Pat Vance
Patricia '"Pat" H. Vance (b. March 19, 1936) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 31 from 2004 to 2016.
Vance did not seek re-election to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 2016.
Vance served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1990 to 2004.
Biography
Vance earned her Nursing degree from Harrisburg Hospital School of Nursing in 1957. Her professional experience includes working as the Recorder of Deeds for Cumberland County from 1978 to 1990 and as a practicing Registered Nurse.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Vance served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Public Health & Welfare, Chair |
| • Communications & Technology, Vice-Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Banking & Insurance |
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure |
| • Finance |
| • Capitol Preservation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Vance served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Public Health & Welfare, Chair |
| • Communications & Technology, Vice Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Banking & Insurance |
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure |
| • Finance |
| • Capitol Preservation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Vance served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Banking & Insurance |
| • Communications & Technology |
| • Finance |
| • Public Health & Welfare, Chair |
| • Capitol Preservation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Vance served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Aging & Youth, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Banking & Insurance |
| • Finance |
Issues
Unemployment compensation
In November 2013, the Pennsylvania state House and state Senate voted unanimously on a bill, which was signed by Gov. Tom Corbett, to change the state’s unemployment compensation law. The bill, which Vance supported, closed a loophole that allowed a state employee to retire from his job and begin collecting benefits, only to be hired back as a part-time employee while also collecting unemployment compensation after leaving a previous job. Vance said that 638 former state workers who now hold part-time state jobs collected more than $2.7 million in unemployment compensation from 2010-2013. While the law closed a triple-dipping loophole, the changes did not prevent double-dipping, in which a state employee retires, begins collecting pension benefits, and returns to work a part-time position.[1]
Debates
2012
On March 26, the Republican primary candidates participated in a debate hosted by the Republican Club of York County. Coverage of the debate can be found here.
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2016
Elections for the Pennsylvania State Senate 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 Pat Vance (R) did not seek re-election.
Mike Regan defeated John Bosha and Kenneth Gehosky in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 31 general election.[2][3]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 31, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Regan |
64.61% | 87,269 | |
| Democratic | John Bosha | 28.49% | 38,478 | |
| Unaffiliated | Kenneth Gehosky | 6.91% | 9,331 | |
| Total Votes | 135,078 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Mike Regan defeated John Bosha and Kenneth Gehosky in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 31 general election.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 31, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mike Regan |
64.61% | 87,269 | |
| Democratic | John Bosha | 28.49% | 38,478 | |
| Unaffiliated | Kenneth Gehosky | 6.91% | 9,331 | |
| Total Votes | 135,078 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Mike Regan defeated Jon Ritchie, Brice Arndt, and Scott Harper in the Pennsylvania State Senate District 31 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 31, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mike Regan |
52.30% | 26,767 | |
| Republican | Jon Ritchie | 30.77% | 15,751 | |
| Republican | Brice Arndt | 14.08% | 7,204 | |
| Republican | Scott Harper | 2.85% | 1,460 | |
| Total Votes | 51,182 | |||
2012
Vance ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania Senate District 31. Vance defeated Andrew Shaw in the Republican primary on April 24 and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Pat Vance Incumbent |
100% | 123,096 | |
| Total Votes | 123,096 | |||
Republican Primary
PoliticsPA named the District 31 Republican primary as one of Pennsylvania's top ten most interesting legislative primaries in 2012.[10] According to preliminary campaign finance reports, incumbent Vance had outspent challenger Andrew Shaw 10-1. Shaw's $160,000 in campaign expenditures topped the list of candidates for whom reports had been processed.[11]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Pat Vance Incumbent |
56.9% | 18,882 |
| Andrew Shaw | 43.1% | 14,291 |
| Total Votes | 33,173 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Vance was re-elected to District 31 of the Pennsylvania State Senate. Vance defeated Susan Kiskis (D) in the general election.[12]
Vance raised $206,144 for this campaign.[13]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 31 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| VANCE, PATRICIA H. (R)
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92,959 | |||
| KISKIS, SUSAN (D) | 37,406 | |||
Campaign themes
2012
Vance’s website highlighted the following campaign themes:[14]
- Limiting Elected Officials' Salaries and Pensions: "For more than 15 years, Sen. Pat Vance has been working to limit the growth of elected officials’ salaries and pensions... As a member of the General Assembly, Sen. Vance does not take a per diem, lease a car from the state or accept mileage reimbursement for travel to the Capitol or district office. Since 2008, she has returned her annual COLA to the state Treasury."
- Protecting the Most Vulnerable: "Adults with cognitive or physical disabilities are further protected under a law authored by Sen. Pat Vance. The law created an Adult Protective Services system with clearly defined procedures for filing complaints of abuse, neglect and exploitation against adults ages 18 to 59 with disabilities. Prior to enactment of the law, there were protective service systems for children and older adults. This law filled the gap. The law also provided for investigation of complaints and the development of service plans to remove the adult from imminent harm and provide for long-term needs..."
- Empowering Older Adults: "When selecting a facility for an older family member or friend, it is important to have complete information. Thanks to Sen. Pat Vance, family and friends can clearly understand the different options available through tough, but fair licensing requirements for assisted living facilities..."
- Balancing Industry and Natural Resources: "Marcellus Shale has provided a big boon to some parts of the Commonwealth, but Sen. Pat Vance believes local control and protection of the state’s natural resources need to be balanced with expanded drilling... Sen. Vance believes Act 13 of 2012 goes too far by forcing municipalities to allow drilling in all types of zones, except densely-populated residential areas.... Each municipality’s leaders know best where Marcellus drilling would be the least disruptive to the community..."
- Supporting the Community: "Nonprofit and charitable organizations support countless community events and activities. Sen. Pat Vance strongly supported a new law that increases the amount of money these organizations can raise through small games of chance. The Small Games of Chance Act had not been updated for 24 years, thus making it more difficult for these organizations to raise money and maintain their operations."
- Protecting Gun Owners Rights: "In 2011 Sen. Pat Vance supported legislation to protect gun owners who act in self-defense through expansion of the Castle Doctrine. Act 10 of 2011 removes the duty to retreat for those threatened by an attacker in any place that an individual has a right to be, including his or her home or vehicle. The law provides important protections against criminal prosecution or civil litigation for those who act to defend themselves..."
- Encouraging Access to Government Records: "Sen. Vance also helped expand and strengthen the Commonwealth’s Right to Know Law by co-sponsoring Act 3 of 2008. The law made it easier for the public to review government records and put the burden of proof on a government agency that seeks to deny access to a record."
Campaign finance summary
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2016
In 2016, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 5 through November 30.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to medical marijuana.
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2015
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In 2015, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 6 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 7 through November 12.
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2013
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In 2013, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 to November 30.
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2011
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In 2011, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 4 through November 30.
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Personal
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Vance is widowed and resides in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Recent news
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See also
- Pennsylvania State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Pat Vance's personal website
- Profile from the Pennsylvania State Senate
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ The Reporter Online, "Triple-dipping loophole in Pa. unemployment law finally closed," accessed December 6, 2013
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 General Primary," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 General Election," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ PoliticsPA, "Top 10 Most Interesting Pa. House & Senate Primaries," April 3, 2012
- ↑ York Daily Record, "Candidates for Pennsylvania General Assembly spent more than $400,000 between January and early April," April 19, 2012
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2008 General Election," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributors," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Sen. Vance website, "Issues," accessed April 20, 2012
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 31 2005-2016 |
Succeeded by Mike Regan |
