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Kim Ward

Kim Ward

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State Senator

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Office
State Senator
State
Pennsylvania
Jurisdiction
39
Serving
Currently serving
Term
2009 - Present

Occupation State Senator, President Pro Tempore Education Community College of Allegheny County; University of Pittsburgh; and Middle Tennessee State University Career Senator Kim Ward is the Senate President Pro Tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate and first woman in Pennsylvania Legislature history to serve as President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader. In 2008, Ward won the Pennsylvania 39th Senatorial District seat and was the first woman to hold that seat. She was re-elected in 2012, 2016 and 2020. Ward’s no-nonsense style made her a natural choice for leadership, and she was appointed Majority Caucus Administrator during the 2019-2020 legislative session. Earning the respect of her colleagues, Ward advanced her leadership position when she was elected to serve as the Senate Majority Leader for the 2021-2022 legislative session. Throughout her time in the Senate, Ward has been a champion for Pennsylvanians and their communities first. Having served as a Westmoreland County Commissioner and chairwoman of the Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors, Ward brings her local government experience and practical knowledge to the table when making legislative and budgetary decisions.…

Biography source: official page

Issue Activity

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Uncategorized votes
3 stored votes · 0 yea · 0 nay
Fiscal Responsibility
1 stored vote · 0 yea · 0 nay

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  • Kim 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· 2026-05-04source
    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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