HB 2302 — An Act amending the act of October 9, 2008 (P.L.1363, No.100), known as the Crane Operator Licensure Act, further providing for title of act; in preliminary provisions, further providing for short title and for definitions and providing for applicability; in State Board of Crane Operators, further providing for board and for powers and duties of board; in licensure, further providing for licensure, for qualifications, for duration of license, for reporting of multiple licensure and for license without certification and providing for qualifications for licensure as well driller, for legacy well drillers, for examination for licensure as well driller, for bonding and insurance for well drillers, for continuing education for well drillers, for professional standards and industry regulations for well drilling, for additional reporting requirements for well drillers, for sampling, for well driller license identification and for drilling company and rig registration; in administration and enforcement, further providing for violation of act, for refusal, suspension or revocation of license and for temporary and automatic suspensions; and making a repeal.
Last action — Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, May 7, 2026
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This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 19, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.
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Passed House
Current position in the legislative process.
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19 sponsors
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Sponsored across 2 parties (18 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
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Summary
State Licensing of Water Well Drillers: Protecting consumers, promoting public health, and ensuring accountability.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
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The recent amendments to HB 2302 include changes to the title of the legislation, expanding it to cover both crane operator licensure and well drilling. This means that the bill will now address licensing and regulations for both professions, ensuring safer practices and better oversight in these industries. Additionally, the definitions within the bill have been updated, which helps clarify the responsibilities and scope of practice for individuals working as crane operators or well drillers. These changes are important as they enhance regulatory measures that could improve safety and accountability in these fields.
PRIOR PRINTER'S NO.
3025 PRINTER'STHE NO.GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
33532302 THE2026 GENERALINTGUZMAN, ASSEMBLYMALAGARI, OFRIVERA, PENNSYLVANIAGUENST, HOUSESANCHEZ, BILLMAYES, SessionCIRESI AND CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, MARCH 18, 2026 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, MARCH 19, 2026 AN ACT Amending the act of No.October 9, 2008 (P.L.1363, No.100), entitled "An act relating to crane operator licensure;
2302 2026 INTRODUCED BY TAKAC, MOUL, VENKAT, BURGOS, HILL-EVANS, FLEMING, GUZMAN, MALAGARI, RIVERA, GUENST, SANCHEZ, MAYES, CIRESI, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, VITALI, McNEILL, PIELLI AND T.
DAVIS, MARCH 18, 2026 AS AMENDED ON SECOND CONSIDERATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MAY 5, 2026 AN ACT Amending the act of October 9, 2008 (P.L.1363, No.100), entitled "An act relating to crane operator licensure;
conferring powers and imposing duties relative to regulating the practice of crane operation;
in licensure, further providing for licensure, for qualifications, for duration of license, for reporting of multiple licensure and for license without certification and providing for qualifications for licensure as well driller, for grandfathering for well drillers, for examination for licensure as well driller, for bonding and insurance for well drillers, for continuing education for well drillers, for professional standards and industry regulations for well drilling, for additional reporting requirements for well drillers, for sampling, for well driller license identification, for drilling company and rig <-- registration, for exemptions and for agricultural operations;
ANDin FORadministration DRILLINGand COMPANYenforcement, ANDfurther RIGproviding REGISTRATION;for violation of act, for refusal, suspension or revocation of license and for temporary and automatic suspensions;
in <-- administration and enforcement, further providing for violation of act, for refusal, suspension or revocation of license and for temporary and automatic suspensions;
"Certification." Certification from the National Commission <-- for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) or another organization found by the State Board of Crane Operators and Well Drillers to offer an equivalent testing and certification program meeting the applicable requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME B30.5 as relating to mobile cranes, ASME B30.3 or the requirements of ASME B30.4 as relating to tower cranes and the accreditation requirements of the 20260HB2302PN3353 - 2 - National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute.
