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Pennsylvania State Representative, District 34

Your representative and state lawmaker in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Full office description

  • Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
  • Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws, including introducing tax bills.
  • State representatives and their staff respond to constituent concerns and questions through emails, phone calls, and website announcements.
  • State representatives oversee the executive branch and can vote to overrule a veto by the Governor.
  • They are elected to two-year terms and have a salary of $106,000, with a 1-3% annual increase

How this impacts you

  • Housing & Urban DevelopmentThe State House of Representatives passes laws related to housing development, rent and tenant issues, and affordable housing.

  • BusinessesThe State House of Representatives oversees professional licensing and certifications. This affects businesses and professionals in Pennsylvania.

  • Criminal JusticeThe State House of Representatives affects the criminal justice system by creating bills that address legal issues such as sexual harassment, homicides, and abortion restrictions.

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Abigail Salisbury

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