Scott Barger
Contact
Email · sbarger@pahousegop.com
District office
Scottdale Borough Building 135 Stadium Drive, Suite 1, Bellwood, PA 16617
814-742-7204
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10
Bills sponsored
this session · 10 all-time
168
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 168 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
2640
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 2640 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2025_0 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
71.3%
based on 1073 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
28.7%
based on 1073 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 1073 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
10 billsCurrent session 10 bills
- HR 129 A Resolution recognizing the service of the Honorable Jerry A. Stern, an 11-term former member of the House of Representatives, and expressing condolences upon his death on December 11, 2024, in Martinsburg, Blair County, at 69 years of age. Passed
- HB 1546 An Act designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 164, Cove Mountain Road, from the intersection with Frederick Road in Taylor Township to the intersection with Agway Road in North Woodbury Township, Blair County, as the Representative Jerry A. Stern Memorial Highway. In Committee
- HB 2015 An Act designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5662, carrying Pennsylvania Route 866 over the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River in Catharine Township, Blair County, as the Sergeant Edward Vernon McChessney Memorial Bridge. In Committee
- HB 1354 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for school athletics, publications, and organizations. In Committee
- HB 1781 An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, providing for Commonwealth grantee employment verification; establishing the Commonwealth Grantee Employment Verification Account; and imposing penalties. In Committee
- HR 129 A Resolution recognizing the service of the Honorable Jerry A. Stern, an 11-term former member of the House of Representatives, and expressing condolences upon his death on December 11, 2024, in Martinsburg, Blair County, at 69 years of age. Introduced
- HB 2015 An Act designating the bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5662, carrying Pennsylvania Route 866 over the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River in Catharine Township, Blair County, as the Sergeant Edward Vernon McChessney Memorial Bridge. In Committee
- HB 1781 An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, providing for Commonwealth grantee employment verification; establishing the Commonwealth Grantee Employment Verification Account; and imposing penalties. In Committee
- HB 1546 An Act designating a portion of Pennsylvania Route 164, Cove Mountain Road, from the intersection with Frederick Road in Taylor Township to the intersection with Agway Road in North Woodbury Township, Blair County, as the Representative Jerry A. Stern Memorial Highway. In Committee
- HB 1354 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for school athletics, publications, and organizations. In Committee
Co-sponsored
168 billsCurrent session 168 bills
- HR 592 A Resolution commending the United States Senators representing this Commonwealth, businesses, trade associations, labor organizations, agricultural leaders and community partners for ensuring Commonwealth representation at the American State Fair; and urging the Office of the Governor to participate in future similar national celebrations. In Committee
- HR 585 A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the cost to the Commonwealth associated with the defrayal of health insurance benefit mandates under the Affordable Care Act. In Committee
- HR 332 House Discharge Resolution discharging Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations from further consideration of House Resolution No. 278. Introduced
- HB 2731 An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties. In Committee
- HB 2679 An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for filing and payment of claim. In Committee
- HB 2533 An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in zoning, providing for optional moratorium on filing or consideration of new applications for high impact data centers. In Committee
- HB 2209 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, providing for communism and socialism education. In Committee
- HB 1649 An Act amending Titles 53 (Municipalities Generally) and 72 (Taxation and Fiscal Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, eliminating school district property taxes; imposing county and school district taxes; establishing the School District Emergency Fund and the School District Property Tax Elimination Fund; consolidating Articles II and III of the Tax Reform Code of 1971; in preliminary provisions relating to sales and use tax, providing for definitions; in taxation generally relating to sales and use tax, providing for exclusions and for transfer to county sales and use tax accounts; in preliminary provisions relating to personal income tax, providing for definitions; and making repeals. In Committee
- HB 795 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in high schools, further providing for courses of study. In Committee
- HB 2731 An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties. In Committee
- HB 2540 An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for transition to chip-enabled access cards. Passed
- HB 2372 An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for declaration of policy, for standards for restructuring of electric industry and for duties of electric distribution companies. In Committee
- HB 2316 An Act designating the Scarlet Tanager as the official migratory bird of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In Committee
- HR 592 A Resolution commending the United States Senators representing this Commonwealth, businesses, trade associations, labor organizations, agricultural leaders and community partners for ensuring Commonwealth representation at the American State Fair; and urging the Office of the Governor to participate in future similar national celebrations. In Committee
- HB 2689 An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in general budget implementation, further providing for Department of Agriculture. In Committee
- HB 1682 An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for general appropriation bill compensation suspension. In Committee
- HB 1513 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in computer offenses, providing for liability for Internet publishers and distributors of material harmful to minors. In Committee
- HB 1190 An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veteran-owned small businesses, providing for small diverse business. In Committee
- HB 158 An Act providing for sport activities in public institutions of higher education and public school entities to be expressly designated male, female or coed; and creating causes of action for harms suffered by designation. In Committee
- HB 1084 An Act amending Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to corporation bureau and UCC fees, further providing for fee schedule; and, in incorporation, providing for exemption from certain fees and solicitation requirements for volunteer fire companies. Passed
- HB 2324 A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for exemptions and special provisions relating to property tax relief for disabled first responders. In Committee
- HB 2209 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, providing for communism and socialism education. In Committee
- HB 2066 An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, repealing provisions relating to inheritance tax; in procedure and administration, further providing for petition for reassessment; and, in governmental obligations, further providing for taxability of government obligations. In Committee
- HB 1291 An Act amending Title 45 (Legal Notices) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in legal advertising, further providing for level of advertising rates, for effect of failure to advertise when required and for no unauthorized advertisements to be published and providing for publication in newspapers of general circulation; and making editorial changes. In Committee
- HB 242 An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credits relating to beginning farmers, further providing for scope of article, for definitions, for beginning farmer management tax credit and for approval of tax credit. Passed
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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HB 1286
An Act amending the act of October 25, 2012 (P.L.1618, No.197), known as the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Notification Act, further providing for definitions; providing for training requirements for public lodging establishments and for training requirements for third-party listing platforms and rental operators; further providing for enforcement, for violation, for affirmative defenses, for administrative penalties and for criminal penalties; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
CONCURRENCE |
Yea | pass | July 12, 2026 |
|
HB 2154
An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Prison Industry Enhancement Authority; providing for employment of incarcerated individuals by private industry and for subcontracts with correctional agencies; establishing guidelines for incarcerated individual compensation; and providing for location of private sector prison industry.