"CERTIFICATION."20260HB2302PN3025 [CERTIFICATION- FROM2 THE- NATIONAL* COMMISSION* <--* FOR"Crane THEoperator." CERTIFICATIONAn OFindividual CRANElicensed OPERATORSby (NCCCO)the ORState ANOTHERBoard ORGANIZATIONof FOUNDCrane BYOperators THEand STATEWell BOARDDrillers OFto CRANEoperate OPERATORSa TOcrane. OFFER AN EQUIVALENT TESTING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM MEETING THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS ASME B30.5 AS RELATING TO MOBILE CRANES, ASME B30.3 OR THE REQUIREMENTS OF ASME B30.4 AS RELATING TO TOWER CRANES AND THE ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CERTIFYING AGENCIES OR THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE.] ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
(1) A CERTIFICATION FROM THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF CRANE OPERATORS OR ANOTHER ORGANIZATION FOUND BY THE BOARD TO OFFER AN EQUIVALENT TESTING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM THAT MEETS:
(I) THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS ASME B30.5 AS RELATING TO MOBILE CRANES, ASME B30.3 OR ASME B30.4 AS RELATING TO TOWER CRANES;
AND (II) THE ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CERTIFYING AGENCIES OR THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE.
(2) A CERTIFICATION FROM THE NATIONAL GROUNDWATER ASSOCIATION OR ANOTHER ORGANIZATION FOUND BY THE BOARD TO OFFER AN EQUIVALENT TESTING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM THAT MEETS APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO DRILLING METHODS, OPERATION OF DRILLING EQUIPMENT, WELL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, IDENTIFICATION OF GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PUMPING SYSTEMS AND OTHER 20260HB2302PN3353 - 3 - APPLICABLE SKILLS RELATING TO WELL DRILLING.
* * * "Crane operator." An individual licensed by the State Board of Crane Operators and Well Drillers to operate a crane.
"Immediate supervision." Circumstances in which [the] a 20260HB2302PN3353 - 4 - crane operator or well driller is in the immediate area of [the] 20260HB2302PN3025 - 3 - a trainee, within visual sighting distance and able to effectively communicate with the trainee.
20260HB2302PN3353 - 5 - "Well driller." An individual licensed under this act to 20260HB2302PN3025 - 4 - drill, dig, drive, bore, core, wash, jet, construct, alter, decommission or repair a water well, geothermal well, environmental well or geotechnical well.
The term does not <-- include an individual who drills, constructs, modifies or decommissions an oil or natural gas well regulated under 58 Pa.C.S.
(b) Normal agricultural operations.--This act shall not apply to a function performed for normal agricultural operations <-- as defined in section 2 of the act of June 10, 1982 (P.L.454, No.133), referred to as the Right-to-Farm Law.
ON A NORMAL <-- AGRICULTURAL OPERATION BY THE OWNER OR LESSEE OF THE NORMAL AGRICULTURAL OPERATION AS DEFINED IN SECTION 2 OF THE ACT OF JUNE 10, 1982 (P.L.454, NO.133), REFERRED TO AS THE RIGHT-TO- FARM LAW.
(C) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GEOTECHNICAL DRILLING.-- 20260HB2302PN3353 - 6 - THIS ACT SHALL NOT APPLY TO A WELL DRILLER DESIGNATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AS A PREQUALIFIED GEOTECHNICAL DRILLING CONTRACTOR FOR WORK CONTRACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DRILL GEOTECHNICAL WELLS OR BORINGS.
CHAPTER 3 STATE BOARD OF CRANE OPERATORS AND WELL DRILLERS 20260HB2302PN3025 - 5 - Section 301.
(5) The Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources 20260HB2302PN3353 - 7 - or a designee, serving as an ex officio nonvoting member.
20260HB2302PN3025 - 6 - * * * (f) Professional members and initial appointments.--A professional member initially appointed to the board pursuant to this act need not be licensed at the time of appointment but at the time of appointment must have satisfied eligibility requirements for licensure, including holding current certification, as a crane operator or having satisfied eligibility requirements for licensure as a well driller, as provided in this act.
(1) To provide for and regulate the licensing of 20260HB2302PN3353 - 8 - individuals engaged in operating a crane and individuals engaged in well drilling.
Regulations shall be adopted in conformity with the provisions of the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.769, No.240), 20260HB2302PN3025 - 7 - referred to as the Commonwealth Documents Law, and the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the Regulatory Review Act.
