Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 38 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 308 — An Act providing for workplace health and safety standards for public employees; providing for powers and duties of the Secretary of Labor and Industry; establishing the Pennsylvania Occupational Safety and Health Review Board; providing for workplace inspections; and imposing penalties.

Last action — Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, April 30, 2025

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 23, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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  • 40 sponsors

    1 primary, 39 co-sponsors signed on.

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    Sponsored across 2 parties (38 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Mixed recorded votes

    1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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The Jake Schwab Worker Safety Bill

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PRIOR PRINTER'S NO.
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261 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
1303 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
MILLER, DALEY, HADDOCK, DONAHUE, BENHAM, SAMUELSON, WARREN, CIRESI, O'MARA, DEASY, CEPHAS, CONKLIN, FLEMING AND K.HARRIS, JANUARY 23, 2025 AS AMENDED ON SECOND CONSIDERATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, APRIL 8, 2025 AN ACT Proemployees;
MILLER, DALEY, HADDOCK, DONAHUE, BENHAM AND SAMUELSON, JANUARY 23, 2025 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND INDUSTRY, JANUARY 23, 2025 AN ACT Providing for workplace health and safety standards for public employees;
providing for powers and duties of the Secretary of Labor and Industry;
providing for powers and duties of the Secretary Occupational Safety and Health Review Board;
establishing the Pennsylvania Occupational Safety and Health Review Board;
(2) A significant percentage of all of those employed in 20250HB0308PN1303 - 2 - this Commonwealth are employed by the Commonwealth or by one of its political subdivisions.
(2) A significant percentage of all of those employed in this Commonwealth are employed by the Commonwealth or by one 20250HB0308PN0261 - 2 - of its political subdivisions.
"Department." The Department of Labor and Industry of the 20250HB0308PN1303 - 3 - Commonwealth.
"Department." The Department of Labor and Industry of the Commonwealth.
"Employee organization." As follows:
20250HB0308PN0261 - 3 - "Employee organization." As follows:
20250HB0308PN1303 - 4 - (2) The term does not include an employer covered or presently subject to coverage under 29 U.S.C.
(2) The term does not include an employer covered or 20250HB0308PN0261 - 4 - presently subject to coverage under 29 U.S.C.
§ 655 (relating 20250HB0308PN1303 - 5 - to standards) or amendments thereto.
§ 655 (relating to standards) or amendments thereto.
Section 5.
20250HB0308PN0261 - 5 - Section 5.
20250HB0308PN1303 - 6 - Section 6.
Section 6.
The secretary may promulgate regulations to administer and enforce this act and shall:
20250HB0308PN0261 - 6 - The secretary may promulgate regulations to administer and enforce this act and shall:
(6) Provide for the establishment of new programs and the perfection and expansion of existing programs for occupational safety and health education for employers and employees and institute methods and procedures for the 20250HB0308PN1303 - 7 - establishment of a program for voluntary compliance by employers and employees with the requirements of this act and all applicable occupational safety and health standards and regulations promulgated under this act.
(6) Provide for the establishment of new programs and the perfection and expansion of existing programs for occupational safety and health education for employers and employees and institute methods and procedures for the establishment of a program for voluntary compliance by 20250HB0308PN0261 - 7 - employers and employees with the requirements of this act and all applicable occupational safety and health standards and regulations promulgated under this act.
15 (relating to occupational safety and health) THAT EXIST AS OF THE EFFECTIVE <-- DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS AND PURPOSE OF THIS ACT in order to provide reasonable and adequate protection of the lives, safety and health of public employees.
15 (relating to occupational safety and health) in order to provide reasonable and adequate protection of the lives, safety and health of public employees.
15 THAT EXIST AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION, SO LONG <-- AS THE CHANGES PROVIDED BY THE SECRETARY ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS AND PURPOSE OF THIS ACT.
15.
(c) Challenge to standard or regulation.--A person who may be adversely affected by a standard or regulation issued under this act may challenge the validity or application of the standard or regulation by bringing an action for declaratory 20250HB0308PN1303 - 8 - judgment.
(c) Challenge to standard or regulation.--A person who may be adversely affected by a standard or regulation issued under this act may challenge the validity or application of the standard or regulation by bringing an action for declaratory judgment.
(a) Variance procedure.-- (1) A public employer may apply to the secretary for a temporary order granting a variance from a standard or any provision of a standard promulgated under this act.
(a) Variance procedure.-- (1) A public employer may apply to the secretary for a temporary order granting a variance from a standard or any 20250HB0308PN0261 - 8 - provision of a standard promulgated under this act.
(ii) A temporary order may be granted only after notice to employees and an opportunity for a hearing, provided that the secretary may issue one interim order 20250HB0308PN1303 - 9 - to be effective until a decision is made on the basis of a hearing.
(ii) A temporary order may be granted only after notice to employees and an opportunity for a hearing, provided that the secretary may issue one interim order to be effective until a decision is made on the basis of a hearing.
(iii) A temporary order may not be in effect for longer than the period needed by the employer to achieve compliance with the standard or one year, whichever is shorter, except that an order may be renewed not more than twice so long as the requirements of this section are met and an application for renewal is filed at least 90 days prior to the expiration date of the order.
(iii) A temporary order may not be in effect for longer than the period needed by the employer to achieve compliance with the standard or one year, whichever is 20250HB0308PN0261 - 9 - shorter, except that an order may be renewed not more than twice so long as the requirements of this section are met and an application for renewal is filed at least 90 days prior to the expiration date of the order.
(5) A certification that the employer has informed its employees of the application by giving a copy of the 20250HB0308PN1303 - 10 - application to the authorized employee representative, posting a statement giving a summary of the application and specifying where a copy may be examined at the place or places where notices to employees are normally posted and by other appropriate means.
