Rep. Ben Waxman

Co-sponsor HB 1185

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in economic development programs, establishing the Pedestrianization Grant Program and the Pedestrianization Grant Fund; imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development; and making an interfund transfer.

In committee May 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 299

Passed · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

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.

Passed May 17, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 950

Passed · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for workers' rights.

Passed May 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1141

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of June 23, 1978 (P.L.537, No.93), known as the Seasonal Farm Labor Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for short title, for declaration of intent and for definitions; in wages and hours, further providing for minimum wages, for piece rates, for employment of minors, for discrimination on account of sex prohibited, for records required and notice to workers, for wage payment and for hours of labor and providing for minimum guaranteed period of employment; in regulations and inspections, further providing for rules and regulations, for inspections and entry, for permit to operate a seasonal farm labor camp, for enforcement orders, for civil remedies and for drinking water and toilet facilities and providing for food service and cooking facilities, for cooperative agreements with Federal and State agencies, for medical services and for posting of information concerning housing; in access and entry, further providing for tenancy rights, for interference prohibited and for privileged persons and providing for privacy rights of tenants; in registration of farm labor contractors, further providing for annual registration required, for qualifications of registrants, for agents exempt from registration and employment agencies, for farm labor contractors and agents and prohibited activities and for Secretary of Labor and Industry and powers and duties; in construction, repeals, penalties and effective date, further providing for criminal penalties and providing for retaliation prohibited, for private right of action and for civil penalties and enforcement orders; and making an editorial change.

In committee May 10, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1135

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions and for minimum wages; providing for gratuities; further providing for enforcement and rules and regulations, for penalties and for civil actions; repealing provisions relating to preemption; and providing for taxpayer savings and reinvestment.

In committee May 10, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1159

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act prohibiting discriminatory practices against applicants and enrollees under certain insurance policies based on claims or prescriptions involving prophylaxis HIV medication.

In committee May 10, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 105

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution urging the United States Environmental Protection Agency to re-examine the United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's hazardous materials regulations and make any necessary changes that would help to provide better protection to the public and the environment and urging the United States Congress to pass the Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act to provide for the tightening of regulations for trains carrying hazardous materials.

In committee May 10, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 494

Passed · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act providing standards for carbon monoxide alarms in child care centers and family child care homes; and imposing penalties.

Passed May 9, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 101

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2023 as "Nurses Month" in Pennsylvania.

In committee May 5, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 198

Passed · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, establishing the Pennsylvania Distilled Spirits Industry Promotion Board.

Passed May 5, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track