State Representative, 17th District · 2026 General Election

Tim Bonner

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; attorney · Grove City area, Mercer County

The gist

Doubts that proposed taxes on skill games and recreational marijuana would raise the projected revenue this year.
Opposed the governor's 2026-27 budget proposal and opposes using reserve funds for general spending.In office
Sponsored a resolution (HR 519) asking the Sentencing Commission to develop statewide bail recommendations.In office
Sponsored a bill (HB 166) requiring juries to find death-penalty factors beyond a reasonable doubt.In office
Sponsored a bill (HB 351) making it a misdemeanor for local officials to direct police not to enforce state law.In office
Sponsored a bill (HB 935) barring landfills within three miles of densely populated municipalities.In office
Sponsored a bill (HB 165) requiring pain medication for a fetus before an abortion after 15 weeks.In office
Sponsored a bill (HB 898) requiring gas pumps to display the state fuel tax per gallon.In office
Sponsored a resolution (HR 87) on keeping unfriendly foreign nations from acquiring farmland and infrastructure.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Doubts that proposed taxes on skill games and recreational marijuana would raise the projected revenue this year.
Lawmakers in Butler County cautiously optimistic about reaching budget deal soon
Interview · Butler Eagle · Jun 27, 2026 · butlereagle.com
“it would take some time to get the tax program up and running to obtain that type of revenue within this fiscal year … I have serious concerns with taking money from the rainy day fund to balance the budget”
Opposed the governor's 2026-27 budget proposal and opposes using reserve funds for general spending.
Bonner: Shapiro's Spending Dream Would Be Pennsylvania's Pricey Nightmare
Public statement · Office of Rep. Tim Bonner · Feb 4, 2026 · repbonner.com
“The budget set forth by Gov. Josh Shapiro represents another reckless step towards fiscal disaster for Pennsylvania.”
Bonner Expresses Disappointment in Failure to Meet Budget Deadline
Public statement · Office of Rep. Tim Bonner · Jul 1, 2025 · repbonner.com
“I strongly oppose spending our reserves to support general spending requests. Our reserves are meant to cover emergency needs.”
Sponsored a resolution (HR 519) asking the Sentencing Commission to develop statewide bail recommendations.
Bonner Introduces Resolution to Establish Uniform Bail Standards in Pennsylvania
Public statement · Office of Rep. Tim Bonner · May 12, 2026 · repbonner.com
“House Resolution 519 is meant to bring fairness and justice to the setting of bail across Pennsylvania”
Sponsored a bill (HB 166) requiring juries to find death-penalty factors beyond a reasonable doubt.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Death Penalty Amendment (HB 166)
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 18, 2024 · palegis.us
“The Commonwealth should be required to prove that the aggravating circumstances outweigh the mitigating circumstances beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Sponsored a bill (HB 351) making it a misdemeanor for local officials to direct police not to enforce state law.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Enforcement of State Law (HB 351)
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 18, 2024 · palegis.us
“Public officials do not have the authority under the law to direct law enforcement officers not to enforce state law”
Sponsored a bill (HB 935) barring landfills within three miles of densely populated municipalities.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Landfill Sites - Population Density (HB 935)
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 18, 2024 · palegis.us
“a waste disposal site, which needs governmental approval, may not be located, reopened or expanded if it is within three (3) miles”
Tri-County Landfill Permit Denied
Public statement · Office of Rep. Tim Bonner · Aug 12, 2025 · repbonner.com
“I will also continue my efforts to pass legislation that will prohibit any landfill to operate within three (3) miles of any densely populated community.”
Sponsored a bill (HB 165) requiring pain medication for a fetus before an abortion after 15 weeks.
About Tim | PA State Rep. Tim Bonner
Government record · PA House Republican Caucus · repbonner.com
“fighting for the rights of the unborn”
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Pain Control for the Unborn (HB 165)
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 18, 2024 · palegis.us
“require pain medication to be administered to a fetus prior to an abortion if the fetus is more than 15 weeks gestational age”
Sponsored a bill (HB 898) requiring gas pumps to display the state fuel tax per gallon.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Fuel Tax Transparency (HB 898)
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 18, 2024 · palegis.us
“will require stickers to be placed on retail service station gasoline pumps”
Sponsored a resolution (HR 87) on keeping unfriendly foreign nations from acquiring farmland and infrastructure.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Foreign Ownership of Land (HR 87)
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jan 24, 2025 · palegis.us
“This legislation is designed to prevent unfriendly foreign nations and related actors from gaining access to and influencing our institutions and assets.”