(5) A certification that the employer has informed its employees of the application by giving a copy of the application to the authorized employee representative, posting a statement giving a summary of the application and specifying where a copy may be examined at the place or places where notices to employees are normally posted and by other appropriate means.
A description of how employees have been informed shall be contained in the certification.
A description of how employees have 20250HB0308PN0261 - 10 - been informed shall be contained in the certification.
The rule 20250HB0308PN1303 - 11 - or order shall prescribe the conditions the employer must maintain and the practices, means, methods, operations and processes that the employer must adopt and utilize to the extent they differ from the standard in question.
The rule or order shall prescribe the conditions the employer must maintain and the practices, means, methods, operations and processes that the employer must adopt and utilize to the extent they differ from the standard in question.
(3) A rule or order may be modified or revoked upon application by an employer, employee or authorized employee representative, or by the secretary on the secretary's own motion, in the manner prescribed for its issuance under this section at any time after six months from the date it was entered.
(3) A rule or order may be modified or revoked upon 20250HB0308PN0261 - 11 - application by an employer, employee or authorized employee representative, or by the secretary on the secretary's own motion, in the manner prescribed for its issuance under this section at any time after six months from the date it was entered.
(c) Power to hear appeals.--A member of the review board shall hear and rule on appeals from compliance orders, 20250HB0308PN1303 - 12 - notifications and penalties issued under the provisions of this act.
(c) Power to hear appeals.--A member of the review board shall hear and rule on appeals from compliance orders, notifications and penalties issued under the provisions of this act.
(d) Schedule for hearing appeals.--A review board member hearing an appeal or appeals under the provisions of this act shall be paid a per diem amount to be determined by the secretary.
(d) Schedule for hearing appeals.--A review board member 20250HB0308PN0261 - 12 - hearing an appeal or appeals under the provisions of this act shall be paid a per diem amount to be determined by the secretary.
20250HB0308PN1303 - 13 - (a) Right to inspect.-- (1) To carry out the purposes of this act, the secretary, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the employer, may:
(a) Right to inspect.-- (1) To carry out the purposes of this act, the secretary, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the employer, may:
(i) Enter without advance notice and at reasonable times a workplace or environment where work is performed by an employee of an employer.
(i) Enter without advance notice and at reasonable 20250HB0308PN0261 - 13 - times a workplace or environment where work is performed by an employee of an employer.
(2) In case of a failure or refusal of a person to obey an order, the court of common pleas for the judicial district in which the person resides, is found or transacts business shall issue to the person an order requiring the person to appear to produce evidence if asked, and when so ordered, and to give testimony relating to the matter under investigation 20250HB0308PN1303 - 14 - or in question.
(2) In case of a failure or refusal of a person to obey an order, the court of common pleas for the judicial district in which the person resides, is found or transacts business shall issue to the person an order requiring the person to appear to produce evidence if asked, and when so ordered, and to give testimony relating to the matter under investigation or in question.
(c) Persons to accompany secretary or representative.-- (1) Subject to regulations issued by the secretary, a representative of the employer and an authorized employee representative shall be given an opportunity to accompany the secretary during the physical inspection of a workplace for the purposes of aiding the inspection.
(c) Persons to accompany secretary or representative.-- (1) Subject to regulations issued by the secretary, a 20250HB0308PN0261 - 14 - representative of the employer and an authorized employee representative shall be given an opportunity to accompany the secretary during the physical inspection of a workplace for the purposes of aiding the inspection.
(3) A copy of the notice under this subsection shall be provided by the secretary to the employer or its agent no 20250HB0308PN1303 - 15 - later than the time of inspection, except that on the request of the person giving notice, the names of individual employees or the authorized employee representative shall be kept confidential.
(3) A copy of the notice under this subsection shall be provided by the secretary to the employer or its agent no later than the time of inspection, except that on the request of the person giving notice, the names of individual employees or the authorized employee representative shall be kept confidential.
(b) Action by secretary.-- (1) Whenever the secretary receives a request for inspection and determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation or danger exists, the secretary shall make an inspection as soon as practicable to determine if a violation or danger exists.
(b) Action by secretary.-- 20250HB0308PN0261 - 15 - (1) Whenever the secretary receives a request for inspection and determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation or danger exists, the secretary shall make an inspection as soon as practicable to determine if a violation or danger exists.
(2) The secretary shall by regulation establish procedures for informal review of a refusal by a representative of the secretary to issue a citation with respect to an alleged violation and shall furnish a written statement to the employer and the employee or authorized employee representative requesting a review of the reasons 20250HB0308PN1303 - 16 - for the secretary's final disposition of the case.
(2) The secretary shall by regulation establish procedures for informal review of a refusal by a representative of the secretary to issue a citation with respect to an alleged violation and shall furnish a written statement to the employer and the employee or authorized employee representative requesting a review of the reasons for the secretary's final disposition of the case.
(d) Summary by secretary.--The secretary shall compile, analyze and publish in either summary or detailed form all reports or information obtained under this section.
(d) Summary by secretary.--The secretary shall compile, analyze and publish in either summary or detailed form all 20250HB0308PN0261 - 16 - reports or information obtained under this section.
(b) Records relating to death and injury.--The secretary shall prescribe regulations requiring an employer to maintain accurate records and to make public periodic reports of work- related deaths, injuries and illnesses, other than minor 20250HB0308PN1303 - 17 - injuries requiring only first aid treatment and not involving lost time from work, medical treatment, loss of consciousness, restriction of work or motion or transfer to another job.
