Pennsylvania: Legislation

WomenVote PA organized its first women's lobby day in April of 2006 in collaboration with coalition partners from across Pennsylvania including the National Council of Jewish Women, the Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae of Philadelphia, Planned Parenthood Advocates, the Coalition of Labor Union Women, the National Council of 100 Black Women, the Women's Law Project, and Pennsylvania NOW chapters. Over 80 individuals, many representing other organizations, traveled to Harrisburg to hear a panel of experts address some of the emerging issues facing women in our state.

WomenVote PA continues to work with women on state and local issues, training women how to lobby their elected officials, and helping constituents with resources prior to lobbying their legislator. If you are interested in lobbying your elected officials, you can contact us by email.

Legislative Update

General Assembly currently working on the state budget crisis, however, WVPA will be focusing on a number of issues starting in October, among them, SB890, “The Pennsylvania Equity in Interscholastic Athletics Disclosure Act,” introduced by Senator Mary Jo White (R-21) on May 27, 2009. This legislation will give schools, parents, and students a significant tool to help them achieve athletic equity for Pennsylvania’s female secondary school athletes. Visit the Women's Law Project web site to learn what you can do to help pass SB890.