short title and purposes of chapter, for definitions, for scope of chapter, for powers and duties of probation officers, for masters, for inspection of court files and records, for law enforcement records, for guardian ad litem for child in court proceedings, for commencement of proceedings, for transfer from criminal proceedings, for informal adjustment, for taking into custody, for release or delivery to court, for place of detention, for release from detention or commencement of proceedings, for petition, for release or holding of hearing, for conduct of hearings, for notice and hearing, for right to counsel for children in dependency and delinquency proceedings, for consent decree, for adjudication, for court-appointed special advocates, for disposition of dependent child, for disposition of delinquent child, for limitation on and change in place of commitment, for transfer to criminal proceedings, for disposition of mentally ill or mentally retarded child and for assessment of delinquent children by the State Sexual Offenders Assessment Board and providing for role of interstate compacts. | Referred to JUDICIARY | 2017-01-26 | |
SB123 | In hunting and furtaking, further providing for hunting on Sunday prohibited. | Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES | 2017-03-22 | |
SB63 | In other offenses, further providing for drug trafficking sentencing and penalties. | Referred to JUDICIARY | 2017-01-12 |
2015-2016 Session - (Click HERE to View Full Session Bills) | ||||
Bill Number | Title | Last Action | Last Action Date | Rating |
SB1262 | In juvenile matters, further providing for short title and purposes of chapter, for definitions, for scope of chapter, for powers and duties of probation officers, for masters, for inspection of court files and records, for law enforcement records, for guardian ad litem for child in court proceedings, for commencement of proceedings, for transfer from criminal proceedings, for informal adjustment, for taking into custody, for release or delivery to court, for place of detention, for release from detention or commencement of proceedings, for petition, for release or holding of hearing, for conduct of hearings, for notice and hearing, for right to counsel for children in dependency and delinquency proceedings, for consent decree, for adjudication, for court-appointed special advocates, for disposition of dependent child, for disposition of delinquent child, for limitation on and change in place of commitment, for transfer to criminal proceedings, for disposition of mentally ill or mentally retarded child, and for assessment of delinquent children by the State Sexual Offenders Assessment Board; and providing for role of interstate compacts. | Referred to JUDICIARY | 2016-05-18 | |
SB1197 | In dissemination of criminal history record information, further providing for general regulations and for order for limited access, providing for clean slate for convictions of misdemeanors and summary offenses, for charges not leading to convictions and for records of juvenile delinquency, for effects of expunged offenses and offenses provided limited access and for employer immunity and liability and further providing for use of records by licensing agencies. | Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS | 2016-05-16 | |
SB1090 | Providing for uniformity of collateral consequences of conviction. | Referred to JUDICIARY | 2015-12-17 | |
SR245 | Recognizing the "Hunters Sharing the Harvest" program in Pennsylvania and encouraging participation by Pennsylvania's licensed hunters. | Introduced and adopted | 2015-11-18 | |
SB1065 | In hunting and furtaking, further providing for hunting on Sunday prohibited. | Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES | 2015-11-30 | |
SB750 | Adding provisions relating to mental health procedures and the treatment of individuals with mental illness in the criminal justice system; making conforming amendments to Titles 18, 20, 23, 42 and 61; and repealing the Mental Health Procedures Act. | Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE | 2015-06-18 | |
SB632 | Repealing and adding provisions relating to firearms and other dangerous articles; and making editorial changes. | Referred to JUDICIARY | 2015-03-23 | |
SB579 | In general provisions, providing for short title of title; codifying provisions relating to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, to sheriffs and to crimes victims; and making editorial changes and related repeals. | Referred to JUDICIARY | 2016-04-07 | |
SB179 | Consolidating statutory provisions on hotels; and repealing certain provisions of the Fire and Panic Act, The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, the Pennsylvania Innkeepers' Rights Act, the Infant Crib Safety Act and other acts relating to hotels. | Act No. 51 | 2016-06-23 | |
SB202 | In higher education security information, further providing for crime statistics and security policies and procedures; and providing for Pennsylvania safe campuses. | Laid on the table | 2015-06-28 | |
SB162 | In obstructing governmental operations, further providing for the offenses of weapons or implements for escape and for contraband; and making a conforming amendment. | Referred to JUDICIARY | 2015-01-15 | |
SB166 | In criminal history record information, further providing for general regulations and providing for order for limited access; and, in governance of the system, providing for petition for expungement or order for limited access fee. | Act No. 5 | 2016-02-16 |