(b) Records relating to death and injury.--The secretary shall prescribe regulations requiring an employer to maintain accurate records and to make public periodic reports of work- related deaths, injuries and illnesses, other than minor injuries requiring only first aid treatment and not involving lost time from work, medical treatment, loss of consciousness, restriction of work or motion or transfer to another job.
(c) Exposure to toxic or harmful agents.-- (1) The secretary shall issue regulations requiring an employer to maintain accurate records of employee exposures to potentially toxic materials or harmful physical agents that are required to be monitored or measured under an occupational safety and health standard adopted under this act.
(c) Exposure to toxic or harmful agents.-- (1) The secretary shall issue regulations requiring an 20250HB0308PN0261 - 17 - employer to maintain accurate records of employee exposures to potentially toxic materials or harmful physical agents that are required to be monitored or measured under an occupational safety and health standard adopted under this act.
Each compliance order shall be in writing and shall 20250HB0308PN1303 - 18 - describe the nature of the violation, including a reference to the provisions of this act or the standard, regulation or order alleged to have been violated.
Each compliance order shall be in writing and shall describe the nature of the violation, including a reference to the provisions of this act or the standard, regulation or order alleged to have been violated.
(b) Posting of order.--Each compliance order issued under this section or a copy or copies of the order shall be prominently posted as prescribed in regulations issued by the secretary at or near each place a violation referred to in the compliance order occurred and at other locations within the workplace reasonably accessible to the employees.
(b) Posting of order.--Each compliance order issued under 20250HB0308PN0261 - 18 - this section or a copy or copies of the order shall be prominently posted as prescribed in regulations issued by the secretary at or near each place a violation referred to in the compliance order occurred and at other locations within the workplace reasonably accessible to the employees.
(b) Notice of failure to correct violation.-- (1) If the secretary has reason to believe that an 20250HB0308PN1303 - 19 - employer has failed to correct a violation for which a compliance order has been issued within the period permitted for correction, the secretary shall notify the employer by certified mail of the failure and of the penalty proposed to be assessed under section 17 by reason of the failure.
(b) Notice of failure to correct violation.-- (1) If the secretary has reason to believe that an employer has failed to correct a violation for which a compliance order has been issued within the period permitted for correction, the secretary shall notify the employer by certified mail of the failure and of the penalty proposed to be assessed under section 17 by reason of the failure.
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In the case, however, of a review proceeding initiated by the employer under this section in good faith and not solely for delay or the avoidance of penalties, the period permitted for correction of the violation may not begin to run until the entry of a final order by the review board.
In the 20250HB0308PN0261 - 19 - case, however, of a review proceeding initiated by the employer under this section in good faith and not solely for delay or the avoidance of penalties, the period permitted for correction of the violation may not begin to run until the entry of a final order by the review board.
(c) Action by review board.-- (1) If an employer notifies the secretary that it intends to contest a compliance order issued under section 14(a) or a notification issued under subsection (a) or (b) or if, within 15 days after the issuance of a compliance order issued under section 14(a), an employee or authorized employee representative files a notice with the secretary alleging that the period of time fixed in the compliance order for abatement of the violation is unreasonable, the 20250HB0308PN1303 - 20 - secretary shall immediately advise the review board of the notification, and the review board shall afford an opportunity for a hearing.
(c) Action by review board.-- (1) If an employer notifies the secretary that it intends to contest a compliance order issued under section 14(a) or a notification issued under subsection (a) or (b) or if, within 15 days after the issuance of a compliance order issued under section 14(a), an employee or authorized employee representative files a notice with the secretary alleging that the period of time fixed in the compliance order for abatement of the violation is unreasonable, the secretary shall immediately advise the review board of the notification, and the review board shall afford an opportunity for a hearing.
(2) The review board shall issue an order, based on findings of fact, affirming, modifying or vacating the secretary's compliance order or proposed penalty or directing other appropriate relief.
(2) The review board shall issue an order, based on findings of fact, affirming, modifying or vacating the 20250HB0308PN0261 - 20 - secretary's compliance order or proposed penalty or directing other appropriate relief.
(2) An order issued under this section shall require 20250HB0308PN1303 - 21 - steps to be taken as may be necessary to avoid, correct or remove the imminent danger and prohibit the employment or presence of an individual in locations or under conditions where the imminent danger exists, except individuals whose presence is necessary to avoid, correct or remove the imminent danger.
(2) An order issued under this section shall require steps to be taken as may be necessary to avoid, correct or remove the imminent danger and prohibit the employment or presence of an individual in locations or under conditions where the imminent danger exists, except individuals whose presence is necessary to avoid, correct or remove the 20250HB0308PN0261 - 21 - imminent danger.
(b) Compliance order for serious violation.--An employer who has received a compliance order for a serious violation of the 20250HB0308PN1303 - 22 - requirements of section 4 or 5, an occupational safety and health standard promulgated under section 7 or regulations prescribed under this act shall be assessed an administrative penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation.
(b) Compliance order for serious violation.--An employer who has received a compliance order for a serious violation of the requirements of section 4 or 5, an occupational safety and health standard promulgated under section 7 or regulations prescribed under this act shall be assessed an administrative penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation.
