THINK YOU KNOW GREG VITALI?
Greg Vitali might seem like a nice guy, but he consistently votes against legislation that protects our children, serves our families, and betters our communities. More often than not, he is the lone dissenting vote amongst all members of the House.
To learn about Greg Vitali’s legislative history, click on the following buttons to view a list of votes associated with the corresponding category.
DID YOU KNOW GREG VITALI VOTED NO?
MEGAN’S LAW
HOUSE BILL 2171
2005-2006
Requires law enforcement officials to maintain a public registry of convicted sex offenders.
195 YEA
2 NAY
ZACHARY’S LAW
HOUSE BILL 601
2011-2012
Increases the punishment for the murder of a child under thirteen years of age.
192 YEA
1 NAY
CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
HOUSE BILL 2706
2005-2006
Provides penalties for sexual crimes committed against mentally handicapped individuals under twenty-one years of age.
192 YEA
2 NAY
MEGAN’S LAW UPDATE
HOUSE BILL 75
2011-2012
Increases penalties for sex offenders who fail to register under the Megan’s Law list.
197 YEA
1 NAY
KEEPING US SAFE
Greg Vitali’s soft-on-crime approach has led to increases in criminal activity in our communities and across the state. Instead of helping contain the swelling of crime from Philadelphia, Greg Vitali has opposed legislation that cracks down on criminals and keeps us safe.
HOUSE BILL 2331
2011-2012
Provides additional penalties for convicted felons in the possession of firearms.
HOUSE BILL 856
2011-2012
Provides penalties for the human trafficking of citizens and non-citizens and for the forced labor of individuals.
HOUSE BILL 256
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2019-202O
Amends a state law to make assaulting a correctional officer a felony offense.
HOUSE BILL 1733
2013-2014
Provides for the offense of homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
HOUSE BILL 1546
2021-2022
Prohibits the “endangerment” of public safety officials by criminalizing unauthorized releases of personal information.
PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN
Greg Vitali votes against nearly every measure designed to protect our children from abuse or endangerment by sexual predators. Instead of protecting our children, Greg Vitali would rather protect sex offenders, human traffickers, and users of illicit drugs from punishment by the law.
HOUSE BILL 494
2013-2014
Provides penalties for failure to report missing or disappeared children.
HOUSE BILL 14
2021-2022
Extends the statute of limitations for victims of childhood sexual abuse.
HOUSE BILL 951
2021-2022
Expands the window of time for minors to sue for sexual abuse or assault.
SENATE BILL 944
2005-2006
Increases penalties for the rape of an individual under sixteen years of age.
HOUSE BILL 114
2005-2006
Allows for the creation of drug-free zones in public parks, playgrounds, and playing fields.
GROWING OUR ECONOMY
Greg Vitali repeatedly votes for policies unfavorable to small businesses that form the backbone of our community and aggressively seeks to limit Pennsylvania’s growing energy sector, erasing jobs and driving up inflation rates.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 187
2021-2022
Resolution urging the governors of New York and New Jersey to end policies that prohibit Pennsylvania natural gas to be sold in New England markets.
HOUSE BILL 2513
2019-202O
Authorizes bars and restaurants to open at fifty percent capacity in September of 2020.
SENATE BILL 6
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2017-2018
Establishes further stipulations for qualification and access to welfare benefits.
HOUSE BILL 1843
2017-2018
Requires public release of state budget reports and expenditures.
EDUCATING OUR YOUTH
Greg Vitali has a record of voting against funding to our school districts and would rather send our tax dollars to Philadelphia, preventing our students from accessing quality educational resources.
HOUSE BILL 564
2017-2018
Requires the completion of a civics test for all students before graduating high school.
SCHOOL FUNDING REDUCTION
PA STATE BUDGET PLANS 2009-2015
Decreased state funding to schools by $600 million each fiscal year.
HOUSE BILL 1332
2021-2022
Requires school districts to publish curriculum online for public access.
HOUSE BILL 972
2021-2022
Prohibits transgender girls from playing on female sports teams in public schools and institutions of higher learning.
KEEPING US HEALTHY
Greg Vitali votes for policies that keep individuals tethered to government provided healthcare by limiting access to affordable programs and insurance. Instead of advocating for improved healthcare, Greg Vitali votes against policies that expand access and lower costs.
HOUSE BILL 269
2019-2020
Requires coverage for complications of Lyme disease under health insurance plans.
HOUSE BILL 1893
2021-2022
Expands public access to COVID-19 data through “right-to-know” laws.
SUPPORTING TAXPAYERS
Greg Vitali has voted to increase taxes and government spending at almost every opportunity possible, hurting middle class families and enormously increasing the cost of living.
HOUSE BILL 1531
2009-2010
Increases income taxes and reduces tax credits to middle class families and job creators.
HOUSE BILL 1828
2009-2010
Authorizes local municipalities to raise sales taxes to provide for municipal employee pensions.
HOUSE BILL 2774
2005-2006
Creates a tax credit for businesses with less than one hundred employees providing healthcare benefits.
HOUSE BILL 176
2005-2006
Provides a military family assistance fund on state tax returns.
To find a full record of Greg Vitali’s legislative history, visit www.legis.state.pa.us
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