2013-2014 Session - (Click HERE to View Full Session Bills) | ||||
Bill Number | Title | Last Action | Last Action Date | Rating |
SB1470 | Adding provisions relating to mental health procedures and the treatment of individuals with mental illness in the criminal justice system; making conforming amendments to Titles 18, 20, 23, 42 and 61; and repealing the Mental Health Procedures Act. | Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE | 2014-09-15 | |
SB1471 | Repealing and adding provisions relating to firearms and other dangerous articles; and making editorial changes. | Referred to JUDICIARY | 2014-09-15 | |
SB1230 | In other offenses, further providing for drug trafficking sentencing and penalties. | Referred to JUDICIARY | 2014-01-16 | |
SB1341 | In preliminary provisions, providing for short title of title; codifying provisions relating to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, to sheriffs and to crimes victims; and making editorial changes and related repeals. | Referred to JUDICIARY | 2014-06-06 | |
SB337 | Further providing for crime statistics and security policies and procedures; and providing for Pennsylvania safe campuses. | Referred to JUDICIARY | 2013-01-30 | |
SB391 | Further providing for expungement of criminal history record. | Referred to JUDICIARY | 2013-10-17 | |
SR6 | Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of violence prevention, to establish an advisory committee to conduct a thorough and comprehensive analysis of the underlying causes of violent crime, including mass shootings, and to report to the Senate with its findings and recommendations. | Transmitted as directed | 2013-02-01 |
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Session | Vote Date | Bill Number | Description | Pro Gun Bill? | Pro Gun Vote? | Legislator Vote | Vote File |
2017-2018 | 10/17/2018 | HB2476 | Senate Floor: HB 2476 PN 4132, FINAL PASSAGE | Yea | link | ||
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2017-2018 | 10/17/2018 | HB864 | Senate Floor: HB 864 PN 4303, FINAL PASSAGE | NA | Nay | link | |
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2017-2018 | 10/15/2018 | HB2476 | Senate Judiciary: Reported as Committed | Yea | link | ||
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2017-2018 | 10/3/2018 | HB2060 | Senate Floor: HB 2060 PN 3820, A9864, EICHELBERGER AMENDMENT NO. A-9864 | Nay | link | ||
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2017-2018 | 10/3/2018 | HB2060 | Senate Floor: HB 2060 PN 3820, FINAL PASSAGE | Yea | link | ||
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2017-2018 | 10/2/2018 | HB2060 | Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed | Yea | link | ||
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2017-2018 | 10/1/2018 | HB2060 | Senate Judiciary: Reported as Committed | Yea | link | ||
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2017-2018 | 06/22/2018 | HB1419 | Senate Floor: HB 1419 PN 3314, FINAL PASSAGE | NA | Yea | link | |
This legislation involves expunging 'certain' criminal records. |
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2017-2018 | 06/22/2018 | SB1142 | Senate Floor: SB 1142 PN 1911, CONCUR IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS | NA | Yea | link | |
There are no comments on this vote at this time |
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2017-2018 | 06/22/2018 | HB864 | Senate Floor: HB 864 PN 3801, REVERT TO PRIOR PRINTER'S NUMBER 3433 | NA | Nay | link | |
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2017-2018 | 06/22/2018 | HB864 | Senate Floor: HB 864 PN 3801, FINAL PASSAGE | NA | Nay | link | |
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2017-2018 | 06/21/2018 | HB864 | Senate Floor: HB 864 PN 3433, A8875, ALLOWAY AMENDMENT NO. A-8875 | NA | Nay | link | |
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2017-2018 | 06/19/2018 | HB1419 | Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed | NA | Yea | link | |
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2017-2018 | 06/19/2018 | HB864 | Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed | NA | Nay | link | |
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2017-2018 | 06/18/2018 | HB1419 | Senate Judiciary: Reported as Committed | NA | Yea | link | |
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2017-2018 | 06/6/2018 | SB1142 | Senate Floor: SB 1142 PN 1828, FINAL PASSAGE | NA | Yea | link | |
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2017-2018 | 05/21/2018 | SB1142 | Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed | NA | Yea | link | |
There are no comments on this vote at this time |
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2017-2018 | 04/25/2018 | SB1071 | Senate Floor: SB 1071 PN 1708, FINAL PASSAGE | NA | Yea | link | |
This legislation deals with sentencing, probation and parole. |
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2017-2018 | 04/25/2018 | SR258 | Senate Floor: SR 258 PN 1684 | Yea | link | ||
This Resolution, as amended, calls on Congress to remove Marijuana from the Schedule I drug classification due to the impact on 2nd Amendment Rights. |
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2017-2018 | 04/25/2018 | SB1072 | Senate Floor: SB 1072 PN 1650, FINAL PASSAGE | NA | Yea | link | |
This legislation deals with crime victims rights. |
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2017-2018 | 04/23/2018 | SR258 | Senate Floor: SR 258 PN 1439, A6899, COSTA AMENDMENT NO. A-6899 | Yea | link | ||
