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Representative John Maher

District: 40

Party: R

Ratings: FOAC: D, NRA: B

Pro-Gun Voting Percentage: 93%

Anti-Gun Voting Percentage: 7%

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County(s) Served: Allegheny*, Washington*

FOAC Election: Endorsed

Capital Office Contact Information

113 Ryan Office Building, PO Box 202040 Harrisburg, PA 17120-3015

Phone 1: 717-783-1522

FAX: 717-783-8332

Local Office Contact Information

2547 Washington Rd, 711 Summerfield Commons Pittsburgh 15241

Phone 1: 412-831-8080

FAX: 412-831-8083

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Legislator Page:click here

Email:jmaher@pahousegop.com

Bills Sponsored or Co-sponsored by Maher

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2017-2018 Session - (Click HERE to View Full Session Bills)
Bill Number	Title	Last Action	Last Action Date	Rating
HB829	A Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, organizing the Judiciary into representative districts and further providing for residency requirements.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2017-03-13
HB671	In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2017-06-23

2015-2016 Session - (Click HERE to View Full Session Bills)
Bill Number	Title	Last Action	Last Action Date	Rating
HB1801	A Supplement to the act of December 29, 2015 (P.L. , No.10A), entitled "An act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for certain institutions and organizations, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015; to provide appropriations from the State Lottery Fund, the Tobacco Settlement Fund, the Aviation Restricted Account, the Hazardous Material Response Fund, The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund, the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund, the Tuition Account Guaranteed Savings Program Fund, the Banking Fund, the Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Fund, the Oil and Gas Lease Fund, the Home Improvement Account, the Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act Enforcement Fund, the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund, the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development Restricted Receipt Account and the Justice Reinvestment Fund to the Executive Department; to provide appropriations from the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account to the Judicial Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016; to provide appropriations from the Motor License Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for the proper operation of several departments of the Commonwealth and the Pennsylvania State Police authorized to spend Motor License Fund money; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive Department of the Commonwealth and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds from the General Fund and the State Lottery Fund for the Executive Department of the Commonwealth for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014," further providing for additions to appropriations and replacement of appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive Department, the General Assembly and Government Support Agencies of the Commonwealth and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for certain institutions and organizations and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015; providing for replacement of appropriations from the Tobacco Settlement Fund to the Executive Department; further providing for additions to appropriations from the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development Restricted Receipt Account to the Executive Department; and providing for required lapsing of money in the General Fund.	Act No. 1A	2016-03-28
HB1359	In hunting and furtaking, further providing for penalties.	Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES	2015-06-24
HR351	Honoring the life and expressing condolences upon the death of United States Marine Corps Sergeant John McLaughlin.	Adopted (195-0)	2015-06-02
HR63	A Concurrent Resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a convention of states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the Federal Government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the Federal Government and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.	Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT	2015-02-04
HB419	In criminal history record information, further providing for expungement of criminal history record information.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2015-02-09
HB230	In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons; and, in firearms and other dangerous articles, repealing provisions relating to firearms not to be carried without a license, providing for license not required, repealing provisions relating to carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia, providing for sportsman's firearm permit, further providing for licenses and repealing provisions relating to proof of license and exception.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2015-01-27

2013-2014 Session - (Click HERE to View Full Session Bills)
Bill Number	Title	Last Action	Last Action Date	Rating
HB2436	In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for firearms not to be carried without a license and for licenses.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2014-08-13
HB1724	Further providing for powers and duties of commission.	Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES	2013-09-30
HB2333	In hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods.	Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES	2014-06-10
HB2011	In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition.	Removed from table	2014-10-07
HB315	Further providing for the appropriation to the Department of Public Welfare.	Laid on the table	2013-04-22
HB805	In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2013-02-25
HB921	In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for licenses, for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for firearm sales surcharge, for the Firearm Records Check Fund, for licensing of dealers, for administrative regulations and for the Firearms Background Check Advisory Committee.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2013-03-11

