Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Pennsylvania
Republican
· Representative
Steve Mentzer
Represents District 97 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
93%
on 517 party-line votes · House Republicans median 94%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 1,483 of 1,484 roll calls · House median 99%
Their bills that became law
1 of 3
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 0
Roll calls on record
1,484
2025-2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 17, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2025-2026 Regular Session.
How Steve Mentzer votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Steve Mentzer sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Steve Mentzer is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
35 of 517 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
SB115 · In general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, further providing for personal care home and assisted living residence administrators; providing for liability for false claims, for adoption of Congressional intent of the Federal False Claims Act, for damages, costs and civil penalties, for powers of Attorney General, for qui tam actions and for civil investigative demands; and establishing the Fraud Prevention and Recovery Account.
House Floor: PN2016, FINAL PASSAGE · 2026-10-07 · Passed 139–64 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1346 · In casualty insurance, providing for menopause treatment coverage.
In plain English Requires casualty insurance policies to cover menopause treatments.
House Floor: PN3947, FINAL PASSAGE · 2026-10-07 · Passed 146–57 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB2380 · In restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for energy storage procurement.
In plain English Requires electric utilities to procure energy storage as part of industry restructuring.
House Floor: PN3630, FINAL PASSAGE · 2026-10-05 · Passed 116–86 · most Republicans voted the other way
HR425 · Urging the United States Congress to suspend any and all efforts to pass Federal legislation that would impose a moratorium on state-level artificial intelligence regulation; recognizing the potential benefits along with the risks of misuse and systemic harm of artificial intelligence; acknowledging the importance of state regulation of such technologies; and reaffirming the Pennsylvania General Assembly's sovereign authority to legislate for the protection of Pennsylvanians.
In plain English Urges Congress to suspend efforts to pass federal legislation that would prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence.
House Floor: PN2969 · 2026-09-30 · Passed 131–72 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1925 · Providing for artificial intelligence in facilities, for artificial intelligence use by insurers and for artificial intelligence use by MA or CHIP managed care plans; imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Insurance Department and the Department of Human Services; and imposing penalties.
In plain English Requires health facilities, insurers, and Medicaid managed care plans to follow rules for using artificial intelligence, with oversight by state health, insurance, and welfare departments.
House Floor: PN3963, FINAL PASSAGE · 2026-09-30 · Passed 144–59 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB2184 · In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties, providing for public interest; and, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for rates to be just and reasonable, for voluntary changes in rates and for rates fixed on complaint and investigation of costs of production.
House Floor: PN3942, FINAL PASSAGE · 2026-09-29 · Passed 150–53 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB2006 · Providing for safety regarding artificial intelligence in companionship applications; and imposing a penalty.
In plain English Requires artificial intelligence companionship applications to include safety features and imposes penalties for violations.
House Floor: PN3747, FINAL PASSAGE · 2026-09-28 · Passed 133–70 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB2559 · 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.
In plain English Authorizes the state to transfer various parcels of land to organizations and municipalities across Pennsylvania, with gubernatorial approval.
House Floor: PN3769, CONCURRENCE · 2026-07-12 · Passed 105–97 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB2219 · In registration of vehicles, further providing for display of registration plate, for antique, classic and collectible plates, for personal organization registration plates, providing for arts registration plate, for Fish PA plate and for mental health registration plate, further providing for special plates for current members of the armed forces of the United States, for Gold Star Family plate and for special plates for recipients of Presidential Service Badge, providing for special plates for recipients of Vice Presidential Service Badge, for special plates for recipients of commendation medals and for special plates for recipients of achievement medals; in fees, further providing for payments to special funds; and, in miscellaneous provisions relating to offenses in general, further providing for the offense of use of registration plate flipping device.
In plain English Changes Pennsylvania vehicle registration plate rules, adds new plate types for arts and mental health, expands military and service medal plates, and modifies registration plate flipping device penalties.
House Floor: PN3612 A03736 · 2026-06-30 · Passed 149–53 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB2650 · In tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; in computer data center equipment incentive program, providing for certification prohibition; providing for Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development certification and standards; and imposing duties.
In plain English Requires new certification standards for computer data center equipment tax credits and Governor's infrastructure development projects.
