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Judy Ward

Judy Ward

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State Senator

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Office
State Senator
State
Pennsylvania
Jurisdiction
30
Serving
Currently serving
Term
2018 - Present

Occupation Registered Nurse Education Hollidaysburg Area High School, 1977 Altoona Hospital School of Nursing, 1984 Career Judy Ward was elected to represent the 30th district in the Pennsylvania Senate on Nov. 6, 2018, after serving two terms representing the interests of local communities in the Pennsylvania House of Representative’s 80th District. Judy is a registered nurse, as well as a former small business owner, development professional and wellness coordinator for Ward Transport and Logistics. In the Senate, Judy has authored new laws providing additional resources to support Pennsylvania farmers; allow temporary nurse aides hired during the COVID-19 emergency declaration to receive certification to continue working in the field; help community-based health centers better meet the needs of patients in underserved areas; provide a tax exemption for any improvements and new construction on blighted properties in deteriorated areas; strengthen penalties for assaults against healthcare practitioners and technicians; protect victims of domestic violence; and expand Pennsylvanians’ access to psychology services. She also led the fight in the General Assembly to provide…

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  • Judy Ward holds the office of State Senator
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  • Voted yes on SB 1298: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for prohibition on expenditures for emission inspection program.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-05-06source
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  • Voted yes on SB 1298: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for prohibition on expenditures for emission inspection program.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-05-06source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 1298: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for prohibition on expenditures for emission inspection program.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-20source
    Verified
  • Co-sponsored: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for prohibition on expenditures for emission inspection program.
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-04-17source
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