(a) General rule.--Except as provided in [subsectionsubsection (c)](c), <-- SUBSECTIONS (C) AND (C.1), an individual may not operate a crane or drill a well, offer himself for employment as an individual who may operate a crane or drill a well or hold himself out as a crane operator or well driller unless licensed by the board.
(c) [Trainee] Crane operator trainees.--For purposes of 20260HB2302PN3353 - 9 - acquiring the experience necessary to obtain certification, a crane operator trainee who has passed a written examination of the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators or of a national association deemed equivalent by the board may operate a crane when under the immediate supervision of a crane operator.
20260HB2302PN3025 - 8 - (c.1) Well driller trainees.--A well driller trainee who is not a licensed well driller may engage in well drilling only if all of the following criteria are met:
20260HB2302PN3353 - 10 - (e) [Title] Crane operator title.--* * * (e.1) Well driller title.--An individual who holds a license as a well driller, or is maintained on inactive status under section 504(b), shall have the right to use the title "licensed well driller" and the abbreviation "L.W.D." Except as provided in subsection (c.1), no other individual shall use the title "licensed well driller" or the abbreviation "L.W.D." or hold oneself out as being able to drill a well or as being authorized to drill a well.
* * * 20260HB2302PN3025 - 9 - (g) Specialties of crane operators.--* * * (g.1) Categories of well drillers.-- (1) The board shall establish the following categories for well driller licensure:
Sections 502 heading, (a) introductory paragraph, (b) and (c)(1) introductory paragraph, 504(a), 505 and 506(a) 20260HB2302PN3353 - 11 - introductory paragraph of the act are amended to read:
* * * (b) Renewal of license.--In the case of a crane operator licensee applying for renewal of license where certification will expire before the biennial renewal cycle will expire, the licensee shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board that 20260HB2302PN3025 - 10 - the licensee has renewed certification.
Application for renewal of a crane operator or 20260HB2302PN3353 - 12 - well driller license shall biennially be forwarded to an individual holding a current license prior to the expiration date of the current renewal biennium.
A crane operator or well driller who is also licensed to operate a crane or drill a well in any other state, territory, possession of the United States or country shall report this 20260HB2302PN3025 - 11 - information to the board on the biennial registration application.
(a) Eligibility.--To be eligible to apply for licensure as a 20260HB2302PN3353 - 13 - well driller, an applicant must comply with all of the following requirements:
(3) Provide proof of bonding and liability insurance through the applicant's employer or sole proprietorship, as required by section 510510. 516(B).
<-- (4) Be affiliated with a registered drilling company.
(5) Demonstrate proficiency in drilling techniques for the applicable licensure category and specialty by passing a 20260HB2302PN3025 - 12 - board-approved examination under section 509, unless applying for licensure under section 508.
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(c) Convictions prohibited.-- (1) The board shall not issue a well driller license to an individual who has been convicted of a felony under the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, or an offense under the laws of another jurisdiction which, if committed in this Commonwealth, would be a felony under The 20260HB2302PN3353 - 14 - Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act unless:
(ii) the individual satisfactorily demonstrates to the board that the individual has made significant progress in personal rehabilitation since the conviction such that licensure of the individual should not be expected to create a substantial risk of harm to the health and safety of well drillers, trainees or the public or a substantial risk of further criminal 20260HB2302PN3025 - 13 - violations;
20260HB2302PN3353 - 15 - (iii) Documentation from a drilling company verifying competency in drilling in at least three of the well types identified in section 501(g.1)(2);
(ii) Documentation from a drilling company verifying competency in completing at least 30,000 cumulative feet of drilling for the specific well type for which the 20260HB2302PN3025 - 14 - applicant is seeking licensure within the last five years.
(d) Results.--An applicant for licensure as a well driller shall ensure examination results are submitted to the board with 20260HB2302PN3353 - 16 - the application.
(f) Passing score.--An applicant for licensure as a well 20260HB2302PN3025 - 15 - driller shall attain a passing score on the applicable examination, as determined by the board, to be eligible for licensure.
Bonding and insurance for well drillersdrillers. LIABILITY <-- AND DUTY TO INFORM.
A well driller, as a well owner, contractor or employee of a <-- registered drilling company, shall demonstrate that drilling operations are covered by bonding and liability insurance as established by the board.
