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Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: Jul 24, 2024

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Senator Randy Vulakovich

District: 38

Party: R

Ratings: FOAC: A, NRA: A, GOA: TBD

Pro-Gun Voting Percentage: 73%

Anti-Gun Voting Percentage: 27%

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County(s) Served: Allegheny*

FOAC Election: Endorsed

Capital Office Contact Information

168 Main Capitol Senate Box 203040 Harrisburg, PA 17120-3015

Phone 1: 717-787-6538

FAX: 717-787-8625

Local Office Contact Information

300 Wetzel Rd., Ste. 302 Glenshaw 15116

Phone 1: 412-487-6600

FAX: 412-487-6607

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Legislator Page:click here

Email:rvulakovich@pasen.gov

Bills Sponsored or Co-sponsored by Vulakovich

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2017-2018 Session - (Click HERE to View Full Session Bills)
Bill Number	Title	Last Action	Last Action Date	Rating
SB1142	In school finances, further providing for intergovernmental agreements for school security and safety; in grounds and buildings, further providing for school police officers; in safe schools, further providing for the Office for Safe Schools; providing for school safety and security and for school police officers and school resource officers; establishing the School Safety and Security Fund; establishing the Safe2Say Program; and providing for methods of anonymous reporting concerning unsafe activities in schools.	Act No. 44	2018-06-22
SB1203	In assault, further providing for weapons of mass destruction; and, in theft and related offenses, further providing for grading of theft offenses.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2018-06-11
SB1141	In actions, proceedings and other matters generally, providing for extreme risk protection orders.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2018-04-18
SB1081	In hunting and furtaking, further providing for prohibition on Sunday hunting and providing for limited Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania State game lands.	Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES	2018-03-20
SB1046	In hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for authorized license-issuing agents.	Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES	2018-02-09
SR253	Urging the Congress of the United States to amend the Gun Control Act of 1968 to protect the constitutional rights of medical cannabis users.	Transmitted as directed	2018-02-12
SB1019	Establishing and providing for the powers and duties of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security; in 911 emergency communication services, further providing for telecommunications management and for fund, providing for Legislative Budget and Finance Committee review and further providing for termination of chapter; in general provisions, further providing for definitions and for purposes of part; in Commonwealth services, further providing for general authority of Governor, for temporary housing, for debris and wreckage removal, for community disaster loans, for individual and family assistance and for grants for hazard mitigation, providing for use and appropriation of unused Commonwealth funds, establishing the Disaster Emergency Fund, further providing for laws suspended during emergency assignments, providing for penalty for false application and further providing for organization, for powers and duties of Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, for utilization of existing services and facilities and for radiological emergency response preparedness, planning and recovery program and providing for online training for firefighters; in volunteer firefighters, further providing for funds; in local organizations and services, further providing for general authority of political subdivisions, for local coordinator of emergency management, for powers and duties of political subdivisions, for coordination, assistance and mutual aid, for appropriations by political subdivisions, for law applicable to local organizations, for agreements among political subdivisions, for payments involving one political subdivision and for payments involving two or more political subdivisions and providing for regional all-hazards preparedness and emergency management; in Emergency Management Assistance Compact, further providing for budgetary considerations and providing for protections; in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for duties concerning disaster prevention, for acceptance of services, gifts, grants and loans, for interstate arrangements and for immunity from civil liability, providing for other benefits unaffected, further providing for special powers of local agencies, for compensation for accidental injury and for penalties and providing for authority of Federal law enforcement officers, for confidentiality and for adverse interests; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; in incentives for municipal volunteers of fire companies and nonprofit emergency medical services agencies, further providing for program authorization; and making a related repeal.	Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS	2018-06-20
SB500	In protection from abuse, further providing for commencement of proceedings.	Removed from table	2018-10-11
SB498	Protecting from infringement the individual right of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to bear arms as provided in section 21 of Article I of the Constitution of Pennsylvania.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2017-03-10
SB5	In general provisions, providing for findings regarding firearms and ammunition; and, in preemptions, providing for regulation of firearms and ammunition.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2017-04-26
SB453	In hunting and furtaking, further providing for prohibition on Sunday hunting and providing for regulation of Sunday hunting by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.	Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES	2017-02-28
SB449	In assault, further providing for probable cause arrests in domestic violence cases.	Act No. 14	2018-04-16
SB313	In protection from abuse, further providing for relief.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2018-03-26
SB383	In duties and powers of boards of school directors, providing for protection and defense of pupils.	Referred to EDUCATION	2017-06-29
SB272	In inchoate crimes, further providing for possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2017-01-31
SB192	In Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for powers and duties of commission and for accountability; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for license costs and fees and making an editorial change.	Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES	2017-03-28
SB240	In hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions and for license costs and fees; and making editorial changes.	Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS	2017-07-17
SB8	Extensively revising forfeiture provisions as follows: in administration and enforcement relating to gaming, further providing for prohibited acts and penalties; in inchoate crimes, further providing for the offense of manufacture, distribution, use or possession of devices for theft of telecommunications services; in assault, further providing for the offense of terrorism; in loss of property rights relating to sexual offenses, further providing for general rule and repealing provisions relating to process and seizure, to custody of property and to disposal of property; in forgery and fraudulent practices, further providing for the offenses of copying and recording devices and for trademark counterfeiting; in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of gambling devices, gambling, etc.; in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for seizure and forfeiture of electronic, mechanical or other devices; in minors, further providing for sentencing and penalties for trafficking drugs to minors; in nuisances, further providing for the offense of scattering rubbish; in other offenses, further providing for drug trafficking sentencing and penalties; in vehicle chop shop and illegally obtained and altered property, further providing for loss of property rights to Commonwealth and repealing provisions relating to procedure with respect to seized property subject to liens and rights of lienholders; in enforcement relating to Fish and Boat Code, further providing for forfeiture of fish and devices; in actions, proceedings and other matters generally relating to Judicial Code, providing for forfeiture of assets; in forfeitures, repealing provisions relating to controlled substances forfeiture, to terrorism forfeiture and to procedure with respect to seized property subject to liens and rights of lienholders; in size, weight and load relating to Vehicle Code, further providing for transporting foodstuffs in vehicles used to transport waste; in liquid fuels and fuel use tax enforcement, further providing for forfeitures and process and procedures and for disposition of fines and forfeitures; providing for conduct of forfeiture; and making repeals of provisions of the Liquor Code and another act relating to certain forfeiture of property.	Act No. 13	2017-06-29
SB123	In hunting and furtaking, further providing for hunting on Sunday prohibited.	Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES	2017-03-22
SB135	In hunting and furtaking, further providing for dogs pursuing, injuring or killing big game.	Act No. 11	2018-03-26
SB36	In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for prohibited conduct during emergency; and, in Commonwealth services, further providing for general authority of Governor.	Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS	2017-01-12