A4097 |
Yea | fail | July 01, 2026 |
|
HB 2154
An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Prison Industry Enhancement Authority; providing for employment of incarcerated individuals by private industry and for subcontracts with correctional agencies; establishing guidelines for incarcerated individual compensation; and providing for location of private sector prison industry.
A3996 |
Nay | pass | July 01, 2026 |
|
SB 604
An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Counseling Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
HB 1239
An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to condominiums, further providing for definitions; in management of the condominium, further providing for powers of unit owners' association; in general provisions relating to planned communities, further providing for definitions; and, in management of planned communities, further providing for power of unit owners' association.
A3976 |
Yea | fail | June 30, 2026 |
|
HB 2083
An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hotel tax, further providing for hotel room rental tax in third through eighth class counties and for hotel room rental tax in second class and second class A counties and providing for uniform hotel tax report and forms.
Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Amended |
Yea | pass | June 30, 2026 |
|
HB 2359
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in computer data center equipment incentive program, further providing for definitions, for application for certification, for eligibility requirements relating to sales and use tax refund program, for notification, for eligibility requirements relating to sales and use tax exemption program and for notification and records.
A3931 |
Yea | fail | June 29, 2026 |
|
HB 2388
An Act providing for rounding of certain payment sums paid by physical legal tender.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | June 24, 2026 |
|
HB 2037
An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions and for restricted activities.
MOTION TO TABLE |
Nay | pass | June 24, 2026 |
|
HB 2551
An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties in general, providing for certain text-based communications prohibited.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 2388
An Act providing for rounding of certain payment sums paid by physical legal tender.
A3706 |
Yea | pass | June 23, 2026 |
|
HB 2224
An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rates and distribution systems, providing for return on equity; in service and facilities, further providing for billing procedures; and, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for revenue-neutral reconciliation.
A3591 |
Yea | fail | June 17, 2026 |
|
HR 463
A Resolution recognizing June 19, 2026, as "Korean-American Citizenship Day" in Pennsylvania to celebrate the first naturalization of a Korean-American citizen in 1890.
House Resolution 463 |
Yea | pass | June 17, 2026 |
|
HB 2464
An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in benefits for alcohol abuse and dependence, further providing for definitions, for inpatient detoxification, for nonhospital residential alcohol or other drug services, for outpatient alcohol or other drug services and for rules and regulations; and making editorial changes.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 17, 2026 |
|
HB 2299
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for definitions; and, in recordings by law enforcement officers, further providing for definitions.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 17, 2026 |
|
HB 2299
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for definitions; and, in recordings by law enforcement officers, further providing for definitions.
A3675 |
Nay | fail | June 16, 2026 |
|
HB 2540
An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for transition to chip-enabled access cards.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 15, 2026 |
|
HB 2084
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in higher education accountability and transparency, further
providing for comparison tool; providing for Pennsylvania Promise Program; and establishing the Pennsylvania Promise Program Fund.
A3512 |
Yea | fail | June 10, 2026 |
|
HB 2084
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in higher education accountability and transparency, further
providing for comparison tool; providing for Pennsylvania Promise Program; and establishing the Pennsylvania Promise Program Fund.
A3510 |
Yea | fail | June 10, 2026 |
|
HB 2429
An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for hosting capacity maps.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | June 10, 2026 |
|
HB 1262
An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in primary and election expenses, further providing for reporting by candidate and political committees and other persons, for late contributions and independent expenditures, for oath of compliance, perjury, disqualification from office and commercial use, for residual funds and for place of filing, providing for manner of filing and for inability to file reports or statements electronically by deadline and further providing for late filing fee and certificate of filing, for additional powers and duties of the Secretary of the Commonwealth and for reports by business entities and publication by Secretary of the Commonwealth.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | June 10, 2026 |
|
HR 559
A Resolution designating June 10, 2026, as "National Guard and Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.