(c) Compliance order for lesser violation.--An employer who has received a compliance order for a violation of the requirements of section 4 or 5, an occupational safety and health standard promulgated under section 7 or regulations prescribed under this act, which violation has been determined not to be of a serious nature, may be assessed an administrative penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation.
(c) Compliance order for lesser violation.--An employer who 20250HB0308PN0261 - 22 - has received a compliance order for a violation of the requirements of section 4 or 5, an occupational safety and health standard promulgated under section 7 or regulations prescribed under this act, which violation has been determined not to be of a serious nature, may be assessed an administrative penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation.
(2) If a conviction is for a violation committed after a first conviction, the person shall be sentenced to pay a fine 20250HB0308PN1303 - 23 - of not more than $20,000 or to imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
(2) If a conviction is for a violation committed after a first conviction, the person shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $20,000 or to imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
(f) Providing advance notice of inspection.--A person who gives advance notice of an inspection to be conducted under this act without authority from the secretary commits a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
(f) Providing advance notice of inspection.--A person who gives advance notice of an inspection to be conducted under this act without authority from the secretary commits a misdemeanor 20250HB0308PN0261 - 23 - and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
(j) Causing bodily harm to secretary.--An employer or individual who willfully causes bodily harm to the secretary while the secretary is attempting to conduct an investigation or inspection under this act commits a misdemeanor and shall, upon 20250HB0308PN1303 - 24 - conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $10,000 or to imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
(j) Causing bodily harm to secretary.--An employer or individual who willfully causes bodily harm to the secretary while the secretary is attempting to conduct an investigation or inspection under this act commits a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $10,000 or to imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
(k) Authority to assess administrative penalties.--The review board shall have authority to assess all administrative penalties provided for in this act, giving due consideration to the appropriateness of the penalty with respect to the size of the business of the employer being charged, the gravity of the violation, the good faith of the employer and the history of previous violations.
(k) Authority to assess administrative penalties.--The review board shall have authority to assess all administrative penalties provided for in this act, giving due consideration to 20250HB0308PN0261 - 24 - the appropriateness of the penalty with respect to the size of the business of the employer being charged, the gravity of the violation, the good faith of the employer and the history of previous violations.
In the event that the person is an officer or employee responsible for carrying out the provisions of this act, the officer or employee shall be removed from 20250HB0308PN1303 - 25 - office or employment upon conviction under this section.
In the event that the person is an officer or employee responsible for carrying out the provisions of this act, the officer or employee shall be removed from office or employment upon conviction under this section.
(a) General rule.--An employer or other person may not discriminate against an employee because the employee has filed a complaint or instituted or caused to be instituted a proceeding under or related to this act or has testified or is about to testify in a proceeding or because of the exercise by an employee on the employee's own behalf or on behalf of others of a right afforded by this act.
(a) General rule.--An employer or other person may not discriminate against an employee because the employee has filed a complaint or instituted or caused to be instituted a 20250HB0308PN0261 - 25 - proceeding under or related to this act or has testified or is about to testify in a proceeding or because of the exercise by an employee on the employee's own behalf or on behalf of others of a right afforded by this act.
(c) Notice of determination of complaint.--Within 90 days of receipt of a complaint filed under this section, the secretary 20250HB0308PN1303 - 26 - shall notify the complainant and the complainant's representative by registered mail of the secretary's determination of the complaint.
(c) Notice of determination of complaint.--Within 90 days of receipt of a complaint filed under this section, the secretary shall notify the complainant and the complainant's representative by registered mail of the secretary's determination of the complaint.
(d) Other rights preserved.--Nothing in this act may be construed to diminish the rights of an employee under any law, rule or regulation or under a collective bargaining agreement.
(d) Other rights preserved.--Nothing in this act may be construed to diminish the rights of an employee under any law, 20250HB0308PN0261 - 26 - rule or regulation or under a collective bargaining agreement.
20250HB0308PN1303 - 27 - Section 20.
Section 20.
(a) Programs to train personnel.--The secretary shall conduct directly, or by grants or contracts, education programs to provide an adequate supply of qualified personnel to carry out the purposes of this act and informational programs on the importance and proper use of adequate safety and health equipment.
(a) Programs to train personnel.--The secretary shall conduct directly, or by grants or contracts, education programs to provide an adequate supply of qualified personnel to carry out the purposes of this act and informational programs on the 20250HB0308PN0261 - 27 - importance and proper use of adequate safety and health equipment.
All information reported to or otherwise obtained by the secretary or a member of the review board in connection with an inspection or proceeding under this act that contains or might reveal a trade secret shall be considered confidential, provided 20250HB0308PN1303 - 28 - that the information may be disclosed to other officers or employees concerned with carrying out this act or when relevant in a proceeding under this act.
All information reported to or otherwise obtained by the secretary or a member of the review board in connection with an inspection or proceeding under this act that contains or might reveal a trade secret shall be considered confidential, provided that the information may be disclosed to other officers or employees concerned with carrying out this act or when relevant in a proceeding under this act.
In proceedings under this act, the secretary, the review board or the court shall issue orders that may be appropriate to protect the confidentiality of trade secrets.
In proceedings under this act, the secretary, the review board or the court shall issue orders that may be appropriate to protect the confidentiality of trade 20250HB0308PN0261 - 28 - secrets.
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Action History

