Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Pennsylvania
Republican
· Representative
Craig Williams
Represents District 160 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
66%
on 557 party-line votes · House Republicans median 94%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 1,737 of 1,754 roll calls · House median 99%
Their bills that became law
1 of 7
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 0
Roll calls on record
1,754
2025-2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Nov 3, 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 Craig Williams 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 Craig Williams 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. Craig Williams is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
191 of 557 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
HR563 · 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.
In plain English Directs the Joint State Government Commission to study and report on how driverless vehicles affect safety and employment.
House Floor: PN3969 · 2026-10-21 · Passed 118–85 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1827 · Providing for medical assistance coverage and insurance coverage of screening, prevention and treatment measures for osteoporosis as a result of menopause.
In plain English Requires medical assistance and insurance coverage of screening, prevention and treatment for osteoporosis caused by menopause.
House Floor: PN3948, FINAL PASSAGE · 2026-10-21 · Passed 148–55 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB730 · In health care, further providing for applicability, for definitions, for criminal penalties, for emergency medical services, for definitions, for orders, bracelets and necklaces, for revocation, for absence of order, bracelet or necklace and for emergency medical services, repealing provisions relating to advisory committee and providing for discontinuance and for Pennsylvania orders for life-sustaining treatment.
House Floor: PN2054, FINAL PASSAGE · 2026-10-20 · Passed 128–75 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB829 · Designating the Hynerpeton bassetti, a stem tetrapod, as the official State fossil of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) as the official State reptile of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and making a repeal.
In plain English Designates the Hynerpeton bassetti as the state fossil, the eastern box turtle as the state reptile, and Hershey's Kisses as the state candy.
House Floor: PN0906 A04652 · 2026-10-20 · Passed 113–90 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB1260 · 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.
In plain English Creates a state licensing system for electrical contractors and electricians, establishes a licensing board, and sets fees and penalties.
House Floor: PN2051, FINAL PASSAGE · 2026-10-19 · Passed 116–87 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB2023 · In recovery of possession, further providing for hearing, judgment, writ of possession and payment of rent by tenant.
In plain English Modifies procedures for landlord eviction cases, including hearing requirements, court judgments, possession orders, and tenant rent payment rules.
House Floor: PN4025, FINAL PASSAGE · 2026-10-19 · Passed 122–81 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB908 · Further providing for definitions, for specifications and for duty of secretary.
House Floor: PN1804, FINAL PASSAGE · 2026-10-19 · Passed 128–75 · most Republicans voted the other way
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
SB1260 · 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.
In plain English Creates a state licensing system for electrical contractors and electricians, establishes a licensing board, and sets fees and penalties.
House Floor: PN1763 A04554 · 2026-10-07 · Failed 94–109 · 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.
Brandon DukesDemocrat · District 12 · 65 shared contested votes
60%
Frank BurnsDemocrat · District 72 · 620 shared contested votes
48%
Brian MunroeDemocrat · District 144 · 642 shared contested votes
46%
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 (17 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Craig Williams 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.
Introduced7
Out of committee1
Passed one chamber1
Passed both chambers1
Became law1
Never left committee6
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 0 bills that became law this session.
In restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for declaration of policy, for standards for restructuring of electric industry and for duties of electric distribution companies.
An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for declaration of policy, for standards for restructuring of electric industry and for duties of electric distribution companies.
Not out of committeeReferred to Energy · 2026-04-09
Enacting the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act; making repeals; and making editorial changes.
In plain English Enacts the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act to address custody and visitation rights for military parents on deployment.
Official synopsis: An Act amending Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) and 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, enacting the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act; making repeals; and making editorial changes.
Became lawAct No. 40 of 2025 · 2025-10-27
In falsification and intimidation, providing for swatting costs.
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in falsification and intimidation, providing for swatting costs.
Not out of committeeReferred to Judiciary · 2025-10-01
In falsification and intimidation, providing for the offense of swatting.
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in falsification and intimidation, providing for the offense of swatting.
Not out of committeeReferred to Judiciary · 2025-10-01
Providing for immigration compliance and public safety.
An Act amending Title 29 (Federal Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for immigration compliance and public safety.
Not out of committeeReferred to Judiciary · 2025-07-02
In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms and for sale or transfer of firearms and providing for Gun Violence Task Force in cities of the first class.
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms and for sale or transfer of firearms and providing for Gun Violence…
Not out of committeeReferred to Judiciary · 2025-03-20
Further providing for definitions and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions.