House Floor: PN3683, FINAL PASSAGE · 2026-06-24 · Passed 134–68 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB1042 · In crimes against unborn child, further providing for the offense of murder of unborn child; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; in judicial boards and commissions, further providing for adoption of guidelines for sentencing; in posttrial matters, further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings; in sentencing, providing for sentence for general murder of the second degree, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of imprisonment for reasons of illness; in general administration, providing for earned vocational training and education credit; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power, for short sentence parole, for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing; and, in powers and duties, further providing for consideration of criminal convictions.
House Floor: PN3793, MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES · 2026-07-23 · Failed 101–101
HB96 · In sale of property, providing for delinquent real estate tax notification to designated individual; providing for unseated lands; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
In plain English Requires notification to a designated individual during property sales involving delinquent real estate taxes and assigns duties to the Department of Community and Economic Development.
House Floor: PN3767, MOTION TO RECOMMIT COMMERCE · 2026-07-12 · Failed 101–101
HB1239 · In general provisions relating to condominiums, further providing for definitions; in management of the condominium, further providing for powers of unit owners' association; in general provisions relating to planned communities, further providing for definitions; and, in management of planned communities, further providing for power of unit owners' association.
House Floor: PN2022 A03976 · 2026-06-30 · Failed 101–101
HB2359 · In computer data center equipment incentive program, further providing for definitions, for application for certification, for eligibility requirements relating to sales and use tax refund program, for notification, for eligibility requirements relating to sales and use tax exemption program and for notification and records.
House Floor: PN3684 A03926 · 2026-06-29 · Failed 101–101
HB2037 · In ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions and for restricted activities.
House Floor: PN3579 A03893 · 2026-06-24 · Failed 101–101
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Frank BurnsDemocrat · District 72 · 608 shared contested votes
31%
Brandon DukesDemocrat · District 12 · 51 shared contested votes
29%
Anita KulikDemocrat · District 45 · 606 shared contested votes
23%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (1 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Steve Mentzer was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced3
Out of committee1
Passed one chamber1
Passed both chambers1
Became law1
Never left committee2
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 0 bills that became law this session.
Further providing for judicial salaries, for compensation of Governor and Lieutenant Governor, State Treasurer, Auditor General, Attorney General, Commissioners of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and heads of departments and for members of the General Assembly.
An Act amending the act of September 30, 1983 (P.L.160, No.39), known as the Public Official Compensation Law, further providing for judicial salaries, for compensation of Governor and Lieutenant Governor, State Treasurer, Auditor General, Attorney General, Commissioners of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and heads…
Not out of committeeReferred to State Government · 2026-07-06
Recognizing June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
In plain English Recognizes June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Official synopsis: A Resolution recognizing June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
Became lawAdopted (200-2) · 2026-06-15
Providing for the use of certain credentialing applications and for credentialing requirements for health insurers; imposing penalties; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Insurance Department.
An Act providing for the use of certain credentialing applications and for credentialing requirements for health insurers; imposing penalties; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Insurance Department.
Not out of committeeReferred to Insurance · 2025-02-10
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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HR534 · 2026-10-07
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on medical student choice in primary care and issue a report. (House Floor: PN3429)
HB2023 · 2026-10-07
In recovery of possession, further providing for hearing, judgment, writ of possession and payment of rent by tenant. (House Floor: PN2582 A02441)
HB2023 · 2026-10-07
In recovery of possession, further providing for hearing, judgment, writ of possession and payment of rent by tenant. (House Floor: PN2582 A02808)
HR627 · 2026-10-07
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study suicide prevention and data collection efforts in this Commonwealth and make recommendations for improving existing suicide prevention and data collection efforts. (House Floor: PN3901)
HB2826 · 2026-10-07
Providing for firefighter cancer screening and for firefighter cancer screening program; and establishing the Firefighter Cancer Screening Fund. (House Floor: PN3999 A04566)
SB416 · 2026-10-07
In games of chance, providing for payment and further providing for prize limits; in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds; and abrogating a regulation. (House Floor: PN1979 A04395, MOTION TO APPEAL RULING OF THE CHAIR)
SB416 · 2026-10-07
