Democratic · House District 2

Bob Merski

In office since 2018. Across the 1 session on record, Bob authored 20 bills, of which 2 passed both chambers, and voted with most of their party on 99% of party-line roll calls.

Positions held

Seats and offices in this government, as Open States dates them.

2018–presentHouse District 2Now

Record by session

The seat and party they held in each session, and what they did in it. Choose a session to see it in detail below.

Session	Seat	Authored	Passed	With party	Votes missed
2025-2026 Regular Session	House District 2	20	2	99%	0.0%

Bills authored

Authored bills passed both chambers

10%

2 of 20

Votes with party

99%

604 party-line votes

Record votes missed

0.0%

0 of 1,724

In the 2025-2026 Regular Session

Compared with the House

Dot: this member. Tick: the median member of the chamber.

Bills authored

20median 10

100% above the chamber median

Authored bills passed

10%median 0%

Votes with party

99%median 99%

On roll calls where most Republicans and most Democrats voted on opposite sides.

Record votes missed

0.0%median 0.0%

0 of 1,724 record votes not cast.

Bills co-authored or sponsored

212median 96

121% above the chamber median

How far their bills got

Legislation this member filed as primary author, by the furthest milestone reached.

Breaking with the party

5 party-line votes where this member sided against most of their own party.

Jul 12, 2026HB 2559 An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Student Lodging, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain land situate in Millersville Borough, Lancaster County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the Philadelphia Housing Authority certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Corrections and the Governor, to grant and convey to Ferris Land Development, LP, a Pennsylvania limited partnership, certain lands situate in Benner Township, Centre County; authorizing the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Friends of Peace Church, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain lands and improvements known as Peace Church situate in Hampden Township, Cumberland County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the Borough of Danville certain lands situate in Danville Borough, Montour County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Gaudenzia Foundation, Inc., certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the City of Hermitage, certain lands situate in the City of Hermitage, formerly known as Hickory Township, Mercer County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey certain lands situate in the City of Nanticoke, Luzerne County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the consent and approval of the Governor, to grant and convey certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain lands owned by the Pennsylvania Game Commission in exchange for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on other land in Sandy Creek Township, Mercer County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Penn Township Municipal Authority certain lands situate in Penn Township, Snyder County; and authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to release a use restriction and reversionary interest affecting certain real property located on the following campuses of The Pennsylvania State University: Dubois Campus, located in Dubois, Clearfield County; Fayette Campus, located in Lemont Furnace, Fayette County; Mont Alto Campus, located in Mont Alto, Franklin County; New Kensington Campus, located in New Kensington, Westmoreland County; Shenango Campus, located in Sharon, Mercer County; Wilkes-Barre Campus, located in West Pittston, Luzerne County; and York Campus, located in York, York County.CONCURRENCEVoted no · party yes
Jun 9, 2026HB 2550 An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for Small Business Health Care Premiums Contribution Tax Credit.A3533Voted yes · party no
Jun 8, 2026HB 2109 An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preemptions, providing for occupancy limits.FINAL PASSAGEVoted no · party yes
May 14, 2025HB 960 An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commercial drivers, further providing for disqualification.A722Voted yes · party no
May 12, 2025HB 1396 An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in district election officers, further providing for compensation of district election officers; in election districts and polling places, providing for ballot drop boxes; in electronic voting systems, further providing for definitions and for supplies, preparation of the voting system and of polling places, providing for pre-election logic and accuracy testing, repealing provisions relating to statistical sample and providing for post-election ballot audit; providing for electronic poll books and for electronic poll books and election infrastructure equipment bonds; in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for manner of applying to vote, persons entitled to vote, voter's certificates, entries to be made in district register, numbered lists of voters and challenges and for deadline for receipt of valid voter registration application; providing for in-person early voting; in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for date of application for absentee ballot, for approval of application for absentee ballot, for envelopes for official absentee ballots and for voting by absentee electors; in voting by qualified mail-in electors, further providing for applications for official mail-in ballots, for date of application for mail-in ballot, for approval of application for mail-in ballot, for envelopes for official mail-in ballots and for voting by mail-in electors; in returns of primaries and elections, further providing for computation of returns by county board, certification and issuance of certificates of election; in Election Integrity Grant Program, further providing for funding for elections; in recounts and contests, further providing for opening ballot boxes upon petition of electors alleging fraud or error and deposit or bond, for recanvassing voting machines upon petition of electors alleging fraud or error and for correction of returns, decision not to be final and evidence for prosecution; in penalties, further providing for interference with primaries and elections, frauds and conspiracy; making an appropriation; and making an editorial change. Amending Title 25 (Elections) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration system, further providing for SURE system; in voter registration, further providing for methods of voter registration, for application with driver's license application and for government agencies and for approval of registration applications; and, in changes in records, repealing provisions relating to removal notices, to transfer of registration and to change of enrollment of political party and further providing for death of registrant.A620Voted yes · party no

