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Jason Dawkins — Democratic State Representative for Pennsylvania District 179 (official headshot)

Jason Dawkins Voting Record & Scorecard | Moms for America Action

PA Representative

District: 179 • Democrat

2022 Alignment:

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Rep. Jason Dawkins (D-PA-179) earned a 7% Moms for America Action score for 2022, showing minimal alignment with policy positions tracked by Moms for America Action. Jason Dawkins voted on 48 of the 48 substantive bills scored by Moms for America Action in 2022. Highest category scores: Law and Order (23%), Economy (8%), and Gender & Diversity (0%). Jason Dawkins represents the 179th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

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Lawmaker Position

HB 1059House 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 1342House 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 143 (Kenyatta Amd. 5555)House 202210x

Weakening Election Integrity by Blocking Reforms that Ensure Voter Rolls Remain Updated and that Deceased Individuals are Removed.

Against Moms
The Kenyatta amendment #5555 to a bill pertaining to voter roll maintenance serves as a "gut and go" measure, which eliminates the bill's language and replaces it with much weaker provisions.
HB 1440House 20227x

Increasing Healthcare Costs through an Excessive New Occupational Licensing Regime Concerning Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.

Against Moms
This bill further expands occupational licensure requirements within the healthcare industry to include individuals assisting with medical imaging and radiation therapy. Under existing law, an individual can only perform these services if they are under the direct supervision of a medical doctor and have passed an examination. This bill creates additional requirements, including obtaining a state license, paying an annual fee of $100 or more, completing a course of study, and obtaining certification by an outside organization. Finally, the bill prevents individuals with criminal convictions from receiving a license unless they pass an "individualized assessment".
HB 1741 (Keefer Amd. 4343)House 20229x

Strengthening Medical Freedom by Preventing Licensing Boards from Taking Actions Against Doctors for Prescribing Off-Label Drugs to Treat COVID-19.

Against Moms
The Keefer amendment #4343 to the Coronavirus Infection Medication Act provides greater legal clarity to ensure doctors can prescribe off-label drugs, such as hydroxychloroquine sulfate and ivermectin, to treat a COVID-19 infection without facing any disciplinary actions from the state's professional and occupational licensing boards.
HB 19House 20226x

Restricting Competition and Hiking Consumer Costs by Imposing New Licensing Mandates on Behavior Analysts.

Against Moms
This bill requires anyone who serves as a "behavior analyst" to become licensed by the state to work. This includes anyone who practices "applied behavior analysis" to help a person overcome addiction, depression or an eating disorder, as well as assist a person with ADHD, autism, or Down Syndrome. To obtain a license one must obtain a master's degree, pass examinations and pay fees, meet continuing education requirements, and maintain $1,000,000 in liability insurance.
HB 2039House 20227x

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

Against 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 2169House 20229x

Improving Educational Outcomes by Expanding School Choice via the Lifeline Scholarship Program.

Against Moms
This bill establishes the "Lifeline Scholarship Program" which serves as a school voucher program for students who reside within a school district ranked in the bottom 15% in performance within the state. Under the program, parents would receive a scholarship of $6,697 to use towards the tuition of a private school. This amount would be deducted from the $19,200 per-student funding that the public school receives, allowing the school to still retain the other roughly two-thirds in funding.
HB 223House 20227x

Expanding Cronyism by Providing Tax Exemptions to Government-Favored Dairy Processing Facilities.

Against Moms
The "Keystone Opportunity Dairy Zone Act" authorizes government employees within the Department of Community and Economic Development to create "dairy zones" and provide tax exemptions, deductions, and credits to individuals and businesses within the zones for up to 10 years. This measure is expected to cost the commonwealth $15 million annually in lost revenue.
HB 2275House 20227x

Increasing Public Safety by Establishing a Task Force and Providing the State AG the Ability to Prosecute Criminals that Commit Gun Violence in Philadelphia.

Against Moms
This bill extends the Office of the Attorney General's concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute gun crimes in Philadelphia while also creating a new task force to investigate and prosecute the unlawful possession, use and transfer of firearms within the city. The bill is in response to policies enacted by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner that have resulted in minimal prosecution of individuals who have committed gun violence.
HB 2398House 20224x

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

Against 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 2405House 20226x

Reducing Unnecessary Red Tape by Providing Localities the Ability to Bypass State Approval to Maintain Streams in Certain Emergency Situations.

Against Moms
This bill, part of a larger stream maintenance package, authorizes counties, in consultation with their county conservation district, to issue emergency permits for stream maintenance. The bill is based on a successful pilot project in Bradford County and allows counties to perform actions without being hindered by state bureaucracy.
HB 2458House 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.

Against 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 2644House 20225x

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

Against 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 285House 20227x

Reducing Barriers for the Sale of Businesses to Employees by Aligning PA Tax Code with the Rest of the Nation.