In games of chance, providing for payment and further providing for prize limits; in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds; and abrogating a regulation. (House Floor: PN1979 A04398)
SB416 · 2026-10-07
In games of chance, providing for payment and further providing for prize limits; in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds; and abrogating a regulation. (House Floor: PN1979 A04403)
SB416 · 2026-10-07
In games of chance, providing for payment and further providing for prize limits; in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds; and abrogating a regulation. (House Floor: PN1979 A04405)
SB416 · 2026-10-07
In games of chance, providing for payment and further providing for prize limits; in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds; and abrogating a regulation. (House Floor: PN1979 A04528)
SB416 · 2026-10-07
In games of chance, providing for payment and further providing for prize limits; in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds; and abrogating a regulation. (House Floor: PN1979 A04565)
HR595 · 2026-10-07
Recognizing December 7, 2026, as "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the courage, sacrifice and memory of the American service members, civilians and citizens of Hawaii who were killed, wounded or forever impacted by the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. (House Floor: PN3817)
SB908 · 2026-10-07
Further providing for definitions, for specifications and for duty of secretary. (House Floor: PN1804 A03659)
SB908 · 2026-10-07
Further providing for definitions, for specifications and for duty of secretary. (House Floor: PN1804 A04419)
HR497 · 2026-10-07
Recognizing October 6, 2026, as "German American Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3314)
SB806 · 2026-10-07
Providing for unfair methods of competition and for enforcement and penalties. (House Floor: PN1808, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR375 · 2026-10-07
Recognizing October 18, 2026, as "Willie Thrower Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3050)
SB481 · 2026-10-07
In size, weight and load, further providing for permit for movement during course of manufacture. (House Floor: PN1819 A04352)
HB2135 · 2026-10-07
Providing for accommodation of pregnancy-related and menopause-related conditions by employers. (House Floor: PN4008, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR564 · 2026-10-07
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on waste heat recovery in this Commonwealth. (House Floor: PN3977)
HB2771 · 2026-10-07
Providing for automated license plate reader systems; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN4000 A04543, MOTION TO TABLE)
HB2771 · 2026-10-07
Providing for automated license plate reader systems; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN4000 A04544)
HB2771 · 2026-10-07
Providing for automated license plate reader systems; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN4000 A04547)
HB2771 · 2026-10-07
Providing for automated license plate reader systems; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN4000 A04548)
HB2771 · 2026-10-07
Providing for automated license plate reader systems; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN4000 A04550)
HB2771 · 2026-10-07
Providing for automated license plate reader systems; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN4000 A04551)
HB2771 · 2026-10-07
Providing for automated license plate reader systems; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN4000 A04553)
HB2771 · 2026-10-07
Providing for automated license plate reader systems; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN4000 A04555)
HB2771 · 2026-10-07
Providing for automated license plate reader systems; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN4000 A04558)
HB2771 · 2026-10-07
Providing for automated license plate reader systems; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN4000 A04562)
HB2771 · 2026-10-07
Providing for automated license plate reader systems; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN4000 A04569, MOTION TO TABLE)
SB1260 · 2026-10-07
Providing for licensure of electrical contractors, electricians, residential electricians, apprentice electricians and probationary electricians; establishing the State Board of Electrical Licensure; providing for powers and duties of the board; establishing fees, fines and penalties; and making an appropriation. (House Floor: PN1763 A04570)
SB1260 · 2026-10-07
Providing for licensure of electrical contractors, electricians, residential electricians, apprentice electricians and probationary electricians; establishing the State Board of Electrical Licensure; providing for powers and duties of the board; establishing fees, fines and penalties; and making an appropriation. (House Floor: PN1763 A04576)
SB1260 · 2026-10-07
Providing for licensure of electrical contractors, electricians, residential electricians, apprentice electricians and probationary electricians; establishing the State Board of Electrical Licensure; providing for powers and duties of the board; establishing fees, fines and penalties; and making an appropriation. (House Floor: PN1763 A03840)
SB1260 · 2026-10-07
Providing for licensure of electrical contractors, electricians, residential electricians, apprentice electricians and probationary electricians; establishing the State Board of Electrical Licensure; providing for powers and duties of the board; establishing fees, fines and penalties; and making an appropriation. (House Floor: PN1763 A04529)
SB1260 · 2026-10-07
Providing for licensure of electrical contractors, electricians, residential electricians, apprentice electricians and probationary electricians; establishing the State Board of Electrical Licensure; providing for powers and duties of the board; establishing fees, fines and penalties; and making an appropriation. (House Floor: PN1763 A04554)
HB1346 · 2026-10-07
In casualty insurance, providing for menopause treatment coverage. (House Floor: PN3947, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB349 · 2026-10-07