2015-2016 Session - (Click HERE to View Full Session Bills)
Bill Number	Title	Last Action	Last Action Date	Rating
SB1330	In preemptions, providing for regulation of firearms and ammunition.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2016-10-18
SB1323	In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of disorderly conduct and providing for unlawful use of unmanned aircraft; and, in particular rights and immunities, providing for action against operator of unmanned aircraft.	Second consideration	2016-09-28
SB1156	In child protective services, further providing for definitions, for disposition and expunction of unfounded reports and general protective services reports, for employees having contact with children and adoptive and foster parents, for volunteers having contact with children and for recertification.	Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS	2016-06-29
SB1166	In Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for powers and duties of commission and for accountability; in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for license costs and fees; and making an editorial change.	Removed from table	2016-09-26
SB1143	In protection from abuse, further providing for commencement of proceedings.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2016-03-09
SB1115	In hunting and furtaking, further providing for dogs pursuing, injuring or killing big game.	Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)	2016-05-11
SB1061	Adding provisions for law enforcement activities by providing for release of law enforcement officer information when firearm discharged or use of force; and prescribing a penalty.	Referred to LAW AND JUSTICE	2015-11-30
SB1070	In hunting and furtaking, further providing for prohibition on Sunday hunting and providing for regulation of Sunday hunting by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.	Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES	2015-11-20
SR237	Directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee on rape and sexual violence prevention education on postsecondary school campuses to conduct a comprehensive study of the issue of rape and sexual assault on postsecondary school campuses and environs and to report its findings and recommendations to the Senate.	Referred to EDUCATION	2015-11-13
SB944	In criminal homicide, further providing for murder; in assault, further providing for aggravated assault; in sexual offenses, further providing for rape, for involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and for aggravated indecent assault; and, in sentencing, further providing for sentences for offenses against infant persons.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2015-07-07
SB750	Adding provisions relating to mental health procedures and the treatment of individuals with mental illness in the criminal justice system; making conforming amendments to Titles 18, 20, 23, 42 and 61; and repealing the Mental Health Procedures Act.	Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE	2015-06-18
SB799	Providing for registration of pawnbrokers, precious metals dealers, secondhand dealers and scrap metal processors.	Referred to BANKING AND INSURANCE	2015-05-14
SB737	In hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods.	Removed from table	2016-09-21
SB579	In general provisions, providing for short title of title; codifying provisions relating to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, to sheriffs and to crimes victims; and making editorial changes and related repeals.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2016-04-07
SB629	In sales and use tax, excluding from sales tax all equipment and devices which prohibit a firearm from being fired without a key or combination.	Referred to FINANCE	2015-03-13
SB35	In emergency management services, further providing for definitions and for purposes of part; providing for penalty for false application; extensively revising provisions relating to Commonwealth services and to local organizations and services; further providing for disaster duties, for acceptance, for interstate arrangements, for immunity, for special powers, for workers' compensation and for penalties; providing for authority of Federal law enforcement officers, for confidentiality, for adverse interests and for public health emergency measures; establishing a system for the use of volunteer health practitioners; providing reasonable safeguards to assure that health practitioners are appropriately licensed and regulated to protect the public's health; providing for limitations on civil liability and for applicability of workers' compensation and occupational disease law; repealing act 227 of 2002.	Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS	2015-02-11
SB416	In duties and powers of boards of school directors, providing for protection and defense of pupils.	Referred to EDUCATION	2015-02-05
SB410	In inchoate crimes, further providing for possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2015-02-04
SB357	Protecting from infringement the individual right of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to bear arms as provided in section 21 of Article I of the Constitution of Pennsylvania.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2015-01-29
SB179	Consolidating statutory provisions on hotels; and repealing certain provisions of the Fire and Panic Act, The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, the Pennsylvania Innkeepers' Rights Act, the Infant Crib Safety Act and other acts relating to hotels.	Act No. 51	2016-06-23
SB202	In higher education security information, further providing for crime statistics and security policies and procedures; and providing for Pennsylvania safe campuses.	Laid on the table	2015-06-28
SB162	In obstructing governmental operations, further providing for the offenses of weapons or implements for escape and for contraband; and making a conforming amendment.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2015-01-15