  1. (Remarks see House Journal Page 373-377), April 9, 2025

  2. (Remarks see House Journal Page 339-345), April 8, 2025

  3. Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, April 30, 2025

  4. In the Senate

  5. Third consideration and final passage, April 9, 2025 (111-92)

  6. Re-reported as committed, April 9, 2025

  7. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 8, 2025

  8. Second consideration, with amendments, April 8, 2025

  9. Removed from table, March 17, 2025

  10. Laid on the table, Feb. 5, 2025

  11. First consideration, Feb. 5, 2025

  12. Reported as committed, Feb. 5, 2025

  13. Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Jan. 23, 2025

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Votes

FINAL PASSAGE

Passed 111 Yea · 92 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 100000
Republican 98800
Unaffiliated 2400
Total 1119200
% of votes cast 55%45%0%0%
How each member voted (203)
Member Party Vote
Rep. Torren Ecker — Nay
Rep. Seth Grove — Nay
Rep. Dan Miller — Yea
Rep. Louis Schmitt — Nay
Rep. Stephenie Scialabba — Nay
Rep. Joshua Siegel — Yea
Abigail Salisbury Democratic Yea
Aerion Abney Democratic Yea
Amen Brown Democratic Yea
Andre D. Carroll Democratic Yea
Anita Astorino Kulik Democratic Yea
Anthony A. Bellmon Democratic Yea
Arvind Venkat Democratic Yea
Ben Waxman Democratic Yea
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Yea
Brandon J. Markosek Democratic Yea
Brian Munroe Democratic Yea
Bridget M. Kosierowski Democratic Yea
Carol Hill-Evans Democratic Yea
Carol Kazeem Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Christina D. Sappey Democratic Yea
Christopher M. Rabb Democratic Yea
Dan Frankel Democratic Yea
Dan Goughnour Democratic Yea
Dan K. Williams Democratic Yea
Daniel J. Deasy Democratic Yea
Danielle Friel Otten Democratic Yea
Danilo Burgos Democratic Yea
Darisha K. Parker Democratic Yea
Dave Madsen Democratic Yea
David M. Delloso Democratic Yea
Ed Neilson Democratic Yea
Eddie Day Pashinski Democratic Yea
Elizabeth Fiedler Democratic Yea
Emily Kinkead Democratic Yea
Frank Burns Democratic Yea
G. Roni Green Democratic Yea
Gina H. Curry Democratic Yea
Greg Scott Democratic Yea
Greg Vitali Democratic Yea
Heather Boyd Democratic Yea
Ismail Smith-Wade-El Democratic Yea
Jacklyn Rusnock Democratic Yea
Jared G. Solomon Democratic Yea
Jason Dawkins Democratic Yea
Jeanne McNeill Democratic Yea
Jennifer O'Mara Democratic Yea
Jessica Benham Democratic Yea
Jim Haddock Democratic Yea
Jim Prokopiak Democratic Yea
Joanna E. McClinton Democratic Yea
Joe Ciresi Democratic Yea
Joe McAndrew Democratic Yea
Joe Webster Democratic Yea
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic Yea
John C. Inglis III Democratic Yea
Jordan A. Harris Democratic Yea
Jose Giral Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Justin C. Fleming Democratic Yea
Keith S. Harris Democratic Yea
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Yea
Kyle Donahue Democratic Yea
Kyle J. Mullins Democratic Yea
La'Tasha D. Mayes Democratic Yea
Leanne Krueger Democratic Yea
Lindsay Powell Democratic Yea
Lisa A. Borowski Democratic Yea
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Yea
Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic Yea
Mandy Steele Democratic Yea
Manuel Guzman Democratic Yea
Mary Jo Daley Democratic Yea
MaryLouise Isaacson Democratic Yea
Matthew D. Bradford Democratic Yea
Maureen E. Madden Democratic Yea
Melissa Cerrato Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Michael H. Schlossberg Democratic Yea
Morgan Cephas Democratic Yea
Nancy Guenst Democratic Yea
Napoleon J. Nelson Democratic Yea
