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Stephen Kinsey — Democratic State Representative for Pennsylvania District 201 (official headshot)

Stephen Kinsey Voting Record & Scorecard | National Democrat Platform

PA Representative

District: 201 • Democrat

2024 DEM Alignment:

15.56%

Lifetime Alignment:

8.26%

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Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-PA-201) earned a 16% National Democrat Platform score for 2024, showing minimal alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles. Stephen Kinsey voted on 45 of the 60 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2024. Across 3 years rated, Stephen Kinsey's lifetime Dem Platform score averages 8%, with 154 votes recorded across 169 scored bills. Stephen Kinsey represents the 201st District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Title

Lawmaker Position

HB 1032House 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 1064House 20241x

Increasing Government Dependency by Funding "Affordable Housing" and Rental Assistance Through Expanded Tax Increment Financing Districts.

Against DEMs
This bill amends the existing "Tax Increment Financing Act" by expanding the projects that can be funded through revenues collected by districts to include "anti-displacement activities," such as affordable housing, foreclosure and rental assistance, and workforce programs. Additionally, the bill extends the lifespan of TIP districts from 20 to 25 years. 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 1201House 20241x

Expanding Government Overreach by Imposing Costly New Mandates Through the "Consumer Data Privacy Act".

Against DEMs
This bill, the "Consumer Data Privacy Act," provides consumers with various rights related to the access, accuracy, deletion, and security of their personal data by companies. To enforce these rights, companies are required to limit data collection, implement security measures, provide mechanisms for consumers to revoke consent and gain access to their data, display clear privacy notifications, and more.
HB 1333House 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 1633House 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 1664House 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 1754House 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 1820House 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 1853House 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 1958House 20241x

Socializing Childcare Costs Through a Tax Credit for Employer Contributions.

Against DEMs
This bill creates the Employer Child Care Contribution Tax Credit, which allows employers to claim a tax credit equal to 30% of contributions made to eligible child-care expenses for employees, up to $500 per employee. Oppose 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.
HB 1993House 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 2064House 20241x

Imposing New Unfunded Mandates on Private Financial Institutions Concerning Financial Exploitation Assessment of Vulnerable Adults.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes new requirements on financial institutions to report to law enforcement, the area agency on agency, or the Department of Aging on cases of potential financial exploitation of the elderly. The bill creates a "designated representative of a financial institution" that must report the suspected exploitation and requires a financial institution to provide free access to relevant records to the public agencies or law enforcement. 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.
HB 2153House 20241x

Hiking Taxpayer Costs by Expanding Prevailing Wage Mandates on Public Works Projects.

Against DEMs
This bill expands the application of the state''s prevailing wage mandate to include custom fabrication and HVAC duct cleaning. The bill also prohibits the practice of "split rates," in which workers are paid different rates on the same project. Prevailing wage mandates needlessly drive-up taxpayer costs by imposing significant additional costs onto government contractors. 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 2202House 20241x

Expanding Cronyism and Promoting Government-Approved Discrimination Through Taxpayer-Funded Loans to "Minority Businesses".

Against DEMs
This bill establishes the Minority Business Development Program to provide gap financing and soft loans to minority businesses. Under the bill, applicants can receive up to $5 million annually ($10 million for projects located in specified counties). Additionally, the bill removes the 50-year sunset provision of the Minority Business Development Authority. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Faith. The US Constitution affords all people equal protection under the law, not extra protection. ACI opposes discriminatory policies that provide unequal rights or protections on the basis of identity politics.
HB 2206House 20241x

Infringing Second Amendment Rights and Imposing Additional Regulations on Firearm Dealers and Manufacturers by Requiring an Electronic Sale of Record.

Against DEMs
This bill requires licensed firearm importers, manufacturers, and dealers to complete an electronic application or record of sale at the time of the transfer of a firearm for transmission to the state police. The bill provides exemptions to dealers, importers, and manufacturers who conduct 20 or fewer firearm sales and transfer per year, instead allowing them to complete an application/record of sale in paper format within 14 days of the sale. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. The Second Amendment is a fundamental cornerstone of American freedom. ACI condemns efforts to restrict this right as an attack on liberty itself. ACI supports the rights of responsible gun owners and stands against unconstitutional gun control measures.
HB 2241House 20241x

Expanding Government Overreach and Hiking Consumer Costs by Requiring Battery Producers to Join a "Battery Stewardship Program".