In preliminary provisions relating to retirement for State employees and officers, further providing for definitions; in membership, credited service, classes of service, and eligibility for benefits, further providing for creditable nonstate service; and, in administration, funds, accounts, general provisions, further providing for construction of part. (House Floor: PN3943 A04406)
HB1345 · 2026-10-07
In public assistance, providing for medical assistance coverage for menopause treatments. (House Floor: PN3932, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB115 · 2026-10-07
In general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, further providing for personal care home and assisted living residence administrators; providing for liability for false claims, for adoption of Congressional intent of the Federal False Claims Act, for damages, costs and civil penalties, for powers of Attorney General, for qui tam actions and for civil investigative demands; and establishing the Fraud Prevention and Recovery Account. (House Floor: PN2016, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB507 · 2026-10-07
Providing for the testing and labeling of baby food and for prohibited levels of toxic heavy metals in baby food; and imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture. (House Floor: PN3672, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR638 · 2026-10-07
Recognizing the month of October 2026 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3957)
HR629 · 2026-10-07
Recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2026, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3915)
HR573 · 2026-10-06
Recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Breastfeeding Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3656)
HR613 · 2026-10-06
Recognizing October 20, 2026, as "Medium-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3867)
HB1411 · 2026-10-06
In powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, providing for perimenopause and menopause education. (House Floor: PN3952, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB2702 · 2026-10-06
In health care cost containment, repealing provisions relating to expiration. (House Floor: PN3773, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB2033 · 2026-10-06
In food protection, providing for correctional institutions; imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture; and promulgating regulations. (House Floor: PN2604, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1334 · 2026-10-06
Further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants and trainees; further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification; repealing provisions relating to radiologic procedures and education and training required; and making a repeal. (House Professional Licensure: PN1811 A04473, Adopt Amendment)
SB1334 · 2026-10-06
Further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists and orthotic fitters; providing for medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants and trainees; further providing for licenses and certificates and general qualification; repealing provisions relating to radiologic procedures and education and training required; and making a repeal. (House Professional Licensure: PN1811, Report Bill As Amended)
HR578 · 2026-10-06
Recognizing the week of September 12 through 18, 2026, as "Neonatal Nurses Week" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3660)
SB115 · 2026-10-06
In general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, further providing for personal care home and assisted living residence administrators; providing for liability for false claims, for adoption of Congressional intent of the Federal False Claims Act, for damages, costs and civil penalties, for powers of Attorney General, for qui tam actions and for civil investigative demands; and establishing the Fraud Prevention and Recovery Account. (House Floor: PN0757 A04510, GERMANENESS OF AMENDMENT)
SB115 · 2026-10-06
In general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, further providing for personal care home and assisted living residence administrators; providing for liability for false claims, for adoption of Congressional intent of the Federal False Claims Act, for damages, costs and civil penalties, for powers of Attorney General, for qui tam actions and for civil investigative demands; and establishing the Fraud Prevention and Recovery Account. (House Floor: PN0757 A04510)
HB1604 · 2026-10-06
In employees, providing for mandatory firearms training for certain officers. (House Floor: PN2518, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR571 · 2026-10-06
Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Baby Safety Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3654)
SB1287 · 2026-10-06
In subdivision and land development, further providing for water supply. (House Floor: PN1597, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB853 · 2026-10-06
Further providing for notices of taxes; providing for removal of deceased spouse; further providing for installment payment of taxes; and providing for imposition of fees for collection of delinquent per capita, poll and occupation taxes. (House Floor: PN3512, CONCURRENCE)
HR574 · 2026-10-06
Recognizing the week of September 14 through 20, 2026, as "Birth Center Week" in Pennsylvania to celebrate the dedication that birth centers have made to providing a healthy, positive and safe experience for both mothers and newborns. (House Floor: PN3657)
SB806 · 2026-10-06
Providing for unfair methods of competition and for enforcement and penalties. (House Floor: PN1808 A04520)
SB806 · 2026-10-06
Providing for unfair methods of competition and for enforcement and penalties. (House Floor: PN1808 A04522)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1484 total roll-call votes this session).
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