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Chris Gebhard — Republican State Senator for Pennsylvania District 48 (official headshot)

Chris Gebhard Voting Record & Scorecard | Moms for America Action

PA Senator

District: 48 • Republican

2022 Alignment:

86.35%

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Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-PA-48) earned a 86% Moms for America Action score for 2022, showing strong alignment with policy positions tracked by Moms for America Action. Chris Gebhard voted on 36 of the 36 substantive bills scored by Moms for America Action in 2022. Highest category scores: Life (100%), Election Integrity (100%), and Individual Rights & Second Amendment (100%). Chris Gebhard represents the 48th District in the Pennsylvania State Senate.

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Lawmaker Position

HB 1059Senate 20227x

Expanding Cronyism and Government Central Planning through $2 Billion in Special Interest Subsidies.

Against Moms
The Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (PA EDGE) program provides $1.97 billion in tax credits over the next 25 years to hydrogen producers, milk processors, bio-medical researchers and semi-conductor manufacturers. The bill is designed to incentivize businesses within these industries to move to the state.
HB 118Senate 20229x

Protecting the Dignity of Fetal Remains and Ensuring Parents Have Decision Making Authority over the Loss of their Child.

With Moms
The Sen. Ward motion removes from the table (advances) a bill known as the "Final Disposition of Human Remains Act". Under the bill, health care facilities that possess fetal remains are required to either cremate or bury the remains in compliance with state law. The bill also allows parents of the unborn child to select a location for interment or cremation at their own expense.
HB 1342Senate 20228x

Spurring Economic Growth by Gradually Reducing the Corporate Tax Rate from 9.99% to 4.99% by 2031.

With Moms
This omnibus tax reform package gradually reduces the state's corporate tax rate from 9.99% to 4.99%, starting with 8.99% in 2023 and a 0.5% annual reduction until 2031. The bill also codifies PA tax bulletin 2019-04 into law, which requires online sales tax collections on entities with sales above $500,000 annually. Furthermore, the bill conforms the state to the federal tax code concerning deductions and deferrals in Section 179 and 1031.
HB 1500Senate 202210x

Protecting Life by Prohibiting Abortion Due to Diagnosis of Down Syndrome

With Moms
The Sen. Ward motion removes from the table (advances) a bill that prohibits an abortion because it is sought due to a prenatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome. The bill requires written acknowledgement from the physician that the woman is not seeking an abortion in whole or in part because of the diagnosis, and directs a physician's medical and surgery license to be revoked for abortions due to Down Syndrome.
HB 2039Senate 20227x

Increasing Public Safety by Ensuring Victims of Violent Crime have the Right to Appear at the Bail Hearing of the Defendant.

With Moms
This bill amends the state's Crime Victims Act to ensure victims of violent crimes are provided notice of the defendant's bail proceedings and are provided the opportunity to appear and offer comment.
HB 2398Senate 20224x

Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Autonomous Vehicle Innovation and Increasing Penalties for Catalytic Converter Theft.

With Moms
This bill establishes a regulatory framework that allows autonomous vehicles to be tested and deployed in the state. Additionally, the bill increases penalties for the theft of catalytic converters, which are emission-control devices that contain valuable metal components.
HB 2458Senate 20225x

Boosting American Energy Production and International Trade by Establishing a Task Force to Study the Export of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) from the Port of Philadelphia.

With Moms
This bill establishes a taskforce to study the challenges, economic feasibility, financial impact, and the security requirements involved in turning the Port of Philadelphia into a LNG export terminal.
HB 2644Senate 20225x

Strengthening Government Accountability by Providing Legislative Oversight of Bonding Requirements for Orphaned Gas and Oil Well Plugging.

With Moms
This bill directs federal infrastructure funds to the Department of Environmental Quality to plug abandoned oil and gas wells. Additionally, the bill reforms bonding requirements (ranging from $2,500 to $100,000) to provide environmental protection while also ensuring companies are not hit with excessive bonding costs. The bill also authorizes the state legislature, not the Environmental Quality Board, to be the authority to adjust bonding requirements over the next decade.
HB 581Senate 20225x

Increasing Property Tax Burdens by Authorizing Local Exemptions for "Affordable Housing".

Against Moms
The "Affordable Housing Unit Tax Exemption Act" authorizes local governments to provide property tax exemptions for both single-family and multi-family housing units that are occupied by individuals whose income does not exceed 60% of the median income within its area.
HB 972Senate 202210x

Ensuring Fair Competition in Public School Sport Leagues through the "Fairness in Women's Sports Act".