Against DEMs
This bill requires producers of batteries or products containing batteries to participate in a "battery stewardship program" to ensure the "proper handling, recycling, and end-of life management of used batteries" and provide free collection of all covered batteries. Producers who do not participate in the program are prohibited from selling or distributing batteries or products in the state that are covered under the bill.
HB 2265House 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 2268House 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 2310House 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 2338House 20241x

Extending Authority for the Unnecessary Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority to Apply for Federal Funding.

Against DEMs
This bill expands powers of the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) by allowing the authority to apply for federal funding under the "Inflation Reduction Act." Under the bill, PEDA can apply for and receive federal grants and tax credits, own and operate projects, provide loans and credit enhancements, and more. 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 2339House 20241x

Imposing Overreach New Regulations on the Healthcare Industry by Forcing Hospitals to Publish a List of "Standard Charges" for Services and Submit Annual Reports.

Against DEMs
This bill requires hospitals to disclose prices for certain items and services provided by the hospital. These charges must be published as a comprehensive list on their websites and must be updated annually. Additionally, the bill requires hospitals to report to the Department of Health each time the hospitals updates or creates a list and report annually on facility fees charged or billed during the preceding year.
HB 2344House 20241x

Imposing Burdensome Regulatory Burdens and Restricting Competition by Making Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions Subject to State Approval.

Against DEMs
The bill requires health care facilities to notify the Attorney General of proposed mergers or acquisitions of $10 million or more (or an aggregate of $35 million or more in a year). The bill requires a 45-day waiting period, and the Attorney General may file to block the merger or acquisition if, after review, it is determined that the merger or acquisition is "against the public interest." 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 2357House 20241x

Growing Government Dependency by Providing Additional Benefits to SNAP Program Recipients Through the "Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program".

Against DEMs
This bill establishes the Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program, which would provide incentives of at least $0.40 per dollar that a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipient spends on fruits and vegetables at retailers, such as farmer''s markets and grocery stores.
HB 2420House 20241x

Expanding Cronyism by Forcing Taxpayers to Subsidize Farmers and Food Producers Who Sell to Schools.

Against DEMs
This bill, the "Keystone Fresh Act," establishes the Keystone Fresh Program, which includes three new grant programs, including the Fresh Schools Grant Program, the Keystone Producer Grant Program, and the Keystone Assistance Grant Program. These programs reimburse schools for purchases of local food, provide grants to assist farmers and producers who sell food to schools, and provide grants for technical assistance to nonprofits and institutions of higher education to assist schools in utilizing qualifying products, respectively. 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 613House 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 660House 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.
HB 777House 20241x

Weakening Second Amendment Rights by Banning Home-Crafted Firearms.

Against DEMs
This bill largely bans the ability of individuals to build their own firearms by criminalizing the purchase, sale, and production of firearms or firearm parts without serial numbers and creating a third-degree felony for violations. Additionally, the bill makes it a second-degree felony for individuals to build their own firearm without a federal firearms license. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. The Second Amendment is a fundamental cornerstone of American freedom. ACI condemns efforts to restrict this right as an attack on liberty itself. ACI supports the rights of responsible gun owners and stands against unconstitutional gun control measures.
HB 98House 20241x

Exposing Employers to Frivolous Litigation by Expanding "Equal Pay Law" to Include Race and Ethnicity.

Against DEMs
This bill expands the existing "Equal Pay Law" by prohibiting employers from paying different wages to employees on the basis of race or ethnicity (previously only on the basis of sex). The bill increases fines for violations and extends the statute of limitations from two to three years. Additionally, employers are prohibiting from seeking the previous wage or salary history of a prospective employee during the hiring process and from limiting employee discussions about compensation and benefits. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Faith. The US Constitution affords all people equal protection under the law, not extra protection. ACI opposes discriminatory policies that provide unequal rights or protections on the basis of identity politics.
SB 1001House 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 1150House 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 1236House 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 149House 20241x

Expanding Cronyism and Growing Government Central Planning by Permitting Localities to Impose Fees on Properties Sold for Delinquent Taxes to Fund Blighted Property Projects.