An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions.
Not out of committeeReferred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities · 2025-02-05
“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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HB2545 · 2026-10-21
Providing for insurance coverage for vaginal estrogen for the treatment of menopausal symptoms and urinary tract infections. (House Floor: PN3949, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB1827 · 2026-10-21
Providing for medical assistance coverage and insurance coverage of screening, prevention and treatment measures for osteoporosis as a result of menopause. (House Floor: PN3948, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB116 · 2026-10-21
In terms and courses of study, providing for credit for employment at congregate care facility. (House Floor: PN1420, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1410 · 2026-10-21
Prohibiting certain terms in procurement contracts entered into by Commonwealth parties. (House Floor: PN1864, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1210 · 2026-10-21
In insurance producers, further providing for powers and duties of department. (House Floor: PN1498, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR138 · 2026-10-21
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 Floor: PN1068)
SB764 · 2026-10-21
In alteration of territory or corporate entity and dissolution, further providing for conduct of referenda and for court review of transitional plan. (House Floor: PN1322, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB829 · 2026-10-21
Designating the Hynerpeton bassetti, a stem tetrapod, as the official State fossil of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) as the official State reptile of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and making a repeal. (House Floor: PN2057, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR536 · 2026-10-21
Designating the week of October 11 through 17, 2026, as "Credit Union Week" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3442)
SB1372 · 2026-10-21
In general powers and duties of the Department of Human Services, providing for annual report of children facilities and payments; and, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, further providing for right to enter and inspect and providing for carbon monoxide alarm standards in child care centers and family child care homes. (House Floor: PN2018, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1303 · 2026-10-21
Providing for the placement of a monument of the Braille Flag at the State Capitol Building as a tribute to honor and remember those who have served in the line of duty and those left behind. (House Floor: PN2008, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1328 · 2026-10-21
Requiring automated external defibrillators at utility or electrical worksites; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN2059, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB804 · 2026-10-21
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. (House Floor: PN2056, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB1961 · 2026-10-21
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. (House Floor: PN2870, CONCURRENCE)
SB1212 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for definitions, for sexual assault evidence collection program, for rights of sexual assault victims and for report by Pennsylvania State Police. (House Floor: PN2058, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB205 · 2026-10-21
In supplemental funding for municipal highway maintenance, further providing for supplemental funding for municipal highway maintenance; and, in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, further providing for imposition of tax. (House Floor: PN0892, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB2047 · 2026-10-21
Establishing the Local News Fellowship Program; imposing duties on the State System of Higher Education; and providing for administration of the Local News Fellowship Program. (House Floor: PN4084, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR650 · 2026-10-21
Designating the week of November 16 through 20, 2026, as "Pennsylvania Education for Students Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week" and November 20, 2026, as "Red Shirt Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN4003)
HR563 · 2026-10-21
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. (House Floor: PN3969 A04670)
HR563 · 2026-10-21
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. (House Floor: PN3969)
HR532 · 2026-10-21
Recognizing October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3422)
SB922 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for application for license, for issuance and renewal of license and for promulgation of rules and regulations. (House Floor: PN1151, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1485 · 2026-10-21
In race horse industry reform, further providing for additional powers of commission. (House Floor: PN1977, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB2593 · 2026-10-21
In general provisions relating to powers and duties of the Department of Health and its departmental administrative and advisory boards, providing for prostate health public education campaign; and establishing the Prostate Health Public Education Campaign Fund. (House Floor: PN4014, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB2048 · 2026-10-21
Establishing the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium; providing for administrative, fiscal or logistical services and governance and duties of the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium, for grantmaking priorities, for editorial independence, for public access and transparency and for long-term funding strategy. (House Floor: PN4085, FINAL PASSAGE)
SB1150 · 2026-10-21
In open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions. (House Floor: PN1399, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR660 · 2026-10-21
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 Floor: PN4049, MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES)
HR660 · 2026-10-21
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 Floor: PN4049)
HR615 · 2026-10-21
