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Art Haywood — Democratic State Senator for Pennsylvania District 4 (official headshot)

Art Haywood Voting Record & Scorecard | National Democrat Platform

PA Senator

District: 4 • Democrat

2024 DEM Alignment:

20.51%

Lifetime Alignment:

15.38%

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Sen. Art Haywood (D-PA-4) earned a 21% National Democrat Platform score for 2024, showing minimal alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles. Art Haywood voted on 39 of the 42 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2024. Across 2 years rated, Art Haywood's lifetime Dem Platform score averages 15%, with 78 votes recorded across 81 scored bills. Art Haywood represents the 4th District in the Pennsylvania State Senate.

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Lawmaker Position

HB 1032Senate 20241x

Advancing a Politicized Environmental Agenda by Forcing Taxpayers to Subsidize Solar Energy Projects for Schools and Community Colleges.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes the Solar for Schools grant program to provide funds to eligible public school districts, intermediate units, career and technical schools, and community colleges to purchase and install a solar energy project. Under the bill, schools can receive funding to cover up to 50% of the total cost of a solar project, and all solar projects must meet prevailing wage requirements. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
HB 1333Senate 20241x

Allowing Recycled Materials to be Used in Stuffed Toys While Also Implementing New Labeling Requirements.

Against DEMs
This bill allows recycled materials to be used in stuffed toys manufactured in the state (currently, only new materials may be used). However, the bill also requires that labels disclose whether materials used are new, recycled, or a mix of both, as well as the registration number of the manufacturer or importer.
HB 1608Senate 20241x

Increasing Government Dependency by Expanding Medicaid Under Obamacare to Include Coverage of Doula Services.

Against DEMs
This bill expands coverage under Medicaid (government-provided healthcare) to now include doula services, during pregnancy and for 1 year post-partum. The bill also creates the Doula Advisory Board to establish standards and requirements for doulas to practice in the state. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. Growth of the welfare state disincentivizes employment and can lead to intergenerational poverty. ACI supports policies that reduce government dependency and help individuals live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.
HB 1633Senate 20241x

Infringing Private Contracting Rights and Reducing Employment Opportunities in Healthcare by Banning Noncompetition Agreements.

Against DEMs
This bill, the "Fair Contracting for Health Care Practitioners Act," prohibits nearly all noncompetition agreements in the state entered into by health care practitioners and employers. However, the bill does allow noncompete agreements of up to 1 year if the employee was not dismissed.
HB 1664Senate 20241x

Imposing Additional Health Insurance Mandates by Prohibiting Restrictions on Payment Methods to Providers.

Against DEMs
This bill prohibits health insurers from restricting the method of payment to participating health care providers to only credit cards. The bill requires that insurers must advise providers of all available payment methods and provide instructions on the process to select a payment method.
HB 1754Senate 20241x

Hiking Health Insurance Premiums by Mandating All Policies Provide Coverage for Biomarker Testing.

Against DEMs
This bill requires all health insurance policies, including Medicaid, offered in the state to provide coverage for biomarker testing to diagnose, treat, manage, or monitor a person''s disease or condition. Each and every health insurance mandate or price control on co-payments prevents an individual from selecting a plan with just basic or customized coverages to fit their specific needs. As a result, health insurers are forced to only offer costly plans loaded with coverages that most individuals do not need.
HB 1820Senate 20241x

Slightly Reducing the State''s Overreaching Cosmetology Licensing Mandates and Expanding Competition by Exempting "Natural Hair Braiders" from Licensure.

With DEMs
This bill exempts individuals providing "natural hair brading" from the state''s cosmetology license requirements. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government control stifles innovation, burdens businesses, and restricts individual liberty. Overregulation of occupational licensing restricts employment opportunities and empowers government bureaucrats at the expense of free enterprise. ACI supports a limited government agenda that cuts unnecessary red tape, fosters competition, drives economic growth, and empowers individuals.
HB 1853Senate 20241x

Growing Government Interference in the Healthcare Industry by Mandating Unnecessary Bureaucratic Meetings for Nursing Facilities.

