Pennsylvania State Representative District 3 Choose 1
Description of office: The General Assembly is the legislative branch of government in Pennsylvania. It is composed of two houses: the Senate is the upper house, and the House of Representatives is the lower house. A majority vote in both houses is necessary to pass a law. The PA House of Representatives consists of 203 members representing one district each, with an equal number of constituents. Representatives must be at least 21 years old, have been a citizen and a resident of the state four years and a resident of their respective districts one year before their election, and shall reside in their respective districts during their terms of service. The House develops budget packages, makes taxation decisions, allocates spending, and passes laws (including redistricting in collaboration with the Senate). The House also has the exclusive authority to impeach public officials. Representatives also serve on various policy committees that may propose legislation. Term: 2 years Salary: $106,422 Vote for ONE.
Biographical Information
County
Erie
Occupation
State Representative
Education
B.A. - Masters in Public Policy
Qualifications
10 years experience in state budgeting process and deep connections in the legislature to implement new programs.
Campaign Website
http://teambizzpa.com
Facebook URL
http://facebook.com/ryanforpa
X Handle
@RyanBizzarro
What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?
Pennsylvanians are concerned about affordability of living in this great state, about access to good paying, stable jobs, and about making sure their children have access to a great education. In just over a year in the Majority, the leadership team that I am proud to be a part of has taken action to fairly and fully fund education and I am hosting hearings to keep it a budget priority, we are working to make Pennsylvania attractive to workers by offering them safety protections and raising the minimum wage, and we are implementing programs to invest in infrastructure and home affordability to keep our state vital.
What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?
As Policy Chair, my first series of hearings was on the insurrection and the creation of a website dedicated to Defending Democracy. My colleagues and I have introduced legislation to ensure election transparency and stability and providing counties with the tools they need to implement fair elections that are accessible to all eligible voters.
What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court's ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?
The Basic Education Funding Commission completed an exhaustive study on fair funding for our schools and now I am working with the leadership team to promote and implement their findings.
What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?
I would expand the number and types of providers that can perform the procedure and eliminate unnecessary and burdensome restrictions to expand access and protect reproductive healthcare. Abortion rights should also be enshrined in our state constitution and safe from Republican attacks.
Biographical Information
What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?
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What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?
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What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court's ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?
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What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?
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