Recognizing October 15, 2026, as "White Cane Safety Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3876)
SB1269 · 2026-10-21
Providing for the installation of electrified security systems on commercial entities' property and property of exclusively nonresidential use. (House Floor: PN1973, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB369 · 2026-10-21
In land banks, further providing for definitions. (House Floor: PN4017, CONCURRENCE)
SB838 · 2026-10-21
Further providing for definitions. (House Floor: PN0904, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB453 · 2026-10-21
In 911 emergency communication services, further providing for definitions, for telecommunications management, for counties, for Pennsylvania State Police, for addressing authorities, for next generation 911 call delivery, for fund, for payment, collection and remittance of surcharge by sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service, for telephone records, for penalty, for immunity, for ALI database maintenance, for industry standards, for MLTS signaling and for limitation of liability; in general provisions, relating to emergency management services further providing for definitions; in Commonwealth services, further providing for definitions relating to intrastate mutual aid; in emergency responder mental wellness and stress management, further providing for definitions; providing for law enforcement officer benefits for surviving family members; in emergency medical services system, further providing for basic life support ambulances; and making editorial changes. (House Floor: PN4080, CONCURRENCE)
HR657 · 2026-10-21
Designating November 18, 2026, as "Kada Scott Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN4041)
HR641 · 2026-10-21
Designating November 8, 2026, as "Frank and Athena Sarris Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3959)
HB69 · 2026-10-21
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. (House Floor: PN4073, CONCURRENCE)
HB928 · 2026-10-21
In epinephrine auto-injector entities, further providing for definitions and for epinephrine auto-injectors for authorized entities; and making an editorial change. (House Floor: PN4086, CONCURRENCE)
HB2443 · 2026-10-21
Providing for Child Victim Recovery Fee; establishing the Child Victim Recovery Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. (House Floor: PN4082, CONCURRENCE)
HB1123 · 2026-10-21
In casualty insurance, further providing for coverage for colorectal cancer screening. (House Floor: PN4076, CONCURRENCE)
HB1098 · 2026-10-21
Providing for Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Program. (House Floor: PN4081, CONCURRENCE)
HB2474 · 2026-10-21
In child protective services, further providing for exclusions from child abuse and for persons required to report suspected child abuse. (House Floor: PN4056, CONCURRENCE)
HR648 · 2026-10-21
Recognizing the month of January 2027 as "National Blood Donor Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3990)
HR662 · 2026-10-21
Designating October 27, 2026, as "Fraternal Benefit Societies Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN4050)
SB1431 · 2026-10-21
In Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for Game Commission officers and employees; and, in enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers. (House Floor: PN2062, FINAL PASSAGE)
HR538 · 2026-10-21
Designating the month of November 2026 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3444)
HR617 · 2026-10-21
Designating the month of October 2026 as "National Pedestrian Safety Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3879)
HR539 · 2026-10-21
Designating the month of October 2026 as "Agent Orange Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3450)
HR645 · 2026-10-20
Designating October 20, 2026, as "Domestic Violence Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence. (House Floor: PN3981)
HR591 · 2026-10-20
Designating October 20, 2026, as "Community Health Worker Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. (House Floor: PN3799)
HR630 · 2026-10-20
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on data center decommissioning in Pennsylvania and provide recommendations. (House Floor: PN3916 A04437)
HR630 · 2026-10-20
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on data center decommissioning in Pennsylvania and provide recommendations. (House Floor: PN4083)
HR599 · 2026-10-20
Designating November 15, 2026, as "Articles of Confederation Day" in Pennsylvania; and recognizing the City of York, York County, for its important contribution to the forging of our nation. (House Floor: PN3838)
SB829 · 2026-10-20
Designating the Hynerpeton bassetti, a stem tetrapod, as the official State fossil of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) as the official State reptile of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and making a repeal. (House Floor: PN0906 A04116)
SB829 · 2026-10-20
Designating the Hynerpeton bassetti, a stem tetrapod, as the official State fossil of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) as the official State reptile of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and making a repeal. (House Floor: PN0906 A04652)
SB804 · 2026-10-20
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. (House Floor: PN1282 A04436)
SB804 · 2026-10-20
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. (House Floor: PN1282 A04688)
SB65 · 2026-10-20
In licensing of drivers, further providing for schedule of convictions and points; in rules of the road in general, further providing for meeting or overtaking school bus; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN0486, FINAL PASSAGE)
HB2047 · 2026-10-20
Establishing the Local News Fellowship Program; imposing duties on the State System of Higher Education; and providing for administration of the Local News Fellowship Program. (House Floor: PN2874 A04643)
SB1328 · 2026-10-20
Requiring automated external defibrillators at utility or electrical worksites; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN1983 A04718, MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES)
SB1328 · 2026-10-20
Requiring automated external defibrillators at utility or electrical worksites; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties. (House Floor: PN1983 A04718)
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