Here’s a look at how our state lawmakers voted:

June 23

House of Representatives

House Bill 1498

Description: Establishes a uniform legal process for dividing or selling inherited property when it’s owned by multiple family members. This is meant to reduce court disputes among heirs and provide fair outcomes for all parties.

181Y 22N

Yes: Jamie Barton, Zack Mako, Gary Day, Jack Rader, Tim Twardzik, Dane Watro

No: Doyle Heffley

House Bill 1425

Description: Adds e-cigarettes and vape products to the state’s tobacco tax rules. It also creates a directory of approved sellers of these products to help with enforcement and tax collection.

180Y 23N

Yes: Jamie Barton, Zack Mako, Gary Day, Tim Twardzik, Dane Watro, Doyle Heffley

No: Jack Rader

House Bill 1404

Description: Updates the rules for teacher certification, including new pathways for people with bachelor’s degrees to become teachers, changes to how career and technical education instructors are certified, and reforms to the teacher job application process.

203Y 0N

Yes: All local representatives voted yes.

House Bill 1403

Description: Revises continuing education requirements for teachers and paraprofessionals, giving more flexibility in how educators meet professional development standards.

203Y 0N

Y: All local representatives voted yes.

House Bill 1306

Description: Clarifies how certain types of income — like digital currency, student loan forgiveness, and gig work — are taxed under Pennsylvania’s personal income tax rules.

203Y 0N

Y: All local representatives voted yes.

House Bill 1282

Description: Requires towns and municipalities to notify property owners when FEMA updates their flood hazard maps, which could affect whether owners are required to buy flood insurance.

132Y 71N

Y: All local representatives voted yes.

House Bill 1216

Description: Expands what’s considered an unfair or deceptive business practice under the state’s consumer protection law, allowing the Attorney General to take action against more types of misleading advertising or sales tactics.

108Y 95N

N: All local representatives voted no.

House Bill 1095

Description: Seals certain eviction records from public view if the tenant won their case, the case was withdrawn, or it was more than four years ago. Aims to help people with minor or old eviction cases secure housing.

105Y 98N

N: All local representatives voted no.

House Bill 1048

Description: Allows local governments to use funding sources like special assessments or tapping fees to finance water and sewer projects, especially in areas needing infrastructure upgrades.

113Y 90N

Yes: Jack Rader

No: Jamie Barton, Gary Day, Zack Mako, Doyle Heffley Tim Twardzik, Dane Watro.

House Bill 968

Description: Lets active-duty military members and disabled veterans from other states get Pennsylvania hunting and fishing licenses at the same rates and terms as state residents.

203Y 0N

Y: All local representatives voted yes.

House Bill 811

Description: Allows lawsuits against political candidates who knowingly lie about their qualifications or background, and imposes civil penalties for doing so.

203Y 0N

Yes: All local representatives voted yes.

House Bill 627

Description: Creates a pilot program that places public safety workers in local communities to improve communication and build relationships between residents and emergency responders.

197Y 6N

Yes: All local representatives voted yes.

House Bill 553

Description: Approves multiple property transfers between state agencies and local governments, including giving land near Lake Winola in Lehigh Township to agencies for transportation and conservation purposes.

189Y 14N

Yes: All local representatives voted yes.

Compiled by Jarrad Hedes and Jill Mack