Nathan Davidson Democratic Yea
Nikki Rivera Democratic Yea
Pat Gallagher Democratic Yea
Patrick J. Harkins Democratic Yea
Paul Friel Democratic Yea
Paul Takac Democratic Yea
Perry S. Warren Democratic Yea
Peter Schweyer Democratic Yea
Regina G. Young Democratic Yea
Rick Krajewski Democratic Yea
Robert E. Merski Democratic Yea
Robert F. Matzie Democratic Yea
Robert Freeman Democratic Yea
Ryan A. Bizzarro Democratic Yea
Scott Conklin Democratic Yea
Sean Dougherty Democratic Yea
Steve Samuelson Democratic Yea
Steven R. Malagari Democratic Yea
Tarah Probst Democratic Yea
Tarik Khan Democratic Yea
Tim Brennan Democratic Yea
Tim Briggs Democratic Yea
Tina M. Davis Democratic Yea
Aaron Bernstine Republican Nay
Abby Major Republican Nay
Alec J. Ryncavage Republican Nay
Andrew Kuzma Republican Nay
Ann Flood Republican Nay
Barbara Gleim Republican Nay
Brad Roae Republican Nay
Brenda M. Pugh Republican Nay
Brett R. Miller Republican Nay
Brian C. Rasel Republican Nay
Brian Smith Republican Nay
Bryan Cutler Republican Nay
Bud Cook Republican Nay
Carl Walker Metzgar Republican Nay
Chad G. Reichard Republican Nay
Charity Grimm Krupa Republican Nay
Clint Owlett Republican Nay
Craig T. Staats Republican Nay
Craig Williams Republican Nay
Dallas Kephart Republican Nay
Dan Moul Republican Nay
Dane Watro Republican Yea
David H. Rowe Republican Nay
David H. Zimmerman Republican Nay
David M. Maloney Republican Nay
Donna Scheuren Republican Nay
Doyle Heffley Republican Nay
Eric Davanzo Republican Yea
Eric J. Weaknecht Republican Nay
Eric R. Nelson Republican Nay
Gary W. Day Republican Nay
Jack Rader Republican Nay
Jacob D. Banta Republican Nay
James B. Struzzi Republican Nay
Jamie Barton Republican Nay
Jamie L. Flick Republican Nay
Jamie Walsh Republican Nay
Jason Ortitay Republican Nay
Jeff Olsommer Republican Nay
Jeremy Shaffer Republican Nay
Jesse Topper Republican Nay
Jill N. Cooper Republican Nay
Jim Rigby Republican Nay
Joanne Stehr Republican Nay
Joe Emrick Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Nay
Joe Hogan Republican Yea
Joe Kerwin Republican Nay
John A. Lawrence Republican Nay
John A. Schlegel Republican Nay
Jonathan Fritz Republican Nay
Joseph D'Orsie Republican Nay
Josh Bashline Republican Nay
Joshua D. Kail Republican Nay
Kate A. Klunk Republican Nay
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Kathy L. Rapp Republican Nay
Keith J. Greiner Republican Nay
Kerry A. Benninghoff Republican Nay
Kristin Marcell Republican Yea
Leslie Rossi Republican Nay
Marc S. Anderson Republican Nay
Marci Mustello Republican Nay
Mark M. Gillen Republican Nay
Marla Brown Republican Nay
Martin T. Causer Republican Nay
Martina A. White Republican Yea
Michael Stender Republican Nay
Mike Armanini Republican Nay
Mike Jones Republican Nay
Milou Mackenzie Republican Nay
Mindy Fee Republican Nay
Natalie Mihalek Republican Nay
Parke Wentling Republican Nay
Perry A. Stambaugh Republican Nay
R. Lee James Republican Nay
Rich Irvin Republican Nay
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Nay
Robert Leadbeter Republican Nay
Roman Kozak Republican Nay
Russ Diamond Republican Nay
Ryan Warner Republican Nay
Scott Barger Republican Nay
Shelby Labs Republican Yea
Sheryl M. Delozier Republican Nay
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Nay
Steven C. Mentzer Republican Nay
Thomas H. Kutz Republican Nay
Thomas L. Mehaffie Republican Yea
Tim Twardzik Republican Nay
Timothy J. O'Neal Republican Nay
Timothy R. Bonner Republican Nay
Tina Pickett Republican Nay
Tom Jones Republican Nay
Valerie S. Gaydos Republican Nay
Wendy Fink Republican Nay
Zachary Mako Republican Nay