Against Moms
This bill eliminates a tax barrier, one that only a handful of states imposed, which will encourage family-owned businesses to sell their companies to their employees as opposed to outside entities. Specifically, the bill relates to Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and allows sellers of C corporations to defer 100% of capital gains tax when selling to their employees in an ESOP, if the funds are reinvested in certain securities. As a result, the state tax code will mirror federal Section 1042 rules.
HB 333House 20228x

Reducing Tax Burdens on Small Businesses by Aligning the State Section 179 Deduction with the Federal Tax Code.

Against Moms
This bill, part of the Small Business Tax Fairness Package, helps provide tax relief to passthroughs (LLCs and S-corps) by aligning the state section 179 deduction with the federal tax code. As a result, small businesses (just like corporations) can take advantage of the full $1.08 million expense deduction as opposed to the state's $25,000 cap on passthroughs.
HB 398House 20225x

Protecting Taxpayer Funds from Abuse by Requiring a Child to be Enrolled on the Health Plan of their Non-Custodial Parent as Opposed to Medicaid.

Against Moms
This bill establishes a new condition for Medicaid eligibility (state-provided healthcare), which ensures a child is only enrolled into the program if their non-custodial parent does not have healthcare, otherwise they would be required to be enrolled on their non-custodial parent's plan as opposed to Medicaid.
HB 581House 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 604House 20226x

Improving the State's Business Climate by Establishing a 45 Day Window on DEP Permit Applications.

Against Moms
This bill places a 45-day window on permit application decisions by the state's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in order to provide a predictable framework and improve the business climate of the state.
HB 637House 20229x

Preventing Energy Costs from Skyrocketing by Ensuring the State does not Enter into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

Against Moms
This bill prohibits the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from regulating carbon dioxide emissions without the approval of the legislature. As a result, the bill blocks an executive order by the Wolf Administration which enters Pennsylvania into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), which serves as a carbon tax. The bill instead serves as a compromise, providing $250 million for carbon capture, abandoned well plugging and transition for coal communities.
HB 71House 20224x

Protecting Taxpayers through a Constitutional Amendment Limiting State Spending to Only Growth in Population and Inflation.

Against Moms
This motion by Rep. Bernstine advances the "Taxpayer Protection Act", which amends the State Constitution to limit the amount the Commonwealth's spending may increase. The crease will be based on a three-year average of the Commonwealth's inflation and population growth. The cap may only be exceeded by a 2/3 vote of both chambers of the General Assembly.
HB 746House 20225x

Strengthening Government Integrity by Prohibiting Assignment of State-Owned Vehicles to Members of the Legislature.

Against Moms
This bill prohibits elected officials within the General Assembly from being assigned state-owned vehicles or using state funds to lease a vehicle except for emergency situations. Currently roughly 20 Representatives utilize state-leased cars under a program which authorizes leases of up to $650 a month. And while lawmakers must reimburse the state for the percentage of the vehicle lease that is not utilized for official business, the program has a history of abuse, including a lawmaker who crashed their car multiple times and even fled the scene of an accident.
HB 972House 202210x

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

Against 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 1House 20229x

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

Against 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.
HR 187House 20228x

Promoting American Energy Dominance by Urging the Governors of New York and New Jersey to Authorize Natural Gas Pipeline Construction

Against Moms
This resolution titled "Ending Pro-Putin Pipeline Bans" urges New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Governor Philip Murphy to end their states' policies banning the construction of any new natural gas pipelines. The resolution states these policies have "walled off Pennsylvania natural gas from accessing markets in New England. As a result, New England states often must rely on Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) imports from foreign nations, including Russia."
HR 190House 20224x

Reducing Unnecessary Regulations by Calling Congress to Reform Vehicle Emission Testing Mandates.

Against Moms
This resolution calls on Congress to eliminate or reform emission testing regulations. The resolution is in response to federal clean air goals which has resulted in 25 counties across the state maintaining vehicle emission testing programs since 1995.
HR 228House 20227x

Directing the JSGC to Conduct an Unnecessary Study that is Primarily Designed to Justify Growing Government Dependency.

Against Moms
This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission (JSGC) to conduct a study of all changes within the past 5 years to statutes and regulations under the titles 23 and 67 of the Human Services Code (Domestic Relations and Public Welfare). The JSGC is required to report whether any measures have "exacerbated trauma in children and families" and make recommendations on the drafting of statutes and regulations to "mitigate trauma".
HR 240House 20229x

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

Against Moms
This resolution brings 6 articles of impeachment against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, 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.
SB 106House 202210x

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

Against 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 106 (Daley Amd. 5440)House 202210x

Declaring a Constitutional "Right to Abortion" Prior to Fetal Viability.

Against Moms
The Daley amendment #5440 to the package of five Constitutional amendments declares women have a "right to abortion" up until a fetus is viable (typically 23 to 24 weeks gestation).
SB 1083 (Mullery Amd. 5793)House 20226x

Imposing Greater Tax Burdens on Businesses by Increasing Unemployment Benefit Payouts.