2013-2014 Session - (Click HERE to View Full Session Bills)
Bill Number	Title	Last Action	Last Action Date	Rating
SB1470	Adding provisions relating to mental health procedures and the treatment of individuals with mental illness in the criminal justice system; making conforming amendments to Titles 18, 20, 23, 42 and 61; and repealing the Mental Health Procedures Act.	Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE	2014-09-15
SB1402	In hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods.	Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS	2014-06-27
SB1192	Designating the Pennsylvania Rifle as the official firearm of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.	Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT	2013-11-22
SB1193	Providing for protection and defense of pupils.	Referred to EDUCATION	2013-11-22
SB1341	In preliminary provisions, providing for short title of title; codifying provisions relating to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, to sheriffs and to crimes victims; and making editorial changes and related repeals.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2014-06-06
SB337	Further providing for crime statistics and security policies and procedures; and providing for Pennsylvania safe campuses.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2013-01-30
SB448	In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for sale or transfer of firearms, for the Pennsylvania State Police, for firearm sales surcharge and for the Firearms Records Check Fund.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2013-02-07
SB505	Protecting from infringement the individual right of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to bear arms as provided in section 21 of Article I of the Constitution of Pennsylvania.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2013-04-03
SB876	In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions; and, in particular rights and immunities, further providing for civil immunity for use of force and providing for declarative and injunctive relief and certain damages.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2013-04-24
SR6	Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of violence prevention, to establish an advisory committee to conduct a thorough and comprehensive analysis of the underlying causes of violent crime, including mass shootings, and to report to the Senate with its findings and recommendations.	Transmitted as directed	2013-02-01