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Floor vote

Failed 100 Yea · 103 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 010000
Republican 96100
Unaffiliated 4200
Total 10010300
% of votes cast 49%51%0%0%
How each member voted (203)
Member Party Vote
Rep. Torren Ecker — Yea
Rep. Seth Grove — Yea
Rep. Dan Miller — Nay
Rep. Louis Schmitt — Yea
Rep. Stephenie Scialabba — Yea
Rep. Joshua Siegel — Nay
Abigail Salisbury Democratic Nay
Aerion Abney Democratic Nay
Amen Brown Democratic Nay
Andre D. Carroll Democratic Nay
Anita Astorino Kulik Democratic Nay
Anthony A. Bellmon Democratic Nay
Arvind Venkat Democratic Nay
Ben Waxman Democratic Nay
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Nay
Brandon J. Markosek Democratic Nay
Brian Munroe Democratic Nay
Bridget M. Kosierowski Democratic Nay
Carol Hill-Evans Democratic Nay
Carol Kazeem Democratic Nay
Chris Pielli Democratic Nay
Christina D. Sappey Democratic Nay
Christopher M. Rabb Democratic Nay
Dan Frankel Democratic Nay
Dan Goughnour Democratic Nay
Dan K. Williams Democratic Nay
Daniel J. Deasy Democratic Nay
Danielle Friel Otten Democratic Nay
Danilo Burgos Democratic Nay
Darisha K. Parker Democratic Nay
Dave Madsen Democratic Nay
David M. Delloso Democratic Nay
Ed Neilson Democratic Nay
Eddie Day Pashinski Democratic Nay
Elizabeth Fiedler Democratic Nay
Emily Kinkead Democratic Nay
Frank Burns Democratic Nay
G. Roni Green Democratic Nay
Gina H. Curry Democratic Nay
Greg Scott Democratic Nay
Greg Vitali Democratic Nay
Heather Boyd Democratic Nay
Ismail Smith-Wade-El Democratic Nay
Jacklyn Rusnock Democratic Nay
Jared G. Solomon Democratic Nay
Jason Dawkins Democratic Nay
Jeanne McNeill Democratic Nay
Jennifer O'Mara Democratic Nay
Jessica Benham Democratic Nay
Jim Haddock Democratic Nay
Jim Prokopiak Democratic Nay
Joanna E. McClinton Democratic Nay
Joe Ciresi Democratic Nay
Joe McAndrew Democratic Nay
Joe Webster Democratic Nay
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic Nay
John C. Inglis III Democratic Nay
Jordan A. Harris Democratic Nay
Jose Giral Democratic Nay
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Nay
Justin C. Fleming Democratic Nay
Keith S. Harris Democratic Nay
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Nay
Kyle Donahue Democratic Nay
Kyle J. Mullins Democratic Nay
La'Tasha D. Mayes Democratic Nay
Leanne Krueger Democratic Nay
Lindsay Powell Democratic Nay
Lisa A. Borowski Democratic Nay
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Nay
Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic Nay
Mandy Steele Democratic Nay
Manuel Guzman Democratic Nay
Mary Jo Daley Democratic Nay
MaryLouise Isaacson Democratic Nay
Matthew D. Bradford Democratic Nay
Maureen E. Madden Democratic Nay
Melissa Cerrato Democratic Nay
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Nay
Michael H. Schlossberg Democratic Nay
Morgan Cephas Democratic Nay
Nancy Guenst Democratic Nay
Napoleon J. Nelson Democratic Nay
Nathan Davidson Democratic Nay
Nikki Rivera Democratic Nay
Pat Gallagher Democratic Nay
Patrick J. Harkins Democratic Nay
Paul Friel Democratic Nay
Paul Takac Democratic Nay
Perry S. Warren Democratic Nay
Peter Schweyer Democratic Nay
Regina G. Young Democratic Nay
Rick Krajewski Democratic Nay
Robert E. Merski Democratic Nay
Robert F. Matzie Democratic Nay
Robert Freeman Democratic Nay
Ryan A. Bizzarro Democratic Nay
Scott Conklin Democratic Nay
Sean Dougherty Democratic Nay
Steve Samuelson Democratic Nay
Steven R. Malagari Democratic Nay
Tarah Probst Democratic Nay
Tarik Khan Democratic Nay
Tim Brennan Democratic Nay
Tim Briggs Democratic Nay
Tina M. Davis Democratic Nay
Aaron Bernstine Republican Yea
Abby Major Republican Yea
Alec J. Ryncavage Republican Yea
Andrew Kuzma Republican Yea
Ann Flood Republican Yea
Barbara Gleim Republican Yea
Brad Roae Republican Yea
Brenda M. Pugh Republican Yea
Brett R. Miller Republican Yea
Brian C. Rasel Republican Yea
Brian Smith Republican Yea
