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Summary

Representative Joseph A. Petrarca

Full Name: Joseph A. Petrarca
Office: State House (PA) - District 55, Democratic
First Elected: 11/08/1994
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Elise Glenn; 5 Children: Christopher, William, Joey, Jack, Cecily
Birth Date: 04/02/1961
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA
Home City: Vandergrift, PA

Recent Key Votes

SB 941 - Increases Penalties for Public Intoxication
Legislation (Nay)

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 254 - Expands Use of Red-Light Cameras
Legislation (Nay)

June 30, 2012 - Authorizes a municipality to enforce traffic light violations by using an automated red light enforcement system if the municipality receives approval from the Department ...

HB 1521 - Prohibits Hidden Compartments in Vehicles
Legislation (Yea)

June 18, 2012 - Classifies the intent to use a false or secret compartment in a motor vehicle for criminal activity as a first degree misdemeanor (Sec. 1). ...

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Recent Public Statements

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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Campaign Finances

Top industry Lawyers & Lobbyists ($10,650.00)
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Joseph Petrarca 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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Contact Information

Capitol Email
jpetrarc@pahouse.net

Capitol Webmail
http://www.pahouse.com/contact/viaLDPC.asp?district=55

Capitol Website
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/House_bio.cfm?id=1618

District Website
http://www.pahouse.com/petrarca

Capitol
220 Irvis Office Building
Post Office Box 202055
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2055
Phone: 717-787-5142
Fax: 717-705-2014

District
239 Longfellow Street
Vandergrift, PA 15690
Phone: 724-567-6982
Fax: 724-567-0006

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