With Moms
This bill, known as the "Fairness in Women's Sports Act" requires public school entities sponsoring competitive sports to designate athletic teams as either male, female, or co-ed. The bill defines "sex" as the biological distinction between male and female based on reproductive biology and genetic make-up and requires all participants of either a male or female team to be of the same sex.
HCRRR 1Senate 20229x

Blocking Implementation of Excessive Charter School Regulations Imposed by the Wolf Administration.

With Moms
This resolution blocks the implementation of new charter school regulations imposed by the Wolf Administration. Specifically, the measure disapproves Department of Education Regulations (#6-349), which sets a series of regulations and requirements charter schools and cyber charter schools must abide by. Such regulations and requirements including providing comparable health benefits to employees that public schools provide, meeting new disclosure requirements when applying for establishment, posting non-discrimination and student selection policies on their websites, among other new rules.
SB 1030Senate 20226x

Suspending State Adoption of Excessive California Emission and Warranty Standards for Diesel Truck Engines that Place Enormous Costs on Taxpayers and Businesses.

With Moms
This bill ends Pennsylvania's adoption of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2022 Engine Requirements for diesel emissions and warranty periods. The bill is largely in response to a warranty coverage provision that has led to significant increases in engine prices.
SB 106Senate 202210x

Amending the Constitution to Strengthen Election Integrity through Voter ID and Audits, Prohibit Taxpayer-Funded Abortion and Disapprove Regulations without a Gubernatorial Override.

With Moms
This bill represents a five-part Constitutional amendment package. Firstly, the package prohibits taxpayer funding of abortion and declares the state does not guarantee a "right to an abortion". Secondly, the package implements voter-id requirements and an audit system for elections. Thirdly, the bill allows gubernatorial candidates to select their Lt. Governor as a running mate rather than selecting him or her through a separate election. Finally, it allows lawmakers to disapprove regulations without facing a gubernatorial veto.
SB 1083 (Williams Amd. 3934)Senate 20226x

Abusing the Unemployment Insurance System by Providing Payouts to Workers on Strike.

With Moms
The Williams amendment #3934 to a bill pertaining to the state's unemployment compensation law expands eligibility for unemployment benefits to workers who are on strike for more than 30 days due to a labor dispute. Unemployment benefits are funded through a payroll tax imposed on all businesses.
SB 1094 (Muth Amd. 4699)Senate 20227x

Advancing Over-Regulation within the Transporation Sector by Stacking the Membership of the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.

With Moms
The Muth amendment #4699 to a bill pertaining to the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) expands the size of the committee from 23 to 27 members. Two of the new members must be from organized labor, one new member from an alternative-powered commercial vehicle manufacture, and one new member representing the Hazardous Materials Response Team. The MCSAC recommends, assesses and evaluates regulations.
SB 1100Senate 20227x

Fueling Out-Of-Control Spending through a Budget with a 11% Spending Hike and Countless New and Increased Social Programs.

Against Moms
This bill implements a $45.3 billion general fund budget for fiscal year 2022-2023, which, when including federal American Rescue Plan funds, represents a spending increase of roughly 11%. The bill contains significant spending increases on social programs such as the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Low-Income Property Tax and Rent Rebate (PTTR) Program, a new Whole Home Repair Program, and over $250 million for additional affordable housing.
SB 1124Senate 20227x

Protecting Taxpayer Funds from Fraud by Requiring the DHS to monthly Cross-Check Death Certificates with the List of Recipients for SNAP Welfare Benefits.

With Moms
This bill requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to perform monthly checks on death certificates with the Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics against its recipients of Medical Assistance and SNAP benefits. The bill is in response to an audit conducted by the Auditor General, who found 2,324 deceased individuals were still receiving benefits, including cases of other individuals getting ahold of the benefits for their personal uses.
SB 1171Senate 20224x

Protecting Automotive Enthusiasts from Regulatory Overreach by Clarifying the Trailering of Vehicles to Events is not "Commercial Activity".

With Moms
This bill exempts automotive enthusiasts that trailer their vehicles to motorsports events from laws and regulations concerning "commercial activity". Additionally, the bill authorizes commercial vehicle owners to place additional axles on their trucks to better disperse weight, while still requiring them to comply with weight limits.
SB 1183Senate 20228x

Weakening Property Rights through the Seizure and Destruction of ATVs and Dirt Bikes if Unlawfully Operated on Roadways.

