Here’s how our area state senators voted on recent legislation:

Senate Bill 45

The bill would grant the state attorney general concurrent jurisdiction with local law enforcement to investigate and prosecute large-scale trafficking operations, increasing grading and penalties for promoting prostitution, living off of prostituted persons and patronizing prostitutes.

Vote: 49-1

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

Senate Bill 835

The bill would amend the Public School Code to provide for the display of the POW/MIA flag whenever the U.S. flag is flown and space permits.

Vote: 50-0

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

Senate Bill 1353

The bill would update warranty reimbursement language to ensure technicians are compensated at the retail rate. It would expand vendor choice to permit dealers to choose substantially similar vendors to provide software solutions, websites, and customer relations systems and require manufacturers to reimburse dealers for manufacturer-required vehicle loaner programs and compensate dealers for subscriptions for products sold through software upgrades and apps.

Vote: 49-0

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

Senate Bill 1313

The bill would offer out-of-state sportsmen and sportswomen who are Pennsylvania natives “home to hunt” resident hunting license prices.

Vote: 48-1

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

Senate Bill 1269

The bill would make PA the 30th state to allow modern electrified perimeter security. Systems would have to be placed 4 to 8 inches behind non-electrified fencing and would not be allowed to be located on properties zoned exclusively for residential use.

Vote: 49-0

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

Senate Bill 1105

The bill would allow third through eighth-class counties to require operators and booking agents to report detailed transaction information regarding the hotel room rental tax. It also would empower counties to enforce penalties for noncompliance.

Vote: 46-3

Yes: David Argall, Rosemary Brown and Nick Miller.

No: Jarrett Coleman.

Senate Bill 866

The bill is a resolution that officially designates January 11 as “Human Trafficking Awareness Day” across the Commonwealth. The legislation is aimed at promoting education, prevention and annual observance of the issue.

Vote: 47-2

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

Senate Bill 806

The bill would require a disclosure on AI generated content, including images, audio, video and text used for the sale of consumer goods. The disclaimer would ensure transparency by giving consumers the information they need to make informed decisions and not be misled.

Vote: 48-2

Yes: David Argall, Rosemary Brown and Jarrett Coleman.

No: Nick Miller.

Senate Bill 1261

The bill would require the PA State Fire Commissioner to use the PA Department of Community and Economic Development’s standardized Single Application for Assistance, eliminating separate and redundant systems. It would expand funding access by increasing the maximum amount fire companies and EMS agencies can borrow through the State Fire Commissioner’s low-interest loan program

Vote: 50-0

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

Senate Bill 1260

The bill would create the State Board of Electrical Licensure to set professional qualifications, issue licenses, and authorize reciprocity agreements with other states. The bill would provide multiple paths to certification, including registered apprenticeship programs and probationary statuses, to expand workforce opportunities while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

Vote: 37-13

Yes: David Argall and Rosemary Brown.

No: Jarrett Coleman and Nick Miller.

Senate Bill 1150

The bill would clarify the state’s Sunshine Act to prevent local agencies and public boards from sneaking last-minute, nonemergency additions onto their meeting agendas without sufficient public notice. It would explicitly limit when an agency can add business to an already published agenda. Late additions are restricted to true emergencies, de minimis matters arising within 24 hours of the meeting, or matters brought forward by a resident or taxpayer

Vote: 50-0

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

Senate Bill 908

The bill would close a long-standing gap in the law by extending prevailing wage protections to off-site custom fabrication work for public construction projects. The bill reflects modern construction practices, where critical components such as plumbing, HVAC, welding, iron work, boiler systems, and electrical systems are often fabricated safely and efficiently off-site before installation.

Vote: 37-13

Yes: David Argall, Rosemary Brown and Nick Miller.

No: Jarrett Coleman.

Senate Bill 49

The bill would have transferred oversight of the state’s Medical Marijuana Program from the Department of Health to a newly established Cannabis Control Board and regulate intoxicating hemp products. It sought to establish uniform safety standards, age limits, and testing for cannabinoids like THCA, alongside a $10,000 fine for illegal sales and authority for the attorney general to seize products

Vote: 23-27

Yes: David Argall, Rosemary Brown and Jarrett Coleman.

No: Nick Miller.