Sen. Kim Ward
Republican Pennsylvania Senate · District 39 · Pennsylvania
+0.679Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#36 of 50Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
99.7%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
1382Roll calls (0 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2009-01-06 · kward@pasen.gov · senatorward.com · legis.state.pa.us/…/Senate_bio.cfm?id=1188 · legis.state.pa.us/…/senators_alpha.cfm · palegis.us/…/sen-k-ward · Open States ID c48a0179-5770-410d-ba97-bdbc05d20786
Capitol: Room 292, Main Capitol Senate Box 203039, Harrisburg, PA 17120 717-787-6063 · District: Westmoreland Crossroads Plaza 1075 S. Main St., Suite 116, Greensburg, PA 15601 724-600-7002
Where they sit in the Pennsylvania Senate
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Pennsylvania Senate have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Kim Ward. Scores are relative to this chamber only.
Chamber, by party
Each tick is one ranked member, placed by their score (blue D, red R, purple I/other). The tall tick is Kim Ward.
Committees
- Aging and Youth (ex-officio)
- Agriculture and Rural Affairs (ex-officio)
- Appropriations (ex officio)
- Banking and Insurance (ex-officio)
- Communications and Technology (ex-officio)
- Community, Economic and Recreational Development (ex-officio)
- Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (ex-officio)
- Education (ex-officio)
- Environmental Resources and Energy (ex-officio)
- Finance (ex officio)
- Game and Fisheries (ex-officio)
- Health and Human Services (ex officio)
- Institutional Sustainability and Innovation (ex-officio)
- Intergovernmental Operations (ex officio)
- Judiciary (ex-officio)
- Labor and Industry (ex officio)
- Law and Justice (ex-officio)
- Local Government (ex-officio)
- Rules and Executive Nominations (ex officio)
- State Government (ex officio)
- State Government Commission
- State Government Commission
- Transportation (ex-officio)
- Urban Affairs and Housing (ex officio)
- Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness (ex-officio)
Recent votes (latest 60 of 1382 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1328 Committee vote (Labor & Industry): Adopt Amendment An Act requiring automated external defibrillators at utility or electrical worksites; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 1424 Committee vote (Community, Economic & Recreational Development): Reported as Committed An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in local taxes, further providing for delegation of taxing powers and restrictions thereon. | Yea | Pass 12–1 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1299 ROBINSON AMENDMENT NO. A-4261 An Act providing for a tax credit for retrofitting residential high-rise structures with an automatic fire sprinkler system and associated monitoring or detection devices. | Yea | Pass 49–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 465 Committee vote (Community, Economic & Recreational Development): Reported as Committed An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 853 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of May 25, 1945 (P.L.1050, No.394), known as the Local Tax Collection Law, further providing for notices of taxes; providing for removal of deceased spouse; further providing for installment payme | Yea | Pass 49–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1408 Committee vote (Communications & Technology): Adopt Amendment An Act prohibiting certain nondisclosure agreements between public agencies and data centers. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1408 Committee vote (Communications & Technology): Reported as Amended An Act prohibiting certain nondisclosure agreements between public agencies and data centers. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1438 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Green Star Family plate. | Yea | Pass 22–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1431 Committee vote (Game & Fisheries): Reported as Amended An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for Game Commission officers and employees; and, in enforcement, further providing for powers | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1376 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Amended An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Department of Aging, further providing for objectives, for powers and duties in general, for area agencies and powe | Yea | Pass 14–8 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 852 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in collection of delinquent taxes, further providing for collection of delinquent per capita, occupation, occupational | Yea | Pass 48–1 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1035 Committee vote (Law & Justice): Reported as Committed An Act amending the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), known as the Medical Marijuana Act, providing for compassionate access to medical marijuana. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1311 Committee vote (Judiciary): Adopt Amendment An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for animal abuse registry. | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 738 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed An Act amending the act of November 6, 1987 (P.L.381, No.79), known as the Older Adults Protective Services Act, providing for prevention of financial exploitation. | Yea | Pass 21–1 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2014 Committee vote (Labor & Industry): Reported as Committed An Act amending the the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1209, No.151), known as the Child Labor Act, further providing for minors serving in volunteer emergency service organizations. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 330 Committee vote (Community, Economic & Recreational Development): Reported as Committed An Act amending the act of July 2, 2019 (P.L.366, No.56), known as the Sports Raffle Charities Act, further providing for athletic event drawing. | Yea | Pass 11–2 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1311 Committee vote (Judiciary): Reported as Amended An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for animal abuse registry. | Yea | Pass 11–3 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1431 Committee vote (Game & Fisheries): Adopt Amendment An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for Game Commission officers and employees; and, in enforcement, further providing for powers | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 995 Committee vote (Community, Economic & Recreational Development): Reported as Committed An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance, further providing for prize limits. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1376 Committee vote (Appropriations): Adopt Amendment An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Department of Aging, further providing for objectives, for powers and duties in general, for area agencies and powe | Yea | Pass 22–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 476 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to boats and boating, further providing for boating education. | Yea | Pass 22–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1213 Committee vote (Game & Fisheries): Reported as Committed An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to fish and fishing, further providing for rules and regulations. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 478 FARRY AMENDMENT NO. A-4374 An Act establishing the Office of Employee Ownership within the Department of Community and Economic Development; establishing the Employee Ownership Advisory Board; and providing technical and financial assistance to em | Yea | Pass 49–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1328 Committee vote (Labor & Industry): Reported as Amended An Act requiring automated external defibrillators at utility or electrical worksites; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 1217 Committee vote (Transportation): Adopt Amendment An act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 7591, carrying State Route 2043 over the SEPTA West Trenton Line, Bensalem Township, Bucks County, as the Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth O. Hunter Memorial Bridge; design | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 1217 Committee vote (Transportation): Reported as Amended An act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 7591, carrying State Route 2043 over the SEPTA West Trenton Line, Bensalem Township, Bucks County, as the Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth O. Hunter Memorial Bridge; design | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 1438 Committee vote (Transportation): Reported as Committed An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Green Star Family plate. | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 513 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed An Act Amending Title 76 (Weights, Measures and Standards) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Pennsylvania State Coordinate System, for notation requirements and for duties of State Geospatial Coord | Yea | Pass 22–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 980 Committee vote (Appropriations): Adopt Amendment An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and p | Yea | Pass 14–8 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 1098 Committee vote (Judiciary): Reported as Committed An Act amending the act of November 22, 1978 (P.L.1166, No.274), referred to as the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Law, providing for Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Pr | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 478 Committee vote (Appropriations): Adopt Amendment An Act establishing the Office of Employee Ownership within the Department of Community and Economic Development; establishing the Employee Ownership Advisory Board; and providing technical and financial assistance to em | Yea | Pass 22–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 1368 FINAL PASSAGE An Act prohibiting nudification applications from being offered on online application marketplaces; and prescribing penalties. | Yea | Pass 49–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 513 FINAL PASSAGE An Act Amending Title 76 (Weights, Measures and Standards) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Pennsylvania State Coordinate System, for notation requirements and for duties of State Geospatial Coord | Yea | Pass 48–1 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 980 YAW AMENDMENT NO. A-4350 An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and p | Yea | Pass 27–22 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 603 Committee vote (Judiciary): Adopt Amendment An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in computer offenses, providing for Internet protections for minors. | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 980 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Amended An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and p | Yea | Pass 22–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | SR 377 Committee vote (Judiciary): Reported as Committed A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on costs to crime victims regarding the impoundment and holding of their vehicles and other property as part of crime investigations | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 478 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Amended An Act establishing the Office of Employee Ownership within the Department of Community and Economic Development; establishing the Employee Ownership Advisory Board; and providing technical and financial assistance to em | Yea | Pass 22–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 603 Committee vote (Judiciary): Reported as Amended An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in computer offenses, providing for Internet protections for minors. | Yea | Pass 12–2 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 1299 Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed An Act providing for a tax credit for retrofitting residential high-rise structures with an automatic fire sprinkler system and associated monitoring or detection devices. | Yea | Pass 22–0 |
| 2026-09-24 | SB 49 MOTION TO GO OVER An Act establishing the Cannabis Control Board; providing for powers and duties of the Cannabis Control Board; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for permits and for dispensing cannabis to patients and | Nay | Pass 47–3 |
| 2026-09-24 | SB 49 MOTION TO GO OVER An Act establishing the Cannabis Control Board; providing for powers and duties of the Cannabis Control Board; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for permits and for dispensing cannabis to patients and | Yea | Pass 43–7 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1646 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P.L.589, No.202), referred to as the Barbers' License Law, further providing for State Board of Barber Examiners. | Yea | Pass 49–1 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1102 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in military educational programs relating to medical officer or health officer incentive program, further providing for definitions, | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1862 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of | Yea | Pass 45–5 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 96 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P.L.1368, No.542), known as the Real Estate Tax Sale Law, in sale of property, providing for delinquent real estate tax notification to designated individual; providing for unseat | Yea | Pass 42–8 |
| 2026-07-12 | SR 216 MOTION TO TABLE HAYWOOD AMENDMENT NO. A-4195 A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct an audit of the medical assistance programs of the Commonwealth and provide a report to the General Assembly. | Yea | Pass 27–23 |
| 2026-07-12 | SB 1346 Committee vote (Urban Affairs & Housing): Reported as Committed An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in subdivision and land development, further p | Yea | Pass 10–1 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1042 FINAL PASSAGE-RECONSIDERED An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes a | Yea | Pass 30–20 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1042 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes a | Yea | Pass 28–22 |
| 2026-07-12 | SB 146 Committee vote (Rules & Executive Nominations): Re-Reported as Committed An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in emergency COVID-19 response, providing for extension of use of certain funds; in Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program | Yea | Pass 17–0 |
| 2026-07-12 | SB 146 CONCUR IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in emergency COVID-19 response, providing for extension of use of certain funds; in Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program | Yea | Pass 46–4 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2426 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of March 29, 1803 (P.L.542, No.156), entitled "An act to establish a Board of Wardens for the port of Philadelphia, and for the regulation of pilots and pilotages, and for other purposes therein m | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2400 FINAL PASSAGE An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, | Yea | Pass 44–6 |
| 2026-07-12 | SR 216 Senate Resolution 216 A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct an audit of the medical assistance programs of the Commonwealth and provide a report to the General Assembly. | Yea | Pass 31–19 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1851 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of June 29, 1953 (P.L.304, No.66), known as the Vital Statistics Law of 1953, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in death and fetal death registration, further providin | Yea | Pass 49–1 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2412 FINAL PASSAGE CONSTITUTIONAL 2/3 VOTE An Act providing for funding for State-related universities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, for costs basis, for frequency of payments and for recordkeeping requirements; imposing a | Yea | Pass 43–7 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2413 FINAL PASSAGE An Act making appropriations to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 47–3 |
| 2026-07-12 | SB 779 Committee vote (Rules & Executive Nominations): Re-Reported as Committed An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in trade and commerce, providing for the offense of unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices; and imposing penalties. | Yea | Pass 16–1 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1286 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of October 25, 2012 (P.L.1618, No.197), known as the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Notification Act, further providing for definitions; providing for training requirements for | Yea | Pass 48–2 |