Bryan Cutler Republican Yea
Bud Cook Republican Yea
Carl Walker Metzgar Republican Yea
Chad G. Reichard Republican Yea
Charity Grimm Krupa Republican Yea
Clint Owlett Republican Yea
Craig T. Staats Republican Yea
Craig Williams Republican Yea
Dallas Kephart Republican Yea
Dan Moul Republican Yea
Dane Watro Republican Yea
David H. Rowe Republican Yea
David H. Zimmerman Republican Yea
David M. Maloney Republican Yea
Donna Scheuren Republican Yea
Doyle Heffley Republican Yea
Eric Davanzo Republican Yea
Eric J. Weaknecht Republican Yea
Eric R. Nelson Republican Yea
Gary W. Day Republican Yea
Jack Rader Republican Yea
Jacob D. Banta Republican Yea
James B. Struzzi Republican Yea
Jamie Barton Republican Yea
Jamie L. Flick Republican Yea
Jamie Walsh Republican Yea
Jason Ortitay Republican Yea
Jeff Olsommer Republican Yea
Jeremy Shaffer Republican Yea
Jesse Topper Republican Yea
Jill N. Cooper Republican Yea
Jim Rigby Republican Yea
Joanne Stehr Republican Yea
Joe Emrick Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Yea
Joe Hogan Republican Yea
Joe Kerwin Republican Yea
John A. Lawrence Republican Yea
John A. Schlegel Republican Yea
Jonathan Fritz Republican Yea
Joseph D'Orsie Republican Yea
Josh Bashline Republican Yea
Joshua D. Kail Republican Yea
Kate A. Klunk Republican Yea
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Kathy L. Rapp Republican Yea
Keith J. Greiner Republican Yea
Kerry A. Benninghoff Republican Yea
Kristin Marcell Republican Yea
Leslie Rossi Republican Yea
Marc S. Anderson Republican Yea
Marci Mustello Republican Yea
Mark M. Gillen Republican Yea
Marla Brown Republican Yea
Martin T. Causer Republican Yea
Martina A. White Republican Yea
Michael Stender Republican Yea
Mike Armanini Republican Yea
Mike Jones Republican Yea
Milou Mackenzie Republican Yea
Mindy Fee Republican Yea
Natalie Mihalek Republican Yea
Parke Wentling Republican Yea
Perry A. Stambaugh Republican Yea
R. Lee James Republican Yea
Rich Irvin Republican Yea
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Yea
Robert Leadbeter Republican Yea
Roman Kozak Republican Yea
Russ Diamond Republican Yea
Ryan Warner Republican Yea
Scott Barger Republican Yea
Shelby Labs Republican Yea
Sheryl M. Delozier Republican Yea
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Yea
Steven C. Mentzer Republican Yea
Thomas H. Kutz Republican Yea
Thomas L. Mehaffie Republican Nay
Tim Twardzik Republican Yea
Timothy J. O'Neal Republican Yea
Timothy R. Bonner Republican Yea
Tina Pickett Republican Yea
Tom Jones Republican Yea
Valerie S. Gaydos Republican Yea
Wendy Fink Republican Yea
Zachary Mako Republican Yea

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What does HB 308 do?
The Jake Schwab Worker Safety Bill
Who sponsors HB 308?
HB 308 is sponsored by Patrick J. Harkins (Democratic), Thomas L. Mehaffie (Republican), Jose Giral (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), MaryLouise Isaacson (Democratic), Brett R. Miller (Republican), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Tim Brennan (Democratic), Arvind Venkat (Democratic), Elizabeth Fiedler (Democratic), Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Melissa Cerrato (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Mary Jo Daley (Democratic), Jim Haddock (Democratic), Keith S. Harris (Democratic), Kyle Donahue (Democratic), Jessica Benham (Democratic), Steve Samuelson (Democratic), Perry S. Warren (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic), Daniel J. Deasy (Democratic), Morgan Cephas (Democratic), Scott Conklin (Democratic), Justin C. Fleming (Democratic), Carol Kazeem (Democratic), Tina M. Davis (Democratic), Joe Webster (Democratic), Christopher M. Rabb (Democratic), Dave Madsen (Democratic), Abigail Salisbury (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Robert F. Matzie (Democratic), and Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic).
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