Pennsylvania ALEC Politicians

For a list of politicians with known ALEC ties, please see ALEC Politicians.

'''This is a partial list of Pennsylvania politicians that are known to be involved in, or previously involved in, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). It is a partial list.''' (If you have additional names, please add them with a citation. The names in this original list were verified as of posting.)

Legislators who have cut ties with ALEC publicly are also listed here.

House of Representatives

 * Rep. Richard Alloway (R-33), State Chairman.
 * Rep. William R. Adolph ((R-165), paid ALEC membership dues in 2007 using taxpayer funds
 * Rep. Matthew Baker (R-68), member of ALEC's Public Safety and Elections Task Force. Paid ALEC membership dues in 2001, 2005 and 2008 using campaign account and "used an ALEC Model Bill to challenge federal health care reform" but later threatened citizen activist group for exposing his ties to ALEC
 * Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-160), ALEC Committee on Election Reforms, Civil Justice Task Force Member
 * Rep. Karen Boback (R-117)
 * Rep. Paul Clymer (R-145)
 * Rep. Jim Cox (R-129), ALEC Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Member
 * Rep. Gary Day (R-187)
 * Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-88)
 * Rep. Brian Ellis (R-11) -- State Chairman.
 * Rep. Matthew Gabler (R-75)
 * Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-101)
 * Rep. Robert Godshall (R-53)
 * Rep. Glen R. Grell (R-87), ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force Member
 * Rep. Seth Grove (R-196), ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Member
 * Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-138), ALEC Health and Human Services Task Force Member
 * Rep. Ted Harhai (D-58) - announced in May 2012 that he is no longer an ALEC member. See Legislators Who Have Cut Ties to ALEC for more.
 * Rep. Julie R. Harhart (R-183), paid ALEC membership dues in 2009 using taxpayer funds
 * Rep. Kate Harper (R-61) - announced in April 2012 that she is no longer an ALEC member See Legislators Who Have Cut Ties to ALEC for more.
 * Rep. Susan Helm (R-104)
 * Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-26), paid ALEC membership dues in 2005 and 2007 with taxpayer money
 * Rep. Dick Hess (R-78)
 * Rep. William Keller (D-184) - announced in May 2012 that he is no longer an ALEC member. See Legislators Who Have Cut Ties to ALEC for more.
 * Rep. Thomas H. Killion (R-168), ALEC Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Member
 * Rep. Jerry R. Knowles (R-124)
 * Rep. Nick Kotik (D-45), ALEC Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force Member - announced in May 2012 that he is no longer an ALEC member. See Legislators Who Have Cut Ties to ALEC for more.
 * Rep. Sandra Major (R-111) - announced in April 2012 that she was not renewing her ALEC membership See Legislators Who Have Cut Ties to ALEC for more.
 * Rep. Joseph Markosek (D-25) - announced in May 2012 that he is no longer an ALEC member. See Legislators Who Have Cut Ties to ALEC for more.
 * Rep. Ron Marsico (R-105), ALEC Public Safety and Elections Task Force Member
 * Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-12), ALEC Public Safety and Elections Task Force Member
 * Rep. Nicholas Micozzie (R-163) - announced in May 2012 that he is no longer an ALEC member. See Legislators Who Have Cut Ties to ALEC for more.
 * Rep. Ronald Miller (R-93)
 * Rep. Mark Mustio (R-44), ALEC Member 2010-2011 - announced in April 2012 that he is no longer an ALEC member. See Legislators Who Have Cut Ties to ALEC for more.
 * Rep. Joseph Petrarca (D-55) - told Politics PA in May 202 that he "has no ties and has never been a member of ALEC.” See Legislators Who Have Cut Ties to ALEC for more.
 * Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110)
 * Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-65), ALEC Education Task Force Member
 * Rep. Harry Readshaw (D-36), ALEC Member 2001-2003 - told Keystone Progress in April 2012 that he was never an ALEC member. See Legislators Who Have Cut Ties to ALEC for more.
 * Rep. Stan Saylor (R-95), ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force
 * Rep. Sam Smith (R-66)
 * Rep. Todd Stephens (R-151)
 * Rep. Jerry Stern (R-80)
 * Rep. Richard Stevenson (R-Butler, Mercer)
 * Rep. John Taylor (R-177)
 * Rep. W. Curtis Thomas (D-181) - announced in May 2012 that he was cutting ties to ALEC. See Legislators Who Have Cut Ties to ALEC for more.
 * Rep. Mary Toepel (R-147)
 * Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-116)
 * House Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-28) - spokesman says he is no longer involved with ALEC as of August 2011. See Legislators Who Have Cut Ties to ALEC for more.

Senate

 * Sen. David Argall (R-29)
 * Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20)
 * Sen. Patrick Browne (R-16)
 * Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) - announced in May 2012 that she is no longer an ALEC member. See Legislators Who Have Cut Ties to ALEC for more.
 * Sen. Jacob Corman (R-34) - announced in May 2012 that he is no longer an ALEC member. See Legislators Who Have Cut Ties to ALEC for more.
 * Sen. John Eichelberger (R-30)
 * Sen. Stewart Greenleaf (R-12), Public Safety and Elections Task Force - announced in May 2012 that "I have a membership with ALEC but because of concerns that have [been] raised by my constituents I will not be renewing it."
 * Rep. Scott Hutchinson (R-21), ALEC Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force Member
 * Sen. Charles McIlhinney (R-10)
 * Sen. Robert D. Robbins (R-50), ALEC's Thomas Jefferson Award-winner
 * Sen. Leanna Washington (D-4) - announced in May 2012 that she is no longer an ALEC member. See Legislators Who Have Cut Ties to ALEC for more.
 * Sen. Anthony Williams (D-8) - Williams, who has used PA state funding for ALEC, "vociferously protested being identified with ALEC," according to Keystone Progress. "As a staunch advocate for school choice, I’m often invited to attend and speak at myriad events, locally and nationally, held by those who share my beliefs and those who vigorously oppose them. I make no apologies for my views on choice, because a broad set of educational options is among the best hopes students have to attain the skills needed to be productive and competitive in a global, 21st century society. However, I’ve never sought membership in the American Legislative Exchange Council nor have I ever been a member,” said Williams. “Lastly, ALEC does not represent my values or beliefs” (emphasis added). See Legislators Who Have Cut Ties to ALEC for more

Former Representatives

 * Rep. John Bear (R-97), paid ALEC membership dues in 2012 using taxpayer funds
 * Rep. Scott Boyd (R-43)
 * Rep. John Evans (R-5), ALEC State Chairman . Member of ALEC's Public Safety and Elections Task Force and Communications and Technology Task Force Member
 * Rep. Richard Geist (R-79), paid ALEC membership dues in 2011 using taxpayer funds
 * Rep. John Petersen (R) represented PA's 7th CD, 1997-2009.
 * Rep. Curt Schroder (R-155)

Former Senators

 * Sen. Jane Earll (R-29)
 * Sen. Jeffrey Piccola (R-15)
 * Sen. John Pippy (R-37), former State Chairman, announced in April 2012 that he is no longer an ALEC member See Legislators Who Have Cut Ties to ALEC for more.