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Sen. Jay Costa

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Total votes

3,137

all sessions

Attendance

100%

7 missed

Near the chamber average

With party

98%

of cast votes

Higher than 76% of chamber peers

Bipartisan score

crosses aisle rarely

Near the chamber average

About Sen. Jay Costa

Sen. serving Pennsylvania District 43. Member of the Democratic party. Has been in office 30 years · 3 months. Serves on Rules and Executive Nominations, Appropriations and Intergovernmental Operations.

Sworn in

May 13, 1996

30 years · 3 months

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How Jay votes, broken down

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Budget & Taxes 37% / 63%

13 support · 22 oppose

Energy 60% / 40%

6 support · 4 oppose

Healthcare 25% / 75%

6 support · 18 oppose

Technology 33% / 67%

3 support · 6 oppose

Labor & Employment 63% / 37%

12 support · 7 oppose

Environment 73% / 27%

16 support · 6 oppose

Veterans 0% / 100%

0 support · 3 oppose

Transportation 46% / 54%

11 support · 13 oppose

Criminal Justice 47% / 53%

8 support · 9 oppose

Immigration 100% / 0%

3 support · 0 oppose

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SB 1443An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for exceptions to prohibition of interception and disclosure of communications. in committee

2 weeks ago

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SR 357A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "National Preparedness Month" in Pennsylvania. in committee

3 weeks ago

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SB 1430An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in obstructing governmental operations, further providing for obstructing administration of law or other governmental function. in committee

4 weeks ago

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SR 355A Resolution designating September 28, 2026, as "Green Star Veterans and Families Day" in Pennsylvania. in committee

4 weeks ago

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SB 1426An Act designating the interchange of Interstate 81 with State Route 4007, known as Exit 119, on the border of Cass Township and Butler Township, Schuylkill County, as the PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Jr. Memorial Interchange. in committee

1 month ago

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SB 1425An Act establishing the Jayanna Powell Hit-and-Run Direct Notification System Pilot Program in the city of the first class; requiring registration of motor vehicle repair facilities; and imposing penalties. in committee

1 month ago

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SB 1424An Act amending the act of September 9, 1965 (P.L.497, No.251), known as the Newborn Child Testing Act, further providing for Newborn Child Screening and Follow-up Program. in committee

1 month ago

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SB 331An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact. signed

1 month ago

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SB 992An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for definitions, for registration requirement, for unlawful acts and penalties, for blocking of caller identification and other telemarketing screening products or services prohibited, for unwanted telephone solicitation calls prohibited, for violations and for investigation. signed

1 month ago

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SB 130An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, providing for burial benefits. signed

1 month ago