Pennsylvania Republican Lower chamber District 196

George H Margetas

gmargetas@pahousegop.com

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2501 Catherine St. Suite 10, York, PA 17408

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392

Recorded votes

100%

Vote participation

voted in 100% of 392 recorded votes

Voting scorecard

2025_0 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes

Party unity

91.7%

based on 169 votes

Votes with own party's majority

Independence

8.3%

based on 169 votes

Votes against own party's majority

Participation

100%

based on 169 votes

Roll calls where a yes/no was cast

Sponsored bills

No sponsored bills on record yet.

Voting record

Current session 50 votes
Bill Vote Result Date
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

Yea 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 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 2496 An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, providing for pause on data center proposals.

Committee vote (Local Government): Adopt Amendment

Yea pass June 17, 2026
HB 2496 An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, providing for pause on data center proposals.

Committee vote (Local Government): Report Bill As Amended

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

Yea 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 138 An Act amending Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in proceedings prior to petition to adopt, further providing for grounds for involuntary termination; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for disposition of dependent child.

A3692

Yea pass June 17, 2026
HB 911 An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, providing for law enforcement officer benefits for surviving family members.

Committee vote (Local Government): Report Bill As Amended

Yea pass June 17, 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.

A3495

Yea fail June 09, 2026
HB 1102 An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in military educational programs relating to medical officer or health officer incentive program, further providing for definitions, for establishment of program, for program stipend, for additional incentives, for recoupment of incentive payments, for adjustment of stipend amounts and for eligibility; and making editorial changes.

CONCURRENCE

Yea pass July 12, 2026
HB 2014 An Act amending the the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1209, No.151), known as the Child Labor Act, further providing for minors serving in volunteer emergency service organizations.

FINAL PASSAGE

Yea pass June 29, 2026
HB 1585 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in theft and related offenses, further providing for the offense of theft by extortion; and, in criminal history record information, providing for request and removal of the dissemination of booking photographs.

FINAL PASSAGE

Yea pass June 23, 2026
HB 2207 An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in small business first, further providing for capital development loans.

FINAL PASSAGE

Yea pass June 22, 2026
HB 497 An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, providing for corporate political contributions; and imposing penalties.

FINAL PASSAGE

Nay pass June 09, 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.

A3514

Nay fail June 09, 2026
HR 600 A Resolution authorizing the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to hold session on September 9, 2026, at 5:45 p.m., at Congress Hall in Philadelphia, in celebration of the momentous and historic occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and the United States Semiquincentennial.

House Resolution 600

Yea pass July 23, 2026
SB 971 An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in auditors and accountants, further providing for completion, filing and publication of annual township report and financial statement.

FINAL PASSAGE

Yea pass 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.

A4004

Yea pass July 01, 2026
HB 2529 An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for schedules of controlled substances and for secure storage of xylazine; and adding provisions relating to medetomidine.

FINAL PASSAGE

Yea pass June 30, 2026
HR 531 A Resolution designating the month of June 2026 as "Scoliosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

House Resolution 531

Yea pass June 30, 2026
HR 553 A Resolution designating May 19, 2026, as "Pontian Greek Genocide Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania.

House Resolution 553

Yea pass June 29, 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.

A3882

Nay pass June 24, 2026
HB 2650 An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; in computer data center equipment incentive program, providing for certification prohibition; providing for Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development certification and standards; and imposing duties.

A3841

Yea pass June 23, 2026
HB 2388 An Act providing for rounding of certain payment sums paid by physical legal tender.

A3824

Yea fail June 23, 2026
HB 2388 An Act providing for rounding of certain payment sums paid by physical legal tender.

A3730

Yea pass June 23, 2026
HB 2544 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in professional employees, further providing for compensation plans for school administrators.

FINAL PASSAGE

Nay pass June 22, 2026
HB 1944 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for recklessly endangering another person.

FINAL PASSAGE

Yea pass June 17, 2026
HB 1967 An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in scenic highways, providing for designation of Allegheny River Boulevard as scenic byway.

FINAL PASSAGE

Nay pass June 17, 2026
HB 1616 An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in offenses against the family, further providing for the offense of dealing in infant children; and, in depositions and witnesses, providing for sentencing considerations for child victim offenders.

FINAL PASSAGE

Yea pass June 16, 2026
HB 2443 An Act providing for Child Victim Recovery Fee; establishing the Child Victim Recovery Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.

A3456

Nay pass June 16, 2026
HR 494 A Resolution designating June 15, 2026, as "Elora Joyce Khan Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to promote education, compassion, advocacy and research related to pediatric brain cancer.

House Resolution 494

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.

A3538

Yea fail June 10, 2026