Against Moms
This bill authorizes urban municipalities to seize any ATV or dirt bike that is operated unlawfully on public roadways or areas. The property is subject to forfeiture and upon a conviction is to be sold or destroyed.
SB 1188Senate 20225x

Increasing Health Insurance Premiums by Mandating All Policies Provide Coverage for Lyme Testing and Treatment.

Against Moms
This bill, the "Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Illness Diagnosis and Treatment Act" requires all health insurance policies offered in the state to provide coverage for all diagnostic testing and prescribed treatment of Lyme disease. The bill also requires the state Department of Health to distribute culturally and linguistic appropriate literature about Lyme disease to healthcare providers and the general public at no cost.
SB 1200Senate 202210x

Strengthening Election Integrity by Requiring Mail-in Ballots be Returned via Mail or In-Person Instead of Unsecured and Politicized Drop Boxes.

With Moms
This bill amends election law by requiring all mail-in ballots be returned through the mail or in-person at election offices as opposed to "drop boxes".
SB 1222Senate 20228x

Protecting Domestic Insurance Companies with Operations in Europe from Costly and Excessive International Regulations.

With Moms
This bill amends Pennsylvania's laws governing insurance to comply with two covered agreements between the United States and the European Union and United Kingdom concerning domestic companies operating in the EU and UK. If Pennsylvania does not adopt this amendment, domestic companies with operations in the EU and UK will be required to comply with stricter regulations and accounting standards.
SB 1277Senate 202210x

Strengthening Parental Rights by Requiring that Public Schools Provide Notification of Sexually Explicit Content Given to Students.

With Moms
This bill requires public schools to identify sexually explicit content in school curriculum, materials, and books and notify parents that their child's coursework includes such content or that a book their child wishes to view in the school library contains explicit content.
SB 1278Senate 202210x

Strengthening Parental Rights by Prohibiting Classroom Instruction on Sensitive Issues such as Gender and Sexual Orientation from Until 6th Grade.

With Moms
This bill prohibits classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation for pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade students. Additionally, if a student wishes to discuss personal issues surrounding sexual orientation or gender identity, school personnel may have such conversations with a student and provide support on the grounds that such discussions may not be withheld from parents except in cases where it is reasonably believed a child could suffer abuse or abandonment.
SB 1284Senate 20227x

Fueling Out-Of-Control Spending by Providing 4 Non-State-Owned Universities with Nearly $600 Million in Taxpayer Funds.

With Moms
This bill appropriates nearly $600 million to four "state-related" universities: Penn State University, Temple University, Lincoln University and University of Pittsburgh. Officials estimate these funds help lower tuition rates by $15,000 per year and are in addition to other subsidies these institutions receive from the federal government and private foundations. The $155 million given to the University of Pittsburg received controversy due to its research program which utilizes fetal tissue from abortions.
SB 1287Senate 20228x

Reducing Overreaching Regulations Placed on Salon Establishments

With Moms
This bill amends the state's cosmetology regulations by reducing the minimum amount of floor space that is required for each licensee working within a salon space from 180 to 120 square feet. Additionally, the bill creates a new temporary license to allow individuals to start working in a salon, as it can take between 3 to 6 months for a salon inspection to occur.
SB 134Senate 20226x

Authorizing Seizures of Firearms without Due Process through "Extreme Risk Protection Orders".

With Moms
This procedural motion by Sen. Costa attempts to discharge (advance) a bill relating to "extreme risk protection orders" from the judiciary committee. The bill creates a "red flag" program whereby any individual may seek to have a firearm immediately taken away from another person through an "ex-parte" (one-sided) petition to a court if the individual alleges the firearms owner is a danger to themselves or others.
SB 488Senate 20227x

Strengthening Government Transparency by Requiring Salary Disclosures at State-Related Universities.

With Moms
This bill expands the "Right-to-Know" law to require disclosure of the top 175 salaries at four of the largest state-related universities: Penn State University, University of Pittsburgh, Temple University and Lincoln University. Earlier this year these four institutions received $600 million in taxpayer funds through SB 1284.
SB 573Senate 202210x

Increasing Election Integrity and Transparency through the Poll Watcher Empowerment Act

With Moms
The "Poll Watcher Empowerment Act" permits all eligible registered voters of Pennsylvania to enlist as a poll watcher in any precinct and levies penalties against election officials who prohibit poll watchers from performing their official duties. Previously, poll watchers had to be a resident of the precinct they were appointed to.
SB 617Senate 20225x

Imposing Additional Mandates on the Private Sector Concerning Protected Employee Leave.