Against Moms
The Mullery amendment #5793 to a bill pertaining to the state's unemployment compensation law results in higher unemployment benefit payouts through the elimination of an automatic trigger that will occur in 2026. Unemployment benefits are funded through a payroll tax imposed on all businesses.
SB 1100House 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 1171House 20224x

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

Against 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 1183House 20228x

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

With 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 119 (Herrin Amd. 3817)House 202210x

Advancing Run-Away Spending by Directing $750 Million of Federal COVID-19 Funds to Environmental Projects Subject to Prevailing Wage Mandates.

Against Moms
The Herrin amendment #3817 to a bill requiring legislative approval to enter the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) represents a miniature "green new deal" by utilizing $750 million in federal COVID-19 funds for various environmental initiatives and projects, while requiring worker apprenticeships and adherence to state prevailing wage mandates.
SB 1222House 20228x

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

Against 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 1283 (Knowles Amd. 5002)House 202210x

Preventing Taxpayer Funds from Being Provided to the University of Pittsburgh if the Institution Continues to Conduct Research with Aborted Fetal Tissue.

Against Moms
The Knowles Amendment #5002 to the state-related university appropriations bill prohibits the nearly $155 million in funds from being appropriated to the University of Pittsburg if the institution maintains a program that conducts research utilizing aborted fetal tissue.
SB 1284House 20227x

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

Against 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 1287House 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 275House 20229x

Protecting Consumer Choice by Prohibiting Local Governments from Imposing All-Electric Building Codes and Anti-Natural Gas Ordinances.

Against Moms
This bill prohibits local governments across the state from imposing any ordinances which restrict the ability of consumers to access the energy source of their choice, including natural gas, solar, wind, and geothermal. As a result, the bill would preempt bans on natural gas hook-up and all-electric building codes.
SB 349 (Boyle Amd. 4028)House 20227x

Increasing Taxation by Preventing the Section 179 Business Deduction from Being Indexed to Inflation.

Against Moms
The Boyle amendment #4028 to the small business tax reform package increases tax burdens on businesses by preventing the Section 179 deduction from being indexed to inflation, as is the case at the federal level.
SB 573House 202210x

Increasing Election Integrity and Transparency through the Poll Watcher Empowerment Act

Against 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 635House 20225x

Placing Taxpayer Funds at Risk by Further Expanding the Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy Program (C-PACE).

Against Moms
This bill expands the Pennsylvania Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (C-PACE) to include indoor air quality projects and resiliency improvement projects, such as flood mitigation and energy storage. Under the C-PACE program localities may issue bonds (debt) to finance these new initiatives and clean energy projects of commercial property owners, which are then repaid through an additional assessment on their property.
SB 736House 20224x

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

Against 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 786House 202210x

Improving Educational Outcomes by Expanding the "Open Campus Initiative" to Include Charter Schools.

Against Moms
This bill broadens the state's "Open Campus Initiative" (OCI) to include charter schools, regional charter schools, and cyber charter schools. Under the OCI, school districts can enter into collaborative partnerships which allow students from one district to take a class at a school in another district and receive credit for the course. As a result, schools have the ability to offer more specialized classes and students can take courses which best align with their career paths.
SB 932 (Longietti Amd. 4330)House 202210x

Attacking School Choice by Subjecting Scholarship Granting Organizations to Abuse through Open Record Requests

Against Moms
The Longietti amendment #4330, to a bill concerning the Educational Improvement Tax Credit and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit programs, authorizes employees within the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to make document requests to scholarship granting organizations that distribute tax credits that fund school choice vouchers. The amendment does not contain any limitations on the type of requests that may be made.
SB 933 (Longietti Amd. 4207)House 202210x

Hiking Taxpayer Costs by Providing Unions Two Seats on the State's Board of Higher Education.

Against Moms
The Longietti amendment #4207, to a bill concerning proxy voting for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors, provides unions two seats on the board. Under the amendment, one seat is assigned to the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, and the other seat assigned to the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties.
SB 982House 202210x

Increasing Election Integrity by Prohibiting Private Funds for Election Administration

Against 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rep. Jason Dawkins's voting record?

Rep. Jason Dawkins (D-PA-179) earned a 7% Moms for America Action score for 2022, showing minimal alignment with policy positions tracked by Moms for America Action. Jason Dawkins voted on 48 of the 48 substantive bills scored by Moms for America Action in 2022. Highest category scores: Law and Order (23%), Economy (8%), and Gender & Diversity (0%). Jason Dawkins represents the 179th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

How aligned is Jason Dawkins with policy positions tracked by Moms for America Action?

Jason Dawkins earned a 7% Moms for America Action score in 2022, showing minimal alignment with policy positions tracked by Moms for America Action.

What is Jason Dawkins's Moms for America Action score?

Jason Dawkins has a 7% Moms for America Action score for 2022.

Where does Jason Dawkins serve?

Rep. Jason Dawkins (D-PA-179) represents the 179th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as a Democrat.

What issue categories does Jason Dawkins score highest and lowest on?

Jason Dawkins's strongest categories on the Moms for America Action scorecard are Law and Order (23%) and Economy (8%). The lowest-scoring categories are School Choice (0%) and Medical Freedom (0%).

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