This amendment refines the language in SR 258 to better clarify the reasons for removal of Marijuana from the Schedule I drug classification due to the impact on 2nd Amendment Rights. |
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2017-2018 | 04/17/2018 | SB1071 | Senate Floor: SB 1071 PN 1555, A6463, LANGERHOLC AMENDMENT NO. A-6463 | NA | Nay | link | |
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2017-2018 | 04/16/2018 | SB1072 | Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Amended | NA | Yea | link | |
This legislation deals with crime victims rights. |
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2017-2018 | 04/16/2018 | SB1071 | Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed | NA | Yea | link | |
This legislation deals with sentencing, probation and parole. |
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2017-2018 | 03/21/2018 | SB500 | Senate Floor: SB 500 PN 603, FINAL PASSAGE | NA | Yea | link | |
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2017-2018 | 01/31/2018 | SB1034 | Senate Floor: SB 1034 PN 1441, FINAL PASSAGE | NA | Yea | link | |
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2017-2018 | 01/30/2018 | SB1034 | Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed | NA | Yea | link | |
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2017-2018 | 11/14/2017 | SB500 | Senate Judiciary: Reported as Committed | NA | Yea | link | |
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2017-2018 | 06/28/2017 | SB383 | This amendment would require that information on teachers who carry a firearm in school pursuant to the law is not subject to Right To Know Requests. | Yea | link | ||
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2017-2018 | 06/28/2017 | SB383 | Senate Floor: SB 383 PN 1034, FINAL PASSAGE | NA | Nay | link | |
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2017-2018 | 06/27/2017 | SB383 | Senate Floor: SB 383 PN 865, A2393, STREET AMENDMENT NO. A-2393 | NA | Yea | link | |
This amendment contained numerous anti-gun changes that were unacceptable. |
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2017-2018 | 06/27/2017 | SB383 | This amendment would institute psychological testing for teachers seeking to carry firearms in schools. This concept is part of anti-gun groups wish list. | Yea | link | ||
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2017-2018 | 05/22/2017 | SB383 | Senate Floor: SB 383 PN 373, A1362, WHITE AMENDMENT NO. A-1362 | NA | Yea | link | |
The language of this amendment restricts access to armed teacher information. |
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2017-2018 | 04/25/2017 | SB5 | Sen. Hughes amendment: would require residency in a community prior to being allowed to sue over illegal gun laws. Amendment No. A-0537 | Yea | link | ||
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2017-2018 | 04/25/2017 | SB5 | Senate Floor: SB 5 PN 470, A534, HUGHES AMENDMENT NO. A-0534 | Yea | link | ||
Sen. Hughes amendment: would allow local municipal property gun possession prohibitions. |
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2017-2018 | 04/25/2017 | SB5 | Sen. Hughes amendment: would allow local municipal property gun possession prohibitions. Amendment No. A-0534 | Yea | link | ||
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2017-2018 | 04/25/2017 | SB5 | Sen. Boscola amendment: requires AG to notify 'all' communities of the passage and effective date of legislation. Amendment No. A1025 | Yea | link | ||
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2017-2018 | 04/25/2017 | SB5 | Senate Floor: SB 5 PN 470, A528, HUGHES AMENDMENT NO. A-0528 | Yea | link | ||
Sen. Hughes amendment: grandfathers current illegal local laws. |
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2017-2018 | 04/25/2017 | SB5 | Senate Floor: SB 5 PN 470, A530, HUGHES AMENDMENT NO. A-0530 | Yea | link | ||
Sen. Hughes amendment: would deleted the language of the preemption bill. |
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2017-2018 | 04/25/2017 | SB5 | Senate Floor: SB 5 PN 470, A1025, BOSCOLA AMENDMENT NO. A-1025 | Yea | link | ||
Sen. Boscola amendment: requires AG to notify 'all' communities of the passage and effective date of legislation. |
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2017-2018 | 04/25/2017 | SB5 | Floor vote on Firearm Preemption legislation sponsored by Senator Langerholc. | Nay | link | ||
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2017-2018 | 04/25/2017 | SB5 | Sen. Hughes amendment: would deleted the language of the preemption bill. Amendment No. A-0530 | Yea | link | ||
There are no comments on this vote at this time |
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2017-2018 | 04/25/2017 | SB5 | Senate Floor: SB 5 PN 470, A537, HUGHES AMENDMENT NO. A-0537 | Yea | link | ||
Sen. Hughes amendment: would require residency in a community prior to being allowed to sue over illegal gun laws. |
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2017-2018 | 04/25/2017 | SB5 | Sen. Hughes amendment: grandfathers current illegal local laws. Amendment No. A0528 | Yea | link | ||
There are no comments on this vote at this time |
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2017-2018 | 04/25/2017 | SB5 | Senate Floor: SB 5 PN 758, FINAL PASSAGE | Nay | link | ||
Floor vote on Firearm Preemption legislation sponsored by Senator Langerholc. |
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2011-2012 | 06/20/2011 | HB40 | This bill is Castle Doctrine and this vote was for final passage. | Yea | link | ||
There are no comments on this vote at this time |