Against Moms
This bill expands regulations under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to require that employers provide up to six weeks of unpaid protective leave for an individual to tend to terminally ill grandparents and grandchildren. This expanded application of the FMLA includes all of the same protections and rights and is expected to require hiring ten investigators within the Department of Labor and Industry to investigate employee complaints for denied leave.
SB 736Senate 20224x

Reforming Regulations to Reduce Unnecessary Burdens Placed on Farmers and Fueling Stations.

With Moms
This bill expands the definition of "farm vehicle" to include passenger vehicles if, like trucks and truck tractors, they are solely used for local agricultural deliveries. As a result, farmers will have lower insurance costs and not have to obtain yearly safety inspections for the vehicles. Additionally, the bill reforms regulations at fueling stations to allow greater flexibility in where emergency shut-off devices must be located.
SB 88Senate 202210x

Imposing New Costs and Delays in Exercising 2nd Amendment Rights by Subjecting an Even Greater Range of Private Firearm Sales to Background Checks.

With Moms
This procedural motion by Sen. Costa attempts to discharge (advance) a bill relating to firearm background checks from the judiciary committee. The bill expands the types of firearms sold through private-sale that are subject to background checks. Specifically, a number of long-barrel firearms, including semi-automatic rifles, are now subject to the checks.
SB 956Senate 202210x

Protecting Life through a Constitutional Amendment Clarifying No One has a "Right to Abortion".

With Moms
The Sen. Ward motion removes from the table (advances) a bill which amends the state Constitution to declare "The policy of Pennsylvania is to protect the life of every unborn child from conception to birth, to the extent permitted by the Federal Constitution. Nothing in this Constitution grants or secures any right relating to abortion or the public funding thereof. Nothing in this Constitution requires taxpayer funding of abortion."
SB 982Senate 202210x

Increasing Election Integrity by Prohibiting Private Funds for Election Administration

With Moms
This bill prohibits outside groups from funding the administration of election operations. The bill is in response to the hundreds of millions outside groups spent in 2020 for election administration, including $10 million for the administration of election operations in Philadelphia.
SCRRR No. 1Senate 20228x

Preventing Energy Costs from Skyrocketing by Withdrawing from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

With Moms
This motion overrides the Governor's veto of a resolution which prevents the Commonwealth from joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). The motion is in response to actions taken by the legislature to block an executive order by the Wolf Administration, which entered the Commonwealth into the RGGI without the approval of the legislature. The RGGI serves as a carbon tax imposed on electricity producers that is estimated to collect $781 million annually.
SR 388Senate 20229x

Strengthening Public Safety and Property Rights by Advancing the Impeachment of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner for Failing to Prosecute Crime.

With Moms
This resolution serves as a "writ of summons" to advance the impeachment of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. The motion follows actions by the House, which impeached Krasner on 6 accounts, finding him "derelict in his obligations to the victims of crime, the people of the City of Philadelphia and of this Commonwealth and has failed to uphold his oath of office." Supporters of impeachment cite Krasner's prosecution record, which includes a 90% reduction in retail theft prosecutions and Krasner's office only achieving a 14% conviction rate on the cases that were prosecuted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sen. Chris Gebhard's voting record?

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-PA-48) earned a 86% Moms for America Action score for 2022, showing strong alignment with policy positions tracked by Moms for America Action. Chris Gebhard voted on 36 of the 36 substantive bills scored by Moms for America Action in 2022. Highest category scores: Life (100%), Election Integrity (100%), and Individual Rights & Second Amendment (100%). Chris Gebhard represents the 48th District in the Pennsylvania State Senate.

How aligned is Chris Gebhard with policy positions tracked by Moms for America Action?

Chris Gebhard earned a 86% Moms for America Action score in 2022, showing strong alignment with policy positions tracked by Moms for America Action.

What is Chris Gebhard's Moms for America Action score?

Chris Gebhard has a 86% Moms for America Action score for 2022.

Where does Chris Gebhard serve?

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-PA-48) represents the 48th District in the Pennsylvania State Senate as a Republican.

What issue categories does Chris Gebhard score highest and lowest on?

Chris Gebhard's strongest categories on the Moms for America Action scorecard are Life (100%) and Election Integrity (100%). The lowest-scoring categories are Medical Freedom (0%) and Law and Order (71%).

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