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Bob Merski
PA House District 2
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Government Operations & Budget 75Economy & Taxes 56Education 40Labor & Employment 30Social Services & Welfare 30Environment & Energy 27Healthcare 24Transportation & Infrastructure 22Criminal Justice & Policing 18Technology & Privacy 14Housing 13Elections & Voting 12Civil Rights & Liberties 10Banking & Finance 8Agriculture 7Other 7Veterans Affairs 4Defense & Military 2Foreign Policy & Trade 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| PA House District 2 current
Pennsylvania |
Democratic | Dec 1, 2018 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,301 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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HB 1260
An Act providing for solar-ready projects involving a warehouse or distribution center; authorizing…
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A2472 | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 52a6da28-afb1-45c4-8aae-b63fbfb2b3fc | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/52a6da28-afb1-45c4-8aae-b63fbfb2b3fc CC0-1.0 |
| A2471 | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 53aa662e-ab42-46b0-991f-f155352420a9 | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/53aa662e-ab42-46b0-991f-f155352420a9 CC0-1.0 | |
| A2468 | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2d86e4b6-d6e2-4d02-900c-4731e71a85e5 | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2d86e4b6-d6e2-4d02-900c-4731e71a85e5 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 2189
An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968…
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A2474 | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll 86e8e137-96d7-4d75-928d-b7fa0943f8f3 | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/86e8e137-96d7-4d75-928d-b7fa0943f8f3 CC0-1.0 |
| A2446 | Nay | lower · stage not recorded · roll bb3a6c38-d1e8-406e-87b8-ade6d56f1dc3 | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bb3a6c38-d1e8-406e-87b8-ade6d56f1dc3 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 1750
An Act providing for disclosure of cremation services for deceased animals, for distribution and…
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A2436 | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll a204e917-af9d-4a83-80b4-a972545d92f3 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a204e917-af9d-4a83-80b4-a972545d92f3 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1344
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the…
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A858 | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll c4cad074-9962-4ea6-8878-8cfc20e328e7 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c4cad074-9962-4ea6-8878-8cfc20e328e7 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1042
An Act amending Titles 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State…
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A2431 | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll e201dfa2-9541-47c6-9477-ff08230c1fcd | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e201dfa2-9541-47c6-9477-ff08230c1fcd CC0-1.0 |
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HR 409
A Resolution designating March 8, 2026, as "Charter Day" and Pennsylvania's 345th birthday in…
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House Resolution 409 | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 6a38e9a4-7d0d-4f06-86d5-77e3512419ae | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6a38e9a4-7d0d-4f06-86d5-77e3512419ae CC0-1.0 |
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HR 413
A Resolution recognizing "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania by commemorating the recently passed…
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House Resolution 413 | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll e7664482-ba56-4733-ad6e-13614075618d | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e7664482-ba56-4733-ad6e-13614075618d CC0-1.0 |
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HR 401
A Resolution recognizing the month of February 2026 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania and…
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House Resolution 401 | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 2c63ef8d-a67f-4e31-8745-067aa6b572f0 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2c63ef8d-a67f-4e31-8745-067aa6b572f0 CC0-1.0 |
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HR 398
A Resolution designating the week of March 15 through 21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania.
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House Resolution 398 | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll bc760f49-867d-45e0-af0a-ff0d4cc570fe | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bc760f49-867d-45e0-af0a-ff0d4cc570fe CC0-1.0 |
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HR 392
A Resolution recognizing the week of March 8 through 14, 2026, as "Multiple Sclerosis Awareness…
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House Resolution 392 | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 5f9627ae-fae2-4d92-833d-d7f19c21e900 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5f9627ae-fae2-4d92-833d-d7f19c21e900 CC0-1.0 |
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HR 389
A Resolution recognizing the month of February 2026 as "Senior Independence Month" in Pennsylvania.
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House Resolution 389 | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll e27d13d4-0b2d-4515-9569-e566ca5b3983 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e27d13d4-0b2d-4515-9569-e566ca5b3983 CC0-1.0 |
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HR 399
A Resolution designating February 19, 2026, as "Wear Purple Day" in Pennsylvania.
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House Resolution 399 | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll a52f2da6-b074-4ed5-a696-e487aadaab6a | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a52f2da6-b074-4ed5-a696-e487aadaab6a CC0-1.0 |
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HR 381
A Resolution recognizing January 1, 2026, as "Haitian Independence Day" in Pennsylvania.
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House Resolution 381 | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 951aee97-7cc4-4a55-8a5c-a7a44518381a | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/951aee97-7cc4-4a55-8a5c-a7a44518381a CC0-1.0 |
| MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll c3546ed7-d85a-47ff-a9d1-5c4620994b19 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c3546ed7-d85a-47ff-a9d1-5c4620994b19 CC0-1.0 | |
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HB 331
An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated…
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CONCURRENCE | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll db7e20fa-e89b-4d73-ba78-e46e3a3033e9 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/db7e20fa-e89b-4d73-ba78-e46e3a3033e9 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 2123
An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in…
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Committee vote (Professional Licensure): Re-refer Bill To Another Committee | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll ba2831b9-55b9-4071-b07c-66dac4567e80 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ba2831b9-55b9-4071-b07c-66dac4567e80 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 2163
An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.216, No.76), known as The Dental Law, further providing…
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Committee vote (Professional Licensure): Report Bill As Committed | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 8194d513-811e-4e36-a760-2f7bdcf005af | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8194d513-811e-4e36-a760-2f7bdcf005af CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1972
An Act amending the act of December 20, 1983 (P.L.260, No.72), referred to as the Public Adjuster…
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FINAL PASSAGE | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 47400728-d6db-4fd4-adce-d70adf7e44ef | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/47400728-d6db-4fd4-adce-d70adf7e44ef CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1963
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of…
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FINAL PASSAGE | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll a64f44b3-cb58-4d48-a262-2de6a7c1e195 | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a64f44b3-cb58-4d48-a262-2de6a7c1e195 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1935
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in…
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FINAL PASSAGE | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 87021266-bf2b-4ccd-bb39-5387efa30991 | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/87021266-bf2b-4ccd-bb39-5387efa30991 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 1556
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in…
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FINAL PASSAGE | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 9c81ded2-a10a-4c74-93bb-ba585a08efe5 | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/9c81ded2-a10a-4c74-93bb-ba585a08efe5 CC0-1.0 |
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HB 886
An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general…
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FINAL PASSAGE | Yea | lower · stage not recorded · roll 4bd9d180-2ecc-4fc1-ae17-7463fed7fd1b | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4bd9d180-2ecc-4fc1-ae17-7463fed7fd1b CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (28 as lead sponsor)
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HB 273
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An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in neighborhood blight reclamation and revitalization, providing…
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HB 1972
PA · —
An Act amending the act of December 20, 1983 (P.L.260, No.72), referred to as the Public Adjuster Licensing Law, further providing for definitions, for…
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HR 416
PA · —
A Resolution designating April 18, 2026, as "Erie Day" in Pennsylvania.
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HB 788
PA · —
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in mutual thrift institutions tax, further providing for…
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HB 1418
PA · —
An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to boats and boating, further providing for…
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HR 169
PA · —
A Resolution designating the month of September 2025 as "Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month" in Pennsylvania.
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HB 522
PA · —
An Act authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Department of General Services to lease certain submerged lands within…
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HR 485
PA · —
A Resolution designating the month of September 2026 as "Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month" in Pennsylvania.
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HB 431
PA · —
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in forgery and fraudulent practices, providing for the offense of…
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HB 206
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An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in consolidated collection of local income taxes, further…
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