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State Representative, 47th District
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Joe D'OrsieOfficial portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Joe D'Orsie

Candidate for State Representative, 47th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Mount Wolf, York County
Campaign website
repjoed.com

State representative for the 47th District, in his second term, and Republican chairman of the House Education Subcommittee on Special Education. He previously worked in communications for about a decade.

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Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted against the 2026-27 state budget, citing spending above projected revenue.In office

    Joint statement of York County's House Republicans.

    York County House Republicans: State Budget Overspends… Again

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Joe D'Orsie · Jul 12, 2026 · repjoed.com

    “We voted “no” on this year’s budget because rather than scale back irresponsible spending, we’ve burdened tomorrow’s taxpayers with a steep bill.”
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Education

  • Sponsored HB 2661 requiring annual residency checks for school district and cyber charter students.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Annual Residency Verification for Pennsylvania Students

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · May 5, 2026 · palegis.us

    “This legislation would require annual residency verification for students being educated by a school district and by a public cyber charter school”
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  • Sponsored a bill creating a State Seal of Biliteracy for graduates; it passed both chambers unanimously.In office

    D'Orsie's Seal of Biliteracy Bill Clears the Senate

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Joe D'Orsie · Jun 23, 2026 · repjoed.com

    “his bill to establish the State Seal of Biliteracy is headed to the governor’s desk after passing the Senate unanimously”
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Economy & jobs

  • Sponsored HB 2317 to cap Labor and Industry safety inspection and certification fees.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Protecting Businesses by keeping BOIS Fees in Check

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 10, 2025 · palegis.us

    “I am preparing to introduce legislation that will stop the outrageous growth of fees at the Department of Labor and Industry.”
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Health & human services

  • Opposes proposed Department of Health disease-control regulations and has called for their withdrawal.In office

    Fighting Government Overreach

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Joe D'Orsie · Sep 24, 2026 · repjoed.com

    “calling for the withdrawal of the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s proposed rewrite of regulations that govern communicable and noncommunicable diseases”
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  • Co-sponsors child care bills, including easing lifeguard staffing rules for providers' water outings.In office

    Listed as co-prime sponsor with Reps. Rowe and Klunk on the water-safety bill in the House Republican child care package.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Child Care Affordability Legislative Package Part 2

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 3, 2026 · palegis.us

    “This legislation will statutorily define the necessary requirements for water safety and adjust some of the burdens related to additional staffing at water activities.”
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Courts & justice

  • Proposes a Grooming of a Minor offense for adults who exploit positions of authority and trust.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Establishing the Offense of Grooming of a Minor

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Aug 13, 2026 · palegis.us

    “establishing a dedicated offense within the Crimes Code to target adults who exploit positions of authority and trust to groom minors in their care”
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  • Voted against the House-passed second-degree murder sentencing bill, saying it would allow release eligibility.In office

    Voting AGAINST the Early Release of Convicted Murderers

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Joe D'Orsie · Aug 3, 2026 · repjoed.com

    “the House majority passed a bill that would allow convicted felony murderers serving life without parole to become eligible for release. I VOTED NO.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Joe D'Orsie on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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