John Taylor (Pennsylvania)
John J. Taylor (b. April 9, 1945) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 177 from 1985 to 2018.
Taylor did not seek re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2018.
Biography
Taylor earned his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Central Florida in 1980 and his J.D. from Temple University School of Law in 1984. When he served in the state House, his professional experience included working as an attorney.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Liquor Control |
| • Transportation, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Taylor served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Liquor Control |
| • Transportation, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Taylor served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Liquor Control, Chair |
| • Urban Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Taylor served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Liquor Control, Chair |
| • Urban Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Taylor served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Liquor Control, Republican Chair |
| • Urban Affairs |
Issues
Liquor privatization
On March 5, 2013, House Majority Leader Mike Turzai introduced House Bill 790, and the bill was referred to the Liquor Control Committee, which is chaired by Taylor.[1][2] This bill was the legislative form of Corbett's January 30, 2013, proposal to privatize the state-owned liquor stores and use the revenue to increasing funding for education. The governor's plan would see the state's liquor and wine stores auctioned off, while big box stores, supermarkets, and convenience stores would be able to sell limited quantities of beer and, in the case of big box stores and supermarkets, wine. Restaurants, already able to sell beer, would be able to sell customers up to six bottles of wine, while retail beer distributors could obtain licenses to sell beer, wine, and liquor, instead of only beer. The auctions and licensing fees would generate an estimated $1 billion over four years. Under Corbett's plan, these funds would be distributed to school districts using a formula based on their student enrollment and income level. The block grants would fund "school safety; early learning; science, technology, engineering and mathematics course programming; and 'individual learning.'"[3] After HB 790 was reported to the House by the Liquor Control Committee on March 18 and then by the Appropriations Committee on March 21, the House passed the bill 105-90 on March 21.[2] This amended version of the bill would privatize the wholesaling of wine and spirits within one year, require the government liquor stores in any given county to shut down within six months after the number of private stores double those of the government, and provide education credits and civil service hiring preferences to employees of the government stores.[4] Taylor had floated an alternative plan which would introduce more competition into the liquor market but allow a reduced number of the state stores to continue to operate and was a key player in amending HB 790 into the form in which it passed the House.[5]
Two key Republican leaders, Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi and Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, supported increasing consumer choice but remained unconvinced that the government stores needed to be auctioned off.[6] Pileggi and Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati supported increasing consumer choice but remained unconvinced that the government stores needed to be auctioned off.[7] After the House's passage of the bill, Pileggi reasserted his emphasis on "looking for ways to increase convenience, and selection at a competitive price" rather than privatization. He indicated that bill would be changed before passage in the Senate. Corbett refused to publicly comment on how he would approach negotiations with the Senate but reaffirmed his support for privatization.[8]
As of August 26, 2013, HB 790 has been referred to the Appropriations Committee in the Senate.[9]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
John Taylor did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on April 26, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016.
Incumbent John Taylor defeated Joseph Hohenstein in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177 general election.[10][11]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  John Taylor Incumbent |
55.15% | 14,128 | |
| Democratic | Joseph Hohenstein | 44.85% | 11,491 | |
| Total Votes | 25,619 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Joseph Hohenstein ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177 Democratic primary.[12][13]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 177 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Joseph Hohenstein (unopposed) | |
Incumbent John Taylor ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177 Republican primary.[12][13]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 177 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | John Taylor Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent John Taylor was unopposed in the Republican primary. Taylor was unchallenged in the general election.[14][15][16]
2012
Taylor ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 177. Taylor ran unopposed in the Republican primary on April 24 and defeated William Dunbar (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[17][18]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | John Taylor Incumbent |
56.7% | 12,249 | |
| Democratic | William Dunbar | 43.3% | 9,336 | |
| Total Votes | 21,585 | |||
2010
Taylor won re-election to District 177 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[19]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 177 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Taylor (R)
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8,337 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Taylor won re-election to District 177 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 13,893 votes, defeating Democrat Harry Enggasser (9,619).[20]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 177 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John J. Taylor (R)
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13,893 | 59.1% | ||
| Harry L. Enggasser (D) | 9,619 | 40.9% | ||
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2018
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2016
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2014
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2013
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Personal
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When he served in the state House, Taylor and his wife, Evelyn E., had four children.
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, "Turzai: House could get liquor privatization bill soon," accessed March 5, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Bill information Pennsylvania House Bill 790, accessed March 7, 2013
- ↑ Angela Couloumbis and Rita Giordano, Philadelphia Inquirer, "Corbett's new liquor privatization plan would benefit public schools," February 1, 2013
- ↑ Katrina Anderson, Commonwealth Foundation, "What's in New Liquor Liberty Bill?" March 18, 2013
- ↑ Steve Esack, Morning Call, "Pa. House liquor committee approves sale of state store system," March 19, 2013
- ↑ Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, "Turzai: House could get liquor privatization bill soon," accessed March 5, 2013
- ↑ Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, "Turzai: House could get liquor privatization bill soon," accessed March 5, 2013
- ↑ Tony Romeo, CBS Philly, "Pa. House Passes Liquor Store Privatization; Hurdles Loom In Senate," March 21, 2013
- ↑ Open States, "HB 790," accessed August 26, 2013
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 177 1985–2018 |
Succeeded by Joseph Hohenstein (D) |