Against DEMs
This bill requires that Department of Health nursing care field officers conduct an annual meeting with long-term care nursing facilities. This meeting is designed to "promote cooperation and communication" between long-term care nursing facilities and the department. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Life. Americans deserve a patient-centered healthcare system that empowers individuals to take control of their health decisions without onerous government regulations that drive up the cost of care. ACI supports healthcare policies that focus on protecting the unborn and vulnerable at all stage of life, while ensuring women and families have alternatives to abortion, better medical care, and ethical healthcare options.
HB 1993Senate 20241x

Growing Government Regulatory Power within the Pharmaceutical Industry by Imposing a Series of New Mandates on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs).

Against DEMs
This bill imposes a series of new regulations on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). For example, PBMs are required to pass at least 95% of all manufacturer rebates through to the insurance plan, may not reimburse non PBM-affiliated retail pharmacies less than PBM-affiliated ones, and may not require the use of mail-order pharmacies. The nation witnessed first-hand the disastrous consequences and cost of growing government regulatory power in healthcare (i.e. Obamacare). Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Life. Americans deserve a patient-centered healthcare system that empowers individuals to take control of their health decisions without onerous government regulations that drive up the cost of care. ACI supports healthcare policies that focus on protecting the unborn and vulnerable at all stage of life, while ensuring women and families have alternatives to abortion, better medical care, and ethical healthcare options.
HB 2132Senate 20241x

Forcing Taxpayers to Further Subsidize Entertainment Companies by Expanding Tax Credits for Concert Rehearsal and Tour Expenses.

Against DEMs
This bill increases tax credits provided to musical performers and concert tour management companies for tour and rehearsal expenses. The bill increases the maximum amount of allowed tax credits per taxpayer between $1.5 and $5 million (previously between $800,000 and $2 million). Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Tax breaks and crony programs expand government interference in the private market. ACI opposes cronyism that provides select individuals, businesses or industries with special benefits or carve outs at the expense of the rest of the population.
HB 2265Senate 20241x

Increasing Taxpayer Costs by Hiking Maximum Salaries for Mayors and Borough Council Members by 68%.

Against DEMs
This bill increases the maximum compensation for borough mayors and council members officials by nearly 68%. For example, the maximum compensation for mayors ranges from $4,190 to $12,575 per year (previously $2,500 to $7,500), based on population. The bill stipulates that localities are not required to reduce compensation as a result of a decrease in population.
HB 2268Senate 20241x

Hiking Health Insurance Premiums by Mandating All Policies Cover Speech Therapy for Stuttering.

Against DEMs
This bill requires all health insurance policies in the state to offer coverage for habilitative speech therapy treatment and rehabilitative speech therapy treatment for childhood stuttering. Each and every health insurance mandate or price control on co-payments prevents an individual from selecting a plan with just basic or customized coverages to fit their specific needs. As a result, health insurers are forced to only offer costly plans loaded with coverages that most individuals do not need. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Life. Americans deserve a patient-centered healthcare system that empowers individuals to take control of their health decisions without onerous government regulations that drive up the cost of care. ACI supports healthcare policies that focus on protecting the unborn and vulnerable at all stage of life, while ensuring women and families have alternatives to abortion, better medical care, and ethical healthcare options.
HB 2310Senate 20241x

Further Expanding Cronyism and Avoiding Fiscal Responsibility Through Numerous Grant Programs and Frivolous Spending.

Against DEMs
This bill contains several budgetary provisions. Most notably, the bill establishes an "Affordability Assistance Program" to "incentivize enrollment in health insurance policies offered on the exchange." The bill also establishes an "Agricultural Innovation Grant Program" to provide grants for certain agricultural expenses, appropriates $10 million for grants for mixed-use projects, and authorizes the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority to issue up to $500 million in bonds for loans and grants. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
HB 450Senate 20241x

Bolstering Cronyism and Government Central Planning by Extending Grant Funding to Hire a "Main Street Manager" for an Additional 5 Years.

Against DEMs
This bill extends, for an additional 5 years, the maximum length of grants for administrative costs of hiring a "Main Street Manager" under the "Main Street Act". The "Main Street Act" provides grants for infrasture and housing projects in downtown areas, and provides competitive advantages to businesses located in these areas through marketing and promotion of the area. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Tax breaks and crony programs expand government interference in the private market. ACI opposes cronyism that provides select individuals, businesses or industries with special benefits or carve outs at the expense of the rest of the population.
HB 613Senate 20241x

Fueling Out-of-Control Spending by Providing 5 "State-Related" Universities with Over $642 Million in Taxpayer Funds.