House Resolution 559 |
Yea | pass | June 10, 2026 |
|
HB 1262
An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in primary and election expenses, further providing for reporting by candidate and political committees and other persons, for late contributions and independent expenditures, for oath of compliance, perjury, disqualification from office and commercial use, for residual funds and for place of filing, providing for manner of filing and for inability to file reports or statements electronically by deadline and further providing for late filing fee and certificate of filing, for additional powers and duties of the Secretary of the Commonwealth and for reports by business entities and publication by Secretary of the Commonwealth.
A3513 |
Yea | fail | June 09, 2026 |
|
HB 2469
An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public-private transportation partnerships, further providing for definitions, for operation of board and for sovereign immunity.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 08, 2026 |
|
HB 2300
An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, providing for mandatory reporting and remittance oversight authority.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | June 08, 2026 |
|
HB 2266
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, further providing for allocation of proceeds.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 08, 2026 |
|
HB 916
An Act amending the act of November 3, 2022 (P.L.2135, No.150), known as the Childhood Blood Lead Test Act, further providing for title of act, for
legislative purpose, for definitions, for lead poisoning
prevention, assessment and testing, for duties of department
and for blood lead assessment and testing coverage.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | June 08, 2026 |
|
HB 2117
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, further providing for definitions, for possession and use of asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors, for school access to emergency epinephrine and for administration of epinephrine auto-injectors by school bus drivers and school crossing guards.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | June 03, 2026 |
|
HR 524
A Resolution recognizing June 2, 2026, as "Cancer Action Day" in Pennsylvania.
House Resolution 524 |
Nay | pass | June 03, 2026 |
|
HR 490
A Resolution designating June 2, 2026, as "AKA Day at the Capitol" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
House Resolution 490 |
Nay | pass | June 03, 2026 |
|
HR 448
A Resolution designating July 4, 2026, as "Knoebels Amusement Resort Day" in Pennsylvania, celebrating 100 years of operation in this Commonwealth.
House Resolution 448 |
Nay | pass | June 03, 2026 |
|
HR 441
A Resolution recognizing March 2, 2026, as "Adwa Victory Day" in Pennsylvania.
House Resolution 441 |
Nay | pass | June 03, 2026 |
|
HR 242
A Resolution recognizing June 6, 2026, as "D-Day" in Pennsylvania.
House Resolution 242 |
Yea | pass | June 03, 2026 |
|
HR 134
A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on home and community-based services provided to individuals with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism and other developmental disabilities with a focus on streamlining the application process and improving service delivery.
House Resolution 134 |
Yea | pass | June 03, 2026 |
|
HB 2109
An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preemptions, providing for occupancy limits.
A3389 |
Nay | pass | June 02, 2026 |
|
HB 2436
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further providing for State certificate fee reduction; and, in Keystone Telepresence Education Grant Program, further providing for Keystone Telepresence Education Grant Program.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | June 01, 2026 |
|
HB 2446
An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, establishing the Fire Company Transformational Grant Program.
A3261 |
Yea | fail | June 01, 2026 |
|
HB 2365
An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for junior hunter projects; in hunting and furtaking, further providing for prima facie evidence of hunting and repealing provisions relating to trapping exception for certain persons; in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for license requirements, for eligibility for license and for unlawful acts concerning licenses; and, in special licenses and permits, further providing for permit fees.
MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES |
Yea | fail | June 01, 2026 |
|
HR 516
A Resolution designating June 1, 2026, as "Links Day" in Pennsylvania.
House Resolution 516 |
Nay | pass | June 01, 2026 |
|
HB 1877
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy.
FINAL PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2026 |
|
HB 1814
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, providing for
bell-to-bell mobile device policy.
A3174 |
Yea | fail | May 06, 2026 |
|
SB 1014
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known
as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, providing for
bell-to-bell mobile device policy.
A3229 |
Yea | fail | May 06, 2026 |
|
SB 1014
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known
as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, providing for
bell-to-bell mobile device policy.
A3213 |
Yea | fail | May 06, 2026 |
|
HR 503
A Resolution recognizing the week of May 17 through 23, 2026, as "Public Works Week" in Pennsylvania.
House Resolution 503 |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2026 |
|
HR 495
A Resolution designating May 5, 2026, as "The Blessing of the Balers Day" in Pennsylvania.
House Resolution 495 |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2026 |
|
HR 493
A Resolution recognizing May 28, 2026, as "World Hunger Day" in Pennsylvania and raising awareness of food insecurity across this Commonwealth.
House Resolution 493 |
Nay | pass | May 06, 2026 |
|
HR 439
A Resolution designating the month of April 2026 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
House Resolution 439 |
Nay | pass | May 06, 2026 |
|
HR 473
A Resolution designating the month of May 2026 as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
House Resolution 473 |
Yea | pass | May 05, 2026 |
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HR 169
A Resolution designating the month of September 2025 as "Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month" in Pennsylvania.
House Resolution 169 |
Nay | pass | May 05, 2026 |
|
HR 259
A Resolution recognizing August 24, 2026, as "Ukrainian Independence Day" in Pennsylvania.
A3134 |
Nay | pass | May 05, 2026 |