Kristin Phillips-Hill
Candidate for State Senator, 28th District
Background
- Occupation
- State senator
- Lives in
- York Township, York County
- Campaign website
- senatorkristin.com
State senator for the 28th District, elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, and Senate Majority Caucus Chair. She is a former small business owner and school board director.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Called the 2026-27 state budget imperfect but backed it for continuing tax cuts and blocking tax hikes.In office
ReportBipartisan, Bicameral Pennsylvania Economic Competitiveness Caucus Highlights Pro-Growth Priorities in 2026-27 BudgetPublic statement · Office of Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill · Jul 13, 2026 · senatorkristin.com
“While imperfect, this budget continues tax cuts, blocks future tax hikes, funds what’s important to Pennsylvanians”
Education
Sponsored SB 378 setting rules for how schools and vendors collect, use and share student data.In office
ReportPhillips-Hill Measure Aimed at Curbing Student Data Risks Amid Rise in School Cyberattacks Clears CommitteePublic statement · Office of Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill · Mar 23, 2026 · senatorkristin.com
“Senate Bill 378 addresses these concerns by clearly defining student data, establishing who owns it, and requiring stronger safeguards”
Co-introduced a Senate-passed bill designating school and college sports teams by biological sex.In office
ReportSenate Passes Ward Bill to Protect Fairness in Women's SportsPublic statement · Office of Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill · Apr 22, 2026 · senatorkristin.com
“Fairness in women’s sports should never be up for debate or subject to change with shifting federal guidance”
Economy & jobs
Backed permit reform with decision deadlines, deeming permits approved if the state fails to act in time.In office
ReportPhillips-Hill and Rothman Champion New Era of Regulatory Relief in PennsylvaniaPublic statement · Office of Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill · Nov 12, 2025 · senatorkristin.com
“For too long, outdated and inefficient permitting systems have held back Pennsylvania’s potential … permits will be deemed approved if the state fails to act”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes siting new transmission lines along highway rights-of-way and away from preserved farmland.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Modernizing Electric Grid Infrastructure Through PennDOT Right-of-Way Co-LocationGovernment record · Senate of Pennsylvania · Jun 4, 2026 · palegis.us
“Explicitly directs the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and grid developers to avoid Agricultural Security Areas and lands under active agricultural conservation easements.”
Health & human services
Opposes the Department of Health's proposed communicable disease regulations.In office
ReportFighting Against Gov. Shapiro's Dept. of Health OverreachPublic statement · Office of Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill · Sep 21, 2026 · senatorkristin.com
“opposing Regulation #10-242: Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases”
Government & transparency
Plans legislation requiring state agencies to assess their programs for improper payments.In office
Joint bill with Sen. Chris Gebhard; agencies would repeat the assessment every two years, with results posted online.
ReportGebhard, Phillips-Hill Join Treasurer Stacy Garrity to Highlight Efforts to Stop Government WastePublic statement · Office of Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill · Sep 16, 2026 · senatorkristin.com
“There is no reason today that our government should be improperly spending nearly a billion dollars every year.”
Proposes requiring Senate confirmation of the Human Relations Commission's executive director.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission ReformsGovernment record · Senate of Pennsylvania · Apr 21, 2026 · palegis.us
“it will require that the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) be subject to Senate confirmation”
Courts & justice
Supports the Senate-passed second-degree murder sentencing bills; opposed the House-amended version.In office
Follows the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's March 2026 ruling that mandatory life without parole for second-degree murder is unconstitutional.
ReportPhillips-Hill: PA House Shows Compassion for Murderers, Not for VictimsPublic statement · Office of Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill · Jul 30, 2026 · senatorkristin.com
“Senate Bill 1400 and House Bill 1042 (prior to House amendments) are responsible, thoughtful and bipartisan solutions”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Kristin Phillips-Hill on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (12)
- York County Elections - 2026 General Election - Unofficial Candidate Listing
Election filing · York County Board of Elections · yorkcountypa.gov
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, County of York - 2026 General Election (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · York County Board of Elections · yorkcountypa.gov
- Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill — Senator Biography
Government record · Pennsylvania General Assembly · palegis.us
- Gebhard, Phillips-Hill Join Treasurer Stacy Garrity to Highlight Efforts to Stop Government Waste
Public statement · Office of Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill · Sep 16, 2026 · senatorkristin.com
- Phillips-Hill and Rothman Champion New Era of Regulatory Relief in Pennsylvania
Public statement · Office of Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill · Nov 12, 2025 · senatorkristin.com
- Bipartisan, Bicameral Pennsylvania Economic Competitiveness Caucus Highlights Pro-Growth Priorities in 2026-27 Budget
Public statement · Office of Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill · Jul 13, 2026 · senatorkristin.com
- Phillips-Hill: PA House Shows Compassion for Murderers, Not for Victims
Public statement · Office of Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill · Jul 30, 2026 · senatorkristin.com
- Phillips-Hill Measure Aimed at Curbing Student Data Risks Amid Rise in School Cyberattacks Clears Committee
Public statement · Office of Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill · Mar 23, 2026 · senatorkristin.com
- Senate Passes Ward Bill to Protect Fairness in Women's Sports
Public statement · Office of Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill · Apr 22, 2026 · senatorkristin.com
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Modernizing Electric Grid Infrastructure Through PennDOT Right-of-Way Co-Location
Government record · Senate of Pennsylvania · Jun 4, 2026 · palegis.us
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Reforms
Government record · Senate of Pennsylvania · Apr 21, 2026 · palegis.us
- Fighting Against Gov. Shapiro's Dept. of Health Overreach
Public statement · Office of Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill · Sep 21, 2026 · senatorkristin.com
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