| Full Name: | John C. Bear |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Male |
| Family: | Wife: Bobbi; 2 children: Jack, Brynn |
| Home City: | Lititz, PA |
John C. Bear
Biographical
Recent Key Votes
SB 941 - Increases Penalties for Public Intoxication
Legislation (Yea)
Oct. 17, 2012 - Increases fines for public intoxication from $300 to the following amounts (Sec. 1): $500 for the first violation; and $1,000 for each subsequent ...
HB 2626 - Authorizes Employers to Keep Income Taxes Paid by their Employees
Legislation (Yea)
Oct. 17, 2012
SB 1480 - 2012-2013 Supplemental Capital Budget
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
Oct. 3, 2012 - Limits the overall debt incurred by capital budget projects to the following amounts (Sec 2): $995 million for buildings; $40 million for furniture; ...
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Reenergizing Pennylvania
John is optimistic about Pennsylvania 's future and potential for moving forward. However, much has to change. Between 1991-2002, Pennsylvania had the 5th highest real ...
Issue Position: Reforming State Government
To reenergize Pennsylvania we also need to change the direction of Pennsylvania politics and government, eliminating unnecessary waste, legislative perks, and unchecked power in leadership. ...
Issue Position: Restoring Voter Confidence
More Public Statements
John understands that trust can be only earned over an extended period of time by confronting problems with practical solutions and being honest with your ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | Pennsylvania National Federation of Independent Business Positions | 89% |
| 2012 | American Conservative Union (Pennsylvania State Legislature) Positions | 100% |
| 2012 | PennEnvironment Positions on Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling | 15% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | General Contractors ($5,000.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
John Bear refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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