Authored legislation

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Bill	Author	Progress	Status	Last action
HB 1972An Act amending the act of December 20, 1983 (P.L.260, No.72), referred to as the Public Adjuster Licensing Law, further providing for definitions, for license, for written disclosure of financial interest and for bond; providing for fees, for requirements and prohibitions and for separate pre-contract disclosure; and further providing for contract and for revocation, etc., of license.	Bob MerskiD	Became law	Became law	Oct 22, 2026Act No. 77 of 2026
HB 1961An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the PA Licensure Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the PA Licensure Compact.	Bob MerskiD	Became law	Became law	Oct 22, 2026Act No. 76 of 2026
HB 1418An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to boats and boating, further providing for boating education.	Bob MerskiD	Passed first chamber	In progress	Oct 20, 2026Re-referred to Appropriations
HB 2363An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for tagging and reporting big game kills, for shipping or transporting big game and for possession and transportation of small game.	Bob MerskiD	Passed first chamber	In progress	Jun 5, 2026Referred to Game & Fisheries
HB 788An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in mutual thrift institutions tax, further providing for imposition, report and payment of tax and exemptions.	Bob MerskiD	Reported from committee	In progress	Feb 4, 2026Laid on the table
HB 1870An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fees, further providing for exemption of persons, entities and vehicles from fees.	Bob MerskiD	Referred to committee	In progress	Sep 22, 2025Referred to Transportation
HB 273An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in neighborhood blight reclamation and revitalization, providing for county property maintenance code and for Municipal Codes Enforcement Grant Program and municipal neighborhood mitigation fund; and imposing penalties.	Bob MerskiD	Passed first chamber	In progress	Apr 28, 2025Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing
HB 787An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.	Bob MerskiD	Referred to committee	In progress	Mar 3, 2025Referred to Professional Licensure
HB 696An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, further providing for regulatory authority of board and for number of slot machines.	Bob MerskiD	Referred to committee	In progress	Feb 21, 2025Referred to Gaming Oversight
HB 522An Act authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Department of General Services to lease certain submerged lands within Erie County and associated wind, water and solar resources for the assessment, development, construction and operation of utility scale offshore wind, solar or kinetic energy generation facilities; providing for collection of certain lease and royalty payments; establishing the Lake Erie Large-Scale Energy System Development Fund; and providing for distributions and transfers from the fund.	Bob MerskiD	Referred to committee	In progress	Feb 5, 2025Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection
HB 431An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in forgery and fraudulent practices, providing for the offense of unauthorized dissemination of artificially generated impersonation of individual.	Bob MerskiD	Referred to committee	In progress	Jan 31, 2025Referred to Communications & Technology
HB 367An Act providing for employee's right to request a flexible working arrangement; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.	Bob MerskiD	Referred to committee	In progress	Jan 27, 2025Referred to Labor & Industry
HB 272An Act establishing the Municipal and Emergency Responder Solar Grant Program; and providing for powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection.	Bob MerskiD	Referred to committee	In progress	Jan 22, 2025Referred to Energy
HB 207An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income.	Bob MerskiD	Referred to committee	In progress	Jan 17, 2025Referred to Finance
HB 208An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in nomination of candidates, further providing for place and time of filing nomination petitions and filing fees.	Bob MerskiD	Referred to committee	In progress	Jan 17, 2025Referred to State Government
HB 206An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in consolidated collection of local income taxes, further providing for definitions.	Bob MerskiD	Referred to committee	In progress	Jan 17, 2025Referred to Finance
HB 210An 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 required posting.	Bob MerskiD	Referred to committee	In progress	Jan 17, 2025Referred to Labor & Industry
HB 168An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions.	Bob MerskiD	Referred to committee	In progress	Jan 16, 2025Referred to Finance
HB 181An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to government and administration, providing for transparency of political subdivision authorities; and, in municipal authorities, providing for transparency of municipal authority.	Bob MerskiD	Referred to committee	In progress	Jan 16, 2025Referred to Local Government
HB 169An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of General Services and its departmental administrative and advisory boards and commissions, providing for program for sale of used pursuit vehicles.	Bob MerskiD	Referred to committee	In progress	Jan 16, 2025Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations

Voting record

1,724 roll-call votes in every session on record, newest first.

