Senator
Tim Kearney
| Seat | Senate District 26 |
|---|---|
| Party | Democratic |
| Capitol office | Room 463 · Main Capitol |
| Mailing address | Room 463, Main Capitol Senate Box 203026, Harrisburg, PA 17120 |
| Capitol phone | 717-787-1350 |
| Write to | senatorkearney@pasenate.com (official address) |
| Hometown | Swarthmore |
| Tenure | Serving since December 1, 2018 |
| Term limited | No term limits |
Committees 5
- Senate Institutional Sustainability and Innovation Committee Democratic chair standing
- Senate Appropriations Committee standing
- Senate Education Committee standing
- Senate Local Government Committee standing
- Senate Transportation Committee standing
Bills, 2025–2026 session 26 as principal author · 398 as coauthor
- MeasureTitleStatusMomentum
- SB 971An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in auditors and…Enacted100
- SB 972An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in corporate powers…Enacted100
- SB 1467An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 15287, carrying State Route 2031 over Amtrak in Ridley Park…In committee26
- SB 1291An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities…In committee23
- SR 277A Resolution recognizing the month of April 2026 as "Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania to promote…In committee23
- SB 1275An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes…In committee23
- SR 268A Resolution recognizing April 12 through 18, 2026, as "Architecture Week" in Pennsylvania.In committee23
- SB 1204An Act providing for regulations for employers to protect employees from heat-related injury or heat-related illness…In committee23
- SB 1008An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing…In committee23
- SR 139A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a…In committee23
- SB 932An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in election of…In committee23
- SR 92A Resolution recognizing the month of April 2025 as "Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania to promote…In committee23
- SB 642An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services…In committee23
- SB 131A Joint Resolution proposing integrated and distinct amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of…In committee23
- SB 318An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty…In committee23
All 26 bills as principal author ›
Coauthor of SB 1036, SB 779, SB 848, SB 862, SB 867, SB 88, SR 106, SR 129, SR 150, SR 206, SR 224, SR 285 and 386 more.
Bills and sponsors: Open States bulk data (public domain dedication), 2026-10-public.pgdump; status is read from the official actions. About the momentum score
Vote record, 2025–2026 Regular Session 540 roll calls
- DateMeasure & motionVoteResult
- October 21, 2026SB 1431 CONCUR IN HOUSE AMENDMENTSyesPassed 50–0
- October 21, 2026SB 1328 CONCUR IN HOUSE AMENDMENTSyesPassed 48–2
- October 21, 2026SB 1303 CONCUR IN HOUSE AMENDMENTSyesPassed 50–0
- October 21, 2026SB 1212 CONCUR IN HOUSE AMENDMENTSyesPassed 50–0
- October 21, 2026SB 804 CONCUR IN HOUSE AMENDMENTSyesPassed 49–1
- October 21, 2026HB 558 FINAL PASSAGEyesPassed 36–14
- October 21, 2026HB 369 FINAL PASSAGEyesPassed 35–15
- October 21, 2026SR 377 Senate Resolution 377yesPassed 50–0
- October 21, 2026HB 2443 FINAL PASSAGE - RECONSIDERATIONnoPassed 47–3
- October 21, 2026HB 2443 FINAL PASSAGEnoPassed 48–2
Latest roll calls shown. Full voting record.
Roll calls: Open States (public data). Official record: palegis.us.
Effectiveness 2025–26 session
96th percentile
| Bills & joint resolutions authored | 20 |
|---|---|
| … passed committee / chamber / both | 2 / 2 / 2 |
| … became law | 2 |
| Carried in the other chamber (became law) | 0 (0) |
| Points vs. Senate minority average | 20 ÷ 5.91 = 3.38 |
| Most-authored topics | State government & agencies (8), Cities, towns & counties (6), Business, jobs & the economy (5) |
Senate rankings · How the score works. A count of bill progress, not a judgment of the member's work.
Closest allies co-authorship, 2025–26
Most bills written together
- Jay Costa DSenate 43 262
- John Kane DSenate 9 257
- Art Haywood DSenate 4 235
- Nikil Saval DSenate 1 208
- Tina Tartaglione DSenate 2 200
- Carolyn Comitta DSenate 19 185
- Judy Schwank DSenate 11 185
- Maria Collett DSenate 12 180
- Wayne Fontana DSenate 42 176
- Amanda Cappelletti DSenate 17 172
“Written together” = 2025–2026 session bills and joint resolutions on which both are principal author or coauthor (measures with more than 60 sponsors are left out). Sharing bills does not imply a personal or political alliance.
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