Against DEMs
This bill appropriates over $642 million in taxpayer funds to five "state-related" universities: Pennsylvania State University, University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, Lincoln University, and the University of Pennsylvania. The funds are for various purposes, such as general support, "rural education outreach," and "veterinary activities." Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
HB 660Senate 20241x

Growing Government Overreach to Now Regulate "Pet Insurance Policies".

Against DEMs
This bill establishes a new legal and regulatory framework for "pet insurance policies." This includes disclosure requirements for policies, policy return and refund mandates, and licensure requirements for all pet insurers in the state.
SB 1001Senate 20241x

Fueling Out-of-Control Spending Through Increased Funding for Crony Economic Development Programs, Medicaid Expansion, and More.

Against DEMs
This bill appropriates funds for the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government during FY 2024-25. Most notably, the bill provides an over $1.1 billion increase for school districts, $15 million in additional funding for free pre-kindergarten, and over $3 billion for required contributions for public school employees'' retirement (a 3.14% increase). The bill also appropriates $55 million for tourism marketing and $45 million for keystone communities'' grants. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
SB 1026Senate 20241x

Expanding Private Contracting Rights and Reducing Employer Costs by Allowing Employers Flexibility in How They Pay Employees.

With DEMs
This bill allows employers the option to pay their employees exclusively through direct deposit or prepaid debit card, rather than cash or checks. Employers must provide 45 days'' notice of the change and must meet certain other requirements. This measure expands private contracting rights and helps employers reduce costs by providing additional flexibility surrounding payroll. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government control stifles innovation, burdens businesses, and restricts individual liberty. Overregulation empowers government bureaucrats at the expense of free enterprise. ACI supports a limited government agenda that cuts unnecessary red tape, fosters competition, drives economic growth, and empowers individuals.
SB 1109Senate 20241x

Strengthening the Integrity of the Unemployment Insurance System by Clarifying Work Search Requirements.

Against DEMs
This bill provides that claimants are ineligible for unemployment insurance benefits if they refuse suitable work by unreasonably discouraging their own hire, either by refusing to attend a job interview or hiring activity or by refusing employment or referral for employment. The bill also requires the Department of Labor and Industry to create or update forms available to employers to report a claimant who discourages their own hire through these actions. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. Growth of the welfare state disincentivizes employment and can lead to intergenerational poverty. ACI supports policies that reduce government dependency and help individuals live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.
SB 1120Senate 20241x

Strengthening Public Safety by Restricting Non-Monetary Bail for Violent Offenders.

Against DEMs
This bill prevents courts from granting non-monetary bail for defendants who pose a threat to public safety. Under the bill, this includes repeat violent offenders, fentanyl drug dealers and traffickers, and those who assault law enforcement officers or evade arrest. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left has waged war on the law enforcement community in recent years. As a result, law enforcement entities nationwide have been severely diminished. Americans lack confidence in the justice system at both the federal and state and local level. ACI believes that public safety is best achieved through upholding the rule of law, support for strong law enforcement policies, and practical solutions that benefit communities.
SB 1127Senate 20241x

Strengthening National Security by Requiring Prosecutors to Notify Federal Law Enforcement of a Criminal Defendant Believed to Be an Illegal Immigrant.

Against DEMs
This bill state attorneys to notify United State Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if, at any point during a criminal proceeding, the attorney obtains information that indicates a criminal defendant is not a citizen and is in the country illegally. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left’s promotion of an open-border immigration system places an immense drain on U.S. infrastructure and taxpayer resources ranging from welfare to the education system, while also creating serious law enforcement and national security issues. ACI supports the rule of law including strong border security and the enforcement of federal immigration law. ACI supports the cooperation between law enforcement jurisdictions which creates safer communities.
SB 1150Senate 20241x

Expanding Wealth Redistribution Through New Scholarship Programs to Incentive Students to Pursue Government-Favored Industries.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes two higher education scholarship programs to provide scholarships and grants to students who pursue certain degrees, such as agriculture, STEM education, and engineering. Additionally, the bill expands eligibility for the Ready-to-Succeed Scholarship Program by increasing the minimum household annual income from $126,000 to $175,000 and lowering the necessary grade point average from 3.25 to 2.5.
SB 1183Senate 20241x

Increasing Transparency of Education by Expanding the State''s "Right-to-Know Law" to Include the Pennsylvania School Boards Association.