(b) Approved providers.--The board shall establish criteria for approved course providers based on content, instructor 20260HB2302PN3353 - 17 - qualifications and recommendations from the national association and the State association.
In an audit or disciplinary proceeding, the board may infer from a well driller's failure to 20260HB2302PN3025 - 16 - maintain records as required under this subsection that the well driller did not complete the required continuing education.
(a) Permits.--A well driller shall obtain and maintain all 20260HB2302PN3353 - 18 - required permits and certifications before and during well construction or modification in accordance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
(c) Intent to drill.--Within 72 hours of entering a contract, written or oral, to drill a well, a well driller shall submit a notice of intent to drill through PaGWISDriller or another form specified by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, including the well owner's name and address, 20260HB2302PN3025 - 17 - the township and county where the well will be located and the approximate drilling start date.
(e) Decommissioning.--At least 10 days before decommissioning a well, a well driller shall submit a record 20260HB2302PN3353 - 19 - through PaGWISDriller or another form specified by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
(a) Core samples.--Upon receiving a notice of intent to 20260HB2302PN3025 - 18 - drill from a well driller, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources may request samples of core cuttings for research within two business days after receiving the notice.
(b) Possession.--A well driller shall carry a valid and current license while engaging in well drilling and present the 20260HB2302PN3353 - 20 - license upon request by an authorized official.
<--(a) REQUIREMENTSCompany RELATINGregistration.--A TOdrilling RIGcompany REGISTRATION,shall BONDINGregister <--with ANDthe INSURANCE.board and employ or contract only with well drillers licensed to conduct well drilling in this Commonwealth.
(a)(b) CompanyRig registration.--A drilling company shall register with the board and employtitle oreach contractrig only with LICENSEDthe wellDepartment <--of drillersTransportation licensedin ANDaccordance WELLwith DRILLER75 TRAINEESPa.C.S. to conduct well <-- drilling in this Commonwealth.
(B) BONDING AND INSURANCE.--A DRILLING COMPANY, AT THE TIME <-- OF REGISTRATION WITH THE BOARD, SHALL DEMONSTRATE THAT THE DRILLING COMPANY'S DRILLING OPERATIONS ARE COVERED BY BONDING AND LIABILITY INSURANCE AS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD.
(b) (C) Rig registration.--A drilling company shall register <-- and title each rig with the Department of Transportation in accordance with 75 Pa.C.S.
(D)(c) PROOFRig OFpossession.--A RIGwell REGISTRATION.--Adriller DRILLINGshall COMPANY,possess ATthe THErig <--20260HB2302PN3025 TIME- OF19 REGISTRATION- WITHregistration THEwhile BOARD,rig SHALLis PROVIDEin TOoperation. THE BOARD A COPY OF THE REGISTRATION OF EACH RIG REGISTERED AND TITLED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
(c) (E) Rig possession.--A well driller shall possess the <-- rig registration while rig is in operation.
<-- A well driller designated as a prequalified geotechnical drilling contractor under the Department of Transportation's Publication 222, Geotechnical Investigation Manual, shall be exempt from geotechnical well driller licensure requirements for work contracted by the Department of Transportation to specifically drill geotechnical wells or borings.
20260HB2302PN3353 - 21 - Section 518.
SECTION 9.
SECTIONS 701(D) AND 702(B) OF THE ACT ARE AMENDED <-- TO READ:
SECTION 701.
FEES, FINES AND CIVIL PENALTIES.
* * * (D) PERMITTED FEES.--THE BOARD MAY CHARGE A FEE, AS SET BY THE BOARD BY REGULATION, FOR LICENSURE, FOR RENEWING LICENSURE, FOR DRILLING COMPANY REGISTRATION AND FOR OTHER SERVICES OF THE BOARD AS PERMITTED BY THIS ACT OR BY REGULATION.