Voting Record For Randy Vulakovich show votes

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Session	Vote Date	Bill Number	Description	Pro Gun Bill?	Pro Gun Vote?	Legislator Vote	Vote File
2017-2018	10/17/2018	HB2476	Senate Floor: HB 2476 PN 4132, FINAL PASSAGE			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	10/17/2018	HB864	Senate Floor: HB 864 PN 4303, FINAL PASSAGE	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	10/15/2018	HB2476	Senate Judiciary: Reported as Committed			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	10/3/2018	HB2060	Senate Floor: HB 2060 PN 3820, A9864, EICHELBERGER AMENDMENT NO. A-9864			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	10/3/2018	HB2060	Senate Floor: HB 2060 PN 3820, FINAL PASSAGE			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	10/2/2018	HB2060	Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	10/1/2018	HB2060	Senate Judiciary: Reported as Committed			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/22/2018	HB864	Senate Floor: HB 864 PN 3801, REVERT TO PRIOR PRINTER'S NUMBER 3433	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/22/2018	HB1419	Senate Floor: HB 1419 PN 3314, FINAL PASSAGE	NA		Yea	link
This legislation involves expunging 'certain' criminal records.
2017-2018	06/22/2018	SB1142	Senate Floor: SB 1142 PN 1911, CONCUR IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/22/2018	HB864	Senate Floor: HB 864 PN 3801, FINAL PASSAGE	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/21/2018	HB864	Senate Floor: HB 864 PN 3433, A8875, ALLOWAY AMENDMENT NO. A-8875	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/19/2018	HB1419	Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/19/2018	HB864	Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/18/2018	HB1419	Senate Judiciary: Reported as Committed	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/6/2018	SB1142	Senate Floor: SB 1142 PN 1828, FINAL PASSAGE	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	05/21/2018	SB1142	Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2018	SB1072	Senate Floor: SB 1072 PN 1650, FINAL PASSAGE	NA		Yea	link
This legislation deals with crime victims rights.
2017-2018	04/25/2018	SB1071	Senate Floor: SB 1071 PN 1708, FINAL PASSAGE	NA		Yea	link
This legislation deals with sentencing, probation and parole.
2017-2018	04/25/2018	SR258	Senate Floor: SR 258 PN 1684			Yea	link
This Resolution, as amended, calls on Congress to remove Marijuana from the Schedule I drug classification due to the impact on 2nd Amendment Rights.
2017-2018	04/23/2018	SR258	Senate Floor: SR 258 PN 1439, A6899, COSTA AMENDMENT NO. A-6899			Yea	link
This amendment refines the language in SR 258 to better clarify the reasons for removal of Marijuana from the Schedule I drug classification due to the impact on 2nd Amendment Rights.
2017-2018	04/17/2018	SB1071	Senate Floor: SB 1071 PN 1555, A6463, LANGERHOLC AMENDMENT NO. A-6463	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/16/2018	SB1071	Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed	NA		Yea	link
This legislation deals with sentencing, probation and parole.
2017-2018	04/16/2018	SB1072	Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Amended	NA		Yea	link
This legislation deals with crime victims rights.
2017-2018	03/21/2018	SB500	Senate Floor: SB 500 PN 603, FINAL PASSAGE	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/19/2018	SB1072	Senate Judiciary: Reported as Committed	NA		Yea	link
This legislation deals with crime victims rights.
2017-2018	03/19/2018	SB1071	Senate Judiciary: Reported as Amended	NA		Yea	link
This legislation deals with sentencing, probation and parole.
2017-2018	01/31/2018	SB1034	Senate Floor: SB 1034 PN 1441, FINAL PASSAGE	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	01/30/2018	SB1034	Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	11/14/2017	SB500	Senate Judiciary: Reported as Committed	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/28/2017	SB383	Senate Floor: SB 383 PN 1034, FINAL PASSAGE	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/28/2017	SB383	This amendment would require that information on teachers who carry a firearm in school pursuant to the law is not subject to Right To Know Requests.			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/27/2017	SB383	This amendment would institute psychological testing for teachers seeking to carry firearms in schools. This concept is part of anti-gun groups wish list.			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/27/2017	SB383	Senate Floor: SB 383 PN 865, A2393, STREET AMENDMENT NO. A-2393	NA		Yea	link
This amendment contained numerous anti-gun changes that were unacceptable.
2017-2018	05/22/2017	SB383	Senate Floor: SB 383 PN 373, A1362, WHITE AMENDMENT NO. A-1362	NA		Yea	link
The language of this amendment restricts access to armed teacher information.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	SB5	Sen. Hughes amendment: would require residency in a community prior to being allowed to sue over illegal gun laws. Amendment No. A-0537			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	SB5	Senate Floor: SB 5 PN 758, FINAL PASSAGE			Yea	link
Floor vote on Firearm Preemption legislation sponsored by Senator Langerholc.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	SB5	Sen. Hughes amendment: would deleted the language of the preemption bill. Amendment No. A-0530			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	SB5	Senate Floor: SB 5 PN 470, A528, HUGHES AMENDMENT NO. A-0528			Nay	link
Sen. Hughes amendment: grandfathers current illegal local laws.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	SB5	Sen. Hughes amendment: grandfathers current illegal local laws. Amendment No. A0528			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	SB5	Senate Floor: SB 5 PN 470, A1025, BOSCOLA AMENDMENT NO. A-1025			Yea	link
Sen. Boscola amendment: requires AG to notify 'all' communities of the passage and effective date of legislation.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	SB5	Senate Floor: SB 5 PN 470, A530, HUGHES AMENDMENT NO. A-0530			Nay	link
Sen. Hughes amendment: would deleted the language of the preemption bill.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	SB5	Sen. Boscola amendment: requires AG to notify 'all' communities of the passage and effective date of legislation. Amendment No. A1025			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	SB5	Senate Floor: SB 5 PN 470, A537, HUGHES AMENDMENT NO. A-0537			Nay	link
Sen. Hughes amendment: would require residency in a community prior to being allowed to sue over illegal gun laws.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	SB5	Sen. Hughes amendment: would allow local municipal property gun possession prohibitions. Amendment No. A-0534			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	SB5	Floor vote on Firearm Preemption legislation sponsored by Senator Langerholc.			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	SB5	Senate Floor: SB 5 PN 470, A534, HUGHES AMENDMENT NO. A-0534			Nay	link
Sen. Hughes amendment: would allow local municipal property gun possession prohibitions.