Against DEMs
This bill expands the existing "Right-to-Know Law" to include the Pennsylvania School Boards Association by including the association in the definition of "state-affiliated entity." The Right-to-Know law grants the public access to government records. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. ACI supports strengthening transparency to combat government overreach and growth. Government transparency helps reduce corruption, strengthen accountability, and ensure government is accountable to the people. ACI supports a limited government agenda that cuts unnecessary red tape, fosters competition, drives economic growth, and empowers individuals.
SB 1232Senate 20241x

Advancing Government Overreach by Requiring Direct Deposit Payments for Workers'' Compensation Benefits.

Against DEMs
This bill requires insurers and self-insured employers to offer direct deposit as an option to receive workers'' compensation benefits. The bill allows a 1-year period during which this is optional, before becoming mandatory. Additionally, insurers and qualified employers must notify individuals entitled to compensation of the option to receive benefit through direct deposit.
SB 1236Senate 20241x

Strengthening Property Rights by Clarifying that Squatters are Not "Tenants" and Not Entitled to Protections in the Legal Eviction Process.

With DEMs
This bill strengthens property rights by making it easier for property owners to remove "squatters" from their property. The bill clarifies that "notice to quit" and other eviction requirements do not apply to landlords "repossessing real property from a person who is not, nor has ever been, a tenant of the real property. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. Limited housing supply has driven up the cost of housing in the United States and is impacting people’s ability to achieve the American Dream. ACI supports strengthening private property rights and lowering housing costs by cutting excessive zoning regulations – particularly at the local level – as well as reducing regulatory burdens and promoting innovative technology.
SB 170Senate 20241x

Threatening Public Safety by Allowing Juvenile Criminal Records to be Expunged After Just 2 Years Instead of 5.

Against DEMs
This bill reduces the waiting period for expungement of most juvenile misdemeanors, from 5 years to 2 years. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. ACI advocates for policies that make communities safer, hold individuals accountable for their actions and provide justice to victims of crimes. The Left has waged war on the law enforcement community in recent years. As a result, law enforcement entities nationwide have been severely diminished. Americans lack confidence in the justice system at both the federal and state and local level. ACI believes that public safety is best achieved through upholding the rule of law, support for strong law enforcement policies, and practical solutions that benefit communities.
SB 173Senate 20241x

Expanding the Role of Government by Creating a Grant Program to Establish "Safe Exchange Zones".

Against DEMs
This bill creates a new grant program to establish "Safe Exchange Zones" throughout the state for individuals to exchange goods (such as internet sales), carry out child custody exchanges, and more. The zones must be located in public view and in close proximity to law enforcement, and include video surveillance.
SB 277Senate 20241x

Growing Government Central Planning by Establishing a Commission to Incentivize Moving to Rural Areas.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes the Rural Population Revitalization Commission to review and making recommendations for legislative and regulatory changes meant to incentivize residents in rural areas of the state. The recommendations also include areas such as education, healthcare, and affordable housing. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government control stifles innovation, burdens businesses, and restricts individual liberty. Overregulation empowers government bureaucrats at the expense of free enterprise. ACI supports a limited government agenda that cuts unnecessary red tape, fosters competition, drives economic growth, and empowers individuals.
SB 298Senate 20241x

Strengthening Individual Liberties by Allowing Vehicles to Operate with Doors Removed.

With DEMs
This bill allows vehicles with manufacturer-designed or installed removable doors to operate on roadways with the doors removed. The bill requires that when the doors are removed, the vehicle must have side mirrors.
SB 37Senate 20241x

Imposing an Overreaching Ban on Mobile Device Usage While Driving and Forcing Law Enforcement to Track Race and Ethnicity of Traffic Stops.