Nov 10, 2026HR 654 A Resolution recognizing November 10, 2026, as "Bill White Day" in Pennsylvania.House Resolution 654 · 200–2, passyes
Nov 9, 2026HR 655 A Resolution designating December 19, 2026, as "Wreaths Across America Day" in Pennsylvania.House Resolution 655 · 203–0, passyes
Nov 9, 2026HR 659 A Resolution designating November 10, 2026, as the "251st Birthday of the United States Marine Corps" in Pennsylvania.House Resolution 659 · 203–0, passyes
Nov 9, 2026HR 607 A Resolution designating the week of November 16 through 20, 2026, as "Certified Public Accountant Week" in Pennsylvania.House Resolution 607 · 201–2, passyes
Nov 9, 2026HR 659 A Resolution designating November 10, 2026, as the "251st Birthday of the United States Marine Corps" in Pennsylvania.MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES · 199–4, passyes
Oct 21, 2026HB 1098 An Act amending the act of November 22, 1978 (P.L.1166, No.274), referred to as the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Law, providing for Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Program.CONCURRENCE · 203–0, passyes
Oct 21, 2026SB 804 An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for medical devices; in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing penalties.FINAL PASSAGE · 203–0, passyes
Oct 21, 2026SB 1410 An Act prohibiting certain terms in procurement contracts entered into by Commonwealth parties.FINAL PASSAGE · 203–0, passyes
Oct 21, 2026HR 138 A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the state of civic education in Pennsylvania and develop recommendations on cost-efficient, feasible steps that the Commonwealth can adopt to increase the accessibility and quality of civic education opportunities for students.House Resolution 138 · 197–6, passyes
Oct 21, 2026SB 838 An Act amending the act of December 15, 1986 (P.L.1585, No.174), known as the Private Licensed Schools Act, further providing for definitions.FINAL PASSAGE · 203–0, passyes
Oct 21, 2026HB 369 An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in land banks, further providing for definitions.CONCURRENCE · 192–11, passyes
Oct 21, 2026HB 2545 An Act providing for insurance coverage for vaginal estrogen for the treatment of menopausal symptoms and urinary tract infections.FINAL PASSAGE · 153–50, passyes
Oct 21, 2026HR 563 A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on the impact driverless vehicles have on safety and the workforce.A4670 · 100–103, failno
Oct 21, 2026SB 1212 An Act amending the act of November 29, 2006 (P.L.1471, No.165), known as the Sexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection Act, further providing for definitions, for sexual assault evidence collection program, for rights of sexual assault victims and for report by Pennsylvania State Police.FINAL PASSAGE · 203–0, passyes
Oct 21, 2026SB 1150 An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions.FINAL PASSAGE · 182–21, passyes
Oct 21, 2026HR 660 A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of security at magisterial district courts in this Commonwealth, including an update of prior findings and recommendations, an assessment of current security conditions, practices, incidents and recommendations for minimum security standards and implementation.House Resolution 660 · 202–1, passyes
Oct 21, 2026SB 1269 An Act providing for the installation of electrified security systems on commercial entities' property and property of exclusively nonresidential use.FINAL PASSAGE · 203–0, passyes
Oct 21, 2026HB 69 An Act amending the act of May 13, 2008 (P.L.139, No.14), known as the Cancer Drug Repository Program Act, further providing for title and short title of act, for definitions, for establishment, for restocking and dispensing of cancer drugs, for storage, distribution and fees and for immunity; providing for annual report, for list of approved participating pharmacies and for limitations; further providing for regulations; and imposing duties on the State Board of Pharmacy.CONCURRENCE · 203–0, passyes
Oct 21, 2026HB 928 An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in epinephrine auto-injector entities, further providing for definitions and for epinephrine auto-injectors for authorized entities; and making an editorial change.CONCURRENCE · 197–6, passyes
Oct 21, 2026HR 615 A Resolution recognizing October 15, 2026, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania.House Resolution 615 · 201–2, passyes

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