* * * (b) Civil penalty.--In ACCORDANCEaddition WITHto 63any PA.C.S.other civil remedy or criminal penalty provided for in this act, the board, by a vote of the majority of the maximum number of the authorized membership of the board as provided by law or by a vote of the majority of the duly qualified and confirmed membership or a minimum of five members, whichever is greater, may levy a civil penalty of up to $1,000 on any of the following:
§ 3108 <-- (RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES) AND IN addition to any other civil remedy or criminal penalty provided for in this act, the board, by a vote of the majority of the maximum number of the authorized membership of the board as provided by law or by a vote of the majority of the duly qualified and confirmed membership or a minimum of five members, whichever is greater, may levy a civil penalty [of up to $1,000] on any of the <-- following:
20260HB2302PN3353 - 22 - (3) An individual who holds himself out as a crane operator or well driller without being properly licensed as 20260HB2302PN3025 - 20 - provided in this act.
* * * <--Section (4)10. A PERSON THAT VIOLATES SECTION 501(B).
<-- (5) A REGISTERED DRILLING COMPANY THAT VIOLATES THIS ACT.
Section 10.
After notice, hearing, adjudication and appeal failure of a licensee to submit to such examination when directed shall constitute an admission of the allegations unless failure is due to circumstances beyond the licensee's control, consequent upon which a default and final order may be 20260HB2302PN3353 - 23 - entered without the taking of testimony or presentation of evidence.
20260HB2302PN3025 - 21 - * * * (4) The licensee has committed fraud or deceit in:
* * * 20260HB2302PN3353 - 24 - Section 11.
(a) General rule.--A license issued under this act may be temporarily suspended under circumstances determined by the board to be an immediate and clear danger to public health or 20260HB2302PN3025 - 22 - safety.
(b) Commitment of crane operator or well driller.--A license issued under this act shall automatically be suspended upon the legal commitment of a crane operator or well driller to an institution because of mental incompetency from any cause upon 20260HB2302PN3353 - 25 - filing with the board a certified copy of such commitment, conviction of a felony under the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, or conviction of an offense under the laws of another jurisdiction, which, if committed in Pennsylvania, would 20260HB2302PN3025 - 23 - be a felony under The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.
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Action History
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Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, May 7, 2026
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In the Senate
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(Remarks see House Journal Page ), May 6, 2026
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Third consideration and final passage, May 6, 2026 (114-87)
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Re-reported as amended, May 6, 2026
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Amended in House Committee on APPROPRIATIONS, May 6, 2026
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(Remarks see House Journal Page ), May 5, 2026
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Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, May 5, 2026
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Second consideration, with amendments, May 5, 2026
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Removed from table, May 4, 2026
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Laid on the table, April 27, 2026
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First consideration, April 27, 2026
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Reported as committed, April 27, 2026
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Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March 19, 2026
Sponsors
- Carol Hill-Evans · Cosponsor
- Benjamin V. Sanchez · Cosponsor
- Tina M. Davis · Cosponsor
- Paul Takac · Primary
- Dan Moul · Cosponsor
- Arvind Venkat · Cosponsor
- Danilo Burgos · Cosponsor
- Justin C. Fleming · Cosponsor
- Manuel Guzman · Cosponsor
- Steven R. Malagari · Cosponsor
- Nikki Rivera · Cosponsor
- Nancy Guenst · Cosponsor
- La'Tasha D. Mayes · Cosponsor
- Joe Ciresi · Cosponsor
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz · Cosponsor
- Greg Vitali · Cosponsor
- Jeanne McNeill · Cosponsor
- Chris Pielli · Cosponsor
- G. Roni Green · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 18 co-sponsors · 234 not signed on · 87 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Paul Takac Democratic
Co-sponsors (18)
- Carol Hill-Evans Democratic
- Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic
- Tina M. Davis Democratic
- Dan Moul Republican
- Arvind Venkat Democratic
- Danilo Burgos Democratic
- Justin C. Fleming Democratic
- Manuel Guzman Democratic
- Steven R. Malagari Democratic
- Nikki Rivera Democratic
- Nancy Guenst Democratic
- La'Tasha D. Mayes Democratic
- Joe Ciresi Democratic
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic
- Greg Vitali Democratic
- Jeanne McNeill Democratic
- Chris Pielli Democratic
- G. Roni Green Democratic
Not signed on (234)