Against DEMs
This bill, known as "Paul Miller''s Law", expands current laws surrounding cellphone usage while driving to fully ban the use of mobile devices while driving a vehicle. The bill extends the prohibition on using interactive devices to include playing games, taking photos or recording videos, sharing social media, or otherwise sending or receiving electronic data. Additionally, the bill requires law enforcement to collect certain data for any self-initiated traffic stops, including the race and ethnicity of the driver.
SB 497Senate 20241x

Expanding Cronyism by Providing Grants and Loans for the Costs of Advanced Manufacturing Equipment.

Against DEMs
This bill, the "Max Manufacturing Initiative Act," establishes two new funds to provide grants and loans for the purchase of advanced manufacturing equipment, which includes using new technologies or sciences in manufacturing . The bill requires recipients to pay the prevailing wage and requires applicants for both programs to "make a good faith effort" to recruit and employ local laborers. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Tax breaks and crony programs expand government interference in the private market. ACI opposes cronyism that provides select individuals, businesses or industries with special benefits or carve outs at the expense of the rest of the population.
SB 560Senate 20241x

Increasing Access to Care by Expanding Scope of Practice of Athletic Trainers.

With DEMs
This bill allows athletic trainers to perform certain "invasive" procedures under a written protocol with a licensed physician, such as using an epi-pen or providing insulin injections, administering Naloxone, removal of superficial foreign bodies, and providing certain medication injections. Additionally, the bill allows athletic trainers to provide services to additional individuals by expanding the definition of a "physically active person" to include members of the performing arts, military members, and recreationally active people. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Life. Americans deserve a patient-centered healthcare system that empowers individuals to take control of their health decisions without onerous government regulations that drive up the cost of care. ACI supports healthcare policies that focus on protecting the unborn and vulnerable at all stage of life, while ensuring women and families have alternatives to abortion, better medical care, and ethical healthcare options.
SB 654Senate 20241x

Shifting Tax Burdens onto Other Individuals and Businesses Through Tax Breaks for Government-Favored Industries.

With DEMs
This bill contains numerous provisions creating or expanding tax credits, deductions, and sales tax exemptions. Most notably, the bill provides a sales tax exemption for services related to cleaning or maintenance of waste grease removal, doubles the rate of the Coal Refuse and Energy Reclamation Tax Credit, increases the aggregate amount of historic preservation tax credit certificates that may be awarded, from $5 million to $20 million, and increases the maximum amount of tax credits available under to city revitalization and improvement zones, from $36 million to $72 million annually.
SB 656Senate 20241x

Ensuring Equal Taxation for Roadway Usage by Establishing an Annual Registration Fee for Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles.

With DEMs
This bill replaces the alternative fuels tax with a $200 registration or renewal fee for electric vehicle owners. The fee is set to increase to $250 in 2026 and then increase for inflation. Under the bill, owners of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles pay 25% of the electric vehicle fee. This measure helps ensure all motorists contribute equally to infrastructure - regardless of the propulsion system of their vehicle. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Lower rates of taxation spur investment, hiring and economic growth. The tax code should be structured in a simple and broadly applied manner with rates as low as possible for everyone. ACI opposes tax hikes and cronyism within the tax code that provides select individuals, businesses or industries with special benefits or carve outs at the expense of the rest of the population.
SB 667Senate 20241x

Strengthening Individual Liberties by Allowing Non-Profits to Accept Payment Methods Other than Cash or Check for Raffle Tickets.

With DEMs
Under current law, licensed non-profits can only accept cash or check as payment for raffle tickets. This bill allows qualified non-profits to accept raffle ticket payments via credit card, debit card, mobile payment services like PayPal or Venmo, or other electronic payment methods. The bill requires non-profits to verify that an online purchase is made by an individual 18 years old or older.
SB 67Senate 20241x

Strengthening Property Rights and Individual Liberties by Allowing Hunting on Sunday and Expanding Protections Against Trespassing.

Against DEMs
This bill removes the prohibition on Sunday hunting. Additionally, the bill makes it easier for a farmer to remove nuisance animals on their property when they are damaging crops by streamlining the process, permitting farmers to transport wildlife to a processor and self-report the harvest. The bill also increases penalties for trespassing onto private property while hunting and stipulates that repeat offenders may lose their hunting license.
SB 688Senate 20241x

Strengthening Individual Liberties and Expanding Consumer Choice by Allowing the Sale of Canned Cocktails To-Go.