Voting Record For John Maher show votes

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Session	Vote Date	Bill Number	Description	Pro Gun Bill?	Pro Gun Vote?	Legislator Vote	Vote File
2017-2018	10/10/2018	HB2437	House Floor: HB 2437 PN 4197, FP			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	10/9/2018	HB2476	House Floor: HB 2476 PN 4132, FP			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	10/9/2018	HB2437	House Floor: HB 2437 PN 3575, 2017 A9625, DRISCOLL			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	10/1/2018	HB2476	House Floor: HB 2476 PN 3655, 2017 A9140, REED			Absent	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	09/26/2018	HB2060	House Floor: HB 2060 PN 3820, MOT RECOM JUDICIARY, KEEFER			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	09/26/2018	HR1046	House Floor: UNCONTESTED CALENDAR	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	09/26/2018	HB2060	House Floor: HB 2060 PN 3820, MOT POSTPONE, DUSH			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	09/26/2018	HB2060	House Floor: HB 2060 PN 3820, FP			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/22/2018	SB1142	House Floor: SB 1142 PN 1911, FP	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/22/2018	HB2060	House Floor: HB 2060 PN 3754, 2017 A7865, PETRARCA			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/22/2018	HB2060	House Floor: HB 2060 PN 3754, 2017 A8014, METCALFE, MOT APPEAL CHAIR			Yea	link
This motion was an appeal to the decision of the Speaker of the House who rule the amendment out of order.
2017-2018	04/11/2018	HB1419	House Floor: HB 1419 PN 3314, FP	NA		Yea	link
This legislation involves expunging 'certain' criminal records.
2017-2018	04/10/2018	HB1419	House Floor: HB 1419 PN 3166, 2017 A6263, DELOZIER	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/10/2018	HB1419	House Floor: HB 1419 PN 3166, 2017 A6295, DELOZIER	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/10/2018	HB1419	House Floor: HB 1419 PN 3166, 2017 A6244, HARRIS, J.	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/21/2017	HB1153	House Floor: HB 1153 PN 2085, FP	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/20/2017	HB1153	House Floor: HB 1153 PN 1376, 2017 A1996, ELLIS	NA		Absent	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/13/2017	HB864	House Floor: HB 864 PN 1984, MOT PROCEED WITH BILL, REED	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/13/2017	HB864	House Floor: HB 864 PN 1984, 2017 A1870, MOUL	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/13/2017	HB864	House Floor: HB 864 PN 1984, FP	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/13/2017	HB864	House Floor: HB 864 PN 1984, 2017 A1870, SUSP RULES, MOUL	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/12/2017	HB864	House Floor: HB 864 PN 970, 2017 A1695, MUSTIO	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/12/2017	HB864	House Floor: HB 864 PN 970, 2017 A1474, PETRARCA	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/26/2017	HB671	Floor vote on Firearm Preemption legislation sponsored by Rep. Mark Keller.			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/26/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, FP			Yea	link
Floor vote on Firearm Preemption legislation sponsored by Rep. Mark Keller.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	Rep. Delissio amendment: Would limit preemption challenge standing and legal fee reimbursement to 'only' organizations and would make an organization prove it had dues paying members. Amendment No. A858			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A878, GAINEY			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	Rep. Thomas amendment: required proof of how local gun laws would harm the individual suing the community. Amendment No. A775			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A880, BOYLE			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	Rep. Thomas amendment: would have protected cities of the 1st Class (Philadelphia) from obeying the preemption law. Amendment No. A780			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A886, FREEMAN			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	Rep. Thomas amendment: would have removed the awarding of reasonable costs and expenses. Amendment No. A778			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	Rep. Thomas amendment: required proof of how local gun laws would effect the individual suing the community. Amendment No. A773			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	This vote would gut the protections in HB 671. Amendment No. A242			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A893, BRADFORD			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A909, KRUEGER-BRANEKY			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A917, DALEY			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A922, SIMS			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	Rep. Thomas amendment: required proof of how local gun laws would harm the individual suing the community. Amendment No. A774			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A926, DAVIDSON			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A997, COMITTA			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A999, DALEY			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A781, THOMAS			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A785, THOMAS			Nay	link
This language would limit who can challenge illegal local laws.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A863, FRANKEL			Nay	link
Rep. Frankel amendment: Would allow police unions and arbitrary designations of terrorism links to allow for local gun control and neuter the preemption law.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A774, THOMAS			Nay	link
Rep. O'Brien amendment: exempts returned or seized firearms from preemption and calls for destruction of firearms after 120 days.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A773, THOMAS			Nay	link
Rep. Thomas amendment: required proof of how local gun laws would effect the individual suing the community.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A778, THOMAS			Nay	link
Rep. Thomas amendment: would have removed the awarding of reasonable costs and expenses.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A780, THOMAS			Nay	link
Rep. Thomas amendment: would have protected cities of the 1st Class (Philadelphia) from obeying the preemption law.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A775, THOMAS			Nay	link