234 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 234 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 12 | 87 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 114 | 87 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 43% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (201)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Abigail Salisbury | Democratic | Yea |
| Aerion Abney | Democratic | Yea |
| Amen Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| Ana Tiburcio | 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 |
| Jen Mazzocco | 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 |
| Andrea C. Verobish | 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 |
| Catherine I Wallen | Republican | Nay |
| Chad G. Reichard | Republican | Nay |
| Charity Grimm Krupa | Republican | Nay |
| Clint Owlett | Republican | Nay |
| Craig T. Staats | Republican | Nay |
| Craig Williams | Republican | Yea |
| Dallas Kephart | Republican | Nay |
| Dan Moul | Republican | Yea |
| Dane Watro | Republican | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| Tina Pickett | Republican | Nay |
| Tom Jones | Republican | Nay |
| Valerie S. Gaydos | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Fink | Republican | Nay |
| Zachary Mako | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 67 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 169 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 84% | 16% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (201)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Abigail Salisbury | Democratic | Yea |
| Aerion Abney | Democratic | Yea |
| Amen Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| Ana Tiburcio | 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 |
| Jen Mazzocco | 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 | Yea |
| Alec J. Ryncavage | Republican | Yea |
| Andrea C. Verobish | Republican | Nay |
| Andrew Kuzma | Republican | Yea |
| Ann Flood | Republican | Yea |
| Barbara Gleim | Republican | Nay |
| Brad Roae | Republican | Nay |
| Brenda M. Pugh | Republican | Yea |
| Brett R. Miller | Republican | Yea |
| Brian C. Rasel | Republican | Nay |
| Brian Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Bryan Cutler | Republican | Yea |
| Bud Cook | Republican | Yea |
| Carl Walker Metzgar | Republican | Nay |
| Catherine I Wallen | Republican | Nay |
| Chad G. Reichard | Republican | Yea |
| Charity Grimm Krupa | Republican | Nay |
| Clint Owlett | Republican | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| David M. Maloney | Republican | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| James B. Struzzi | Republican | Yea |
| Jamie Barton | Republican | Yea |
| Jamie L. Flick | Republican | Yea |
| Jamie Walsh | Republican | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| Joe Hogan | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Kerwin | Republican | Yea |
| John A. Lawrence | Republican | Yea |
| John A. Schlegel | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Fritz | Republican | Nay |
| Joseph D'Orsie | Republican | Nay |
| Josh Bashline | Republican | Nay |
| Joshua D. Kail | Republican | Nay |
| Kate A. Klunk | Republican | Yea |
| Kathleen C. Tomlinson | Republican | Yea |
| Kathy L. Rapp | Republican | Nay |
| Keith J. Greiner | Republican | Nay |
| Kerry A. Benninghoff | Republican | Yea |
| Kristin Marcell | Republican | Yea |
| Leslie Rossi | Republican | Nay |
| Marc S. Anderson | Republican | Nay |
| Marci Mustello | Republican | Yea |
| Mark M. Gillen | Republican | Yea |
| Marla Brown | Republican | Nay |
| Martin T. Causer | Republican | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| Rob W. Kauffman | Republican | Nay |
| Robert Leadbeter | Republican | Yea |
| Roman Kozak | Republican | Nay |
| Russ Diamond | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Warner | Republican | Nay |
| Scott Barger | Republican | Nay |
| Shelby Labs | Republican | Yea |
| Sheryl M. Delozier | Republican | Yea |
| Stephanie Borowicz | Republican | Nay |
| Steven C. Mentzer | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas H. Kutz | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas L. Mehaffie | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Twardzik | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy J. O'Neal | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy R. Bonner | Republican | Yea |
| Tina Pickett | Republican | Nay |
| Tom Jones | Republican | Yea |
| Valerie S. Gaydos | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Fink | Republican | Nay |
| Zachary Mako | Republican | Yea |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2302 do?
- State Licensing of Water Well Drillers: Protecting consumers, promoting public health, and ensuring accountability.
- Who sponsors HB 2302?
- HB 2302 is sponsored by Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Tina M. Davis (Democratic), Paul Takac (Democratic), Dan Moul (Republican), Arvind Venkat (Democratic), Danilo Burgos (Democratic), Justin C. Fleming (Democratic), Manuel Guzman (Democratic), Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), La'Tasha D. Mayes (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Greg Vitali (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), and G. Roni Green (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HB 2302?
- This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 19, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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