Against DEMs
This bill allows counties to establish a county demolition and rehabilitation fund and impose a fee up to $250 on the sale of any property being sold for delinquent taxes or mortgage foreclosure. The fees must be deposited into a fund to be used for the demolition or rehabilitation of blighted properties.
SB 277House 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 298House 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 37House 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 379 (Amd. 3719)House 20241x

Strengthening National Security by Banning Applications Owned by Foreign Adversaries from Being Accessed on State-Owned Devices or Networks.

With DEMs
The Pisciottano amendment #3719 to a bill banning the social media platform TikTok, which is a subsidiary of Chinese-owned company ByteDance Ltd. The amendment repeals the underlying bill and prohibits downloading or accessing TikTok on state devices or networks. Installation of such applications pose a significant and unnecessary threat to state and federal networks.
SB 497House 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 560House 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 654House 20241x

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

Against 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 656House 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 688House 20241x

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

With 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 721House 20241x

Growing Government Dependency Through the Creation of a Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Advisory Board to Expand Welfare Enrollment.

Against DEMs
This bill, the "WIC State Advisory Board Act," establishes the an advisory board to make recommendations to the Department of Health on ways to increase enrollment and participation in the WIC program, as well as "on other topics bearing on the program." 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.
SB 739House 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 824House 20241x

Increasing Business Costs by Forcing Companies to Provide Free Credit Services in the Event of a Data Breach.

Against DEMs
This bill expands requirements on organizations that suffer a data breach by reducing the number of affected individuals that triggers the requirement. The bill dictates that an organization must notify the Attorney General whenever a data breach affects at least 500 people (previously 1,000). The bill also requires the organization to provide affected residents with free access to credit reports and credit monitoring services for 1 year, under certain conditions.
SB 979House 20241x

Advancing Regulatory Overreach by Granting the Department of Agriculture Authority to Impose a Notification Mandate on Animal Feed Sellers.

Against DEMs
This bill allows the Department of Agriculture to require a dealer, agent, or person that offers a domestic animal, commercial feed, or pet food for sale to the public to post a notice on the premises with information on dangerous transmissible diseases.
HB 1379House 20241x

Worsening Pennsylvania''s Unfunded Pension Liability Through Fiscally Irresponsible Cost-of-Living Adjust for Beneficiaries.

Neutral
This bill provides cost-of-living adjustments for most Public School Employees'' Retirement System (PSERS) and Pennsylvania State Employees'' Retirement System (SERS) recipients who retired prior to July 2, 2001. These increases range between 15% and 24.5% of current annuities and, according to the bill''s fiscal note, this is estimated to add $946.7 million in unfunded liabilities. 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 1578House 20241x

Hiking Utility Costs by Imposing New Training and Bonding Mandates on Natural Gas and Energy Suppliers that Provide Person-to-Person Sales.

Neutral
This bill establishes new bonding and training requirements for natural gas and energy generation suppliers who provide person-to-person sales to residential consumers. Under the bill, suppliers are required to maintain an additional bond or other security of $1 million. The bill also imposes training and education requirements on suppliers and allows the Public Utilities Commission to order refunds be provided to customers for violations of these requirements. 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.
HB 1608House 20241x

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

Neutral
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 2132House 20241x

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

Neutral
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.
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Growing Government Overreach by Expanding the Ability of the State to Investigate "Employee Misclassification".

Neutral
This bill, the "Employee Misclassification Working Group Act," expands the ability of the state to investigate "employee misclassification" by allowing the Department of Revenue to provide tax information to offices within the Department of Labor and Industry. Under the bill, certain offices, such as the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance and the Office of Unemployment Benefits Policy, may request information for "assessing or investigating employee misclassification." The bill also establishes the Employee Misclassification Working Group "to coordinate enforcement strategies." 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.
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Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-PA-201) earned a 16% National Democrat Platform score for 2024, showing minimal alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles. Stephen Kinsey voted on 45 of the 60 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2024. Across 3 years rated, Stephen Kinsey's lifetime Dem Platform score averages 8%, with 154 votes recorded across 169 scored bills. Stephen Kinsey represents the 201st District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

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