Rep. Thomas amendment: required proof of how local gun laws would harm the individual suing the community.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A887, BOYLE			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	This language would limit who can challenge illegal local laws. Amendment No. A785			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A811, DALEY			Nay	link
Rep. Daley amendment: Would prohibit preemption challenges if 'Use of Force' was involved (self-defense).
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	Rep. Frankel amendment: Would allow police unions and arbitrary designations of terrorism links to allow for local gun control and neuter the preemption law. Amendment No. A863			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A812, MCCARTER			Nay	link
Rep. McCarter Amendment: would prohibit challenges to the preemption law if terrorism was involved.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	Rep. Daley amendment: Would prohibit preemption challenges if 'Use of Force' was involved (self-defense). Amendment No. A811			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A813, MCCLINTON			Nay	link
Rep. McClinton amendment: would have exempted school districts from preemption law protections.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	Rep. McCarter Amendment: would prohibit challenges to the preemption law if terrorism was involved. Amendment No. A812			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A815, O'BRIEN			Nay	link
Rep. O'Brien amendment: exempts returned or seized firearms from preemption and calls for destruction of firearms after 120 days.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	Rep. McClinton amendment: would have exempted school districts from preemption law protections. Amendment No. A778			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A816, DONATUCCI			Nay	link
Rep. Donatucci amendment: Would exempt cities of the 1st class 'and' bordering communities from the preemption law.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	Rep. O'Brien amendment: exempts returned or seized firearms from preemption and calls for destruction of firearms after 120 days. Amendment No. A774			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A834, DEAN			Nay	link
Rep. Dean amendment: required proof of loss of liberty 'or' property.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	Rep. Donatucci amendment: Would exempt cities of the 1st class 'and' bordering communities from the preemption law. Amendment No. A816			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A846, KIM			Nay	link
Rep. Kim amendment: Would exempt municipalities in a county of the third class.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	Rep. Dean amendment: required proof of loss of liberty 'or' property. Amendment No. A834			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A848, KINSEY			Nay	link
Rep. Kinsey amendment: Would add liability to failing to report a firearm as Lost or Stolen.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	Rep. Kim amendment: Would exempt municipalities in a county of the third class. Amendment No. A846			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A850, KINSEY			Nay	link
Rep. Kinsey amendment: Would require $500,000 liability insurance for each firearm in a persons possession.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	Rep. Kinsey amendment: Would add liability to failing to report a firearm as Lost or Stolen. Amendment No. A848			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A852, KINSEY			Nay	link
Rep. Kinsey amendment: Would local assault weapon bans from preemption law.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	Rep. Kinsey amendment: Would require $500,000 liability insurance for each firearm in a persons possession. Amendment No. A850			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A858, DELISSIO			Nay	link
Rep. Delissio amendment: Would limit preemption challenge standing and legal fee reimbursement to 'only' organizations and would make an organization prove it had dues paying members.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	Rep. Kinsey amendment: Would local assault weapon bans from preemption law. Amendment No. A852			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A875, BOYLE			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/5/2017	HB397	House Floor: HB 397 PN 409, FP			Yea	link
This Legislation would compel schools to offer space to the PGC for Hunter Education classes 'free of charge'.
2017-2018	04/5/2017	HB397	This Legislation would compel schools to offer space to the PGC for Hunter Education classes 'free of charge'.			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/5/2017	HB582	House Floor: HB 582 PN 618, FP	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/20/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, FP	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/13/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, 2017 A196, RABB	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/13/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, 2017 A202, MCCLINTON	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/13/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, 2017 A194, HARRIS, J.	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/13/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, 2017 A193, HARRIS, J.	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/13/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, 2017 A188, DAWKINS	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/13/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, 2017 A203, MCCLINTON	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/13/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, 2017 A192, HARRIS, J.	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/13/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, 2017 A197, HARRIS, J.	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/13/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, 2017 A195, HARRIS, J.	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2011-2012	04/12/2011	HB40	This vote was on Castle Doctrine and was signed into law as Act 10.			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2011-2012	03/9/2011	HB40	This vote is on a floor amendment to HB 40 (Castle Doctrine) by Rep. Briggs to close the so-called Florida Loophole.			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time