Against DEMs
This bill creates a new permit allowing licensed bars, restaurants, grocery stores, and other businesses to sell canned cocktails to-go. Under existing law, pre-packaged, pre-mixed drinks were only available in state liquor stores. According to the bill''s fiscal note, this is estimated to generate over $145 million in revenue over a five-year period.
SB 739Senate 20241x

Hiking Health Insurance Premiums by Mandating All Policies Provide Coverage for "Telemedicine" Services.

Against DEMs
This bill requires all health insurance policies offered in the state to provide coverage for medically necessary telemedicine services and to reimburse in-network providers for telemedicine services at the same rate as in-person services. Policies are also prohibited from excluding coverage for a health care service solely because the service is provided through telemedicine. Each and every health insurance mandate prevents an individual from selecting a plan with just basic or customized coverages to fit their specific needs. As a result, health insurers are forced to only offer costly plans loaded with coverages that most individuals do not need. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Life. Americans deserve a patient-centered healthcare system that empowers individuals to take control of their health decisions without onerous government regulations that drive up the cost of care. ACI supports healthcare policies that focus on protecting the unborn and vulnerable at all stage of life, while ensuring women and families have alternatives to abortion, better medical care, and ethical healthcare options.
SB 819Senate 20241x

Strengthening Law and Order by Enhancing Penalties for the Trespass or Damage of Critical Infrastructure Facilities.

Against DEMs
This bill increases penalties for property crimes against vital systems and assets of the state and nation, establishing the crimes of trespassing and vandalism of critical infrastructure, such as oil refineries, telecommunications equipment, and water treatment plants. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left has waged war on the law enforcement community in recent years. As a result, law enforcement entities nationwide have been severely diminished. Americans lack confidence in the justice system at both the federal and state and local level. ACI believes that public safety is best achieved through upholding the rule of law, support for strong law enforcement policies, and practical solutions that benefit communities.
SB 1319Senate 20241x

Invoking Government Overreach into the Private Sector Concerning the Usage of the Term "Certified Interior Designer".

Neutral
This bill establishes a "Certified Interior Designer" certification process, requiring individuals to hold a bachelor''s degree, obtain a national certification, have 2 years of experience, and complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years in order to use the title. The bill also imposes a requirement of 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years for architects. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government control stifles innovation, burdens businesses, and restricts individual liberty. Overregulation empowers government bureaucrats at the expense of free enterprise. ACI supports a limited government agenda that cuts unnecessary red tape, fosters competition, drives economic growth, and empowers individuals.
SB 153Senate 20241x

Slightly Easing Restrictions During a State of Emergency by Exempting Milk Haulers from Travel Restrictions.

Neutral
This bill allows milk haulers to transport milk on highways during a disaster emergency and weather-related travel bans. While the bill does require these vehicles to display a decal issued by the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board, this measure is a step in the right direction.
SB 155Senate 20241x

Driving Up Consumer Costs by Expanding Automobile Manufacturer Repair Mandates to Include Motorcycles.

Neutral
This bill expands the "Automobile Lemon Law" to include motorcycles, requiring automobile manufacturers to repair or correct defects at no cost to the purchaser. The law applies to defects that occur within one year of delivery, within the first 12,000 miles of use, or the end of the manufacturer''s warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sen. Art Haywood's voting record?

Sen. Art Haywood (D-PA-4) earned a 21% National Democrat Platform score for 2024, showing minimal alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles. Art Haywood voted on 39 of the 42 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2024. Across 2 years rated, Art Haywood's lifetime Dem Platform score averages 15%, with 78 votes recorded across 81 scored bills. Art Haywood represents the 4th District in the Pennsylvania State Senate.

How aligned is Art Haywood with Democratic Party Platform principles?

Art Haywood earned a 21% National Democrat Platform score in 2024, showing minimal alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles.

What is Art Haywood's Dem Platform score?

Art Haywood has a 21% Dem Platform score for 2024. Across 2 years rated, Art Haywood's lifetime average is 15%.

Where does Art Haywood serve?

Sen. Art Haywood (D-PA-4) represents the 4th District in the Pennsylvania State Senate as a Democrat.

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